Updated 5 December 2020

Acupuncture has its roots in ancient Chinese medicine and involves the use of exceptionally fine needles inserted at prescribed points of the body. It is used to help with the treatment of many ailments, and hundreds of fully trained and experienced acupuncturist operated around Auckland. ​

Our Auckland Acupucture guide covers:​​​

• How much does Acupuncture cost?
• 10 Trusted Auckland Acupuncture Clinics Available Right Now

Research carried out in Germany has shown that acupuncture may help relieve tension headaches and migraines, and other research from the WHO has linked treatment to help in cases of:

• Lower back pain
• Neck pain
• Osteoarthritis
• Knee pain
• High and low blood pressure
• Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting
• Painful periods
• Dysentery
• Allergic rhinitis
• Morning sickness
• Arthritis
• Reducing the risk of stroke
• Stiff neck

The key to getting the right acupuncturist lies in finding the combination of experience, knowledge, and trust in the practitioner.

Acupuncture is a personal and intimate experience, so it’s essential to find an acupuncturist who will be able to treat you correctly.

• Visit the clinic at which the acupuncturist is based so you can get a feel for the place. Check for cleanliness and a calm, relaxed atmosphere.
• Don’t just talk to the receptionist, arrange an initial consultation where you can talk in-depth to the acupuncturist on a one to one basis.
• Ask the acupuncturist where they were trained and what other services they provide, as well as how long they have been providing acupuncture services. They should be happy to provide you with evidence of qualifications (or check their website).
• Talk to the acupuncturist about your ailment, condition, or problem to be sure that acupuncture is suitable and will alleviate the symptoms.
• Check how long the procedure will take, and how many visits you will be required to make to restore your health​.

​Our list below, which is no particular order, covers Acupuncture Clinics in Central, East, West, North and South Auckland. We have selected these based on their history of longstanding service within Auckland, location and data extracted from internet reviews on Google Business, Facebook, TradeMe Services and others.

Before You Select an Acupuncturist, Consider the Following:

• Ask for recommendations from your medical practitioner
• Check with friends, family or colleagues who have used an acupuncturist
• Be certain that acupuncture is a procedure that may help your ailment or condition: There is no point in wasting time and money if your condition isn’t relevant to treatment.

No Acupuncture Clinic has paid to appear on this list, and MoneyHub.co.nz has no relationship with any Acupuncture Clinic below.