Tauranga Chiropractor
Helps You Create a New Life Path

Chiropractic care can assist with a wide range of conditions, including lower back pain, neck pain, headaches, shoulder and hip injuries, wrist and elbow complaints, knee and ankle injuries, and nerve entrapments. We also assist with postural imbalances, sports performance and coordination and balance challenges.

Our nutritional support can address immune system challenges, food sensitivities, digestive challenges, gut health, chronic fatigue, and your adaptation to stress. Other issues we may be able to help with are learning and/or behavior difficulties, thyroid and autoimmune conditions, and inflammation disorders.

Chiropractic care is a conservative type of natural healthcare that's suitable for people of all ages, from newborns to the elderly. We modify our techniques to ensure they're gentle and appropriate for each individual's comfort and needs. We have a range of techniques available, including low-force options for those who require or want the most gentle approach.

The frequency of visits varies from person to person. Initially, you might need more frequent care to initiate changes in your body. As you progress, the frequency typically decreases. Some people choose to receive regular ongoing care to support their overall wellbeing and help them adapt to life's stresses.

No, you don't need a referral to see a chiropractor in New Zealand. You can contact us directly to make an appointment. We're also ACC registered, so we can process ACC claims directly through our office.

Chiropractic adjustments are generally not painful. However, if you have a lot of sensitivity or inflammation in an area, it might be slightly tender when we start to get it moving again. We always modify our techniques to ensure your comfort and keep you well-informed throughout the process.

Chiropractors like Dr David Comely complete five years of specialised study in primary healthcare, focusing on the spine, extremities, and nervous system. Our team has additional years of study in nutrition, sports chiropractic, kinesiology, and other disciplines to provide a well-rounded perspective on health.

Yes, chiropractic care can be beneficial for sports injuries. By improving body balance and nervous system communication, we may help enhance performance and resilience. Chiropractic care could also accelerate healing and repair, reduce stress on injured areas, and lower the likelihood of future injuries.

We're ACC registered and Southern Cross approved. Many other insurance companies also cover chiropractic care, but you should check with your specific insurer regarding your policy's coverage.

Your first appointment will include a comprehensive health history, discussion of your current lifestyle factors and health goals, postural assessment, brain balance assessment, muscle and movement tests, and neurological tests. If clinically appropriate, you'll receive your first adjustment during this initial visit.

We focus on helping people get back to living life and enjoying great levels of vitality. We do this by helping the nervous system work better, improving people's ability to adapt to life, and growing their awareness of what builds and sustains great health or vitality.

Chiropractic care enhances the communication between your brain and body, improving your overall balance. This enhanced balance and communication boost your ability to adapt to everyday stresses and perform at your best, contributing to your overall wellness beyond just addressing pain.