Phillips Family Chiropractic

07/04/2026

This might be handy during the holidays! 📱 📲

07/04/2026

Why chiropractic? Because we recognise that your body has built-in intelligence. When supported, it knows how to repair and recover.

Spinal adjustments create proper alignment, which lowers tension and inflammation, creating an environment that allows your body to repair and regenerate naturally.

Small changes change everything™

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31/03/2026

Great post from Advanced Health Chiropractic about why we see little ones in the office 🥰

Not from a cosmetic perspective.
From a neurological one.

Your baby’s cranial system houses and protects their central nervous system. It is one of the clearest windows we have into how well their brain and body are communicating, adapting and developing.

In the early months of life, the brain is growing at an incredible rate. This growth depends on quality input to the nervous system.

Input like movement.
Love and connection.
Nourishment.
Comfort.
Being able to feed, sleep and regulate with ease.

When these inputs are received clearly and processed well, development can unfold in a more organised and efficient way.
This is where chiropractic care can be powerful and influential.

Our focus is not on “fixing” a flat or uneven head shape.
Our focus is on restoring healthy function.

We assess and support how the nervous system is coordinating movement, regulating digestion and sleep, processing sensory input and adapting to the world. When there are clearer pathways for communication between the brain and body, babies often move more freely, settle more easily and develop with greater ease.
Their bodies know how to heal and regulate naturally.

We believe every baby should have their nervous system checked from birth.

However, if your child is not yet under chiropractic care, some signs that it may be time for an assessment include:
• Preference for turning the head one way
• Uneven movement patterns
• Difficulty latching or feeding
• Digestive discomfort
• Poor sleep quality
• Frequent stuffiness or blocked nose
• Reflux, constipation or colic
• Challenges with neurodevelopmental milestones

Your baby was designed to grow, adapt and thrive.
Supporting their nervous system with Chiropractic helps create the foundation for that potential to unfold.

29/03/2026

Interesting facts from Maternity Services Consumer Council

29/03/2026

Great postpartum suggestions from River Shores Chiropractic 🤱

27/03/2026

Great post from Integrated Learning Strategies!!

Recent studies have shown some concerning findings about the use of tray walkers for kids. https://ilslearningcorner.com/2017-07-tray-walkers-studies-show-kids-that-use-tray-walkers-are-delayed-in-mental-and-motor-skills/

27/03/2026

This is pretty damn awesome that River Ridge East Birth Centre offers this service to Mums!

“A woman’s struggles are historically just... not that serious. They’re brushed off, dismissed, or flat out ignored because they’re ‘just’ not that big of a deal. Eliminating this way of thinking is crucial. It can lead to earlier diagnoses, proper treatments, and healthier, fuller lives.” — via The Female Quotient

Advocating for proper support and attention for women’s health concerns is critical. One way we are actively addressing pelvic health and wellbeing is ensuring all whānau staying with us receive a free visit from an experienced Pelvic Health Physiotherapist while staying here.

We all need to work together to eliminate the “It’s just... “ health experiences for all!

Credits to The Female Quotient and Kate Jarman

25/03/2026

25/03/2026

If you are having a clean out at home the following sizes of kids clothes are needed by Clothe our Kids - Waikato

23/03/2026

Interesting post from Maternity Services Consumer Council

23/03/2026

Love ❤️ this from Advanced Health Chiropractic

22/03/2026

🥰 This is a great example of a serve and return interaction! Starting in a child's earliest days, back-and-forth interactions with a caring adult – just like this video shows – support the development of early language and social skills.

Learn more here:

Serve and return interactions—responsive, back-and-forth exchanges between a young child and a caring adult—play a key role in shaping brain architecture.