At One Acupuncture Clinic, we provide personalised acupuncture treatment for a wide range of acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions. Whether your pain is caused by a recent injury, repetitive strain, poor posture, or a long-term condition, our goal is to relieve pain, restore movement, and help you return to your normal activities as quickly and safely as possible.
Looking Beyond the Pain
Pain is not always caused by the muscles, joints, or bones alone.
While many conditions such as muscle strains, ligament injuries, disc problems, and arthritis have a structural cause, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) recognises that pain may also be influenced by functional imbalances within the body's internal systems.
For example, low back pain may certainly result from muscle strain or a disc injury. However, from a TCM perspective, many cases of low back pain may also be influenced by underlying functional imbalances involving systems such as the Kidney, Bladder, or Large Intestine. Similarly, chronic neck and shoulder pain is not always simply a muscle problem. In many patients, persistent muscle tension may reflect a deeper functional imbalance. Unless the underlying pattern is identified and addressed, treating the muscles alone may provide only temporary relief.
For this reason, our priority is to determine whether your symptoms are primarily structural, functional, or a combination of both. Every treatment is tailored to the individual rather than using the same approach for every patient.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, each acupuncture channel (meridian) is closely connected with specific functional body systems. By selecting the most appropriate acupuncture points, we aim to restore balance, improve circulation, reduce pain, and support the body's natural healing response.
Conditions We Commonly Treat
We commonly treat:
Neck, Back & Spine
- Neck pain and stiffness
- Back pain and sciatica
- Headaches and tension headaches
Shoulder, Arm & Hand
- Shoulder pain and frozen shoulder
- Rotator cuff injuries
- Tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow
- Wrist and hand pain
Hip, Knee & Lower Limb
- Hip pain
- Knee pain
- Ankle sprains
- Plantar fasciitis
- Achilles tendon pain
Sports & Soft Tissue Injuries
- Muscle strains
- Ligament injuries
- Sports injuries
- Repetitive strain injuries (RSI)
Joint & Chronic Pain
- Arthritis
- Joint pain and stiffness
- TMJ (jaw) pain
Your recovery, carefully considered
ACC Injury Claims
If your injury is covered by ACC, we are an ACC-registered acupuncture provider.
We treat a wide range of ACC-covered injuries, including sports injuries, workplace injuries, and accidental injuries.
If you already have an ACC claim number, simply bring it to your appointment.
ACC surcharge: NZ$25 per treatment
If you are unsure whether your injury is covered, we are happy to discuss your situation and explain your treatment options.
Helping You Recover Faster
Our goal is not simply to reduce pain, but to restore healthy movement, improve function, and support your body's natural healing ability.
Whether you are recovering from a sports injury, an accident, surgery, or living with long-standing pain, our aim is to provide precise, gentle, and effective acupuncture treatment that helps you return to work, sport, and everyday life with greater confidence and comfort.