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WHY YOUR CONDITION IS NOT IMPROVING

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Many patients come to us after unsuccessful treatments elsewhere, still not getting lasting results.

In many cases, the problem is not only at the area of pain.

It may involve:

• nerve irritation or sensitivity
• deep muscle tension
• movement patterns and body mechanics
• long-term stress or internal imbalance

This is why symptoms often return.

At PhD Win Acupuncture Clinic, we focus on identifying the root cause and treating the body as a connected system — not just the symptoms.

Our Practitioners

Dr Win Huang – Founder

Dr Win Huang has decades of clinical experience in both Western medicine and traditional Chinese medicine.

He is known for his structured clinical thinking and experience in treating complex and long-standing conditions.

He now focuses on guiding clinical approaches and supporting the team, while continuing to treat selected cases.

Explore Dr Win Huang’s approach to treatment →

Teresa Shen – Acupuncturist

Teresa Shen is a registered acupuncturist and a graduate of the New Zealand School of Acupuncture.

She focuses on musculoskeletal pain, nerve-related conditions, stress, and sleep problems. Her approach is gentle, patient-centred, and individually tailored.

Explore more about Teresa Shen →

We mainly help with conditions that are not improving or keep coming back

In many cases, patients have already tried different treatments,
but the results are temporary or unclear.

These problems are often not simple local issues,
and require a different way of assessment and treatment.

Common conditions we help with

🔹 Pain & Nerve-related conditions

Headaches and migraines, neck and shoulder pain, arm numbness,
lower back pain, sciatica, knee pain (not improving), leg pain
carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow, facial paralysis, trigeminal neuralgia.

👉 Learn more:

Headache / Migraine → /headache-auckland/ 
Sciatica / Lower back pain → /sciatica-auckland/ 

Neck and shoulder pain → /neck-shoulder-pain-auckland/

Lower back pain and ankle pain → /lower-back-pain-auckland/
Knee pain (not improving) → /knee-pain-auckland/

🔹 Chronic tension & functional issues

Ongoing muscle tightness, stiffness, fatigue, poor recovery,
dizziness, numbness, cold hands and feet.

👉 Learn more:
Chronic tension & fatigue → /chronic-tension-fatigue-auckland/ 
Dizziness & numbness → /dizziness-numbness-auckland/

🔹 Sleep & stress-related conditions

Difficulty falling asleep, waking during the night,
anxiety, long-term stress and body tension.

👉 Learn more:
Sleep problems → /sleep-problem-auckland/ 
Stress & anxiety → /anxiety-stress-auckland/

🔹 Digestive & internal issues

Bloating, reflux, indigestion, abdominal discomfort,
functional bowel problems, urinary frequency or urgency.

👉 Learn more:
Digestive issues → /digestive-issue-auckland/ 
Abdominal discomfort → /abdominal-pain-auckland/

🔹 Women’s health

Irregular periods, period pain, menopausal symptoms,
fertility support and body regulation.

👉 Learn more:
Period pain / menstrual issues → /period-pain-auckland/ 
Menopause support → /menopause-support-auckland/ 
Fertility support → /fertility-support-auckland/

Our approach

Our acupuncture treatment is designed to support both physical health and emotional balance.

We aim not only to relieve symptoms, but also to improve function, restore balance, and reduce recurrence.

Many of our patients come to us after other treatments have not worked well. In these cases, we often find the problem is not just local, but involves deeper patterns in the body.

HeadacheHemiplegiaFacial paralysis
Neck & shoulder painTennis elbowCarpal tunnel syndrome
Lower back & knee painAnkle sprainChronic fatigue
Low energy/immunityRepetitive Strain InjuryMigraine
DepressionMenopauseSports injury

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PhD Win Acupuncture Clinic Video

 WHAT WE TREAT

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Head & Nerve Issues

Vertigo · Headache · Migraine

Explore Head Conditions

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Upper Body Pain

Neck · Shoulder · Arm

Explore Upper Limb Conditions

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Lower Body Pain

Hip · Knee · Leg

Explore Lower Limb Conditions

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Back and Lumbar

Lower Back · Sciatica · Stiffness

Explore Back Conditions

Real Patient Recovery Stories | Acupuncture Treatment in Auckland

We have helped thousands of patients recover from long-standing and complex conditions.

Many of them had tried different treatments without success, until the real cause was identified.

Teresa Patient Review | Persistent Inner Shoulder Blade Pain — Significant Relief After the First Treatment | Auckland Acupuncture Clinic

A patient with more than six months of inner shoulder blade and upper back pain reported around 70% pain reduction after her first treatment with Teresa and further improvement by the third session.

Teresa Patient Review, Fatigue, Cold Hands and Feet — “My Circulation Improved”

A young American traveller with long-term fatigue, cold hands and feet, and widespread body tightness shares his experience after treatment with Teresa Shen.

Right-Sided Back, Chest and Arm Pain — Pain-Free After Two Sessions

After an injury, this patient developed significant pain through the right back, chest and arm, together with restricted movement. After two sessions, she reported that she was pain-free and able to move freely again.

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REAL PATIENT RESULTS

We have helped thousands of patients recover from long-standing and complex conditions.

Many of them had tried different treatments without success — until the real cause was identified.

Case Study | Diagnosed with HSV-2, but the Clinical Picture Did Not Fit

A patient developed multiple skin papules and was told he had HSV-2 after an earlier lesion test. The diagnosis caused significant anxiety, insomnia and distress. Because the distribution of the rash did not fit the expected pattern, I advised further reassessment. Subsequent testing did not support the original diagnosis, and the skin lesions later improved with topical treatment.

Case Study | Eight Years of Left Upper Abdominal Pain — Looking Beyond the Abdomen

A 55-year-old man had experienced left upper abdominal pain for eight years. Extensive investigations had not identified a clear cause. Examination revealed marked tenderness around the left T7–T9 thoracic region, leading to a different treatment approach. After eight treatments, the pain was almost gone, and six months later he reported complete resolution.

Case Study | Severe Lumbar Disc Herniation — Functional Recovery with Conservative Treatment

A 40-year-old man with a long history of lumbar disc herniation developed an eight-month flare of back pain, leg pain and numbness into the lateral calf and dorsum of the foot. Although surgery had previously been discussed, he preferred conservative care. After four acupuncture treatments, the leg pain and numbness resolved and his mobility improved substantially.

Booking Our Services

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