About us
Fully Private
Treatment Rooms
A calm, supportive space for recovery and reset.
Highly Experienced Therapists
With over 15 years of experience in Japanese-style acupuncture and hands-on bodywork.
Painless & Blissful Acupuncture
Our gentle, pain-free needles offer a deeply comfortable, unique experience.
Baby & Family Friendly
Book "Kakapo Room" for extra space for kids and babies!
Maternity & Postpartum Care
Your comfort matters.
Specialised "Belly Pillow" available for soothing, face-down treatments.
Booking
Team
Nora (Akane) Goto
Nora is an experienced acupuncturist with over 15 years of clinical practice across Japan and New Zealand.
She began her career working alongside a university hospital pain clinic, while establishing her own acupuncture clinic in Tokyo in 2008.Through years of supporting individuals living in the fast-paced and often stressful environment of Tokyo, She has developed an approach that goes beyond relieving pain and physical tension, focusing on creating a clinical space that supports the nervous system to rest and recover safely.Since relocating to Auckland in 2019, Nora has been working as an ACC-registered provider alongside physiotherapists, supporting patients with injury rehabilitation as well as ongoing conditions.
Asuka
We are thrilled to have Asuka at The Nook!
Trained in Japan with 8+ years of expertise, she specializes in a blissful fusion of deep pressure and relaxing flow.
Her ability to pinpoint and release deep-seated tension has made her a favorite for those who need a "real" reset.Having experienced chronic headaches herself, she has developed a particular interest in tension-related conditions and supporting overall wellbeing, including women’s health.
Q & A
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Access
15 Huia Road, Point Chevalier Auckland
Mon - Fri
9:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday
9:30am - 6:30pm
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Treatment
ACC Acupuncture
(45min to 60min)
$40
ACC-covered treatment for injury-related conditions.
We use a combination of acupuncture, cupping, and hands-on bodywork (tuina), tailored to your needs on the day.Our focus is not only on relieving pain, but also on supporting the whole body. Helping to restore balance, improve circulation, and assist recovery.What's ACC?
ACC (Accident Compensation Corporation) provides no-fault injury cover for everyone in New Zealand, including visitors.
It covers: Accidental injuries (e.g. sprains, fractures, burns),
Maternal birth injuries, Some treatment-related injuries→ Learn moreBooking ACC Treatment
To book an ACC acupuncture session, you will need your ACC claim number.
If you don’t have one yet, a claim can be lodged for you by a:GP
Physiotherapist
Chiropractor
OsteopathThey will complete the necessary forms and submit the claim on your behalf.
Private Acupuncture
(60min)
$100
A personalised treatment designed to help you slow down and reconnect with your body.Using gentle Japanese-style acupuncture and hands-on techniques, we support balance, relaxation, and overall wellbeing.Each session is adapted to how you feel on the day, creating a space where you can truly care for yourself and listen to your body.What's Included (Based on your needs and how you feel on the day)
- Acupuncture
- Cupping
- Tuina
- Massage using a selections of balms and natural aromas
Stretching, home exercises
Facial Acupuncture
$140
(head/face/upper body)
$220
(whole body treatment included)
We focus on awakening your skin’s natural power, rather than adding or removing,
By improving circulation and stimulating collagen production, we promote healthy skin turnover and a radiant, "happy" complexion.Using ultra-fine / less-pain needles imported from Japan, this treatment is also highly effective for relieving insomnia, headaches, stiff shoulders, and tension from stress.What's Included
- Acupuncture: Face, scalp, neck, and shoulders using Japanese ultra-fine needles.
- Facial Treatment: Hydrating care for the face and décolletage with Ozone Steam.
-Sculpting & Soothing Massage: Targeted release for the head, neck, and shoulders to melt away tension.
-Massage using a selections of balms and natural aromas✳︎Add-on Option
Full Body treatment (+$80)
Highly recommended for the best results.By combining facial treatment with a full-body session, we create a powerful synergy that balances your entire nervous system and enhances your skin’s natural healing power.
- Private acupuncture
