Chiropractors across Miramar, the CBD, Brooklyn, Johnsonville and Tawa
Wellington’s chiropractors are spread right across the city, from Miramar in the east through the Lambton Quay towers to Brooklyn, Johnsonville and Tawa. Between them they cover nervous system and posture-focused care, pregnancy and paediatric work, sports and trade injuries, and the desk-bound neck and shoulder complaints that come with office life. Several run early morning, evening or Saturday clinics for people who cannot get away midweek.
1Limitless Chiropractic
Limitless Chiropractic works from Park Road in Miramar, with care built around the spine, the nervous system and the movement patterns beneath them. Alongside general chiropractic they run dedicated streams for paediatric, pregnancy and elderly clients, and for office workers, trade workers and sportspeople. Conditions treated include back and neck pain, headaches and migraine, sciatica, posture correction and tech neck.
Services
- General chiropractic adjustments focused on the spine and nervous system
- Paediatric chiropractic care
- Pregnancy chiropractic care
- Elderly care and wellness care
- Injury and sports chiropractic
Highlights
- Dedicated care streams for office workers and trade workers
- Treats back pain, neck pain, headaches and migraine, sciatica and tech neck
- Also works with posture correction, TMJ and jaw pain, vertigo, and stress and anxiety
- New client appointments bookable online
- Based in Miramar, close to the eastern suburbs and the airport
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Location & Contact
Name: Limitless Chiropractic
Address: 74 Park Road, Miramar, Wellington 6022
Phone: 04 891 0911
Website: limitlesschiropractic.co.nz
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2Total Health Chiropractic
Total Health Chiropractic sits on Level 4 of Plimmer Towers, off Plimmer Steps at the Lambton Quay end of the CBD. The practice is led by Dr Brad and Dr Sally, who work with busy professionals, families and anyone wanting to feel well without reaching for medication first. The central location suits city workers fitting an appointment around the working day, and the clinic runs a mix of early starts and later finishes through the week.
Services
- Chiropractic adjustments
- Pregnancy chiropractic care
- Paediatric chiropractic care
- Care for posture and desk-related strain
- Ongoing wellness care
Highlights
- Led by Dr Brad and Dr Sally
- In Plimmer Towers, a short walk from Lambton Quay
- Online booking available
Location & Contact
Name: Total Health Chiropractic
Address: Level 4, Plimmer Towers, Plimmer Steps, Lambton Quay, Wellington 6011
Phone: 04 381 2222
Website: wellingtonchiropractor.co.nz
3Capital Chiropractic
Capital Chiropractic is a family-run practice on Cleveland Street in Brooklyn, and has been caring for Wellington families for close to 40 years. It is run by Andrea Lindsay, a chiropractor of nearly 20 years who took the practice over from her father Brent and moved it out of the city to Brooklyn. Her approach is hands-on and patient-led, working through muscles and joints as well as the spine to support nervous system health.
Services
- Family chiropractic care
- Pregnancy and paediatric care
- Sports performance work
- Wellness care
- Gentle hands-on adjusting
Highlights
- Run by Andrea Lindsay, a chiropractor of nearly 20 years
- Took the practice over from her father Brent
- Serving Wellington families for close to 40 years
- New patients arrange a first appointment by email rather than online booking
Location & Contact
Name: Capital Chiropractic
Address: 30A Cleveland Street, Brooklyn, Wellington 6021
Phone: 04 384 4300
Website: capitalchiropractic.co.nz
4The Chiro
The Chiro runs three practices across the region, in Johnsonville, Lower Hutt and Upper Hutt, with the Johnsonville rooms on Moorefield Road. Dr Dave Kelly works across all three, joined at Johnsonville by Dr Bella Chait and a practice team. The focus is on spinal function and the complaints that follow when it slips, particularly back pain, neck pain and headaches, with care aimed at keeping people active rather than simply out of pain.
