Auckland · Glenfield & Orewa
Chinese, Japanese and Korean acupuncture at two clinics
Acupuncture at Premier Wellness is one practitioner, one room, one hour — not needles left in while somebody attends to the next patient. Our acupuncturists are ACC registered and trained in traditional Chinese, Japanese and Korean styles, at Glenfield on the North Shore and Orewa on the Hibiscus Coast.
Cost and cover
Standard acupuncture with traditional Chinese medicine is $45 with ACC or $100 private. Acupuncture combined with manual therapy and shiatsu is $65 with ACC or $130 private, and cosmetic acupuncture is $160.
ACC covers acupuncture for an injury with a claim, and we can lodge the claim at your first appointment — no GP referral needed. Southern Cross members can claim acupuncture too, but it is claimed separately rather than through Easy-Claim. Packages of 3, 5 or 10 private sessions save 5–15%. Full details are on our prices page.
How we practise
Acupuncture uses very fine needles at specific points to change how the body regulates pain, tension and stress. Most people are surprised by how little they feel — the needles are about the width of a hair, and the usual sensation is a dull heaviness rather than a sharp one.
Wondering how this differs from the dry needling some physios use? We explain it in acupuncture vs dry needling: what’s the difference.
It is used most often for pain that has not settled with hands-on treatment alone, for headaches and migraines, for sleep and stress, and for women’s health complaints. We will tell you honestly if we think another approach in the building would serve you better.
Your acupuncturist stays with you for the whole appointment. That matters: the needles get adjusted, extra points are added if you need them, and somebody is there if anything feels off.
What we treat
The main reasons people book acupuncture with us, across both clinics.
Back, neck and shoulder pain, sciatica and nerve pain, arthritic joints and sports injuries that have been slow to settle.
Tension headaches, migraines and headache patterns that come from the neck and jaw.
Anxiety, burnout, broken sleep and low energy — often where people notice the biggest change.
Period pain and irregular cycles, menopausal symptoms, and support through fertility treatment.
Bloating, reflux, IBS-type symptoms and appetite changes, assessed the way Chinese medicine looks at digestion.
Facial acupuncture for skin tone, fine lines and circulation, without injectables or downtime.
Styles and treatments
Cover and claims
If your problem came from an accident or injury, acupuncture is ACC-funded treatment and we can lodge the claim at your first appointment. You do not need to see a GP first. We are also a Southern Cross provider and offer Afterpay. Any surcharge is on our prices page.
Your acupuncturists
Two practitioners, two traditions, both ACC registered and both working across our Glenfield and Orewa clinics.
Acupuncturist, Manual Therapist & Shiatsu Therapist
In their words
Gwen is, without a doubt, one of the best acupuncturists I’ve ever known. For years, I saw her exceptional skills and her relevant approach to taking care of patients in a way that truly made a difference.
Since it was my first time trying acupuncture, I was filled with anxiety. However, the treatment Yoshi provided was completely painless… Rather than focusing only on the painful area, he treated my whole body and worked to identify the root cause.
Your first visit
What actually happens, for anyone who has never had needles before.
Your main complaint, plus sleep, digestion, energy and stress, because they inform the diagnosis.
Pulse and tongue assessment in the Chinese tradition, or palpation-led assessment in the Japanese tradition.
Needles placed and adjusted, with cupping, moxibustion or hands-on work where it helps. You rest while they do their job.
An honest estimate of how many sessions your problem should need, and what we would expect to change first.
Common questions
Anything else? Call 09 444 3231.
Visiting us
| Monday – Thursday | 7:00am – 7:00pm |
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| Friday | 7:00am – 6:00pm |
| Saturday | 10:00am – 5:00pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday – Friday | 8:00am – 7:00pm |
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| Saturday | 10:00am – 5:00pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
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