Kelly Chiro - Performance Chiropractic

23/10/2025

Creativity, Hormones & New Beginnings

As women, our creativity often ebbs and flows — guided by our cycles, hormones, and the seasons of our lives. I’ll be sharing more on this fascinating topic soon, but I’ve recently experienced one of the most powerful creative surges yet…

It happened about a month ago while I was bonbarded of love hormones after my waters broke for our 3rd daughter. In that birth space, ideas just poured in. It’s wild how the brain and body transform during those sacred times.

Since then, I’ve felt more aligned than ever with my purpose and vision — and that’s why I’m so excited to announce my rebrand to FreeSpirit Chiropractic ✨

This next chapter reflects who I truly am and the work I love most — honouring the connection between body, mind, and nature.

19/10/2025

2025

13/10/2025

🎉 Guess who’s coming to EquiFest 2025?!

It’s been a long-term goal of mine ever since I first visited in 2016. At one point I even hoped to present in Paris’s Salon du Cheval — but life (and COVID) threw curveballs. I used busyness as an excuse for far too long.

But this year, the stars aligned. I grabbed the last stall. My baby will be with me, Luke will be supporting behind the scenes, and we’ve got something special up our sleeve.

To my current patients: you’ll get to experience the surprise first. To everyone else — you’ll have to wait for the reveal at EquiFest 😉

Who else will be at EquiFest? Tag me so we can meet!

10/10/2025

🍼 Lip and tongue tie journey + collaboration

Over the past few weeks, I’ve been diving deep into the world of lip and tongue ties after completing my most recent course on the topic and wow, what a learning journey it’s been.

With my first two daughters, I was fortunate to manage things conservatively thanks to my early education and understanding of oral function and development. But sometimes, conservative care just isn’t enough — and that’s when it’s time to explore intervention with the right team.

We recently visited Changing Faces in Hamilton, where we received excellent care and had great discussions around the ideal timing for interventions. It was so inspiring to see how pre- and post-intervention care can make all the difference when it’s part of an integrated, supportive approach for both baby and family.

I’m genuinely looking forward to collaborating more closely with their team in the future — combining the best of chiropractic and oral health support to help our little ones thrive 💕

🍼 For those navigating tongue/lip tie decisions: what’s been your biggest question or fear?

The picture is not my baby btw 🙈

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17/09/2025

Exciting news from our family and my practice ✨

Last week we welcomed our beautiful baby girl into the world 💕 She’s doing absolutely amazing, and I’m also feeling great as we settle into this new chapter together.

This Sunday, she and I will be attending a certification with Dr. Jenna, who has helped countless little ones with breastfeeding and latching challenges, tongue-tie, reflux, colic-like symptoms, birth trauma, and cranial tension.

Dr. Jenna has developed the gentle and innovative P.I.P.S. (Pediatric Intraoral Palate Specific) Technique, based on years of international study, research, and clinical care for infants.

I’m so looking forward to learning from her and bringing these skills back to better support the babies and families in our community 👶💛

If you’d like to know more about this work or how it may help your little one, please feel free to reach out 🌸
🫶Note for when I return from maternity leave : your little ones under 10 years old are FREE of charge if both parents are under care

21/06/2025

✨️ What you might not realize about animal chiropractic ✨️
Some quiet thoughts after a busy week…

For years, I’ve been passionately dedicated to supporting horses, dogs, and their humans through chiropractic care. I’ve always owned a human practice alongside my work with animals, which has given me a deep understanding of how the body, mind, and emotions connect across species. This work is not just a technique — it’s about building a deep relationship between people and animals, based on trust and listening.

💛 When you bring your horse, dog, or even yourself to me, it’s never “just a session.” It’s a connection that forms, a space where I carry their story and their well-being in all its complexity. Even when I only see some patients once, they stay in my thoughts long after.

💛 I understand how the body, mind, and emotions are deeply linked. Whether it’s a sensitive horse, a playful dog, or an active human, each session is designed to restore overall balance, release tension, and bring ease to movement. It’s not just about bones or muscles — it’s primarily about caring for the nervous system, the core of true health.

💛 My experience comes from years of running my own human chiropractic practice while also working daily with horses in my care center, supporting everything from sport horses to family pets. This has taught me patience, close observation, and the importance of connecting with each individual.

💛 I’m excited to share that I’m currently pregnant with my third baby, feeling strong and energized to keep supporting you all a little while longer. There are still a few spots available for consultations with me before my maternity leave. After that, Dr. Sheetal will be taking over care for my human patients, bringing the same dedication and gentle approach you’ve come to expect.

💛 Thank you to everyone — humans, horses, and dogs — who trust me enough to be part of your journey toward greater well-being and balance. I look forward to continuing this beautiful path with you, one step at a time.

