Is acupuncture covered by ACC in New Zealand?
Yes. If you have a covered injury, ACC-funded acupuncture is available at AWC. Dr. Robin Won charges $20 per ACC session ($10 for seniors 70+ or students booking with Dr. Won). Elaine Yang, Mike Lee, and Ada Zhong offer ACC sessions at $0 patient cost. No GP referral is required.
How much does acupuncture cost at Auckland Wellness Centre?
Private initial consultations are $80 (all practitioners). 60-minute follow-ups are $70. 30-minute follow-ups are $40. ACC visits range from $0 (Elaine Yang, Mike Lee, Ada Zhong) to $20 (Dr. Robin Won) depending on practitioner. $10 for seniors 70+ or students booking with Dr. Won.
What conditions does acupuncture treat?
Acupuncture at AWC treats pain (back, neck, headaches, joint pain, sciatica), stress and anxiety, insomnia, women's health conditions (fertility, pregnancy support, PCOS, menopause), sports injuries, and digestive issues including IBS. Dr. Robin Won specialises in chronic migraine, post-stroke recovery, sciatica, and fertility.
Who is Dr. Robin Won and what makes him different?
Dr. Robin Won is New Zealand's only Acupuncture Specialist registered with the Chinese Medicine Council of New Zealand (CMCNZ) under the statutory Specialist Scope (HPCA Act 2003). He holds a PhD from Sangji University, is KOMS-certified by the Korea Oriental Medical Society, and has 26 years of clinical experience focused on chronic migraine, post-stroke recovery, sciatica, and fertility.
Do I need a GP referral for acupuncture ACC?
No GP referral is needed. Auckland Wellness Centre is a direct ACC-registered provider with four CMCNZ-registered acupuncturists. If your condition is injury-related, we register your ACC claim at your first appointment and handle all the paperwork.
Is acupuncture safe and what are the side effects?
Acupuncture is safe when performed by a CMCNZ-registered acupuncturist using sterile single-use needles. Minor side effects include temporary soreness, light bruising, or brief drowsiness. Serious adverse events are very rare, with rates well under 0.1% in pooled reviews (White A, Acupuncture in Medicine 2004, PMID 15532959). All four AWC acupuncturists are CMCNZ-registered.
Is acupuncture effective for migraine?
A Cochrane systematic review by Linde and colleagues (2016, DOI 10.1002/14651858.CD001218.pub3) concluded that acupuncture is at least as effective as prophylactic drug therapy for episodic migraine, with fewer adverse effects, and reduces migraine frequency for many patients. Dr. Robin Won at AWC specialises in chronic migraine with 26 years of clinical experience.
How long does an acupuncture session take?
AWC acupuncture sessions are 60 minutes for both initial and follow-up appointments, with a 30-minute follow-up option (private rate $40). Time includes case-taking, needle insertion (typically 20 to 30 minutes retention), and post-treatment review. Sessions can be booked online at booking.mananotes.co.nz/AWC or by calling 09 600 1939.
Can I claim acupuncture under Southern Cross insurance?
Yes. AWC is a Southern Cross Easy-Claim provider, so eligible Southern Cross members can claim acupuncture sessions on the spot without paying the insurer's portion upfront. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so please confirm your benefit limit with Southern Cross before the visit.
Does acupuncture help with fertility or IVF support?
Acupuncture is commonly used alongside fertility care, including IVF. Manheimer and colleagues (Cochrane, 2008, DOI 10.1136/bmj.39471.430451.BE) reported that acupuncture combined with embryo transfer was associated with higher clinical pregnancy rates in pooled trials. At AWC, Elaine Yang and Ada Zhong focus on women's health and fertility acupuncture.
What languages are spoken at AWC acupuncture clinic?
AWC offers acupuncture consultations in English, Korean (Dr. Robin Won and Mike Lee), and Mandarin Chinese (Ada Zhong and Elaine Yang). Bookings, intake forms, and patient communication are available in all three languages. KakaoTalk and WeChat enquiries welcomed.
Where exactly is AWC located and how do I get there?
Auckland Wellness Centre is at Unit E2/27 William Pickering Drive, Rosedale, Auckland 0632, on Auckland's North Shore, five minutes from the Constellation Drive motorway exit. Free on-site parking is available, the ground-floor entry is wheelchair-accessible, and the clinic is open seven days a week.