North Shore chiropractic & acupuncture: frequently asked questions
Straight answers about ACC, costs, our practitioners and booking at Auckland Wellness Centre.
Do I need a GP referral to see a chiropractor or acupuncturist?
No. You can book directly without a GP referral. Our chiropractors lodge the ACC claim; acupuncture runs under it. For general, non-injury care you simply book in online or by phone.
How much does ACC chiropractic treatment cost?
ACC chiropractic visits are a flat $40 co-payment per visit at Auckland Wellness Centre. Without ACC, a new patient chiropractic assessment is $105 and follow-up visits are $70. We confirm the cost with you before treatment, so there are no surprises.
How much does ACC acupuncture cost?
ACC acupuncture is no surcharge with Mike Lee, Elaine Yang or Ada Zhong, and $10 with Zhiyi Qian (Master of Medicine). With Dr. Robin Won, a registered Acupuncture Specialist, or Dr. Boram Kim (PhD), the ACC co-payment is $20, or $10 for under-18s and seniors 70+. Private acupuncture is $80 for an initial consultation and $70 for follow-ups.
Who are the practitioners at Auckland Wellness Centre?
Our clinical team is made up of ACC-registered practitioners plus a chiropractic intern. The registered chiropractors are Dr. Jun, Dr. Michael Blandy, Dr. Brian Bae, Dr. Ti Hill and Dr. Mayyada Mahmoud (kids, posture and sports injuries, at our Milford clinic), and Eton Nelson is completing his chiropractic internship at Rosedale. The acupuncture and Chinese medicine practitioners are Dr. Robin Won, a registered Acupuncture Specialist, Dr. Boram Kim (PhD, Milford), Mike Lee, Elaine Yang, Ada Zhong and Zhiyi Qian (Milford).
Can I get treatment in Korean or Chinese?
Yes. Korean-speaking practitioners are Dr. Jun, Dr. Brian Bae, Dr. Robin Won, Mike Lee and Dr. Boram Kim (KakaoTalk: AWC2013). Mandarin-speaking practitioners are Ada Zhong, Elaine Yang, Zhiyi Qian and Dr. Boram Kim. Dr. Mayyada Mahmoud consults in Arabic. Our Rosedale front desk also speaks Korean. All practitioners consult in English.
What are your opening hours?
Auckland Wellness Centre Rosedale is open 7 days: Monday 9am-7pm, Tuesday 7am-9pm, Wednesday 9am-7pm, Thursday 7am-7pm, Friday 9am-7pm, and Saturday and Sunday 9am-5pm. Early, late and weekend appointments make it easier to fit care around work.
Where is Auckland Wellness Centre and is there parking?
Our established clinic is at E2/27 William Pickering Drive, Rosedale, on Auckland's North Shore, with free on-site parking. A second clinic is open at 177B Shakespeare Road, Milford. Rosedale is a short drive from the Constellation Drive and Greville Road motorway exits.
What conditions can your chiropractors help with?
Our chiropractors see and help with neck and back pain, sciatica, disc-related pain, posture problems, tension and cervicogenic headaches, and sports or work injuries. Every visit starts with an assessment so your care is matched to you.
Do you offer spinal decompression therapy?
Yes. Auckland Wellness Centre offers non-surgical spinal decompression therapy, commonly chosen for disc-related pain. Sessions are $50, with follow-ups $50 and ACC-covered visits $30. Your practitioner will confirm whether decompression is appropriate after your assessment.
How long is an appointment?
Chiropractic visits are around 30 minutes, acupuncture visits around 60 minutes, and spinal decompression sessions around 30 minutes. Your first visit includes an assessment, so allow a little extra time for it.
Does ACC cover treatment if I am on a work or student visa?
Yes. ACC covers everyone in New Zealand who has an injury from an accident, including visitors, students and people on work visas. If your pain is injury-related, you can book directly with our ACC-registered practitioners, and we lodge the claim for you at the clinic.
How do I book an appointment?
Book online at booking.mananotes.co.nz/AWC or call 09 600 1939. Same-day appointments are often available, including evenings and weekends. If you are claiming ACC, just tell us about your injury when you book and we will handle the paperwork.