ACC
ACC Acupuncture in New Zealand: Claims, Costs and Your First Visit
Can you book acupuncture with ACC? Understand claim requirements, treatment limits, ALLBODY HEALTH fees and what to bring to your first visit in Howick.
ALLBODY HEALTH
Health Guides
Practical information about pain, recovery, acupuncture and everyday wellbeing.
Acupuncture
Does Acupuncture Hurt? What to Expect If You Are Nervous
Nervous about acupuncture? Learn what needling can feel like, how Nyx adapts a gentle approach, and what you can discuss if you prefer no needles.
Acupuncture
Your First Acupuncture Appointment: What to Wear, Bring and Expect
A practical guide to your first ALLBODY HEALTH visit: appointment length, clothing, health information, fees and how treatment decisions are made together.
Pain & recovery
Lower Back Pain: What to Do Next and When to Seek Help
Back pain making sitting, bending or sleeping difficult? Learn when to seek medical help and where acupuncture or hands-on care may fit after assessment.
Pain & recovery
Neck and Shoulder Pain: Tight Muscles, Arm Symptoms and Your Next Step
Neck and shoulder discomfort after work or driving? Understand what an assessment can explore, when arm symptoms need medical care and your treatment options.
Treatments
Prefer No Needles? Understanding Needle-Free Acupoint Stimulation
Prefer not to have acupuncture needles? Learn what to ask about needle-free care, why suitability matters and how to discuss your options with Nyx.
Pain & recovery
Recurring Headaches or Migraine: Could Acupuncture Be Part of Your Care?
Understand where acupuncture may fit in ongoing headache or migraine care, what to track and which symptoms need medical attention before booking.
Pain & recovery
Pain Down Your Leg: When Sciatica-Type Symptoms Need Medical Care
Pain, tingling or weakness down a leg? Learn which symptoms need urgent help and when to discuss assessment and care for sciatica-type pain.
Women’s health
Acupuncture During Fertility Treatment: What to Know Before You Book
Considering acupuncture alongside fertility treatment? Explore supportive care, appointment planning and questions to discuss with your fertility team.
Treatments
Cupping Marks: What They Mean and How Long They Last
Wondering about cupping marks? Learn why they appear, how long they commonly take to fade and which skin changes need attention.
Pain & recovery
Sore After Sport: Recovery Care or an Injury Assessment?
Sore after training or dealing with a new injury? Learn when massage or acupuncture may be discussed and why feeling looser is not clearance to return to sport.
Women’s health
Period Pain Disrupting Your Life? Care Options and When to See a GP
Period pain disrupting work or plans? Learn what to discuss at an appointment, how supportive care is planned and when to see a GP.
Treatments
Gua Sha or IASTM? What to Know About Body Treatments
Compare body Gua Sha and instrument-assisted soft-tissue treatment: what to ask about pressure, marks, comfort and choosing an appropriate option.