Nine Cups Clinic
Ancient Wisdom for Modern Wellness
“Real healing does not begin with a diagnosis. It begins with understanding the whole person: where they come from, what they carry, who they are …”
Meet your practitioner
My name is Sergei Arefev
Greetings. I am the manager and natural health practitioner at Nine Cups, with over 25 years of dedicated experience in holistic wellness.
My practice draws on the traditions of Chinese and Unani medicine, integrating pulse diagnostics, tongue analysis, and facial assessment into a comprehensive picture of each person’s individual health. Over many years of studying herbs and their properties, I have developed personalised formulations from more than 100 natural ingredients. Each remedy is carefully crafted to meet the specific needs of each individual — no two formulations are ever identical.
My approach is gentle, natural, and unhurried. I work closely with each client to understand not only their symptoms, but the whole person behind them.
The LLLT Diagnostic Method
At the heart of every consultation is our proprietary LLLT approach — Look, Listen, Learn, Touch. This multisensory diagnostic method is rooted in the traditions of Avicenna’s Unani medicine and classical Chinese medicine. It does not rely on mechanical devices or statistical data. Instead, it draws on deep practitioner knowledge to read the body’s patterns through pulse, tongue, and facial analysis.
This is a genuinely rare experience — seldom encountered outside a specialist clinical setting. It allows us to understand the root of imbalance, not merely its surface expression.
Please note: This is a traditional natural health assessment, complementary to conventional healthcare. It does not constitute medical diagnosis. All personalised herbal remedies are supplied only following a one-on-one professional consultation, in accordance with Section 32 of the Medicines Act 1981.
Our Services
15 min
Read MoreA comprehensive first assessment using the LLLT method. We examine patterns to build a full picture.
45 min
From 75 New Zealand dollars- Read More
A follow-up session to review your progress, adjust your remedy, and refine your wellness plan.
30 min
From 55 New Zealand dollars 
Read MoreAvailable for existing and new clients unable to attend in person. Conducted via video call.
45 min
From 75 New Zealand dollars