Sports Injuries
Sprains, strains and impact injuries from rugby, football, golf, gym training and everyday sport.
ACC chiropractic $40 per visit
Acupuncture from FREE
No GP referral needed
ACC Chiropractor & Acupuncture Auckland:
$40 chiro visits, acupuncture from FREE
Hurt in an accident, at work, at home or playing sport? Auckland Wellness Centre is an ACC-registered clinic on the North Shore with 9 registered practitioners across chiropractic and acupuncture. We lodge your ACC claim for you, no GP referral needed, and treatment can start the same day.
Auckland Wellness Centre is an ACC-registered chiropractic and acupuncture clinic in Rosedale, North Shore Auckland. If your pain comes from an accident or injury, ACC may cover your care: chiropractic is $40 per visit, acupuncture is FREE with our three CMCNZ practitioners and $20 with Dr. Robin Won (NZ's only Acupuncture Specialist) or Dr. Boram Kim (PhD). No GP referral is required. We lodge the ACC claim for you on your first visit and treatment can begin the same day. Open 7 days, care available in English, Korean and Mandarin.
Who can use ACC
All Injury-Related Pain Is ACC Covered
If your pain is injury-related, there was an incident, and that is exactly what ACC exists for. Anyone injured in New Zealand can use ACC: residents, work visa holders, students and visitors alike. Your visa type does not matter.
Workplace Injuries
Lifting injuries, repetitive strain and accidents on the job, including work-related back and neck pain.
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Whiplash, neck and back injuries from car and motorcycle accidents.
Home & Recreational Injuries
Falls, DIY accidents and everyday injuries at home or outdoors.
Credentials you can verify
Why North Shore trusts AWC for ACC treatment
Nine registered practitioners. One clinic. Chiropractic and acupuncture under one roof.
4
Chiropractors
NZCB registered (New Zealand Chiropractic Board)
5
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 10 practitioners. No GP referral. Self-referral welcome
ACC registered provider
What ACC treatment costs at AWC
We are an ACC-registered primary provider. For accident and injury-related pain you can claim chiropractic and acupuncture under ACC. No GP referral, same-day booking.
$40Chiropractic on ACC, with any of our 5 chiropractors
FREEAcupuncture with Ada, Elaine or Mike (CMCNZ)
$20Acupuncture with Dr. Robin Won (Specialist) or Dr. Boram Kim (PhD)
$10Seniors 70+ / under 18 (with Dr. Won or Dr. Kim)
Standard non-injury acupuncture: $80 initial / $70 follow-up. Chinese herbal medicine is not covered by ACC. ACC applies to accident and injury-related conditions.
Book ACC treatment
How ACC works here
Start ACC treatment in three steps
Book directly
No GP referral needed. Book online or call. All ten practitioners are ACC-registered, so you can self-refer for chiropractic or acupuncture.
We lodge your ACC claim
On your first visit we assess your injury, confirm ACC eligibility and lodge the ACC45 claim for you. Just bring details of when and how the injury happened.
Begin treatment the same day
Once lodged, treatment can begin immediately: chiropractic at $40 per visit, acupuncture FREE with our CMCNZ team or $20 with Dr. Won or Dr. Kim.
Your chiropractic team
Four NZCB-registered chiropractors
Structural correction, sports chiropractic and posture care, matched to your injury. All ACC-registered, $40 per ACC visit.
CBP · X-ray analysis · 20 years
Posture Correction Chiropractor
Dr. Michael Blandy
New to AWC
Sports injuries · Posture correction
Sports & Posture Chiropractor
Dr. Ti Hill
Sports chiro · K-taping · EN/KO
Sports & Nutrition Chiropractor
Dr. Brian Bae
JC
Disc & spinal decompression
Disc Bulging Chiropractor · Founder
Dr. Jun Chung
Your acupuncture team
Five CMCNZ-registered acupuncture & TCM practitioners
Matched to your injury and preferred language. All ACC-registered.
