Golf Chiropractor Auckland

Golf Chiropractor Auckland | TPI Certified — North Shore | AWC

Auckland Wellness Centre provides TPI-certified golf chiropractic care at our North Shore Auckland clinic. Dr. Jun holds TPI Level 1, Medical Level 2, Fitness Level 2, and Power Level 2 certifications, offering biomechanical analysis and treatment for golf-related back pain, hip restrictions, and shoulder injuries. ACC patients pay $40 — no GP referral required.

North Shore Auckland

Golf Chiropractor in North Shore Auckland — TPI Certified

Biomechanical screening, golf injury treatment, and performance-focused care from New Zealand's most comprehensively TPI-certified chiropractor. ACC covered at our Rosedale clinic.

TPI Level 1 & Medical Level 2 Fitness Level 2 & Power Level 2 ACC Registered Provider Open 7 Days
Book Online Call 09 600 1939
TPI Golf Care

What Is TPI Golf Chiropractic?

The Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) is the world's leading authority on golf fitness and biomechanics. TPI-certified practitioners are trained to identify the physical limitations in a golfer's body that directly cause swing faults — the connection between body and swing is TPI's foundational principle.

A golf chiropractor with TPI certification performs a standardised physical screen to identify movement restrictions in the spine, hips, thoracic cage, shoulders, and wrists. Each restriction is then linked to a known swing characteristic — for example, limited hip internal rotation typically produces "early extension," and thoracic stiffness limits full backswing rotation.

Treatment addresses the physical problem directly through chiropractic adjustment, soft tissue work, and targeted mobility exercises — leading to both injury resolution and improved swing mechanics.

Dr. Jun — TPI Certifications

L1
TPI Golf
M2
TPI Medical
F2
TPI Fitness
P2
TPI Power

Additional: SFMA, FMS, CrossFit Trainer

Conditions We Treat

Common Golf Injuries We Treat

Golf places repetitive rotational stress on the spine, hips, and upper limbs. These are the most common injuries we treat in golfers across all handicap levels.

Lower Back Pain

The most prevalent golf complaint. Often caused by lumbar compression, restricted hip mobility, or reverse spine angle. TPI screening identifies the exact driver so treatment is targeted, not generic.

Hip Tightness and Restriction

Limited hip internal or external rotation forces compensatory movement through the lumbar spine. Releasing hip capsule restrictions improves rotation and reduces spinal load during the swing.

Shoulder and Thoracic Restriction

Stiffness in the thoracic spine and glenohumeral joint restricts backswing and follow-through. Adjustment and mobility work restores range of motion for a fuller, less effortful swing arc.

Golfer's Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis)

Repeated gripping and club impact loads the forearm flexors. Active Release Technique combined with loading rehabilitation resolves golfer's elbow without requiring extended rest from play.

Wrist and Hand Strain

Impact-related wrist injuries and tendinopathy of the wrist extensors and flexors. Dr. Jun uses ART protocols specific to the wrist and forearm for golf-pattern strain.

Neck Stiffness

Cervical restriction limits the ability to maintain a steady head position at address and through impact. Chiropractic adjustment to the cervical and upper thoracic spine improves rotational freedom.

Your Assessment Process

How TPI Assessment and Treatment Works at AWC

Golf and Injury History

Dr. Jun begins by understanding your current injury, handicap, years playing, typical swing faults you are aware of, and any training you undertake off-course. This context shapes the entire assessment direction.

TPI Physical Screen

The 16-point TPI movement screen evaluates the key body areas that drive golf swing mechanics — pelvic rotation, hip mobility, thoracic rotation, shoulder mobility, wrist and ankle flexibility, and core stability. Each test is standardised and scored.

Identify Physical Limitations

Failed screen tests are mapped to known swing characteristics. For example, a failed seated trunk rotation test correlates with "over-the-top" or "loss of posture." This provides a direct clinical rationale for each treatment decision.

Chiropractic and ART Treatment

Spinal or peripheral joint restrictions are addressed with precise adjustment. Soft tissue restrictions — tight hip flexors, thoracic erectors, forearm flexors — are released using Active Release Technique. Both tools work together for complete physical correction.

Golf-Specific Corrective Exercises

A targeted exercise prescription is provided to reinforce the mobility and stability improvements made in-clinic. Exercises are selected based on your specific screen results and are designed to be practical to perform at home or at the range.

Progress Review and Return to Golf

Follow-up screen results are compared against baseline. Measurable improvement in range of motion, strength, and golf performance markers confirms the effectiveness of the plan. A maintenance schedule is established for the season.

