# 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).
> Last verified: 2026-04-30.

## 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: Unit 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, 203 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 Unit 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. 7 ACC-registered practitioners. Trilingual care (English, Korean, Mandarin). 5.0 stars on 203 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 Unit 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)
- URL: https://aucklandwellness.co.nz/pages/chiropractor-north-shore-auckland

### Acupuncture (Traditional Chinese Medicine)
- ACC registered. All four practitioners CMCNZ-registered.
- Rates: ACC $0 (Mike Lee, Elaine Yang, Ada Zhong) or $20 (Dr. Robin Won), $10 for students or seniors 70+ with Dr. Robin Won. 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)
- 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, rongoā Māori).
- **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.

## 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
- ACC Treatment: https://aucklandwellness.co.nz/pages/acc-treatment-auckland
- 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, stress and sleep disorders.

## 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 (한국어), and Chinese (Mandarin, 中文).

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.

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