Services
- Chiropractic adjustments
- Care for back pain and neck pain
- Headache and migraine care
- Postural assessment
- Ongoing maintenance care
Highlights
- Dr Dave Kelly, BSc and BChiro, works across all three practices
- Three locations in Johnsonville, Lower Hutt and Upper Hutt
- Johnsonville team includes Dr Bella Chait
- Online booking for each practice separately
Location & Contact
Name: The Chiro
Address: 12 Moorefield Road, Johnsonville, Wellington 6037
Phone: 04 478 6194
Website: thechiro.co.nz
5Tawa Chiropractic
Tawa Chiropractic is a small family business on Findlay Street, run by Dr Matt Clark with his wife Olivia, who manages the practice. Matt was born and raised in Tawa and graduated from the New Zealand College of Chiropractic. His work centres on nervous system function for patients of all ages. He is ACC-accredited and certified in Extra-Vertebral Techniques, with particular experience treating infants, children and pregnant women.
Services
- Chiropractic adjustments
- Paediatric and infant care
- Pregnancy chiropractic care
- Extra-vertebral techniques for joints beyond the spine
- ACC injury treatment
Highlights
- Dr Matt Clark, a graduate of the New Zealand College of Chiropractic
- ACC-accredited and certified in Extra-Vertebral Techniques
- Born and raised in Tawa
- Family-run, with Olivia managing the practice
- Saturday morning appointments available
Location & Contact
Name: Tawa Chiropractic
Address: 38 Findlay Street, Tawa, Wellington 5028
Phone: 021 0852 7883
Website: tawachiropractic.co.nz
Chiropractors in Wellington at a Glance
| Business | Highlight |
|---|---|
| Limitless Chiropractic | Dedicated care streams for office workers and trade workers |
| Total Health Chiropractic | Led by Dr Brad and Dr Sally |
| Capital Chiropractic | Run by Andrea Lindsay, a chiropractor of nearly 20 years |
| The Chiro | Dr Dave Kelly, BSc and BChiro, works across all three practices |
| Tawa Chiropractic | Dr Matt Clark, a graduate of the New Zealand College of Chiropractic |
How to Choose the Right Chiropractor in Wellington
- Work out what you actually need, since injury relief, posture and desk strain, pregnancy or paediatric care, and general maintenance are different jobs
- Check registration, because every chiropractor practising in New Zealand must be registered with the Chiropractic Board and hold a current practising certificate
- Ask whether they handle ACC claims, as a registered ACC treatment provider can lodge the claim for you if your problem started with an injury
- Think about where and when, because Wellington practices are spread from the eastern suburbs out to the far north of the city and their hours differ a lot
- Expect an assessment first, since a first appointment is normally a history, a physical assessment and an explanation before any treatment
- Ask how many visits they expect, because a clear plan with a review point is easier to judge than an open-ended course of care
Frequently Asked Questions About Wellington Chiropractors
Do I need a referral to see a chiropractor in Wellington?
No. Chiropractic is a primary care profession in New Zealand, so you can book directly without seeing a GP first. If your issue came from an injury, the practice may be able to lodge an ACC claim on your behalf at the first visit.
How do I check a chiropractor is registered?
Chiropractors must be registered with the New Zealand Chiropractic Board and hold an annual practising certificate to work here. The Board keeps a public register you can search by name.
Will ACC cover my chiropractic treatment?
ACC can contribute to treatment for injuries, and many chiropractors are registered ACC treatment providers who can lodge a claim for you directly. Cover is for injuries rather than general wellness care. ACC explains what it covers and how claims work on its own site.
What happens at a first appointment?
Expect a health history, a physical and postural assessment, and sometimes referral for imaging if something needs ruling out. The chiropractor should then explain what they have found and what they propose before any treatment starts.
Can children and pregnant women see a chiropractor?
Several Wellington practices offer paediatric and pregnancy care, using gentler techniques than adult adjusting. If that is what you need, choose a practice that names it as a service rather than assuming it is available.
What are my rights as a patient?
Chiropractic is a health service, so the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers’ Rights applies. That covers your right to be told what a treatment involves before it starts, and to change your mind at any point. The Health and Disability Commissioner publishes the full Code of Rights.
How We Chose the Best Chiropractors in Wellington
Every business in this guide was found by searching for chiropractors in Wellington, then checked against its own website. Names, addresses and phone numbers are taken from the business’s own site rather than a directory feed, so what you see here is what they publish themselves. We also check that each one is actually based in or genuinely serving Wellington, rather than a national operator running a local landing page. A business with no website of its own is not listed, because there is no primary source to verify it against.
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