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Begin your journey to wellness.

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Nurturing families, restoring vitality...

Integrated Chiropractic Papamoa

Experience wellness from within — for you and your family.  Activate your body’s true health potential, reconnect with vitality, and achieve lasting well-being. Whether you’re seeking pain relief, holistic support for mums and bubs, or a vibrant path to health, our chiropractic care is designed to release nervous system interference and foster the healing you deserve.

Nurture your health, listen to your body and thrive

Structural - Restore function, alleviate pain

When you're experiencing pain or discomfort, you need immediate relief and a clear path to recovery. Our acute care services address structural issues with targeted chiropractic adjustments, focusing on restoring function and relieving pain. By enhancing mobility, flexibility, and alignment, we help you reach peak performance.  We'll provide the care and guidance you need to restore your body and boost your vitality, ensuring you're ready for the next step in your health journey.

Wellness - Holistic total body health

You’re not just looking for relief—you’re searching for lasting well-being, vitality, and balance. At the heart of our wellness care is the belief that your body holds the key to your health. We empower you to reconnect with your body through informed exploration of your physical, emotional, and energetic states. Whether it's addressing emotional well-being, balancing primitive reflexes, or restoring nervous system function with techniques like NET and SOT, we guide you to unlock your body's natural healing potential. This is your path to vibrant living—one that is holistic, informed, and deeply connected.

Mums & Bubs - Begin beautifully

Pregnancy and early motherhood are transformative—physically, emotionally, and energetically. You’re not just looking for care; you’re seeking guidance, support, and a deep connection with your body and your baby. Our mother and infant services are designed to help you nurture your full potential for life, providing a holistic, gentle approach to healing. We offer a safe space for you to feel valued and understood, helping ease discomfort during pregnancy, support healthy childbirth, and foster optimal development for your baby. Together, we ensure that both you and your little one thrive on this incredible journey.

Family - Thriving eco-system

Our family chiropractic care is truly unique—each family member is individually assessed to meet their specific needs, but the entire family is treated together in one session. This holistic approach supports health, vitality, and wellness for every member. By addressing each person's individual needs, we create a balanced and connected family health journey, empowering everyone to thrive together, in harmony.

Hi, I'm Dr. Mikaela

I'm dedicated to helping you and your family reach their full health potential through chiropractic care.  My approach is simple, I blend expertise with a genuine commitment to your well-being, empowering you to reconnect to your body, overcome challenges and achieve lasting wellness.  

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Chiropractic.

  • Neuro-Developmental Paediatric Certified.

  • Sacro Occipital Technique (SOT).

  • Neuro Emotional Technique (NET).

  • Applied Kineosiology.

  • Neural Organisational Technique. 

  • Specialised in Family and Pediatric Chiropractic Care.

  • Extensive Training in Holistic Health and Wellness Practices including: Bach Remedies, Homeopathy, Ayurvedic, Nutrition. 

  • Cranial technique.

Mikaela's Story

Inspired by the belief that the body’s self-healing ability is limitless, I’ve dedicated myself to helping others reconnect with true health.  I believe that when we clear interference, the body can naturally restore it's balance. My greatest joy is witnessing people embrace their authentic selves and make empowered, natural health choices. As a mum, I prioritise family, the beach, relaxation, and also find inspiration in gardening and cooking nourishing food—passions that keep me grounded and connected to my mission. Chiropractic serves as the vessel through which I inspire others to nurture their own health, listen to their bodies, and thrive.

Dr Mikaela founder of Thrive Wellness

Reconnect to your body's intelligence, heal naturally.

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Neurodevelopmental
Remove barriers that interfere with communication between mind and body.

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Holistic
Go beyond the symptom to achieve sustainable, impactful results.

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Applied Kinesiology
Identify imbalances and precisely address root issues for deeper, lasting alignment.

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Pediatrics
Neuro-Development Pediatric Certified: gently supporting your child’s alignment, movement, and overall growth for a thriving future. 

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Sacro Occipital Technique (SOT)
Balance from sacrum to skull for ideal nervous flow and wellness.

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Emotions (NET)
Let go of emotional blocks to balance mind and body for healing and resilience.

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Support your family from the beginning

A thriving family begins with strong foundations. We support you with exceptional pre and postnatal care, ensuring both you and your baby are off to a thriving start.

Neurodevelopment - Growing Minds

Support for attention, coordination, and emotional balance begins with gentle chiropractic care that fosters clear neural communication and daily well-being. By focusing on factors like retained primitive reflexes, sensory needs, and concentration, we help children flourish with confidence and resilience through a holistic, personalized approach.

Pregnancy - Aligned for motherhood

Navigate pregnancy with flow. By easing discomforts like back pain and pelvic misalignment, we support your body’s natural alignment and create more space for your growing baby. Our care prepares you physically and emotionally for birth, helping you and your baby thrive.

Our unique approach!

Beyond chiropractic, each appointment addresses all elements of health. We want to nurture your success to help you reach your true health potential and thrive. 

Your First Session?

By choosing this path, you’re already unlocking new avenues for enhanced health and vitality. From the moment you arrive, our caring team warmly acknowledges your commitment to well-being—both physical and emotional. We’ll spend time exploring your health story, goals, and any concerns you have, then perform a thorough assessment of posture, mobility, and neurological function. You often receive your first gentle adjustment, setting the tone for lasting change. Throughout this visit, we focus on empowering you with insights and tools, ensuring you’re an active partner in your journey toward optimal health.

What happens next?

Each individual requires a unique approach, our roadmap to your health and wellbeing maps this out for you.  During your second visit we’ll share the findings from your initial assessments, highlight any imbalances, and discuss your next steps.  We then integrate a diverse range of tools—chiropractic adjustments, supportive therapies, and additional resources—to address your specific needs. Each session concludes with clear guidance on next steps, ensuring you feel confident and empowered as you progress toward a more vibrant, thriving life.  

More than a Chiropractor?

We take a whole-body approach to your health. We don’t just look at symptoms; we examine how your body is showing up and where interference might be preventing you from reaching your full potential. By identifying and addressing this interference, we allow your body to return to its natural self-healing state.

Our process doesn’t end after the session. We believe in empowering you to take charge of your health journey. With follow-up guidance and support, we ensure you’re doing the work between sessions to improve your overall well-being. Over time, you’ll start noticing real changes.

Every session integrates the extensive expertise we have from emotional, neurodiverse, nutritional, so you’re addressing the whole picture. We communicate openly, guiding you with thought leadership to inspire positive, sustainable steps toward wellness.

The changes you'll see?

With our holistic approach, you’ll notice improvements in physical health, emotional well-being, and overall vitality. From pain relief and enhanced mobility to emotional balance and increased energy, our comprehensive care addresses every aspect of your health—physical, emotional, and nutritional—empowering you to take control of your well-being and experience lasting change.

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Your local Papamoa chiropractic practice

You can find us operating out of Naturally Chiropractic at 45A Farm Street, Mt Maunganui, Tauranga.

Book your appointment

Our practise operates by appointment only. For your first appointment we ask that you book a new client appointment so that we can take the time to get to understand your needs (follow-up appointments are for return clients only.) Unsure or have questions? Feel free to contact us, or book a consultation appointment.