In their own words… hear what our clients have to say!

 

Hi Jo

My wife Sandie met you at the Devonport Plunket coffee group, and booked us in for a family check up.

We found ourselves put at ease straight away, with all our questions answered.

What we loved the most was the care shown for our baby daughter, she loves her time with you during our appointments, and it gives us peace of mind to know she is in good hands!

Regards, Chris

 

 

It took just one visit to Devonport Family Chiropractic to relieve a back pain that had lasted two years. This has remained the case for over two and a half years, including during my second pregnancy. I see Jo once a week to maintain my back health and look forward to her professional and cheerful consultations. 

Cheers, Lisa.

 

 

I have been seeing Dr Jo now for sometime and have found her to be an amazing person and chiropractor. Initially I came to her for pressure headaches caused by my neck but now I keep coming back because she truly has my best interest at heart and is always looking at ways to improve my health and well being.
 Kindest regards, Marco.

 

 

I had always been interested in Chiropractic care and decided to “take the plunge” and go and see Dr Jo-anne. I chose Dr Jo-anne due to her professionalism in dealings I had with her, and could also see her clients seemed very satisfied with her service. The results from seeing Jo-anne were immediate and amazing. Firstly, as a long-term sloucher with bad posture, this is the first area Jo-anne worked on with me. After only 2 visits, my wife immediately noticed a substantial improvement – she couldn’t believe it. I also had suffered from a long-term sore shoulder when playing badminton, and again just through Jo’s careful corrections, I played badminton pain free for the first time I could remember. As a result of seeing Jo-anne, my whole attitude to chiropractic care has changed, and I see it playing an important role in maintaining my “wellness” going forward.

Cheerz, Ben

 

 

Why Chiropractic... I was a migraine sufferer, over 15 years I was given drug after drug! This was a temporary patch, migraines were uncontrollable, the drugs would numb the discomfort! My mother was a migraine sufferer too, so I thought that my life would be like this forever!

I went to a Chiropractor nine years ago and have not looked back! I am now migraine free!!

It worked so well, my mother who was a sceptic is also seeing a Chiropractor and is migraine free too!!

My family all receive chiropractic care (adults and children), we all love our "tune ups". When we are sick instead of going and getting drugs, we go and get and adjustment! I moved to Auckland coming up five years ago and have been seeing Dr Jo. It is important to feel comfortable with your health care provider, and Dr Jo definitely provides a friendly, positive safe environment. Kasey and Simon

 

 

I came to the clinic after my second baby, as with my first I had suffered a sore arm, back and neck from carrying him and all his paraphernalia. With the second I didn’t have time to have pain!!
I have not had any sore shoulders or neck pain this time round, and we are all running like well oiled machines.
Thank you for that, parenthood is hard enough without having aches and pains too.
I find the service you offer friendly, convenient, and painless!!
The kids are always welcomed and seen to promptly.
Thanks for offering a great service and giving us a little sanity in a crazy world.
G

 

 

Hi, my name is Shelly, my 14 month old daughter, Emily, and I love our chiro appointments with Dr Jo-anne, as there is always a family feel when you walk into her room.  To live to be the best we can be, we need to look after ourselves; Dr Jo-anne helps us do just that!  Thanks Jo-anne!

 

 

I come to Devonport Family Chiropractic because I totally believe that health is my number 1 asset – a belief that I feel Dr Jo shares.  Both my husband and I see Dr Jo regularly for “wellness care” and we love her positive attitude, her enthusiasm, and her concern over our wellbeing.  Her commitment to the health of her patients is outstanding – plus I love the fact that she always has a smile, even at 7 in the morning! 

Keryn.

 

 

My story.... I started going to a Chiropractor when I had migraine headaches which we found to be caused by my neck and back being out.  I have never turned back.  I also had my first son adjusted at 4 days old.  On returning to Auckland Jo was recommended to us by a friend.  Jo is always very professional and you are always welcomed like an old friend.  The smile Jo greets you with is a great mood lifter.  Myself and my boys enjoy going to see Jo and are always made to feel at ease.  I can definitely tell when it is time to see Jo again as as my energy levels decrease.  Seeing Jo for adjustments helps me to keep up my energy levels and good health so that I can handle the busy life we lead.  Thanks Jo for all your support, understanding and positive outlook.

Cheers, Nicky 

 

 

We have four kids so we were grateful to get a family package rate for chiropractic care at Jo-anne's practise. Jo has a natural talent with young kids and her friendly nature puts them at ease as she inspects their spine. Jo has a holistic approach to health and also keeps us informed of new developments and research via her newsletters, a very professional lady. Natalie

LATEST NEWSLETTER ARTICLES

A recent research case study in the Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health—Chiropractic reporting on a woman experiencing a difficult birth reveals that chiropractic may play an important role in helping pregnant women who experience difficulty during the birthing process. The research includes review of the literature on labour difficulty known as dystocia and the role of complementary and alternative care providers during the birth process. Dr Jeanne Ohm, executive director of the International Pediatric Association (ICPA) says, “Research is revealing that chiropractic care is extremely beneficial before, during and after the birth process, helping the mother enjoy a healthier pregnancy, a more normal delivery and giving the child a better start in life.”

There is concern over the high increase in the number of dangerous interventional procedures during birth when they are alternatives such as the use of chiropractors and midwives working collaboratively with the obstetricians to allow the mother and child to have a more normal birth. Chiropractic has been found to play a beneficial role during the birth process in cases where the mother is experiencing some type of distortion or twisting of her pelvis and related muscles that can interfere with the delivery process. The goal is for the mother to be checked prior to the time of delivery so that these problems can be corrected beforehand and a difficult labour avoided.

Often mothers-to-be don’t know that chiropractic could help them have a more comfortable pregnancy and more natural birth. If you know of someone who is pregnant, please share what you know as it could make a big difference to the health of mum as well as their baby’s wellbeing.

FEELING FEVER!

Our immune system is vital to our health and wellbeing. Many of us only realized we have an immune system when we “catch a cold” or actually when a cold catches up with us while we are unawares. However, our immune system is working all the time to help keep us fit and healthy most of the time. Without us realizing, our immune system is constantly at the front line (in our tonsils, glands and skin) fighting invaders before they can actually take hold and start to affect us. A symptom such as a cough, runny nose or fever happens when something manages to get through the front line defense and into our body. If this happens, a second line of defense is deployed involving a full attach against the intruders. Your body often increases your body temperature which is a vital part of the immune attack. An increase in temperature stimulates release of special cells which attack and kill invading organisms. A gradual increase in body temperature has been found to have no adverse affects in the human body, and is a natural way that your body kills virus especially. Other second lines of defense include swelling of the glands as more immune system soldier cells proliferate with in them. To move debris from the war zone away from the lungs, coughing is necessary as is mucus production. When it comes to allowing invaders to thrive or your body to go through the short term discomfort or a sore throat, cough or runny nose, the latter is the lesser or two evils and the most effective to helping you get back on track. Your body, in all its wisdom, has looked after you through every cold you’ve ever had, chicken pox, and it continues to do so. Symptoms are not a sign of sickness; they are a sign of a healthy body taking action! Help your body to fight the good fight. Drink plenty of water, eat lots of fruit and vegetables, get adjusted to make sure your nervous system and immune system are tuned up, take Echinacea to boost the immune cell production, cuddle up in bed, take a rest and let the innate doctor inside of you do what it does best.