Sports Injuries
Acute sports-related strains and sprains, back, neck, shoulder, knee, hip, ankle. All ACC eligible from injury onset.
Evidence-based ACC-covered injury care at AWC Rosedale, chiropractic, sports acupuncture, and rehabilitation for sports injuries, workplace injuries, accident-related pain, and ACC chiropractic and acupuncture care.
Last clinically reviewed: May 2026 by Dr. Jun Chung, Doctor of Chiropractic, NZ College of Chiropractic Graduate, ACC-registered. Reviewed for clinical accuracy against current peer-reviewed evidence (Paige et al., 2017, JAMA).
Quick Answer
At Auckland Wellness Centre in Rosedale, we treat ACC-covered injury through ACC-covered chiropractic adjustment, sports acupuncture, and targeted rehabilitation. Our approach addresses the biomechanical root cause (injury mechanism, biomechanical factors, recovery goals) rather than just the symptom. ACC patients pay a co-payment per session and no GP referral is required.
Understanding ACC Treatment
ACC covers a wide range of injury-related musculoskeletal conditions. We are ACC Registered Treatment Providers, which means you can book directly without a GP referral. Co-payments are paid per session.
Acute sports-related strains and sprains, back, neck, shoulder, knee, hip, ankle. All ACC eligible from injury onset.
Lifting strains, falls, repetitive strain injuries sustained at work. We lodge the claim and handle the paperwork.
Whiplash and post-collision pain from accidents on NZ roads. ACC eligibility independent of fault.
Falls, lifting strains, and recreational injuries outside work. Most accident-related musculoskeletal injuries are ACC eligible.
Our Difference
ACC care should be straightforward. We are ACC Registered Treatment Providers offering chiropractic, sports acupuncture, and rehabilitation, with paperwork handled at your first visit.
Chiropractic, sports acupuncture, and rehabilitation under one roof, allowing your care team to combine treatments instead of working in silos.
No GP referral required for any ACC-eligible injury. We are ACC Registered Treatment Providers. We handle the paperwork.
Korean and Chinese-speaking practitioners available for ACC consultations, serving North Shore's diverse community.
Same-week appointments available. Free parking on-site. Wheelchair accessible. Two minutes off Albany Expressway.
From Our Clinical Team
In our clinical experience treating ACC-covered injury in North Shore Auckland, we've seen a clear pattern: conservative care produces meaningful improvements when applied early. The 2017 systematic review in JAMA (Paige et al.) showed early conservative care reduces long-term costs and improves recovery outcomes, and the ACC Clinical Pathway explicitly recommends conservative management before more invasive options.
At AWC, every ACC-covered injury case follows our three-step integrated approach: (1) Biomechanical assessment to identify the root cause, we examine injury mechanism, ACC eligibility, biomechanical factors, and recovery goals. (2) Targeted intervention combining chiropractic adjustment, sports acupuncture, and rehabilitation under one roof. (3) Functional rehabilitation with home exercises to prevent recurrence. This integrated model is what separates lasting recovery from temporary relief.
- The clinical team at Auckland Wellness Centre
Your ACC Care Team
Chiropractors and acupuncturists working together at one clinic, registered with their respective NZ professional bodies.
Principal Chiropractor
NZ College of Chiropractic Graduate, Registered with the Chiropractic Board of New Zealand. Founded AWC in 2013. Specialises in ACC injury assessment and structured recovery planning.
Chiropractor
NZ College of Chiropractic Graduate, Registered with the Chiropractic Board of New Zealand. Korean-speaking. Focuses on ACC-covered chiropractic care across all injury types.
Acupuncturist (PhD)
Chinese Medicine Council of New Zealand, Specialist Scope (Registration #1926). NZ's only PhD-qualified acupuncturist with CMCNZ Specialist scope. Treats chronic ACC-eligible pain with focus on chronic pain pathways.
Acupuncturist
ACC Registered Treatment Provider. Specialises in acute ACC injuries, including sports, work, and recreational injuries.
ACC Coverage
If your ACC-covered injury resulted from an accident, sport, fall, or workplace incident, anywhere in NZ, ACC covers most of the treatment cost. No GP referral required. We handle the ACC paperwork at your first visit.
Learn About ACC Coverage →ACC Care Across North Shore
Located just 2 minutes off the Albany Expressway with free on-site parking, we frequently welcome patients driving from across North Shore Auckland for ACC-covered chiropractic and acupuncture. Wheelchair accessible, EFTPOS & bank transfer accepted.
Common Questions
Related Treatments
ACC Treatment is often connected to other musculoskeletal issues. If you also experience these symptoms, the underlying cause may be shared.
Visit Us
Free parking on-site. Wheelchair accessible. Two minutes off Albany Expressway. EFTPOS, debit, bank transfer accepted.
Auckland Wellness Centre
Unit E2, 27 William Pickering Drive
Rosedale, Auckland 0632
Phone: 09 600 1939
| Monday | 9:00am – 7:00pm |
| Tuesday | 7:00am – 9:00pm |
| Wednesday | 9:00am – 7:00pm |
| Thursday | 7:00am – 7:00pm |
| Friday | 9:00am – 7:00pm |
| Saturday | 9:00am – 5:00pm |
| Sunday | 9:00am – 5:00pm |
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