Meet Your Practitioners

Golf Care Practitioners at AWC

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Dr. Jun

Sports and Disc Chiropractor — TPI Certified (L1 / M2 / F2 / P2)

Dr. Jun is AWC's primary golf chiropractic practitioner. His TPI certification stack is one of the most comprehensive held by any chiropractor in New Zealand — combining the Golf, Medical, Fitness, and Power pathways up to Level 2 in each. This means he can address the physical screen, treat the clinical injury, design the fitness corrective plan, and advise on power development in an integrated way that a single-pathway practitioner cannot.

He also holds ART certification, SFMA, FMS, and CrossFit Trainer qualifications, giving him an unusually broad skill set for complex athletic presentations.

TPI Level 1 TPI Medical L2 TPI Fitness L2 TPI Power L2 ART Certified SFMA FMS NZCC Registered
Dr. Robin Won — Acupuncture Specialist at Auckland Wellness Centre

Dr. Robin Won

Acupuncture Specialist — TCM Approach to Golf Recovery

Dr. Robin Won brings 26 years of clinical acupuncture experience, including work with professional golfers using a Traditional Chinese Medicine approach. While Dr. Jun manages the biomechanical and structural side, Dr. Won can complement a golfer's care plan with acupuncture targeting inflammation, nerve pain, and recovery from repetitive strain — an integrated model rarely available in a single clinic.

Acupuncture Specialist PhD — Sangji University 26 Years Experience Professional Golf Experience
ACC Coverage

Golf Injury Under ACC — What You Pay

ACC Co-Payment

$40
Per visit — ACC registered patients
  • No GP referral required
  • Golf injuries qualify under ACC
  • Claim registered same-day at AWC
  • Available to all NZ visa holders

Private Fees

$105
Initial consultation
  • $70 follow-up visits
  • Full TPI screen included
  • Performance focus, not injury only
  • Open 7 days, early and late hours

Golf injuries — including those occurring on the course — qualify for ACC coverage. Call 09 600 1939 if you are unsure whether your injury qualifies.

Related Services

Sports Chiropractic

Comprehensive sports injury care for all athletic disciplines — diagnosis, ART, structural correction, and return-to-sport planning.

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Back Pain Treatment

Targeted spinal care for lower back pain — the number one complaint among golfers at all levels. ACC covered.

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Active Release Technique

ART for golfer's elbow, shoulder impingement, hip flexor restriction, and forearm tendinopathy — precise and fast-acting.

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Frequently Asked

Golf Chiropractic — Common Questions

TPI certification means Dr. Jun has been trained in the specific relationship between physical limitations and golf swing faults. Rather than treating your back pain as a generic complaint, he connects your physical restrictions to the swing mechanics causing them — and treats both. Medical Level 2 is a clinical-grade certification requiring both written and practical examination, held by relatively few practitioners globally.
For golfers whose swing limitations are physically driven — restricted hip rotation, stiff thoracic spine, tight shoulder capsule — improving mobility through chiropractic and manual therapy can directly translate into a longer, more consistent swing arc. Many patients report measurable distance improvements and reduced effort after resolving their physical restrictions. The effect is most significant when the physical limitation is the limiting factor in swing performance.
In most cases, no. Unless you have an acute structural injury — such as a disc prolapse or acute muscle tear — most golf chiropractic care is designed to be delivered alongside continued play, with modification where needed. Dr. Jun will advise on load management specific to your condition and handicap so you can continue playing during recovery.
Yes. Golf injuries that occur as a result of an accident, strain, or specific incident during play are covered by ACC. You do not need a GP referral — AWC can register your claim directly on your first visit. The co-payment is $40 per session. Overuse conditions without a specific injury event may be assessed differently; contact us if you are unsure about your situation.
A TPI-certified golf chiropractor adds the specific connection between physical findings and swing mechanics — a framework that general physiotherapy does not typically use. Dr. Jun's ART certification also allows direct intervention on soft tissue restrictions that require specific protocols rather than general massage. For a golfer, this specificity — body to swing, tissue to movement — is the key clinical difference.
Book Today

Ready to Play Better and Stay Pain-Free?

Book a TPI golf chiropractic assessment with Dr. Jun at our Rosedale clinic. ACC patients pay $40 per visit — no GP referral required.

Book Online Now 09 600 1939
E2 / 27 William Pickering Drive, Rosedale, Auckland 0632 022 621 8826 Open 7 days — Mon to Fri 7:30 AM–9 PM, Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM