Fathers Day Special, Nutrition Pop-In, New faces, Sitting Tips, Camu Camu Recipe
Is He Actually 'Fine'?
Does the dad in your life say he's ‘fine’...
while wincing to get out of the car?
Spring's arrived, Father's Day is just around the corner, and there's a bit going on at Chiropractic Balance this month - a new face at the front desk, a Father's Day special, nutrition drop-ins, and a few things we've been meaning to share with you. Grab a cuppa and have a read.
From your Chirobalance team - Roz, Enya, Adele, Fiona, Fi & Julie
Meet Julie
Team update
You'll likely meet Julie next time you're in. She's just joined us as our new Chiropractic Assistant on the front desk. As Enya's diary fills up, Enya has stepped back from the front desk as much, and Julie's here to help everything run smoothly, on Monday's with Roz & Tuesday and Thursdays with Enya.
Julie is a local with an extensive background teaching Yoga and Pilates, we have been noticing and enjoying her zen energy already!
A gift he'll actually use
Father's Day special
Regularly we get the same request. Not from dad, but from his wife, or his daughter.
‘He won't book in himself. Could I just book in for him?’
We get it. The men in our lives are often the last to admit they're running on empty. They push through, they don't complain, and somehow that gets mistaken for being fine.
It's usually not a bad back that's the real problem, it's a nervous system that's been stuck in go-mode for so long, it doesn't know how to switch off and recover properly anymore.
So this Father's Day, instead of another tie, try this:
Book Dad for an Initial Visit with us for just $97 (usually $162).
We look at how his whole body is moving and functioning, not just where it hurts.
OR
Send him our free Regulation Quiz. Takes about 60 seconds, and it'll show him exactly where he's really at, straight to his inbox. Sometimes it says more than he ever would out loud.
Bookings open 8–30 September only.
Spots are limited, we only have so many appointments in a month.
Book directly online, or give us a call to buy a Father's Day voucher at the discounted price.
How regulated is your nervous system right now?
Free 60-second check-in
Not just one for the dads! If you haven't taken it yet, our free Regulation Quiz is worth a couple of minutes for you too. Six quick questions, and we'll send your Regulation Score straight to your inbox, along with what it might mean.
As Neuro-Regulation Chiropractors, we know that the impact of Chiropractic care can go beyond just pain and mobility.
18 hours, no to-do list, just me
a dr Roz experience
Two weeks ago I gave myself something I don't think I've ever properly given myself before: 18 hours with no jobs, no family, no to-do list. Just me.
That was a solo retreat at Sanctuary Within, a space for women run by sisters Laura and Shelley, just over the hill from us, about 10 minutes from Greytown.
As someone who talks to people every day about supporting the nervous system back to balance after everyday stress, this felt like the perfect place to actually practise what I preach.
From the moment I arrived, the space just let me be. Journals, herbal teas, somatic and breathing exercises, a view that does half the work for you. I journaled, played guitar, watched the birds, stretched, breathed, and woke up to mist lifting off the hills.
Nothing dramatic happened, and that's kind of the point. Regulation isn't always a big release. Sometimes it's just space to come back to yourself. That's the same resilience and adaptability I help my patients build: the capacity to move through stressful stretches and return to balance, instead of staying wound up in them.
The whole sanctuary is donation-based (around $80/night), and I'll definitely be back. If you could use the chance to just be, make it easy on yourself and book an overnight.
Watch the reel · @sanctuarywithin.nz
Drop-In Nutrition Sessions Available
We're excited to share that Emily Bondi, a qualified nutritionist and trainer, has opened a new space in Kapiti and is offering Wellness Drop-In Hours. We know nutrition can feel daunting, there's so much conflicting advice out there, and it's hard to know where to start. That's exactly why Emily's opened up her Friday afternoons for 30-minute drop-in sessions. No package, no commitment, just a chance to sit down one-on-one and talk through whatever's on your mind, whether that's nutrition, energy, habits, training, menopause, or fat loss. It's a low-pressure way to dip your toes in and get some clarity. Spots are limited each week, so if something's been holding back your progress, reach out to Emily at seasonsofself.kapiti@gmail.com or 027 520 9083.
If your job has you sitting most of the day
Body tip
Sitting for long stretches can quietly erode the muscle structure that's meant to hold you upright, which is often where stiffness and low back pain creep in from. Here's a great routine to do on a regular basis from the experts at Foundation Training so sitting feels less like something your body's fighting against.
If you enjoy this, ask your Chiropractor for their 6-week program they have put together with this work.
A natural vitamin C boost for you and the kids
In the kitchen
Full disclosure: I'm not a huge fan of the taste of camu camu on its own. But it's one of the richest natural sources of vitamin C out there, and blended into a bliss ball it's an easy way to get some immune support into you (and the kids) as the seasons change. It just makes the balls taste citrusy! Here's a recipe from Vital-Wellbeing, and there is more camu camu recipes on their site too.
See you in the practice,
From the Chiropractic Balance team
10/99 Mana Esplanade Paramata (04) 233 8705
info@chirobalance.co.nz
chirobalance.co.nz
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