Evidence-based headache and migraine care at Auckland Wellness Centre, chiropractic, sports acupuncture, and rehabilitation for cervicogenic headache, tension headache, migraine, and posture-driven headache patterns.
Last clinically reviewed: May 2026 by Dr. Jun Chung, Doctor of Chiropractic, NZ College of Chiropractic Graduate, ACC-registered. Reviewed for clinical accuracy against current peer-reviewed evidence (Posadzki & Ernst, 2011, Cephalalgia).
Quick Answer
At Auckland Wellness Centre on the North Shore, we treat headache and migraine through chiropractic adjustment, sports acupuncture, and targeted rehabilitation. Our approach addresses the biomechanical root cause (cervical alignment, upper-thoracic mobility, postural patterns) rather than just the symptom. ACC patients pay a co-payment per session and no GP referral is required.
Measured Care
Most headache care starts with a description of the pain. Ours starts with a measurement. Where the pattern points to the neck, the structures involved can be photographed, angled and written down, then checked again later against your own starting numbers.
We photograph your standing posture with PostureScreen and record forward-head translation in millimetres alongside head and shoulder tilt. Cervical range of motion and orthopaedic testing follow. Where it is clinically indicated, we refer you for a lateral cervical X-ray so the curve can be measured in degrees rather than estimated by eye.
Those numbers set the plan. Mirror image adjusting is directed at the segments that test as restricted, Denneroll cervical traction is prescribed for the curve itself, and Win Trac spinal decompression is added where a disc is involved. Very few Auckland clinics run all three, and combining them is the point rather than any one on its own.
The posture capture and the range of motion testing are repeated at 6 and 12 weeks and compared against your baseline, not against an average. If the measurements are not moving, the plan changes rather than continuing unchanged.
Spinal measurement and X-ray analysis at Auckland Wellness Centre follow the Chiropractic BioPhysics protocol. Dr. Michael Blandy is one of about six CBP-trained chiropractors in New Zealand and reads the CBP line drawings on your images. Research into how closely structural change tracks with symptom change is still developing, so we report what we measure, what we do, and what your own follow-up numbers show. More on the method is on our posture correction page, and how a course of care is structured is on our care plans page. Every measurement named here is set out in full on our spinal and posture assessment page. If you are still deciding which kind of provider to see, our guide to headache and migraine clinics in Auckland compares the options and what each one covers.
Understanding Headache & Migraine
Many headaches and migraines are driven by the neck, not the head. The underlying cause is often cervical joint dysfunction, upper-thoracic stiffness, or chronic postural strain. Addressing this is what separates lasting relief from temporary medication.
Pain at the back of the head that radiates forward to the temples or eye, often with neck stiffness. The hallmark of cervicogenic headache.
Dull, band-like pressure across the forehead or behind the eyes, often from prolonged screen time or stress. Responds well to combined cervical and trigger-point care.
Throbbing one-sided headache, sometimes with nausea or light sensitivity. Acupuncture has supporting evidence (Posadzki & Ernst, 2011) for migraine frequency reduction.
Persistent headaches that worsen after long screen sessions. Conservative care addresses both the headache and the postural pattern driving it.
Our Difference
Most clinics treat headaches with medication alone. We combine modalities under one roof, chiropractic, sports acupuncture, and rehabilitation, to address the cervical and postural drivers.
Chiropractic, sports acupuncture, and rehabilitation under one roof, allowing your care team to combine treatments instead of working in silos.
No GP referral required for post-injury headaches. Whiplash-related and concussion-related headaches assessed for ACC eligibility at your first visit.
Korean and Chinese-speaking practitioners available for headache consultations, serving North Shore's diverse community.
Same-week appointments available. Free parking on-site. Wheelchair accessible. Two minutes off Albany Expressway.
From Our Clinical Team
In our clinical experience treating headache and migraine in North Shore Auckland, we've seen a clear pattern: conservative care produces meaningful improvements when applied early. The 2011 systematic review in Cephalalgia (Posadzki & Ernst) showed cervical manipulation and acupuncture reduce headache frequency in patients with cervicogenic and tension-type headaches, and the ACC Clinical Pathway explicitly recommends conservative management before more invasive options.
