Our Milford clinic on Shakespeare Road has its own acupuncture team, led by Dr Boram Kim. If you have been putting up with a sore back, a tight neck or a pregnancy niggle, come and see us. ACC covers most injuries and you do not need a GP referral.
Your Care Team
Our acupuncturists are all registered with the Chinese Medicine Council and all ACC registered. Between them they cover classical acupuncture, cupping, tui na, Chinese herbal medicine and pregnancy care, and they share the building with our chiropractors, so nothing gets lost between practitioners.
Lead Acupuncturist
PhD-Qualified Acupuncturist
PhD · CMCNZ Registered Acupuncturist 2388 · ACC Registered
Boram runs acupuncture at Milford. She has a PhD in the field, and most of her day is spent on pain, women's health and pregnancy care. If you are also seeing one of our chiropractors, she talks to them directly so your two plans fit together.
Book with Dr. Boram KimLanguages: English · 한국어 (Korean) · 中文 (Mandarin)
Acupuncturist
Acupuncturist · CMCNZ 2803
Ada has been practising for ten years and splits her week between Milford and Rosedale. Classical acupuncture, cupping and tui na are her tools, and patients with long-running pain or a lot of stress tend to end up with her.
English · 中文 (Mandarin)
Acupuncturist
Acupuncturist · CMCNZ 2310
Zhiyi trained at Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine and holds a Master of Medicine in Chinese Medicine. She is registered in three scopes, acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine and tuina, and is working on a PhD at the University of Auckland.
English · 中文 (Mandarin)
What People See Us For
Most people who book acupuncture at Milford come in with pain or an injury, some with stress or poor sleep, and some during pregnancy. Plenty combine it with chiropractic care in the same visit.
Our Approach
Classical needle acupuncture is the core of what we do. Cupping, tui na and herbal medicine come into it when your practitioner thinks they will help, not by default.
Fine, sterile needles at classical points. This is the core of every session at Milford, ACC or private.
Suction cups on the back and shoulders, used within an acupuncture session when the muscle work calls for it, at no extra charge. Ada and Zhiyi both offer it. More about cupping
Hands-on Chinese remedial massage that fits neatly into an acupuncture appointment. Ada and Zhiyi are both registered in the tuina scope.
A herbal consultation with Zhiyi, who is registered in the Chinese herbal medicine scope. We talk about it after your assessment, and only if it makes sense for you.
A gentle current through the needles. Your practitioner will only suggest it if it suits you and you are comfortable with it.
First Visit
We make your first acupuncture appointment easy and comfortable. We'll explain everything before a single needle is placed.
Book online at any time or call 09 281 3687. No GP referral required for ACC claims. We're open 7 days including weekends.
Your practitioner begins with a comprehensive Traditional Chinese Medicine assessment, including tongue examination and pulse diagnosis, to understand your body's current state.
We discuss your symptoms, lifestyle, sleep, and health goals. Acupuncture treats the whole person, context matters. You'll feel heard before treatment begins.
Fine, sterile needles are placed gently at specific points. Most patients feel minimal discomfort, many describe a sense of calm and relaxation during their session.
Following your first visit you receive a clear plan with suggested frequency and a review point. We are honest about what acupuncture can and cannot do for your situation, and we will say so if another approach suits you better.
ACC Coverage
Hurt yourself at work, at sport or in an accident? ACC covers acupuncture for most injuries and you do not need a GP referral. One of our chiropractors lodges the claim at the clinic and your acupuncture runs under it.
Book online or give us a call on 09 281 3687. ACC applies to accidents, sports injuries and workplace injuries, and there is no GP referral to chase.
One of our Milford chiropractors checks the injury and lodges the ACC claim on the spot. Acupuncture then carries on under that claim.
Ada: no surcharge. Zhiyi (Master of Medicine) $10. Dr Boram Kim PhD $20. ACC covers the rest.
What you pay depends on who you see: Ada Zhong no surcharge, Zhiyi Qian $10, Dr Boram Kim $20. It applies to residents, workers, students and visitors injured in New Zealand.
Transparent Fees
No surprises. Here is what acupuncture costs at Milford, with ACC or privately.
Injury-related treatment. No GP referral needed. Ada Zhong: no surcharge. Zhiyi Qian (Master of Medicine): $10. Dr Boram Kim PhD: $20.
Comprehensive assessment and first treatment. Includes tongue and pulse diagnosis, full health history, personalised care plan, and your first acupuncture session.
30min session $40 · 60min session $70. Ongoing acupuncture treatment following your initial consultation and care plan.
Questions
Yes. Both clinics, Rosedale and Milford, are open Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 5pm, with chiropractors and acupuncturists working.
Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9am to 7pm. Tuesday 7am to 9pm. Thursday 7am to 7pm. Early morning and evening appointments are available.
Often, yes. Online booking shows live availability for both clinics, and you can call Rosedale on 09 600 1939 or Milford on 09 281 3687.