ABOUT US
What is chiropractic?
Chiropractic care addresses the neuro-musculoskeletal system (the nerves associated with the spine and the muscles holding everything in place) and works to restore spinal misalignments affecting how efficiently your brain sends messages and your body receives them. When left untreated, the cumulative effects of these environmental factors may begin to take a toll on your body and this is often when back pain and discomfort are experienced.
What to expect
At your first appointment, your chiropractor will ask a number of questions to clarify how your spine is limiting you. Once all the relevant information is gained, a chiropractic examination is completed. This involves neurological, orthopaedic, postural, and physical tests.
If X-rays are required in addition to your physical assessment, your Chiropractor will communicate this with you, and a referral will be made. This ensures that the most effective recovery plan is developed by visualising the spinal anatomy, and also screens for any serious spinal conditions. Most are amazed once they see their X-rays up close. In many cases, patients can even identify their misalignments and degeneration themselves.
Once all information is gathered a diagnosis and recovery plan specific to you will be established. Recommendations will be made on how to make the most out of your care, and the plan for your recovery will begin with a spinal adjustment.
Meet the team
We have a great mix of practitioners with a wealth of experience in various fields and techniques to best serve our community. We are here to serve Mangawhai and the greater Kaipara region with great care.
Our Chiropractors
Dr. David Gabrial
B. Chiro. (MNZCA)
Dr. David is a Chiropractor with a passion for injury management and preventative health care. His special interests include posture improvement and education on spine ergonomics. Dr. David is a graduate of The New Zealand College of Chiropractic and has experience serving communities in the North and South island along with the Cook Islands. With a passion for giving back to communities, Dr. David operates clinics in Auckland and Mangawhai. Dr. David highly values lifelong learning and keeps up with the latest techniques in delivering quality chiropractic care.
Dr. Ingrid Kaptein
BSc Chiro, BSc Phys.
Dr. Ingrid’s motto is leave things better than she found them and that is exactly what she does in practice. Ingrid’s magic hands certainly have lots of experience helping people from all walks of life get well and stay well.
Dr. Eleanor Harley
B. Chiro.
Dr. Eleanor believes Chiropractic is about improving quality of life. She loves helping people from all ages and life stages to discover what that means for them and to watch them thrive under care. She lives on the North Shore with her two teenagers and is excited to serve the Mangawhai community.
Massage Therapy
Wakako Abe-Adams
Waka is a registered Massage Therapist offering Relaxation, Deep Tissue Massage, Reflexology and Visceral Manipulation (VM1). Massage and wellness is Waka’s passion and she loves to apply her skills to make her clients feel fit, healthy, refreshed and more in tune with their bodies.
Chiropractic Assistants
Nicole Strong
Chiropractic Assistant
Kylie Nicholls
Chiropractic Assistant
FAQ
“What is the difference between Chiropractic & Physiotherapy?”
Chiropractors are specialised in the diagnosis and restoration of neuro-musculoskeletal conditions and their impact on everyday activity, health, and wellbeing. Chiropractors specifically address and restore spinal subluxations/misalignments caused by acute/chronic injury, repetitive stressors, and spinal neglect using spinal manual therapy (SMT). Education around the maintenance of spinal health and prevention is vital to Chiropractic practice.
“Physiotherapy provides services to individuals and populations to develop, maintain, restore, and optimise health and function throughout the lifespan. This includes providing services to people compromised by aging, injury, disease or environmental factors” and utilising exercise regimes in addition to other modalities to address these conditions. (Physiotherapy Board of NZ)
“Do adjustments hurt?”
No, spinal manual therapy/adjustments do not hurt when performed by a highly trained and qualified Chiropractor. Chiropractors utilise skill rather than force or strength for safe & effective adjustments. You may hear a ‘pop’ when the adjustment is made, this often can be surprising if it is your first Chiropractic adjustment. This sound is essentially the release of gases within the joint capsule - similar to the sound made when pressing your knuckles together. There are also several other adjustment methods that do not produce this sound for those who would prefer this option. This can be discussed with your Chiropractor
“When do I need to see a Chiropractor?”
If you have an acute injury or have been suffering from chronic aches and pains, research evidence supports Chiropractic adjustments as a natural and effective method to alleviate these symptoms. A Chiropractor specialises in the neuro-musculoskeletal system taking a holistic approach. We assess each individual part of the body and how its function contributes to the greater whole. Often your body is very clever and will prompt you when there is a problem i.e. pain, and if ignored this can lead to irreversible damage.
“Who should see a Chiropractor?”
Everyone.
Chiropractic care is safe, suitable and beneficial for all people from newborns to the elderly. It addresses the physical, emotional, and chemical stressors present in our lives that impact how well our body functions on a daily basis. Pain does not need to be experienced in order to seek Chiropractic care which is a common misconception. While Chiropractic is a suitable solution to pain management, it is recommended everyone see a Chiropractor for a spinal check.
Preventative health is important much like other realms of health care where regular check-ups are essential for preserving optimal health and preventing future damage from bad habits. If you are looking at getting well & staying well, Chiropractic is your go-to.
Visit Us!
Our practice location is in the heart of Mangawhai Village. We have plenty of on site and off street parking for your convenience.
MANGAWHAI CHIROPRACTIC
1 Molesworth Drive
Mangawhai 0505
Ph. 09 431 5282
Email: admin@mangawhaichiropractic.co.nz
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Chiropractic Hours:
Monday .…............... 9 am - 6 pm
Tuesday …................ 9 am - 12 pm
Wednesday..........….. 10 am - 6 pm
Thursday................... 1 pm - 6 pm
Friday........................ 8 am - 4 pm
Other Practitioners availability:
Massage available Tuesday through to Saturday.
Counselling and CBT Therapy available Tuesday and Wednesday by appointment only.
Kinesiology appointments available by calling the clinic directly.