WHY YOUR CONDITION IS NOT IMPROVING

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),
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.