Welcome

Conveniently located in the heart of Wellington’s city centre, our clinic stands for excellence in chiropractic care in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere.

You will receive treatment on your first visit following a comprehensive assessment.

“The conscientious, explicit and judicious use of current best evidence in making decisions about the care of individual patients” is the underlying principle of the treatment you will receive.

We are a fully registered ACC treatment provider – no prior referral is required!

Chiropractic Explained

Chiropractic is a specialised primary healthcare profession which focuses on disorders of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems, and the effects of these disorders on overall health.  Traditionally, chiropractic is associated with the treatment of back and neck pain, headaches, and sciatica, but many other disorders can be improved when the function of the nervous system is restored.

Your nervous system is responsible for sending signals to every part of your body. Millions of these signals are sent from your brain, down your spinal cord, then through tiny nerves to each cell, tissue and organ in your body. Signals are then sent from your body back to your brain to confirm everything is working as it should be.

The performance of this complex system can be interfered with on a number of levels, and by a range of causes.  Everyday physical, emotional or chemical stresses can take their toll on the body, and can cause spinal bones to lose their normal motion, causing nearby nerves to become irritated.  This can disrupt the signal communications; resulting in abnormal cell, tissue and organ function.  This often shows up as excessive muscle tension, restriction of movement, or the experience of pain.

Chiropractors are specially trained to restore such restricted motion throughout the spine and peripheral joints.  The primary treatment method used is known as an ‘adjustment’ or ‘manipulation’, where a Chiropractor uses their hands to manually apply a controlled force to a joint to restore its normal motion.  In doing so, muscle tightness and pain levels are reduced, facilitating tissue healing.  In addition to this, Chiropractors are also well-trained to provide advice regarding the root cause of your complaint, assessing ergonomic and lifestyle factors such as diet, exercise and stress levels, and prescribing individualised therapeutic and rehabilitative exercises to maximise your response.

Chiropractic for Children

We are often asked “Why in earth would children and babies need chiropractic treatment?!”.  The answer is simple: ‘being born’ is one of the most stressful events we all endure – especially so when interventions such as forceps or suction are required, or in the case of breach births or other complications.  This is not to mention the many bumps and tumbles every child experiences throughout their development.

With young ones, there is a unique opportunity to correct any problems before chronic patterns set in, and due to their adaptability, dysfunction usually resolves quickly.  Chiropractic adjustments for children and babies are very gentle, with the force used reduced significantly in line with the child or infant’s size – often no more than the pressure used to check the ripeness of a tomato.

Anecdotal reports of the benefits of chiropractic care for common childhood disorders have been well documented for years, most notably for colic, reflux, glue ear and eczema, among many others, and reputable research projects are also starting to validate such benefits.  This is encouraging, given that chiropractic represents a safe, gentle, non-invasive, and drug-free option for parents seeking to ensure their children’s wellbeing.We are often asked “Why in earth would children and babies need chiropractic treatment?!”.  The answer is simple: ‘being born’ is one of the most stressful events we all endure – especially so when interventions such as forceps or suction are required, or in the case of breach births or other complications.  This is not to mention the many bumps and tumbles every child experiences throughout their development.

Testimonials

“Caroline has provided amazing relief from the severe migraine, neck, head and shoulder pain I have suffered since childhood.  The trigger point work and manipulation Caroline specialises in has not only given me relief from pain but with regular treatment my headaches have been greatly reduced in frequency and intensity.  I can’t believe the difference Caroline has made and I highly recommend her.  My only regret is that I didn’t find her sooner.”
-Cathy Fraser

Our baby Alex was born on his due date a healthy weight after a very rapid labour. During his first night his breathing became laboured, he was taken into the neonates unit for observation and was given antibiotics. From the first night at home we started to have problems around feeding. We started to notice that his abdomen was getting very bloated and you could feel it cramping. Alex would go from a very relaxed baby who was either asleep or happily looking around to a screaming baby pulling up his knees and obviously in a lot of pain. We obviously mentioned this to my midwife; we also saw our doctor, Plunket nurse and a specialist. At 5 weeks our shining light in the form of Toby appeared and almost instantly our beloved son was no longer in any pain and wasn’t showing any symptoms. I was initially very worried as my image of a Chiropractor was a lot of pulling and pushing around and I obviously didn’t want Alex harmed in any way. In fact the majority of the movements were so slight Alex just kept smiling at me, not really noticing. Even though Alex has been symptom-free for several weeks we continue to take him once every couple of weeks to ensure we are doing everything we can to give him the best start in life. We are so grateful to Toby for being there to help when no one else could. Without Toby the last few months would have been very stressful and distressing – instead they have been filled with so much joy.
-Sarah Satterthwaite

I was referred to Caroline when I became dissatisfied with my then current chiropractor’s un-personalised approach. Caroline takes the time to understand my chiropractic issues and I don’t feel that I am rushed through so that she can see as many patients as possible in a day. Caroline has a fantastic approach and I have never felt better. I would not hesitate to recommend Caroline to anyone looking for chiropractic services.
-Emma Robinson

“Never having been to a chiropractor before, I was extremely apprehensive about my first visit. Especially about having my neck adjusted! I need not have felt so anxious, however, as the friendly, reassuring and professional manner of the team at EBC soon had me perfectly at ease. I now put my complete trust in them. My neck and shoulder pain that had bothered me for so long is virtually non-existent – I attribute this to their expert technique, knowledge and advice. I regularly recommend EBC to friends, and personally, I would never go anywhere else for my chiropractic care.”
-Nicky Calikes

I’ve been to many chiropractors in my time, but have had the best results at Evidence Based Chiropractic. Caroline takes the time to discuss any complaints, and her assessment and treatment is always thorough and effective. I never feel rushed in and out and whole vibe of the place is very friendly and professional. Big thumbs up!!
-Ray Greenwood