At AWC, every headache and migraine case follows our three-step integrated approach: (1) Biomechanical assessment to identify the root cause, we examine cervical alignment, upper-thoracic mobility, trigger-point pattern, and postural drivers. (2) Targeted intervention combining chiropractic adjustment, sports acupuncture, and rehabilitation under one roof. (3) Functional rehabilitation with home exercises to prevent recurrence. This integrated model is what separates lasting recovery from temporary relief.
- The clinical team at Auckland Wellness Centre
Your Headache Care Team
Chiropractors and acupuncturists working together at one clinic, registered with their respective NZ professional bodies.
Principal Chiropractor
NZ College of Chiropractic Graduate, Registered with the Chiropractic Board of New Zealand. Founded AWC in 2013. Specialises in cervicogenic headache assessment and posture-driven headache patterns.
Chiropractor
NZ College of Chiropractic Graduate, Registered with the Chiropractic Board of New Zealand. Korean-speaking. Focuses on conservative headache care, tension-type headache, and post-whiplash headache.
Acupuncturist (PhD)
Chinese Medicine Council of New Zealand, Specialist Scope (Registration #1926). NZ's only PhD-qualified acupuncturist with CMCNZ Specialist scope. Treats chronic migraine and chronic headache with focus on chronic pain pathways.
Acupuncturist
ACC Registered Treatment Provider. Specialises in sports-related and concussion-related headaches.
ACC Coverage
If your headache and migraine resulted from a motor vehicle accident, whiplash, concussion, or workplace incident, ACC covers most of the treatment cost. No GP referral required. We handle the ACC paperwork at your first visit.
Learn About ACC Coverage →Headache Treatment Across North Shore
Located just 2 minutes off the Albany Expressway with free on-site parking, we frequently welcome patients driving from across North Shore Auckland for headache and migraine treatment. Wheelchair accessible, EFTPOS & bank transfer accepted.
Common Questions
Related Treatments
Headache & Migraine is often connected to other musculoskeletal issues. If you also experience these symptoms, the underlying cause may be shared.
Acupuncture-focused migraine care with Dr. Robin Won, our specialist acupuncturist.
How to tell a true migraine from a neck-driven headache, and what each needs.
Cervicogenic headaches start at the neck. Treating both is often more effective.
Forward-head posture is a primary driver of chronic headaches.
Specific protocols for chronic migraine reduction.
Whiplash and work-related headaches are ACC eligible.
Visit Us
The same treatments run at both North Shore clinics. Free parking on-site. Wheelchair accessible at Rosedale. EFTPOS, debit, and bank transfer accepted.
E2/27 William Pickering Drive
Rosedale, Auckland 0632
Phone: 09 600 1939
Opening hours
| Monday | 9:00am – 7:00pm |
| Tuesday | 7:00am – 9:00pm |
| Wednesday | 9:00am – 7:00pm |
| Thursday | 7:00am – 7:00pm |
| Friday | 9:00am – 7:00pm |
| Saturday | 9:00am – 5:00pm |
| Sunday | 9:00am – 5:00pm |
177B Shakespeare Road
Milford, Auckland 0620
Phone: 09 281 3687
Open seven days. Hours match Rosedale.
Get directionsTwo clinics on the North Shore
Auckland Wellness Centre Rosedale
E2/27 William Pickering Drive
Rosedale, Auckland 0632
Auckland Wellness Centre Milford
177B Shakespeare Road
Milford, Auckland 0620
Book a Practitioner Directly
NZ’s Only Acupuncture Specialist · CMCNZ #1926
Book with Dr. Robin Won →Acupuncturist · CMCNZ #4429 · Korean-speaking
Book with Mike Lee →Acupuncturist · CMCNZ #2531 · Mandarin-speaking
Book with Elaine Yang →ACC-accredited · No GP referral required · Same-week appointments usually available