The Acupuncture Sanctuary is a classical acupuncture clinic at 47A South Lynn Road in Titirangi, West Auckland. Its practitioner, Ada, has practised acupuncture for more than 17 years. The clinic offers classical acupuncture for injury, pain, and chronic or complex conditions, along with herbal medicine, tuina, cupping, gua sha, moxibustion, aromatherapy, NLP and conversational hypnosis, diet and lifestyle advice, supplements and remote healing.
A first appointment lasts 90 minutes, which leaves time for a long talk about when and how a problem began. Treatments can include massage, cupping, gua sha and moxibustion, and the practitioner stays in the room while needles are in. Appointments can be booked online or by phone on (09) 816 8000. ACC covers up to 12 sessions over 12 weeks for eligible injuries, and treatment must begin within a year of injury. A GP or osteopath is needed to lodge the first claim. Some health insurance policies may cover acupuncture. Our pick in Titirangi for classical acupuncture with a long clinical background.