Ex Chiropractor Christchurch with an Evolved Approach to Care
Advanced Holistic Kinesiology
Looking beyond joints, we focus on muscles, reflexes, general health issues and stress patterns to support lasting relief and faster recovery.
If you’re looking for a chiropractor in Christchurch who goes beyond the commonly seen approach, our clinic uses specialised, advanced techniques to achieve better results with a gentle, whole-body focus. I have been in practice in Christchurch since 1991, originally as a Chiropractor in Christchurch but now called an Advanced Holistic Kinesiologist.
My professional foundation is still firmly grounded in chiropractic training and principles. However, over many years in practice, I observed that traditional chiropractic care alone did not always explain why pain returned or why some people required ongoing treatment.
The Evolution of a Chiropractor in Christchurch
Advanced Holistic Kinesiology
Grounded in chiropractic training, refined through advanced holistic kinesiology to help your body respond faster … with gentle, precise care.
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Who This Is For
This approach is well suited to people who:
- Prefer gentle, no‑force chiropractic care
- Experience recurring or persistent pain
- Feel stress, posture, or muscle tension contributes to their symptoms
- Want fewer treatments rather than endless initial care
- Value learning simple techniques to support recovery at home
- Want to get to the true root cause of why pain occurs
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Why Pain Often Returns
Back pain, neck pain, headaches, shoulder pain, hip pain, and stiffness are best thought of as a fire alarm. The pain gets your attention, but it is not the true cause. Joints do not move on their own. They are moved, stabilised, and protected by muscles, ligaments, and reflex pathways, all of which are strongly influenced by:
- Muscle tension and imbalance
- Protective muscle reflexes that fail to switch off
- Stress (physical, chemical, and emotional)
- Fatigue, posture, and repetitive strain
- General health and nervous system overload
If chiropractic care only focuses on the joint, without addressing the muscles and stress patterns that control it, pain often returns.
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A Different Approach to Chiropractic in Christchurch As a trusted Christchurch chiropractor for many years, evolving our approach to become an Advanced Holistic Kinesiologist, our clinic uses a gentle, no‑force approach designed to address all contributors to pain – not just the symptoms. We focus on restoring balance to the structural system, the muscular system, and the body’s stress responses, so your body can heal and stay well.
Our Uniqueness
Our Work Is Heavily Shaped by Our Core Values
What Makes Our Care Different
*Acute pain and flare‑ups
*Older adults
*Sports injuries
*Clients who dislike cracking or twisting techniques
Gentle adjustments allow joints to move more freely without triggering protective muscle guarding.
Muscle Balancing – The Key to Lasting Relief
* Release over‑tight muscles
* Reactivate weak or inhibited muscles
* Restore natural movement patterns
* Reduce joint strain and inflammation
Resetting Muscle Reflexes
* Fully relax
* Stay relaxed
* Protect joints without over‑guarding
This is a crucial reason our clients experience longer‑lasting results.
Jin Shin Jyutsu – Treating Pain and Its Cause
* Calm the nervous system
* Reduce pain and inflammation
* Release stress held in the body
* Support healing at a deeper level
By addressing stress and energy imbalances, JSJ helps prevent pain from returning.
Teaching You How to Heal and Stay Well
What truly sets our clinic apart is our commitment to education and self‑care.
We don’t just treat you – we teach you.
Clients learn simple, effective techniques they can use at home to:
- Speed recovery between visits
- Reset muscles and ligaments around joints
- Reduce flare‑ups quickly
- Prevent recurring back and joint pain
This includes:
- Easy Jin Shin Jyutsu self‑help techniques
- Simple muscle and ligament reflex resets
- Practical strategies for posture, movement, and stress management
These tools empower you to take control of your recovery and long‑term health.
Why Addressing All Causes Matters
If joint alignment is corrected but muscles remain tight, stressed, or imbalanced, the body will pull the joint back into dysfunction.
That’s why unresolved back pain so often returns.
By addressing:
- Joint movement
- Muscle balance
- Reflex patterns
- Nervous system stress
- General health influences
we create lasting change, not temporary relief.
What to Expect at Your First Visit
Your first appointment focuses on understanding why your body is under strain.
We take time to assess:
- Joint movement and alignment
- Muscle balance and reflex activity
- Stress patterns affecting the nervous system
- Relevant health and lifestyle influences
We use muscle testing (kinesiology) along with diagnostic acupressure points to assess every system in the body, we look at the muscles to determine where the patterns of stress are and our care is gentle, no‑force, and tailored to what your body needs on the day. Where appropriate, you will also be taught simple self‑care techniques to support recovery between visits.
Looking for a Chiropractor in Christchurch Who Takes a Whole‑Body Approach?
Being Chiropractic trained, means my foundation is still firmly grounded in chiropractic training and principles. I am not the average chiropractor in Christchurch, I use gentle, no‑force techniques and focus on addressing underlying contributors to pain … and we would be pleased to help you.
Our approach is ideal for people who want:
- Natural, gentle pain relief
- Fewer flare‑ups and setbacks
- Better movement and flexibility
- Improved resilience to physical and emotional stress
- Practical tools to support long‑term wellbeing
Book an appointment today and experience a calmer, more precise approach to chiropractic care in Christchurch.
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
Is this still chiropractic care?
Yes. I hold a recognised chiropractic degree and my work is grounded in chiropractic principles. The difference is that our chiropractic Christchurch service has evolved to include more specialised, gentle techniques that assess muscles, reflexes, and stress patterns alongside joint movement.
Do you use cracking or forceful adjustments?
No. Care is no-force or very low-force, making it suitable for people who prefer a gentler approach, including older adults, those in acute pain, or anyone uncomfortable with traditional cracking techniques.
How many treatments will I need?
This varies from person to person. Because we focus on identifying contributing factors rather than just treating symptoms, many clients notice improvement more quickly and require fewer visits than they expected.
Can this help if my pain keeps returning?
Recurring pain often involves muscle tension, reflex patterns, and stress influences that are not always addressed with joint-focused care alone. Our chiropractor Christchurch approach is designed to look at these factors, which can help reduce recurrence.
Will I be shown things to do at home?
Yes. A key part of our chiropractic Christchurch service is teaching simple self-care techniques, including gentle Jin Shin Jyutsu holds and reflex resets, to support recovery and help prevent flare-ups.
Do I need a referral?
No referral is required. You can book directly with our clinic.