Understanding your needs
Dr Kimberly Pugh has been a chiropractor in Kerikeri since 2017, and has over 12 years of experience. At Breathe Chiropractic, we work with individuals and families to assist with wellness, helping to restore energy for a happy, fulfilling, active lifestyle.
Chiropractic treatments are gentle, safe and effective for all ages.
As your chiropractor in Kerikeri, we take a holistic view to our work: it’s all about understanding your problem and providing a tailored treatment.
At your first appointment, we will assess you through a mixture of muscle testing, functional orthopaedic tests, as well as checking your mobility to gauge issues and diagnose your condition.
This allows us to create a personalised treatment plan for you. The treatment plan outlines the techniques we will use, and how many sessions are likely to be needed to achieve your goals.
What kinds of problems can the chiropractor help with?
It’s all about improving function, flexibility, and mobility, whether you’ve got a new sports injury or a chronic pain condition.
Some of the most common issues are listed below – if you can’t see your condition, please do contact our Kerikeri chiropractic clinic to see if we can help you.
- Back pain
- Chronic headache
- Neck pain
- Disc injury
- Migraine treatment
- Elbow pain
- Golfers elbow
- Heel pain
- Hip pain
- Joint pain
- Knee pain
- Lower back pain
- Muscle pain
- Plantar fasciitis
- Sciatica treatment
- Scoliosis
- Sports injury
- Tennis elbow
- Vertigo treatment
- Achilles tendonitis
- Ankle pain
What kinds of techniques are used by the chiropractor in Kerikeri?
We draw on multiple therapies to provide a solution that’s just right for you. This may include:
Chiropractic adjustments:
This is a manual therapy to relieve pain or increase mobility. It’s also known as chiropractic manipulation.
Massage:
For relieving pain and discomfort. Chiropractic massage can assist in recovery, and help to maintain the adjustments for longer.
Stretches:
Targeted chiropractic stretching can help manage pain and discomfort, as well as increasing mobility.
Trigger point therapy:
This addresses muscle pains that may occur in myofascial trigger points, which are painful, tense areas found in muscles.
Traction therapy:
A manual stretching of the spine can help relieve back pain and neck pain, as the stretches relieve pressure on the discs.
Active Release Technique:
This therapy involves soft tissue stretching to break up scar tissue. It can also help prevent injuries and promote flexibility.
Shockwave therapy:
Low energy acoustic wave pulsations are effective for many types of acute and chronic pain and tendonitis. It’s also known as Acoustic Wave Therapy.
As your chiropractor in Kerikeri, it’s all about rehabilitating you in the most appropriate way possible.
Chiropractic ACC treatments
As a registered ACC provider, we’ll complete the paperwork for your claim with you at your appointment. Your treatment may be subsidised.
“Thorough, effective and gentle”
Cancellation Policy
Patient wellness is our number one priority at Breathe Chiropractic. We encourage clients to stick to their scheduled appointments as closely as possible, so as to maintain progress and consistency of care.
If you are unable to keep your scheduled appointment, we ask that you provide as much notice as possible so that the booking may be offered to someone else in need.
if your appointment is more than 24 hours in advance, cancellations can be done online at breathechiropractic.nz, or by texting/calling the office at 021 175 0451.
For cancellations with less than 24 hours notice, please call the office directly at 021 175 0451. Patient accounts will be billed the full amount of the scheduled service.
We recognise that life can be hectic, and a little unpredictable. Therefore, Breathe Chiropractic reserves the right to waive the cancellation policy in exceptional circumstances.
Contact your chiropractor in Kerikeri
Book your appointment online – or call us on 021 175 0451 if you have any questions.
ExcellentBased on 9 reviewsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Laura Jerome15/08/2021I have a 'difficult' back, and have tried a lot of different things to help it be less painful and some have helped a little bit, but not until I started seeing Kim and she worked her magic did it become totally bearable and so much less painful. I think Kim is amazing, I recommend her to everyone!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Alysha Riley15/08/2021Kim is amazing, best chiro I know super friendly and intuitive!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Lizzie Bracken06/08/2021Dr Kim is absolutely fantastic, I saw her through my whole pregnancy and she made a huge difference in my sciatica pain and just general pregnancy ouchies. She always takes the time to make sure your body is getting exactly what it needs and always has time for a yarn while you're there. Cant reccomend her enoughTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Hayley Clarke24/09/2020Very friendly, comprehensive and holistic care. Highly recommend!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Julie Hunter28/08/2020Dr Kim is an amazing practitioner. She has a wonderful technique using a combination of adjustments and stretching that is next level. I have seen a few Chiropractors in the past but none compare to Dr Kim’s professional, thorough and effective care.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Samantha Chapman29/02/2020Kim is an amazing chiropractor! My partner and I are so relieved to have found someone who is so effective and knowledgeable. Kim has multiple tools and an array of techniques. Highly recommend!!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Denyse Pope26/02/2020I have seen many chiropractors over 30+ years and Dr Kim is one of the best. I love the combination of gentle stretches and adjustments to ensure I walk out feeling better than when I walked in.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Stefanie Yao25/02/2020Dr. Kim is an excellent doctor - caring and knowledgeable. Dr. Kim has many tools and skills to help you. She takes the time to listen and you walk out feeling wonderful and cared for. Great experience, you are in good hands with Dr. Kim.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Petr Lebl18/02/2020Dr. Kimberly Pugh is very thorough. She takes her time, listens, figures out the issue, and treats very gently.