Rachel Maguire

• Created a 30 minute video about the Channel System in Chinese Medicine
• Co-created graphics for the channel system for RX within a team

• Taught weekly classes in Blenheim, Wellington and now in Marahau.
• Mentor students and new teachers
• Developed a regular personal practice and continuous learning and reflection so I could teach with authenticity based on experience.
• Pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops and retreats.
• Created and developed lesson and course plans
• Collaborated with other teachers to run weekend retreats
• Instigated monthly Teacher Healing Circles while in Wellington

• Provide treatments to clients for a wide range of conditions according to TCM, 5 elements and Stems and Branches Theories
• Integrate my knowledge of western medicine and make referrals if necessary
• when appropriate integrate Qigong and Ren Xue teachings into my treatments
• I currently work 2.5 days a week

Editing (2012 - 2014)

Was part of the editing team for the Ren Xue books 'New Beginnings' and 'Wellbeing with you'

Retreat Presenter (2013)

Created and presented TCM workshop at the Level 1 Yuangong Training in Kaiapoi, NZ.

Created High Five concept (2019)

inspired by Yuan Tze's talk in Motueka

Video Production (2024)

I made a 30 minute video about my experience teaching the children of Blenheim Primary School, over a period of 18 months. 70 children.

1995 Medic in Environmental Project Tanzania (6months) - Volunteer

The project goal was to create a marine national park to protect the pristine coral reefs from dynamite fishing. It took 6 years to achieve this. During this time I was also volunteering as a diver to create underwater maps and do fish species counts and locations (100 dives)

Responsible for 20 team members on a research diving project on a small island off the coast of Tanzania dealing with general medical problems to major emergencies. Also gave local residents medical treatment at times.

• Provided first aid treatment and health education
• Managed medical supply inventory, ensuring the availability of necessary equipment and medications
• Maintained accurate medical records, ensuring timely access to vital information for informed decision-making in patient care.
• Provided emotional support for volunteers

1985 General Surgery Nurse (1year)

Princess Margaret Hospital

1986 Practice nurse (18 months)

Parkland's Medical Centre, Christchurch, 18 months

1988 Industrial health nurse (1 Year)

Liverpool street station, London, UK

At the time this was the biggest building site in Europe with over 2000 employees. This involved day and night shifts and complete responsibility for accidents and first aid needs of employees working on site in a wide range of roles.

1989 Intensive Care Nurse (agency temp nurse)

Cromwell Hospital

St johns wood Hospitals

Temporary work in the NHS

Specialising in heart surgical units and transplant surgery.

During this time I worked in Tanzania and supported myself through my Acupuncture Training