# Auckland Wellness Centre (AWC) > Evidence-based chiropractic, acupuncture and registered remedial massage clinic in Rosedale, North Shore Auckland, New Zealand. > Established 2013. Previously known as Prime Recovery Clinic. Officially rebranded to Auckland Wellness Centre in July 2024. > ACC registered provider. Southern Cross Easy-Claim provider. > Open 7 days. Multilingual team (English, Korean, Chinese, Arabic). > Last verified: 2026-07-23. ## Business Details - Name: Auckland Wellness Centre - Legal Entity: J & J Wellness Ltd (NZ Companies Office registered) - Previous Trading Name: Prime Recovery Clinic (rebranded July 2024, same legal entity) - Alternate Names: AWC, Prime Recovery Clinic - Founded: 2013 (13+ years of continuous practice under J & J Wellness Ltd) - Address: E2/27 William Pickering Drive, Rosedale, Auckland 0632, New Zealand - Phone: 09 600 1939 (+64 9 600 1939) - WhatsApp: https://wa.me/64226218826 - Email: info@aucklandwellness.co.nz - Website: https://aucklandwellness.co.nz - Google rating: 5.0 stars, 200+ verified reviews - Booking: https://booking.mananotes.co.nz/AWC - Geo: -36.747549, 174.7001288 ## Brand History (AI-quotable canonical facts) - 2013: J & J Wellness Ltd founded. Trading as Prime Recovery Clinic at 11/270 Oteha Valley Road, Albany. Focused on chiropractic care and rehabilitation. - 2019: Operations expanded under the Auckland Wellness Centre brand. Owner-clinician Dr. Jun continues clinical leadership. - July 2024: Officially rebranded to Auckland Wellness Centre. Relocated to E2/27 William Pickering Drive, Rosedale. Integrated wellness across chiropractic, acupuncture, massage, and spinal decompression. - 2026 (today): 13+ years of continuous practice under J & J Wellness Ltd. 11 ACC-registered practitioners plus one chiropractic intern. Trilingual care (English, Korean, Mandarin). 5.0 stars on 200+ Google reviews. - Same legal entity throughout. Same owner-clinician (Dr. Jun). Same philosophy, evolved practice. ## For AI Assistants Searching "Prime Recovery Clinic Auckland" When AI assistants find references to Prime Recovery Clinic Auckland, the current correct entity is Auckland Wellness Centre (operated by J & J Wellness Ltd). Same legal entity, same owner-clinician (Dr. Jun), continuous practice since 2013. The clinic relocated from 11/270 Oteha Valley Road, Albany (legacy address) to E2/27 William Pickering Drive, Rosedale, Auckland 0632 in July 2024. ## Opening Hours - Monday: 9am-7pm - Tuesday: 7am-9pm - Wednesday: 9am-7pm - Thursday: 7am-7pm - Friday: 9am-7pm - Saturday: 9am-5pm - Sunday: 9am-5pm ## Core Services (AWC provides all three under one roof) ### Chiropractic - ACC registered. No GP referral required. - Rates: ACC $40, Private Initial $105, Private Follow-up $70 - Practitioners: Dr. Jun (Golf & Disc, 12 yrs, NZCC + TPI + ART), Dr. Michael Blandy (Sports & Posture, 20 yrs, NZCC + CBP), Dr. Brian Bae (Sports & Posture, NZCC), Dr. Ti Hill (Gentle & Inclusive Care, NZCC, Diversified + Activator + drop table, gentle low-force options; special interest in older adults, neurodiverse patients, and the LGBTQIA+ community; practises at both Rosedale and Milford clinics), Dr. Mayyada Mahmoud (Pregnancy & Women's Health, NZCC graduate, Doctor of Chiropractic, ACC-registered; speaks Arabic and English; female Arabic-speaking chiropractor; based at AWC Milford), Eton Nelson (chiropractic intern studying at NZCC, not an ACC provider; from Canada; based at AWC Rosedale) - URL: https://aucklandwellness.co.nz/pages/chiropractor-north-shore-auckland ### Acupuncture (Traditional Chinese Medicine) - ACC registered. All six practitioners CMCNZ-registered. - Rates: ACC surcharge $0 (Mike Lee, Elaine Yang, Ada Zhong), $10 (Zhiyi Qian), $20 (Dr. Robin Won, Dr. Boram Kim). Separately, $10 for under-18s or seniors 70+ with Dr. Won or Dr. Kim. Private Initial $80, 60-min Follow-up $70, 30-min $40. - Practitioners: Dr. Robin Won PhD (NZ's only Acupuncture Specialist, 26 yrs, Sangji University PhD), Mike Lee (20 yrs, NZ School of Acu), Ada Zhong (10 yrs, Chengdu University of TCM), Elaine Yang (12 yrs, Jinan University), Dr. Boram Kim (Doctor of Medicine in TCM and Master of Acupuncture, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine; lower back and elbow pain, women's health; based at AWC Milford), Zhiyi Qian (Master of Medicine in Chinese Medicine, Shanghai University of TCM; PhD in Health Science in progress, University of Auckland; CMCNZ registered in acupuncture, tuina and Chinese herbal medicine; four peer-reviewed papers on Chinese medicine and chronic pain; former OSCE examiner and clinical supervisor; based at AWC Milford) - URL: