Flo Chiropractic Timaru

Flo Chiropractic Timaru Chiropractic care in Timaru, for the whole family.

From preconception and pregnancy to kids, teens, and busy adults, we help your nervous system flow freely so you can grow, heal, and live life to the fullest.

Back to school can be a big adjustment for little nervous systems 📚After weeks of late nights, flexible mornings and hol...
21/01/2026

Back to school can be a big adjustment for little nervous systems 📚

After weeks of late nights, flexible mornings and holiday fun, jumping straight back into school routine can feel overwhelming, and it often shows up as tiredness, big emotions or sleep struggles. 🧠

Simple consistent routines help the nervous system feel safe and supported during this transition.

If your child is finding the transition tough, gentle chiropractic care may help support regulation, adaptability and overall wellbeing 🙌🏻

Book online or get in touch. We’d love to support your family 🌱

12/01/2026

We’re back and super ready for 2026!

See you soon 🙌🏻✨

Christmas can be exciting… and a lot on the nervous system 🎄✨These simple nervous system tips can make a big difference ...
18/12/2025

Christmas can be exciting… and a lot on the nervous system 🎄✨

These simple nervous system tips can make a big difference during the Christmas holidays ☀️

We’re here until the 23rd of December so make sure you have your adjustment booked in to ensure optimal nervous system function for Christmas!











16/12/2025

Thank you to everyone that has donated to Women’s Refuge so far!

We’re collecting donations until 11am this Friday, 19th December 🎄
If you’ve been meaning to drop something off, there’s still time this week.












December can be a big month! 🎄🧠Busy schedules, changed routines and extra excitement can leave everyone feeling a little...
12/12/2025

December can be a big month! 🎄🧠
Busy schedules, changed routines and extra excitement can leave everyone feeling a little stretched by this time of year.

Chiropractic care can help support regulation, adaptability and calm for the whole family during busy seasons.

We’re in the practice until Tuesday 23rd December. Appointments are limited, so we recommend booking online sooner rather than later! 💫








We’ll be taking a short break over Christmas to rest and recharge 🎄✨If you’re wanting an adjustment before the break, no...
09/12/2025

We’ll be taking a short break over Christmas to rest and recharge 🎄✨
If you’re wanting an adjustment before the break, now’s the perfect time to book in!

We’ve already had some beautiful donations dropped off for our women’s refuge Christmas drive, and we’re so grateful! 🎄I...
08/12/2025

We’ve already had some beautiful donations dropped off for our women’s refuge Christmas drive, and we’re so grateful! 🎄

If you would like to contribute, we’re collecting:
- Tinned and packaged food
- Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, toothpaste
- Cleaning products and toilet paper
- Any small essentials that help families starting over

You can place your donations under the Christmas tree in the practice and we also have a donation bucket at the front desk if you’d like to contribute financially.

Thank you for helping us to spread a little more kindness this Christmas 🩷

LET’S LEARN! 🧠✨Kids grow through constant interaction with their environment. Their nervous system is what helps them ta...
01/12/2025

LET’S LEARN! 🧠✨
Kids grow through constant interaction with their environment. Their nervous system is what helps them take in information, make sense of it, and respond. When that system is clear and adaptable, children often move, learn, and regulate with more ease.
Chiropractic care is centred on supporting the nervous system. Research has shown that adjustments may influence sensorimotor integration, autonomic balance, and measures of vagal activity, all of which relate to how the body processes stress, organises sensory input, and maintains calmness.
At Flo Chiropractic, our approach is gentle and child-friendly. We focus on helping the nervous system communicate clearly so kids can grow, adapt, and thrive.

References:
• Haavik, H. & Murphy, B. (2012). Sensorimotor integration and chiropractic care. J Electromyogr Kinesiol.
• Holt, K. et al. (2019). Autonomic and neuromuscular responses to chiropractic adjustments. JMPT.
• Navarro, R. et al. (2021). Spinal manipulation and heart rate variability. Explore Journal.
• World Federation of Chiropractic. (2023). Pediatric chiropractic evidence overview.

Did you know that babies and children have built-in reflexes that help their brains grow? 🧠✨These primitive reflexes are...
27/11/2025

Did you know that babies and children have built-in reflexes that help their brains grow? 🧠✨
These primitive reflexes are meant to switch off (or integrate) as the nervous system matures, but sometimes they hang around a little longer than expected.

When this happens, kids may seem “fidgety,” clumsy, easily overwhelmed, or have trouble focusing. But it’s often not a behaviour problem, it’s a nervous system needing a little extra support.

At Flo Chiropractic, we gently assess these reflexes and look at how your child’s brain and body are working together. With safe, tailored adjustments and simple home strategies, we support natural reflex integration and healthy development.

If you’re curious about your child’s reflexes or development, you’re welcome to reach out or book online 💚
A calmer, more coordinated nervous system changes everything.

References:
Haavik H, Murphy B. The role of spinal manipulation in addressing altered sensorimotor integration and its impact on motor control. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2012;35(5):309–318.
Kelly J, et al. The persistence of primitive reflexes and their relationship to developmental outcomes in children. Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology.
Goddard Blythe S. Reflexes, Learning And Behavior: A Window into the Child’s Mind. Fern Ridge Press; 2005.
McPhillips M, Jordan-Black JA. The effect of persistent primitive reflexes on reading and motor development. J Learn Disabil. 2007;40(5):446–450.
Walton LM, Stebbings S, Begg A. Characteristics of children attending chiropractic care for developmental and neurological concerns: a review. Chiropractic & Manual Therapies.
Porges SW. The polyvagal theory: neurophysiological foundations of emotions, attachment, communication, and self-regulation. Norton; 2011.

Pregnancy brings significant shifts in posture, pelvic mechanics, and how your nervous system processes and adapts to th...
19/11/2025

Pregnancy brings significant shifts in posture, pelvic mechanics, and how your nervous system processes and adapts to these changes.

Chiropractic care is gentle, grounding, and adaptable through every trimester, and it may support:
• Comfort as posture + balance change
• Pelvic mobility + ease of movement
• Nervous system function + sensory awareness 🧠
• Overall wellbeing + body connection

At Flo Chiropractic, we focus on supporting healthy spinal and nervous system function, helping your body move, adapt, and regulate through every stage of pregnancy 🤍✨

References:
Hartvigsen et al., 2018 (Lancet)
Gliszczyńska et al., 2022 (Healthcare)
Haavik & Murphy, 2011 (JMPT)

Address

The Complex, 300 Hilton Highway, Washdyke
Timaru
7910

Opening Hours

Monday 3pm - 6:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 11am
3pm - 6:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 11am
3pm - 6:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 11am

Website

https://flochiropractic.apollo.practicehub.io/p/book-online

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Flo Chiropractic Timaru posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn
Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share via Email
Share on WhatsApp Share on Instagram Share on Telegram

Category