

At The Nook, we offer Japanese-style acupuncture focused on calming the nervous system and restoring balance in both body and mind.We believe in creating a space where you can feel safe enough to listen to your body, reconnect with yourself, and simply be.Our treatments combine Japanese-style acupuncture with hands-on techniques, supporting both physical recovery and deep relaxation.Rather than focusing only on symptoms, we work with the body as a whole, helping to release tension and restore balance in a way that feels natural and comfortable.
Our approach to facial acupuncture is not about adding or forcing change, but about supporting natural vitality.By improving circulation and encouraging balance, we aim to bring out a healthy glow, softness, and a sense of well-being that comes from within.


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 has 8 years of clinical experience in Japan, with a strong foundation in both acupuncture and bodywork.Known for her warm, attentive care and powerful, highly skilled massage techniques, she provides treatments that are both effective and deeply relaxing.Having experienced chronic headaches herself, she has developed a particular interest in tension-related conditions and supporting overall wellbeing, including women’s health.
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