Newtown Acupuncture Centre

Newtown Acupuncture Centre In pain? Maybe you don't have to be! We have a range of services to support your health and wellness. Standard follow up multi-bed treatments are $65.

The Newtown Acupuncture Centre was established to make acupuncture an affordable and accessible service for Wellington residents. With six multi-bed treatment beds, and 3 private rooms, Newtown Acupuncture can treat a higher volume of patients, and sometimes at short notice. We offer multi-bed treatments from $55 for community service or gold card holders. ACC treatments are $35 per treatment ($20 students)
*additional charge for private rooms. See our website. Our practice nurse can process ACC claims, so if you have been injured you need only make an appointment with us. If you already have an ACC45 number please bring it with you, as well as information about the date of the injury and any exam results you may have. We have easy online booking. We look forward to meeting you,
The Newtown Acupuncture team.

ALERT - dear sauna users.We will no longer be selling sauna passes. We appreciate all of you who have come in over the y...
11/01/2026

ALERT - dear sauna users.

We will no longer be selling sauna passes. We appreciate all of you who have come in over the years and purchased them!

If you are a loyal sauna user, yes, we see you! 🫡 Then get in touch via contact@newtownacupuncture.co.nz and ask about our 'loyalty discount' moving forward (this only applies to those who have purchased multiple sauna passes in the last two years.)

Remember, the health benefits of sauna are not just for winter days!

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Sweet deep sleep, so restorative on all levels. Ever thought about the gut-brain influence on sleep? Want to know more? ...
11/01/2026

Sweet deep sleep, so restorative on all levels.

Ever thought about the gut-brain influence on sleep? Want to know more? Read on and take a look at this recent review, link below.

Bring it on 2026 and all the amazing research in the area of acupuncture that it will bring.

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12778189/

Acupuncture treatment for insomnia based on the microbiome–gut–brain axis theory: A review

Conclusion
The Microbiome Gut Brain axis plays an important part in the onset and progression of insomnia. Currently, the main pathways identified to improve insomnia include the immune, neuroendocrine, vagus nerve, and bidirectional information transmission pathways dominated by gut microbiota metabolites. Existing evidence indicates that acupuncture treatment can inhibit inflammation, improve the tight connectivity of the intestinal mucosal barrier, adjust the release and production of brain–gut peptides, regulate HPA axis-related pathways, and control the vagus nerve pathway, thereby alleviating insomnia symptoms.



Kirsten is back in 😊 starting Wednesday 14th January. She is looking forward to catching up with old and new patients! ...
05/01/2026

Kirsten is back in 😊 starting Wednesday 14th January. She is looking forward to catching up with old and new patients!

Amy is also extending her hours and is available Tuesday through to Friday throughout January, so we have you covered for your acupuncture fix!

All of us at NAC wish you a warm and happy summer and we look forward to working with you on your health challenges this year.

Welcome to the NY, we look forward to seeing you! Oscar & Eileen here today to relax those muscles and ground you with m...
02/01/2026

Welcome to the NY, we look forward to seeing you!

Oscar & Eileen here today to relax those muscles and ground you with massage work. 11am and 1pm available.



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We are looking for a team player with excellent clinical skills to join our well establiahed practice in Newtown, Wellin...
27/12/2025

We are looking for a team player with excellent clinical skills to join our well establiahed practice in Newtown, Wellington.

Email laura@newtownacupuncture.co.nz for full details

Beautiful gua sha stones and silicone cupping sets back in stock. Grab one while they last! 🙋
16/12/2025

Beautiful gua sha stones and silicone cupping sets back in stock.

Grab one while they last! 🙋

It's that time of year, somewhere between exhausted and excited we dance along towards Christmas! We will be OPEN throug...
10/12/2025

It's that time of year, somewhere between exhausted and excited we dance along towards Christmas!

We will be OPEN throughout December and January, aside from a few days.

CLOSED
25th and 26th December
1st and 2nd January

If you have time free to relax and recover from a busy year, come on in and see us.


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Chronic or acute pain can have huge ramifications on a persons quality of life, and the kicker is.. often it cannot be s...
01/12/2025

Chronic or acute pain can have huge ramifications on a persons quality of life, and the kicker is.. often it cannot be seen from the outside. 🥹

We hear hundreds of stories of different types of pain experiences, and it is probably one of the main drivers for people to come in and see us.

PAIN can be a complicated thing.. but if it is something you are struggling with, then reach out and see if acupuncture may be a PART of the solution or management of your condition. We sincerely hope so.

CARPAL TUNNEL

How Acupuncture Helps (Biomedical View)

1. Reduces inflammation around the median nerve

Studies show acupuncture can:

Lower local inflammatory markers

Reduce swelling and pressure inside the carpal tunnel

Improve blood microcirculation

This can decrease nerve irritation and relieve numbness or tingling.

2. Releases tight forearm and wrist flexor muscles

Many people with CTS have:

Tight flexor muscles

Myofascial trigger points

Fascial tension pulling on the carpal tunnel

Acupuncture relaxes:

Pronator teres

Palmaris longus

Flexor digitorum superficialis

Flexor carpi radialis/ulnaris

Releasing these can reduce compression through the wrist.

3. Modulates the nervous system

Acupuncture:

Calms overactive pain pathways

Improves nerve conduction

Helps the median nerve “glide” more freely

Some studies show improvements similar to splinting and NSAIDs.

4. Improves blood flow to the nerve

Better circulation supports nerve healing and reduces night-time symptoms.

28/11/2025

Have you met Amy yet? Now is the time 😊 Amy heads away for a few weeks soon, so if you wanted to explore acupuncture with her, book in next week!

Amy loves to treat a variety of conditions, with pregnancy and postpartum care being on the top of her list.

We hope to see you soon.

17/11/2025

We support big and small injury recovery processes, and believe that having a multidisciplinary approach does wonders to maximise recovery potential!

Our on site registered nurse, Xiao Meng is also available Mon-Fri to assess new ACC claims.

Get in touch, so we can help sooner than later 😊

11/11/2025

A great treatment to try for muscle and tendon issues is 'gua sha' a traditional 'scraping' technique, whereby a special stone tool is stroked many times along the pain area, until little red dots appear. Like cupping, it can look intense, but is generally quite comfortable.

Gua sha can be included in massages with Eileen or Hernan, or with any of our acupuncture staff.

See you soon!

20/10/2025

Tāwhirimātea is busy out there today!

Sauna stillness needed? 20% off full price, today & tomorrow only.

Address

82 Riddiford Street, Newtown
Wellington
6021

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 7pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 6pm
Thursday 11am - 7pm
Friday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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The Newtown Acupuncture Centre was established to make acupuncture an affordable and accessible service for Wellington residents. With eight treatment beds, and conveniently located beside Wellington Hospital, Newtown Acupuncture can treat a high volume of patients, and sometimes at short notice. We offer treatments from $50 for community service or gold card holders and offer a three treatments in a week for $135. Standard multi-bed treatments are $65 or private room $80. We also offer 3 multi-bed treatments in a week for $165. ACC treatments are $18 per treatment for students or $28. Our practice nurse can process ACC claims, so if you have been injured you need only make an appointment with us. If you already have an ACC45 number just bring it with you. We offer easy booking online, and also encourage walk-ins. Look forward to meeting you, The Newtown Acupuncture team.