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Monday 7am - 6:30pm Tuesday 7am - 6:30pm Wednesday 7am - 6:30pm Thursday 7am - 6:30pm Friday 7am - 12pm

Habitat Chiropractic

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Neurologically centred chiropractic care for the whole family! We are excited to work with you and your family to achieve an abundance of health goals.

Habitat Chiropractic is a neurologically focused family, paediatric and prenatal Chiropractic Studio in North Canterbury. We believe that by allowing the central nervous system to function at its best then all facets of life will be enhanced allowing you to discover and explore your potential, no matter your age, story or situation. Here at Habitat Chiropractic, what we do is a way of life and we are on a mission to support growing families to express their best with gentle, effective and customised chiropractic care.

14/01/2026

Spotlight on Kendell 🌟

Hello, I’m Kendell. I grew up on the beautiful West Coast, where a love for the outdoors and an active lifestyle was a big part of my upbringing. That connection to movement and nature has always stayed with me.

My journey into chiropractic began through my own experiences with care, and the impact it had on my overall wellbeing was truly eye-opening. That inspired me to study at the New Zealand College of Chiropractic, where I developed a deep appreciation for the body’s natural ability to heal and thrive when supported well.

I’m passionate about helping people of all ages experience the benefits of chiropractic, whether they’re navigating everyday stress, recovering from injury, or simply wanting to feel and function at their best. I love working with individuals and families who are keen to take charge of their health and enjoy the things they love.

Outside of Habitat, you’ll most likely find me out in nature - biking, hiking or exploring somewhere new.

It’s a privilege to be part of your journey - I look forward to welcoming you to Habitat Chiropractic and helping you thrive.

08/01/2026

And just like that we are back for 2026! Hope you all had a lovely restful holiday and are ready for that first refresher adjustment. We know we are 😉

23/12/2025

And that’s a wrap for 2025!

Wishing you all a very merry Christmas and we will see you 2026 for another year of thriving 🎄

Smiles,
The Habitat Chiropactic Team
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18/12/2025

Just a reminder that our last day in practice is Tuesday the 23rd of December.

We’ll be back and ready to rock on Wednesday the 7th January ⭐️

17/12/2025

The vagus nerve is our body’s longest cranial nerve and plays an important role in communication between the brain and the body. It’s closely involved in the parasympathetic nervous system often referred to as the rest and digest state which supports relaxation, regulation, and adaptability 🌿

This nerve is associated with functions such as heart rate variability (HRV), digestion, emotional regulation, and the body’s ability to respond to everyday stress. When the nervous system feels supported, the body is often better able to shift into a calmer, more settled state.

At Habitat, we use Heart Rate Variability Insight Scans as one way to better understand how your nervous system is responding and adapting. This information can help guide care with intention and track changes along the way.

Chiropractic care supports healthy spinal movement and nervous system communication. By creating an environment that encourages balance and ease within the body and natural ability to regulate and adapt.

This approach is about supporting the body’s own self-regulating processes so it can function at its best ✨

04/12/2025

ADHD can feel confusing to navigate as a parent.
There’s information everywhere from school conversations to social media and it can be hard to know what’s meaningful. Sometimes, what’s missing is a simple understanding of how a child’s nervous system adapts to their world.

What if ADHD could be your kiddo’s superpower? 🦸‍♂️
Many children with ADHD-like patterns connect deeply, think creatively, notice what others miss, and feel life in full colour. Their gifts often shine when they’re supported in the right environment, not when they’re asked to fit a mould.

A child’s nervous system is shaped by movement, relationships, sleep, sensory input, and the experiences they go through in early life. Every nervous system adapts differently, there’s no “one size fits all,” and no single cause.

At Habitat, we offer a calm, welcoming space for kids and families. Chiropractic care supports healthy nervous system function, encouraging your kiddo’s body to adapt to everyday life in their own way.

