ACC Registered Chiropractors
Serving Waikato since 1971
We Are a Southern Cross Affiliated Chiropractic Clinic. At Hillcrest Spinal Centre in Hamilton, we aim to make chiropractic care as accessible and affordable as possible. Many of our patients use Southern Cross Health Insurance to help cover the cost of their chiropractic treatment. Because we are a Southern Cross affiliated provider, claiming is simple,…
We Are Here When You Need Us Most! Back pain does not follow business hours. It can strike suddenly, disrupt your sleep, or make simple movements feel impossible. Because of this, Hillcrest Spinal Centre in Hamilton offers after‑hours chiropractic care, giving you access to help when you need it most. You can call us anytime,…
Excellence Through Education At Hillcrest Spinal Centre in Hamilton, we believe that exceptional chiropractic care begins with exceptional education. Our chiropractor brings a unique and highly specialized background to every appointment. She is not only a fully qualified chiropractor, but also a qualified ex‑paramedic with frontline emergency experience. This foundation gives her a deep understanding…
At Hillcrest Spinal Centre, we believe that everyone deserves access to safe and effective chiropractic care. Although many people want treatment, financial hardship can make them hesitate. Because of this, we offer case‑by‑case free chiropractic visits for Community Services Card holders. This approach ensures that cost never becomes a barrier to essential spinal health support.…
At Hillcrest Spinal Centre in Hamilton, our mission has always been simple: to provide safe, effective, and accessible chiropractic care for families in our community. One of the most meaningful ways we live out that mission is through our long‑standing commitment to offering free chiropractic care for all children under 13 years old. This service…
Since opening its doors in 1971, Hillcrest Spinal has remained a constant in the Waikato health landscape. Founded by Dr Allen Elley, the clinic was among the first chiropractic practices in the region, setting an early benchmark for hands-on, patient-focused care. At a time when chiropractic treatment was still gaining recognition locally, Dr Elley established…
Why is sitting the leading cause of lower back pain? A recent study has looked at the loading pressure of the individual discs of the spine in various positions. The internal pressure was measured in the unit pounds per square inch (PSI). Results: Lying down on either your side or stomach placed approximately 14 PSI…
Run with incorrect posture and you will run no more According to “Runners World” running participation has grown more than 70% in the last decade. We often view running only from the health benefits that can be attributed, but we often don’t look as closely to the consequences of running with incorrect posture. Running injuries,…
Ergonomic Makeover: Fix Your Workspace in 3 Simple Steps Give your workspace an ergonomic makeover and reap the benefits of better posture, better productivity, and less pain and discomfort at work. A recent poll determined that 86% of employees that work at a desk job were in pain during work. However, with improving work place ergonomics, pain…
Sciatica is one of the most common forms of lower back and leg pain. While Sciatica is not a medical diagnosis, it is a symptom of an underlying problem in the lower back (such as a herniated disc or spinal stenosis that is compressing or irritating the nerve roots). This is an important distinction because it…