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Waitakere Health Hub Osteopathy, Acupuncture, Massage, TeslaFormer Chair, Shockwave Therapy, HumanTrak Analysis, Infrared Sauna Red light therapy, Pilates, Yoga and Taichi.

West Aucklands premier Osteopathic centre now health hub with additional services to get you back to what you love doing! Fantastically friendly family run clinic. Our Osteopaths are all fully qualified and registered with the Osteopathic Council of NZ and ACC. We offer Osteopathy, acupuncture, massage, infrared sauna and red light therapy and midwives all under the same roof. We are a close-knit team who always strive to offer our best to our clients. We treat low back pain, neck pain, headaches, arthritic pains eg hips, knees and shoulders and we specialise in treating pregnant and new mums. Sports injuries, post op rehab and chronic conditions also greatly benefit form our treatment approaches. Treatment is gentle, specific and safe for all ages. We offer late night appointments, saturday appointments and early pre-work appointments for those on the go! www.waitakerehealthhub.co.nz

Sleep connects so much of how we feel: our energy, mood, concentration and ability to recover.In Chinese medicine, we lo...
21/09/2026

Sleep connects so much of how we feel: our energy, mood, concentration and ability to recover.

In Chinese medicine, we look at the pattern behind disrupted sleep. Are you struggling to fall asleep because your mind won’t settle? Waking through the night? Or sleeping for hours but still feeling exhausted? The answers help guide an individual treatment plan.

Acupuncture may help some people improve their sleep quality, particularly when stress is part of the picture. We also talk about the everyday habits that support rest, because better sleep often takes more than one approach.

If sleep has become a struggle, our acupuncture team at Waitākere Health Hub can help you explore what might be contributing. 🌙

A common question we hear is: “Do I need to see my doctor before booking an ACC appointment?”Often, the answer is no.You...
31/08/2026

A common question we hear is: “Do I need to see my doctor before booking an ACC appointment?”

Often, the answer is no.

You can book directly with one of our ACC-registered practitioners. We can assess what has happened, lodge your ACC claim if appropriate, begin treatment and support you with exercises and a plan for recovery.

If we identify anything that needs further investigation, we’ll guide you through the next steps.

Early assessment can help you understand your injury and start moving forward with confidence.

Book online at www.waitakerehealthhub.co.nz

Introducing RECEIVE - a new monthly breathwork practice at Waitākere Health Hub.An hour to step away from the busyness, ...
23/08/2026

Introducing RECEIVE - a new monthly breathwork practice at Waitākere Health Hub.

An hour to step away from the busyness, slow down and reconnect.

Led by Rebecca Jennings, each session begins with simple guided breathing before moving into a deeply restorative experience supported by carefully curated music and sound.

RECEIVE is suitable for complete beginners and those with previous breathwork experience. It is a calm, welcoming space with no expectation to share - simply an opportunity to breathe, rest and leave feeling more grounded.

Saturday 5 September
4pm
Waitākere Health Hub

Spaces are limited. Book your place via our website


Red light or an ice bath - which is better for muscle recovery? 🔴🧊A systematic review compared photobiomodulation therap...
20/08/2026

Red light or an ice bath - which is better for muscle recovery? 🔴🧊

A systematic review compared photobiomodulation therapy - also known as red or near-infrared light therapy - with cryotherapy following high-intensity exercise.

The researchers found that photobiomodulation was associated with:

• Better recovery of muscle strength
• Less post-exercise muscle soreness
• Lower markers of muscle damage

Red and near-infrared light are thought to support cellular energy production and the natural processes involved in muscle repair.

The evidence is promising, although the review included only four small studies involving healthy men. More research is still needed to confirm the results and determine the most effective treatment protocols.

Recovery isn’t only about resting. Supporting how your muscles recover may help you return to movement feeling stronger and more comfortable.

Ask us about Red Light Therapy at Waitākere Health Hub.

You don't need to change everything to improve your health.Small changes - consistency over intensity- support over pres...
19/08/2026

You don't need to change everything to improve your health.

Small changes
- consistency over intensity
- support over pressure
- progress that fits real life

True wellbeing begins with awareness - understanding what your body and mind need, recognising when something feels out ...
29/07/2026

True wellbeing begins with awareness - understanding what your body and mind need, recognising when something feels out of balance, and knowing when to ask for support.