If you’re curious to learn more about how we support kids and their families, feel free to reach out. We’re here to walk alongside you on the journey ✨

02/12/2025

Nature needs no help, just no interference - B.J. Palmer 🗣️

Your body knows how to function, heal, and adapt when it has the space to do so. Regular chiropractic care isn’t about fixing: you’re already designed to thrive. It’s about removing interference so your innate intelligence can flow freely 🧠

01/12/2025

Your body possesses an incredible innate intelligence designed to function and thrive from within 🌈

When your spine and nervous system are supported through regular chiropractic care, your body can communicate more freely, helping you maintain natural balance, coordination, and overall wellbeing.

Each visit encourages healthy spinal movement and nervous system function, creating an environment where your body can respond effectively to everyday demands, manage stress more easily, and adapt to the challenges of modern life.

Chiropractic care supports the connection between your brain and body, helping you feel more focused, calm, and in tune with your own natural vitality. By nurturing this brain–body connection, your body is better able to regulate itself, maintain equilibrium, and operate at its full potential.

Regular care is about supporting your body’s natural ability to function optimally, so you can move, think, and live with greater ease and resilience every day 🧠✨

18/09/2025

It’s not just our training or technique that sets us apart at Habitat Chiropractic, but also our use of this cutting-edge clinical technology called the CLA Insight Scans. 💻📊

While traditional healthcare typically focuses only on treating and managing symptoms, we get right to looking at the deeper layers 🔍of your family’s health challenges with the use of this incredible technology.

By measuring 📈the function of the central + autonomic nervous system, we can find out if neurological stress + dysfunction (subluxation + dysautonomia) are perhaps the missing link you’ve been looking 👀for all along!

If you’ve already had every medical exam, blood draw, and therapy assessment done for the members of your family and have still not found the answers 😖and action steps that have led to the healing and results you’re looking for, 🔎then it’s time to learn more about the CLA Insight Scans and our Neurologically-Focused approach. 🧠

For more information about CLA Insight Scans and their role in understanding your child’s nervous system and overall health, check out the article in our bio 📚⬇️

15/09/2025

✨ Meet our newest Chiro! ✨

Say a big hello and welcome to Dr Melinda 💚

She’s here to bring even more wisdom, love + care to our Habitat community.

You’ll find her in the Kaiapoi studio on Tuesday and Thursday mornings 🧠

Come say hi 👋 next time you’re in!

10/09/2025

Colic can be an incredibly distressing experience for both babies and their parents. 😣 The relentless crying, often for hours on end, can leave parents feeling helpless, exhausted, and overwhelmed. It’s heart-wrenching to witness your little one in obvious discomfort, yet despite all your best efforts, it can seem impossible to soothe their cries. 😭 The frustration builds and as parents, we may even begin to question our abilities. 💔

BUT, what we no know is that colic can often have a root cause related to prenatal stress 🤰🏻 and birth interventions ⚒️ that affect the vagus nerve. This can lead to the rest, relax, and digest side of the nervous system 🧠 to be “offline.”

The vagus nerve plays a crucial role in regulating various functions in a baby’s little body, including digestion, immune responses, and relaxation. When this nerve is stressed or interfered with during birth, it can lead to a cascade of challenges 😭

Our Chiropractors here at Habitat are trained in working with infants 👶 and can identify and address subluxations within the nervous system that might be leading to a very upset baby. By gently and precisely adjusting these areas, our chiropractors work to regulate the stress on the vagus nerve, which in turn can restore the rest, digest and ease functions!

Visit the link 🔗 in our bio to learn more about colic and the nervous system! ♥️

06/09/2025

Happy DADS DAY to our
Habitat Dads
Dads to be
Dads looking down on us
Dads of angels
And everyone filling the role of a Father figure

We see you, we love you, you’re forever a positive influence

💙 The Habitat Team x

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3b/121b Raven Quay
Kaiapoi

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 6:30pm
Tuesday	7am - 6:30pm
Wednesday	7am - 6:30pm
Thursday	7am - 6:30pm
Friday	7am - 12pm

Website

http://www.habitatchiropractic.co.nz/

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