🐎🐕💜
Dr Kelly

03/06/2025

🎉 We’ve been open for ONE YEAR🎉
Time flies when you’re doing what you love – and I’m so incredibly grateful for the journey so far with Kelly Chiro - Performance Chiropractic.

To all my amazing patients:

THANK YOU
for your trust in me
- with your own health 🩻
- your dog’s health 🐾
- your horse’s health🐴
Your continued support means everything and has helped this dream grow into something bigger than I imagined.

👉 And speaking of growth…
We’re rebranding soon to Performance Chiropractic! As the practice expands, it won’t just be me for long – new faces and exciting changes are coming, and I can't wait to share more with you soon!

Stay tuned for all the updates – the best is yet to come. 🙌

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05/05/2025

Sponsorship application was as annonced closing last week end and now we have
🎉 Exciting news!
We’ve officially found our sponsored horse & rider duo! 🐎💫

A huge congratulations to the chosen pair(s) The choice was too hard ! — we’re thrilled to be supporting your journey with equine and rider chiropractic care over the coming months.

Thank you to everyone who applied — it was a tough choice, and we’re inspired by all the amazing partnerships out there.

Keep following our page for updates on their progress, tips for both horse and rider wellness, and future opportunities!

30/04/2025

🐾 Calling All Demo Dogs! 🐶

We’re on the lookout for a few well-mannered dogs to take part in live chiropractic demonstrations during our free canine chiropractic seminar at the Dogs NZ Nationals in Ardmore, South Auckland!

🗓️ When: Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th of May
🕐 Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
📍 Where: Dogs NZ Nationals, Ardmore, South Auckland

💥 This is a special educational event, so there’s no charge — a unique opportunity compared to our usual $170 new patient visit.

We’re looking for dogs who:
✔️ Are okay being touched and handled
✔️ Are comfortable with other dogs nearby
✔️ Might benefit from improved mobility, comfort, or post-injury care

If your dog fits the bill and you'd love to be part of this inspiring weekend, send us a message to express your interest. Spaces are limited!

Come learn about the benefits of canine chiropractic and see the difference it can make 🐕💫

12/03/2025

I mention it a lot a practice the vagus nerve is like the breaks on a car. It should be « turned on » in times if relaxation/digestion/rest.
If it’s unable to activate properly you have chronic stress at your door.
A lot of my techniques whereas it’s on a human horse or dog adresses areas where it can restore proper nerve function esp to this nerve.

Once it can function as it’s designed to you got to keep it up by activating it : for example singing eating slowly, breathing deeply.

Facinating isn’t it ? https://www.facebook.com/share/1FwG4GfS5F/?mibextid=WC7FNe

There is a lot of talk about the vagus nerve and its importance to wellbeing and a calm nervous system. However, balancing the vagus nerve requires more than a quick massage or stretch. While these can be helpful, chiropractors are trained to find the cause of the imbalance and correct that. When the spine is functioning optimally, it puts less pressure on the nerves, including the vagus nerve. Chiropractic adjustments remove interference so the body can once again find balance on its own.

04/03/2025

🚀 Exciting News! Our Website Has a Fresh New Look! 🎉

We’re thrilled to announce that Performance Chiropractic has had a makeover! 💻✨ Our new website is designed to be faster, easier to navigate, and packed with helpful info about our chiropractic services for both humans and animals.

Check it out and let us know what you think! 👀👇
🌐 performancechiropractic.co.nz

17/12/2024

🐴Kick off 2025 by joining the successful Byerley Park team...

Chesterfields, the breeding arm of Byerley Park's Kingseat-based operation, are looking for a stud hand with at least five years experience to start in the New Year.

Based 12 minutes from the New Zealand Bloodstock Sales complex, Chesterfields is located in a beautiful rural setting yet close to the Auckland CBD.

This is a small team who care for a quality broodmare band, youngstock and spellers and you will be working in collaboration with the current manager.

Duties included:
🟥Routine care of horses such as feeding, mucking out
🟥Working with vets and farriers
🟥Foal handling and weaning
🟥Early stages of yearling preparation
🟥General farm and property maintenance

The ideal candidate will have experience working with horses and be able to work independently when required. They must be a team player and be able to bring a positive attitude and work well with others.

They should have good observation skills, high attention to detail and a good work ethic. While there will be no foaling down required, applicants should be physically fit and able to take part in foal handling and early education of horses.

Skills such as the ability to administer IM and IV injections, bandage and wound care will be required.

Wages will reflect experience, accommodation can be discussed during interview.

To apply please send your cv and cover letter to Kenny Best
📨 kenny@byerleypark.co.nz
☎ 027 447 4473