At Waitākere Health Hub, we encourage you to be an active participant in your health. Through clinical care, mindful movement and practical tools, we help you build a deeper understanding of yourself - so the changes you make can last.

Know yourself. Support yourself. Stay well. 🌿

When research starts to explain what you've been seeing in clinic for years.This new pilot study found that people with ...
23/06/2026

When research starts to explain what you've been seeing in clinic for years.

This new pilot study found that people with Type 2 Diabetes receiving acupuncture required around 13% less insulin than those receiving sham treatment, while maintaining their blood sugar control.

What caught my attention wasn't just the numbers - it was how closely the findings reflect what I've observed in practice.

Over the years I've had many patients comment that during treatment they can taste sweetness or sugar in their mouth. It's one of those experiences that sounds unusual until you hear it again and again.

During a course of treatment, patients often report more stable energy, fewer cravings, improved wellbeing, and better management of their blood sugar levels. Some have gone on to reduce their medication requirements under the supervision of their GP or diabetes specialist.

Acupuncture isn't a replacement for medical care, medication, nutrition, or exercise. But research like this suggests it may be a valuable addition to a comprehensive Type 2 Diabetes management plan.

As clinicians, it's always exciting when research begins to support what we've been witnessing in practice.

🌱 Rachel

Living with chronic pain can be exhausting.When pain hangs around for months or years, it can affect how you move, work,...
08/06/2026

Living with chronic pain can be exhausting.

When pain hangs around for months or years, it can affect how you move, work, sleep, exercise, and connect with the people around you.

That's why we've introduced our weekly Battlefield Auricular Acupuncture Community Clinic.

Originally developed by the US military as a rapid pain-relief protocol, Battlefield Acupuncture uses five tiny needles placed in specific points on the ear. Treatments are simple, gentle, and delivered in a quiet group setting.

Research involving 11,406 veterans found participants reported:
• Less pain
• Better movement and function
• Improved wellbeing
• Positive treatment experiences

Our community clinic is designed to make this treatment accessible to more people.

✨ Tuesdays at 1:30pm
✨ 30–40 minute group session
✨ Sliding scale from koha $15
✨ No referral required

If you've been living with persistent pain and are curious about a different approach, we'd love to welcome you.

We’re hiring 🤍We’re looking for someone capable, warm, and highly organised to join the front of house team at Waitākere...
21/05/2026

We’re hiring 🤍

We’re looking for someone capable, warm, and highly organised to join the front of house team at Waitākere Health Hub.

This is a key role in our clinic - you’ll be the first point of contact for clients and a big part of keeping the space and team running smoothly day to day.

What you’ll be doing:
• Welcoming and caring for clients
• Managing bookings + clinic systems
• Supporting practitioners and coordinating the day
• Keeping the clinic organised, stocked, and running well
• Maintaining a clean, calm, professional space
• Assisting with social media and admin tasks

You’ll suit this role if you:
• Are genuinely great with people - calm, friendly, professional
• Are very efficient with admin and computers
• Take initiative and can work independently without supervision
• Like structure, organisation, and getting things done properly
• Take pride in keeping a space clean, tidy, and running well
• Have an interest in health, the body, or wellbeing

The details:
• 20hours (growing to ~30-35 hours/week for a maternity cover)

Why this role is special:
You’ll be working in a wonderful team of people that genuinely focuses on health - with access to our facilities to support your own wellbeing too.

Share this if you know someone who this role might suit.
If you are interested email [email protected]

Did you know infrared sauna works differently to a traditional sauna? 🔥Instead of heating the air around you, infrared l...
13/05/2026

Did you know infrared sauna works differently to a traditional sauna? 🔥

Instead of heating the air around you, infrared light penetrates deep into your tissues - gently raising your core temperature from the inside out.

This creates remarkable benefits:
✅ Reduces muscle soreness and joint stiffness
✅ Supports detoxification through deep sweating
✅ Improves circulation and cardiovascular function
✅ Promotes relaxation and better sleep
✅ Can reduce inflammation in chronic pain conditions

Whether you're an athlete in recovery or managing chronic pain - infrared sauna therapy is worth exploring. 🌿

Call and ask us about adding infrared sauna to your treatment plan.
20% off when you add to your clinic booking

Address

199b Lincoln Road, Henderson
Auckland
0610

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 6pm
Friday 8:30am - 7pm
Saturday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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