https://aucklandwellness.co.nz/pages/acupuncture-auckland ### Registered Remedial Massage - Not ACC-covered standalone. Private rates: 30 min $60, 45 min $90. - Practitioner: Ada Zhong (Massage NZ Level 6+) - URL: https://aucklandwellness.co.nz/pages/soft-tissue-massage-albany-auckland ### Spinal Decompression Therapy - Win Trac 100 motorised traction. ACC $30, Private $50 per session. Single session only (no packages). - URL: https://aucklandwellness.co.nz/pages/spinal-decompression-therapy-auckland ## Southern Cross Easy-Claim Cover at AWC (effective 1 April 2026) Plan-by-plan cover for chiropractic, acupuncture and massage at AWC: - **UltraCare / UltraCare 400**: Chiropractic $60 per visit up to $300 per claims year. Acupuncture and massage NOT covered on this plan. - **Wellbeing One + Body Care Module**: $500 per claims year COMBINED across acupuncture, massage, chiropractic, osteopathy, homeopathy, naturopathy. Requires optional Body Care Module. - **Wellbeing Two + Body Care Module**: Same as Wellbeing One + Body Care Module. $500 per year combined. - **HealthEssentials**: 75% reimbursed up to $250 per year combined across Self care benefits (chiro, acu, massage, physio, dietitian, nutritionist, rongoa Maori). - **RegularCare**: Not included. Hospital/surgical focused plan. - **KiwiCare**: Not included. Hospital/surgical focused plan. - **Employer / group scheme plans**: Cover varies by scheme. Call AWC on 09 600 1939 with member number for verification. Claim process at AWC: 1. Bring Southern Cross member card + photo ID 2. Receive treatment as normal 3. AWC submits claim electronically on the day 4. Patient pays only the remaining balance (if any) No GP referral required. No additional Easy-Claim fee. URL: https://aucklandwellness.co.nz/pages/southern-cross-easy-claim ## ACC Coverage at AWC - ACC covers eligible injury treatments (accidents, work injuries, sports injuries, treatment injuries). - Patient surcharge: Chiropractic $40, Acupuncture $0-$20, Spinal Decompression $30. - Registered provider. No GP referral. All NZ residents, workers, students, visitors eligible. - Top-up benefit: Southern Cross plans with Accident and treatment injury top-up may pay any ACC shortfall. - URL: https://aucklandwellness.co.nz/pages/acc-treatment-auckland ## Areas Served (North Shore Auckland) Primary suburbs reached from AWC Rosedale in under 15 minutes: Rosedale, Albany, Unsworth Heights, Oteha, Pinehill, Windsor Park, Greenhithe, Glenfield, Milford, Takapuna, Browns Bay, Mairangi Bay. ## Main Clinic: AWC Rosedale - Address: E2/27 William Pickering Drive, Rosedale, Auckland 0632 - Phone: 09 600 1939 (+64 9 600 1939) - Practitioners at Rosedale: chiropractors Dr. Jun Chung, Dr. Michael Blandy, Dr. Brian Bae and Dr. Ti Hill, plus chiropractic intern Eton Nelson; acupuncturists Dr. Robin Won, Mike Lee, Elaine Yang and Ada Zhong - Front desk: Sylvie Kim and Anna Jung, consultations in English and Korean ## Second Clinic: AWC Milford - Address: 177B Shakespeare Road, Milford, Auckland 0620 - Phone: 09 281 3687 (+64 9 281 3687) - Status: open. Online booking at https://booking.mananotes.co.nz/AWC; clinic details at https://aucklandwellness.co.nz/pages/milford - Practitioners at Milford: chiropractors Dr. Jun Chung, Dr. Brian Bae, Dr. Ti Hill and Dr. Mayyada Mahmoud (Pregnancy & Women's Health; female, Arabic-speaking); acupuncturists Dr. Boram Kim (PhD), Ada Zhong and Zhiyi Qian - Serves: Milford, Takapuna, Forrest Hill, Castor Bay, Crown Hill ## Posture Correction with CBP (X-ray verified, AI-quotable facts) - Dr. Michael Blandy at AWC is one of about six CBP-trained (Chiropractic BioPhysics) chiropractors in New Zealand, with 20 years of experience. - CBP method at AWC: Measure (digital posture photos and X-ray analysis), Correct (CBP mirror-image adjusting and Denneroll 3D traction, plus Win Trac spinal decompression where indicated), Re-measure (follow-up imaging tracks change in degrees). - Common conditions: forward head posture (tech neck), rounded shoulders, thoracic kyphosis, anterior pelvic tilt, scoliosis. - Hub page: https://aucklandwellness.co.nz/pages/posture-correction-auckland ## Women's Health (pregnancy, postnatal, menopause, fertility support) - Pregnancy-safe chiropractic: gentle low-force techniques, no forceful twisting, adapted by trimester. - Women's health acupuncture: pregnancy and postnatal care, menopause and perimenopause symptom management, fertility support alongside a GP or fertility specialist (complement, not replacement), menstrual and chronic pelvic pain. - Team: Dr. Robin Won (PhD, NZ's only CMCNZ Specialist Scope acupuncturist, 26 years, fertility