NZ's only Specialist · ACC $20
Acupuncture Specialist
Dr. Robin Won
New to AWC
Back & elbow pain · Women's health · ACC $20
Pain & Women's Health Acupuncturist (PhD)
Dr. Boram Kim
Traditional & Sa-am · ACC FREE
Acupuncturist
Mike Lee
Sports & women's health · ACC FREE
Acupuncturist
Elaine Yang
TCM & cupping · ACC FREE
Acupuncturist
Ada Zhong
Skip the wait
Straight to AWC vs GP first
You do not need to see a GP before starting ACC chiropractic or acupuncture. As ACC-registered primary providers we can assess your injury and lodge the claim ourselves.
Come straight to AWC
- Same or next-day appointment
- We lodge the ACC45 claim for you
- Chiropractic $40 · acupuncture from FREE
- Chiropractic and acupuncture under one roof
- English, Korean and Mandarin spoken
Going to a GP first
- Wait for a GP appointment
- Pay a GP consultation fee
- Then get referred on for treatment
- Extra step before your rehab starts
Frequently asked questions
ACC treatment FAQ
Is chiropractic covered by ACC in New Zealand?
Yes, when your condition is caused by an accident or injury. AWC is an ACC-registered provider and chiropractic is $40 per visit under ACC with any of our four NZCB-registered chiropractors. No GP referral is needed.
Is acupuncture covered by ACC?
Yes, for accident and injury-related conditions. Acupuncture is FREE with our three CMCNZ practitioners (Ada Zhong, Elaine Yang, Mike Lee) and $20 with Dr. Robin Won, NZ's only registered Acupuncture Specialist, or Dr. Boram Kim (PhD). Seniors 70+ and patients under 18 pay $10 with Dr. Won or Dr. Kim.
Do I need a GP referral for ACC treatment?
No. All nine AWC practitioners are ACC-registered, so you can self-refer. We assess your injury and lodge the ACC45 claim for you on your first visit. You can often start treatment the same day.
How much does ACC treatment cost at AWC?
Chiropractic is $40 per ACC visit. Acupuncture is FREE with Ada, Elaine or Mike, $20 with Dr. Won or Dr. Kim, and $10 for seniors 70+ or under-18s with Dr. Won or Dr. Kim. Standard non-injury acupuncture is $80 initial and $70 follow-up.
Can I use ACC on a work or visitor visa?
Yes. ACC covers anyone injured in New Zealand: residents, work visa holders, students and visitors. Your visa type does not affect ACC eligibility.
Can I combine chiropractic and acupuncture under ACC?
Yes. Many injuries respond best to a combined plan, and at AWC both are available under one roof from ACC-registered practitioners. Your practitioner will recommend what fits your injury and recovery stage.
Who is Dr. Robin Won?
Dr. Robin Won is the only registered Acupuncture Specialist in New Zealand (CMCNZ #1926). All five AWC acupuncture and TCM practitioners are CMCNZ-registered.
What injuries qualify for ACC treatment?
Accident and injury-related conditions: sports injuries, workplace injuries, motor vehicle accident injuries such as whiplash, and falls or accidents at home. If your pain is injury-related, there was an incident, and ACC may cover your treatment.
How long does the ACC claim take?
We lodge the ACC45 claim during your first visit and treatment can usually begin the same day. There is no paperwork for you to manage.
Is Chinese herbal medicine covered by ACC?
No. ACC funds acupuncture for accident and injury-related conditions, but Chinese herbal medicine is not covered by ACC.
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ACC chiropractic & acupuncture across the North Shore
Our Rosedale clinic is easily accessible for patients looking for ACC chiropractic and 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
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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
- ACC, Getting treatment after an injury
- New Zealand Chiropractic Board, Practitioner register
- Chinese Medicine Council of New Zealand (CMCNZ), Practitioner register
Last reviewed: July 2026 · Reviewed by Dr. Jun Chung, Chiropractor (NZCB registered), Founder