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Chiropractors
NZCB registered (New Zealand Chiropractic Board)
· Medically reviewed by Dr. Jun, Clinic Director
NZ's only Acupuncture Specialist
ACC acupuncture from FREE
No GP referral needed
ACC acupuncture for back & neck pain,
with North Shore's most qualified team
Injured your back or neck in an accident, at work, or playing sport? ACC may fund your acupuncture. With our three CMCNZ practitioners it is FREE; with Dr. Robin Won, New Zealand's only registered Acupuncture Specialist (CMCNZ #1926), it is $20. No GP referral. Book the same day.
Auckland Wellness Centre is an ACC-registered clinic in Rosedale, North Shore. If your back or neck pain is caused by an accident or injury, ACC may cover acupuncture treatment. Acupuncture is FREE with our three CMCNZ practitioners (Ada Zhong, Elaine Yang, Mike Lee) and $20 with Dr. Robin Won. No GP referral is required, and you can start the same day.
Credentials you can verify
Why North Shore trusts AWC
Seven registered practitioners. One clinic. The strongest acupuncture credentials in New Zealand.
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Acupuncturists & TCM
CMCNZ registered (Chinese Medicine Council of NZ)
#1926
NZ's ONLY Acupuncture Specialist
Dr. Robin Won holds the only registered Specialist scope in NZ
100%
ACC registered
All 7 practitioners. No GP referral. Self-referral welcome
Back & neck pain on ACC
Acupuncture for injury-related back & neck pain
Acupuncture is commonly used alongside ACC injury rehabilitation for the back and neck. When your pain results from an accident or injury, ACC may fund your treatment.
Lower back pain
Strains, sprains and accident-related lower back injury.
Neck pain & whiplash
Including motor-vehicle and sport whiplash injuries.
Sciatica & nerve pain
Injury-related sciatic and referred nerve pain.
Shoulder & upper back
Rotator cuff, postural strain and sport injuries.
ACC registered provider
What ACC acupuncture costs at AWC
We are an ACC-registered primary provider. For accident or injury-related back and neck pain you can claim acupuncture under ACC. No GP referral, same-day booking.
FREEAcupuncture with Ada, Elaine or Mike (CMCNZ)
$20Acupuncture with Dr. Robin Won (NZ's only Specialist)
$10Seniors 70+ / students under 18 (with Dr. Won)
$40Chiropractic on ACC
Standard non-injury acupuncture: $80 initial / $70 follow-up. Chinese herbal medicine is not covered by ACC. ACC applies to accident or injury-related conditions only.
Book ACC acupuncture
How ACC works here
Start ACC acupuncture in three steps
Book directly
No GP referral needed. Book online or call. All seven practitioners are ACC-registered, so you can self-refer.
We lodge your ACC claim
On your first visit we confirm ACC eligibility and lodge the claim for you. Bring details of the accident or injury.
Begin treatment the same day
Once approved, treatment can begin immediately. Acupuncture is FREE with our CMCNZ team, $20 with Dr. Won.
Your acupuncture team
Four CMCNZ-registered practitioners
Matched to your injury and your preferred language. All ACC-registered.
NZ's only Specialist · ACC $20
Lead Acupuncture Specialist
Dr. Robin Won
Traditional & Sa-am · ACC FREE
Acupuncturist
Mike Lee
Sports & women's health · ACC FREE
Acupuncturist
Elaine Yang
TCM & cupping · ACC FREE
Acupuncturist
Ada Zhong
Frequently asked questions
ACC acupuncture FAQ
Is acupuncture covered by ACC in New Zealand?
Yes, when your condition is caused by an accident or injury. AWC is an ACC-registered provider. Acupuncture is FREE with our three CMCNZ practitioners (Ada Zhong, Elaine Yang, Mike Lee) and $20 with Dr. Robin Won. Seniors 70+ and students under 18 pay $10 with Dr. Won.
Do I need a GP referral for ACC acupuncture?
No. All seven AWC practitioners are ACC-registered, so you can self-refer and we lodge your ACC claim for you on your first visit. You can often start the same day.
Can acupuncture help injury-related back and neck pain?
Acupuncture is commonly used alongside ACC rehabilitation for back and neck injuries such as strains, whiplash and sciatica. When your pain is caused by an accident or injury, ACC may fund the treatment.
How much does ACC acupuncture cost at AWC?
It is FREE with Ada Zhong, Elaine Yang or Mike Lee, and $20 with Dr. Robin Won, New Zealand's only registered Acupuncture Specialist. Seniors 70+ and students under 18 pay $10 with Dr. Won. Chiropractic on ACC is $40.
Who is Dr. Robin Won?
Dr. Robin Won is the only registered Acupuncture Specialist in New Zealand (CMCNZ #1926). All four AWC acupuncture and TCM practitioners are CMCNZ-registered.
Is Chinese herbal medicine covered by ACC?
No. ACC funds acupuncture for accident or injury-related conditions, but Chinese herbal medicine is not covered by ACC.
Comprehensive injury care
Need more than acupuncture?
Many injuries respond best to a combined plan. For comprehensive injury rehabilitation, including ACC chiropractic and spinal care, see our main ACC Treatment page.
Visit us
ACC acupuncture across the North Shore
Our Rosedale clinic is easily accessible for patients looking for ACC acupuncture in Glenfield, Hillcrest, Oteha, Albany, Unsworth Heights, Pinehill and Greenhithe, most within 5 to 10 minutes' drive.
Glenfield
Hillcrest
Oteha
Albany
Unsworth Heights
Pinehill
Greenhithe
Rosedale
Wairau Valley
Northcote
Takapuna
Auckland Wellness Centre · E2 / 27 William Pickering Drive, Rosedale, Auckland 0632 · 09 600 1939
Ready to start?
Book ACC acupuncture today
Same and next-day appointments available. ACC eligibility checked on your first visit, no referral, no paperwork for you.
E2 / 27 William Pickering Drive, Rosedale, Auckland 0632 · Open 7 days · Korean | 中文 | English
References & further reading
- ACC, Acupuncture treatment cover
- Acupuncture NZ, ACC & professional standards
- Chinese Medicine Council of New Zealand (CMCNZ), Practitioner register
Last reviewed: June 2026