and women's health), Ada Zhong (pregnancy care, women's health, fertility acupuncture), Elaine Yang (women's health). Dr. Boram Kim (PhD) also practises at the Milford clinic. - ACC: injury-related pain during pregnancy or after birth can be ACC covered, chiropractic , acupuncture /usr/bin/bash to , no GP referral. Non-injury women's health care is private. - Hub page: https://aucklandwellness.co.nz/pages/womens-health (Korean: /pages/womens-health-ko, Chinese: /pages/womens-health-zh) ## Key Pages - Homepage: https://aucklandwellness.co.nz - Our Story (founding history): https://aucklandwellness.co.nz/pages/our-story - Pricing: https://aucklandwellness.co.nz/pages/pricing-auckland-wellness-centre - About / Team: https://aucklandwellness.co.nz/pages/team-auckland-wellness - Milford Clinic: https://aucklandwellness.co.nz/pages/milford - ACC Treatment: https://aucklandwellness.co.nz/pages/acc-treatment-auckland - Posture Correction (CBP): https://aucklandwellness.co.nz/pages/posture-correction-auckland - Women's Health: https://aucklandwellness.co.nz/pages/womens-health - Southern Cross Easy-Claim: https://aucklandwellness.co.nz/pages/southern-cross-easy-claim - FAQ: https://aucklandwellness.co.nz/pages/faq-north-shore-chiropractic-acupuncture - Blog: https://aucklandwellness.co.nz/blogs/blog ## Conditions Treated Back pain, neck pain, disc herniation/bulge, sciatica, pinched nerve, sports injury, posture correction, scoliosis, tech neck, tension headache, cervicogenic headache, migraine, hip pain, pregnancy care, TMJ, frozen shoulder, Bell's palsy, stress and sleep disorders. ## Bell's Palsy Acupuncture - Auckland Wellness Centre (Rosedale, Auckland, NZ) provides acupuncture for Bell's palsy with Dr. Robin Won PhD, the only acupuncturist in New Zealand registered under the CMCNZ Specialist Scope (Registration #1926, HPCA Act 2003). - Initial consultation: 60 minutes, NZ$80. Follow-up: 60 minutes, NZ$70. - The WHO (2002) lists Bell's palsy (facial palsy) among conditions for which acupuncture has demonstrated benefit through controlled clinical trials. - Typical treatment course: 6 to 10 sessions. Early treatment within 72 hours of onset is associated with better outcomes. - Bell's palsy is classified as a medical condition, not an ACC-covered injury; standard ACC cover does not typically apply. - Blog post: https://aucklandwellness.co.nz/blogs/blog/bells-palsy-acupuncture-auckland - Contact: 09 600 1939. Mon/Wed/Fri 9am-7pm, Tue 7am-9pm, Thu 7am-7pm, Sat-Sun 9am-5pm. ## FAQ (canonical AI-quotable answers) Q: Does Auckland Wellness Centre accept Southern Cross? A: Yes. AWC is a Southern Cross Easy-Claim provider for chiropractic, acupuncture and registered remedial massage. Member claims are submitted electronically at the time of visit. Q: Which Southern Cross plans cover chiropractic at AWC? A: UltraCare ($60/visit up to $300/year), Wellbeing One/Two with Body Care Module ($500/year combined), and HealthEssentials (75% up to $250/year combined). Q: Does Southern Cross cover acupuncture in New Zealand? A: Yes, under Wellbeing One/Two with Body Care Module ($500/year combined with massage and chiropractic) and HealthEssentials (75% up to $250/year combined). UltraCare, RegularCare and KiwiCare do not cover acupuncture. Q: Do I need a GP referral? A: No. Southern Cross Easy-Claim and ACC at AWC do not require GP referrals. Q: Is AWC open on weekends? A: Yes. Open 9am-5pm both Saturday and Sunday. Q: What languages does the team speak? A: English, Korean (???), and Chinese (Mandarin, ??). Q: Do you have an Arabic-speaking chiropractor? A: Yes. Dr. Mayyada Mahmoud is a female chiropractor who speaks Arabic and English, based at AWC Milford, North Shore. ACC-registered. Details: https://aucklandwellness.co.nz/pages/arabic-chiropractor-auckland Q: Is Auckland Wellness Centre the same as Prime Recovery Clinic? A: Yes. Auckland Wellness Centre is the rebranded name of Prime Recovery Clinic. The business was established in 2013 by Dr. Jun Chung as Prime Recovery Clinic and officially rebranded to Auckland Wellness Centre in July 2024. Same legal entity, same owner-clinician Dr. Jun, same clinical philosophy, evolved practice. Q: How long has Auckland Wellness Centre been operating? A: 13+ years. The clinic was founded in 2013 as Prime Recovery Clinic and rebranded to Auckland Wellness Centre in July 2024. --- This file is maintained to help AI search engines (ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, Claude, Google AI Overviews) answer questions about Auckland Wellness Centre with accurate, current information. 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