Chiro · Physio · Acupuncture · Massage

Get your back, back in balance.

One clinic for all your health and wellness needs in Grey Lynn. ACC registered, Southern Cross Easy-Claim affiliated — and no GP referral needed.

Mon–Fri7am – 7pm
Saturday10am – 3pm
Text bookings021 884 100
Chiropractor smiling in the Back In Balance clinic, spine model and spinal column chart behind him
New patient chiro special
$89up to $360

Evaluation, posture assessment, adjustment & X-rays if indicated.

Claim offer
ACC Physio — no surcharge first visitUse promo code PHYSIO25 when booking.
ACC Acupuncture from $30Up to 1-hour sessions. No referral needed.
Initial 60-min massage $89Usually $110, with our Level 6 therapist.
What we do

Four disciplines. One plan, built around you.

If pain is holding you back, our team gets to the root of what's really causing the problem — then builds a plan designed specifically for you.

Chiropractor in navy scrubs treating a patient's upper back on a treatment table
Chiropractic

Gentle, modern spinal correction

Diversified, Gonstead, Activator and Drop Table techniques with digital posture assessment. For neck & back pain, headaches & migraines, sciatica, posture, TMJ and scoliosis.

New patients $89Book chiro →
Physiotherapist assessing a patient's knee movement during rehab
ACC · Physiotherapy

ACC physio, no referral required

Sports and work injuries, post-surgical rehab, joint manipulation, strapping and personalised exercise programmes — spine, hip, shoulder, elbow, wrist, knee, foot & ankle.

$30 ACC co-paymentBook physio →
Acupuncturist placing needles on a patient's back with infrared heat lamps
ACC · Acupuncture

Acupuncture that speeds up healing

Needling, electronic cupping, TENS, infrared heat and mechanical massage. For back pain, sprains, sciatica, arthritis and sports injuries — plus headaches, fertility, pregnancy and stress.

$30 ACC co-paymentBook acupuncture →
Massage therapist treating a client's back in the Back In Balance clinic
Massage therapy

Deep tissue, sports, prenatal & relaxation

Level 6 qualified massage for injury prevention, sports recovery and everyday maintenance. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays — not just for athletes.

Initial hour $89Book massage →
Feet walking, showing gait
Custom orthotics

3D gait scanning & prescription orthotics

How your feet contact the ground affects your whole body. Our 3D gait scan maps weight distribution across each foot and shows exactly where problems occur. If abnormalities are found, a custom orthotic is prescribed to fit your existing shoes and rebalance the movement.

Heel & arch pain Knee pain Shin splints Leg length inequality Hip pain Scoliosis Low back pain

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Fees & payment

Quality care for all budgets

ACC registered and Southern Cross Easy-Claim affiliated. A small investment in your health now is far cheaper than trying to recover it later.

Chiropractic — Dr Ali & Dr Clarence

Standard and extended chiropractic visits

New patient evaluation (incl. adjustment)$80 $140
Standard visit (up to 15 min)$70 · ACC $50
Extended visit (up to 30 min)$80 · ACC $60
10 prepaid sessions+1 free

Chiro / Kinesiology — Dr Vanesha

Chiropractor & kinesiologist

New patient evaluation$95
Follow-up 30 min$95 · ACC $75
Follow-up 15 min$70 · ACC $50
10 prepaid sessions+1 free

Physiotherapy

ACC and private

New patient (up to 1 hr)$30 ACC · $90 private
Follow-up 45–60 min$30 ACC · $90 private
Follow-up 30 min$30 ACC · $60 private
10 prepaid sessions+1 free

Acupuncture

ACC and private

New patient (up to 1 hr)$30 ACC · $90 private
Follow-up 60 min$30 ACC · $90 private
Follow-up 30 min$20 ACC · $60 private
10 prepaid sessions+1 free

Massage

Level 6 qualified therapist

Special offer — initial hour$80
Follow-up 30 / 45 / 60 min$60 / $85 / $110
10 prepaid sessions+1 free

Payments accepted: cash, Eftpos, Visa, MasterCard, internet bank transfer, and Southern Cross Easy-Claim for chiropractic and physiotherapy. If budget is a barrier, contact us — we can help.

A well-known visitor with Dr Ali at the Back In Balance clinic
Who walks through our doors

From world-famous names to your next-door neighbour

We're proud that everyone trusts us with their care — international stars passing through Auckland, professional athletes, office workers, students and parents. Whoever you are, you'll get the same standard of care: modern techniques, genuine concern for your wellbeing, and a plan built specifically for you.

Join them — book now

Meet the team

Experienced practitioners, whole-person care

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Dr Ali Abbas

Chiropractor

NZ College of Chiropractic graduate, awarded Clinical Merit. Special interest in scoliosis, leg length inequality and prescription orthotics.

CT

Dr Clarence Tong

Chiropractor

Gentle, modern chiropractic care focused on relieving pain, restoring movement and helping you get back to the things you love.

VS

Dr Vanesha Sima

Chiropractor & Kinesiologist

Combines chiropractic with kinesiology in extended 30-minute sessions for a deeper, whole-body approach.

CP

Celia Phillips

Physiotherapist

Musculoskeletal physio in private practice since 2016 (BHSc Physiotherapy, AUT). Passionate about helping people understand pain and healing and move with confidence — from sports injuries to pre- and post-surgical rehab and everyday aches.

SS

Steve Suddens

Physiotherapist

Physiotherapist providing ACC and private treatment for sports, work and everyday injuries, with personalised rehab to get you moving well again.

MB

Michael Botes

Acupuncturist

BSc Health Science in Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture. ACC registered, AcuNZ member, clinical hypnotherapist and NLP instructor.

GK

Gina Kim

Acupuncturist

Registered acupuncturist providing ACC and private treatments.

KB

Katherine Barley

Acupuncturist

Registered acupuncturist providing ACC and private treatments.

YN

Yumie Nagahashi

Level 6 Massage Therapist

WellPark College qualified with specialised experience in pregnancy massage, deep tissue, sports and relaxation.

LA

Lisa Aquino

Reception & Customer Service

Your first point of contact for bookings, ACC claims and any questions about your visit.

DT

Debra Teiho

Reception & Customer Service

Here to welcome you, manage your bookings and help with ACC claims and any questions about your care.

New patients

What to expect on your journey

No referral needed. We can lodge ACC claims for you — ACC covers work and non-work mishaps alike.

Your first visit

Detailed history, physical exam and digital posture assessment — with on-site X-rays if clinically indicated.

Relief care

First goal: get you out of pain, with a treatment plan tailored to your condition.

Corrective care

Blueprint exercises and stretches you can do at home to correct the underlying issue.

Wellness care

Personalised tips for maintaining your spine for life and staying active.

Visit us

Find us in Grey Lynn

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Clinic

673 Great North Road, Unit 60D
Grey Lynn, Auckland

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Call or text

Phone: 09 973 5999
Text: 021 884 100

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Monday – Friday7:00am – 7:00pm
Saturday10:00am – 3:00pm
SundayClosed
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