HEALING HANDS CHIROPRACTIC PORT ELIZABETH

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Facilitating your wellness from within

Port Elizabeth, we have a dedicated and dynamic team of healthcare professionals who are committed to providing each patient with a holistic approach to their healthcare needs.

We originally joined forces approximately 2 years ago and realised the benefits of the complementary nature between our professions.

Collectively our team has decades of experience in the healthcare industry, which therefore enables us to provide holistic care, tailor made for the individual.

We pride ourselves in being a practice which is not only ethical and professional but adheres to all requirements of the relevant professional bodies with which we are registered.

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OPENING HOURS:  MONDAY – FRIDAY  09h00 – 17h00  /  CLOSED WEDNESDAYS

CHIROPRACTOR IN PORT ELIZABETH  /  DR KERI PURDON

Port Elizabeth Chiropractor, Dr Keri Purdon was born and raised in the Eastern Cape. She attended U.P.E (NMMU) with both sporting and academic bursaries and graduated with a B.A in languages in 1991. After spending four years working and traveling around the world, Dr Keri found her calling and was extremely excited to be granted a full academic scholarship to study chiropractic at Life University in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A. She graduated Magna Cum Laude and was elected to the Tau Delta International Honour Society for her excellence in the classroom. Dr Keri practiced in the States for about 11 years before moving back to PE where she has now been practicing for almost 7 years. Dr Keri brings with her a wealth of knowledge and is trained in variety of different chiropractic techniques and methods of adjusting.

Message From The Doctor:

“To be back in Port Elizabeth again after almost 20 years abroad, and to be able to serve my community through chiropractic care is absolutely amazing. My practice is incredibly diverse and I see a wide variety of patients. This ranges from  infants with colic and constipation issues, athletes for performance and prevention of injury, women with infertility challenges, to 80 year old individuals with back and neck pain. I also specialise in patients with scoliosis and individuals who have problems post back and neck surgery. It is a privilege to be part of the healing process and providing hope for so many people who didn’t realize that chiropractic care can positively affect their lives in such a wide range of ways.” ~ Dr Keri Purdons

CHIROPRACTIC SERVICES

Spinal Treatment – The Chiropractic Adjustment

At The Wellness Hub, Dr Keri will perform a chiropractic exam and evaluation to determine whether vertebral subluxations exist. She will then utilize a variety of different chiropractic techniques such as Diversified, Biophysics, Gonstead, Thompson and Sacro-Occipital Technique to address those spinal vertebral subluxations.

What is a “Vertebral Subluxation?

In simplest terms, a subluxation (a.k.a. Vertebral Subluxation) is when one or more of the bones of your spine (vertebrae) move out of position and create pressure on, or irritate spinal nerves. Spinal nerves are the nerves that come out from between each of the bones in your spine. This pressure or irritation on the nerves then causes those nerves to malfunction and interfere with the signals traveling over those nerves.

How does this affect you? Your nervous system controls and coordinates all the functions of your body. If you interfere with the signals traveling over nerves, parts of your body will not get the proper nerve messages and will not be able to function at 100% of their innate abilities. In other words, some part of your body will not be working properly. It is the responsibility of the Doctor of Chiropractic to locate subluxations, and reduce or correct them. This is done through a series of chiropractic adjustments specifically designed to correct the vertebral subluxations in your spine. Chiropractors are the only professionals who undergo years of training to be the experts at correcting subluxations. It is important to note that even though there are many amazing benefits to the health of individuals who utilize chiropractic care, as a chiropractor we do not diagnose or treat disease. We simply remove the interference to the nervous system so that the body can function to its utmost capability

About the treatment:

During the treatment the patient lays face down on the chiropractic table. The Chiropractor then applies a quick precisely placed low force thrust by the hand to return the joint to its proper alignment. This action can but not always cause an audible release of gas within the vertebrae, known as cavitation, which is where the “noise” comes from during the treatment. This is NOT painful and if necessary light touch treatment can be utilized. Light touch treatments are also always used when dealing with infants and the elderly patients.

Following a Chiropractic spinal adjustment, effects may vary from patient to patient depending on the method utilized during treatment. The most noticeable effects in the 24-48 hours following treatment are decreased muscle tension, increased range of joint motion, decreased stress levels and pain relief.  Patients also commonly report better function of organs, increased energy levels and much improved sleeping habits. Common non-serious side effects range from discomfort, headache and fatigue, all of which will subside within 24-48 hours. Dr Keri may also recommend complementary treatment following the spinal adjustments, such as ice or heat, massage, stretching or needling. 

CLINICAL MASSAGE & THERAPEUTIC REFLEXOLOGY  /  ANGELA PATTINSON

I was born in Kwazulu Natal and grew up loving sports and the outdoors. I finished my schooling in Johannesburg and went on to study Somatology at the University of Johannesburg (the then Technikon of the Witwatersrand), completing my studies in 1998. I then went on to further my studies in Reflexology through The School of Effective Reflexology Methods for another year and have been updating my knowledge on both Reflexology and Massage Therapy tirelessly eversince. 

I am registered with The Allied Health Professions Council in Therapeutic Reflexology. I have an immense passion for the human body, not only in its design and function, but also with its ability to heal itself. My goal when treating my patients is to get them to a point where their body is able to do that.

What is Reflexology?

Reflexology is a science that deals with the principle that there are reflex areas in the feet and hands which correspond to all of the glands, organs and parts of the body. Reflexology is a unique method of using the thumb and fingers on the reflex areas. Foot and hand reflexology helps with:

✔  Relieve stress and tension
✔  Improve blood supply and promote the unblocking of nerve impulses
✔  Help nature achieve homeostasis (normalisation/balance)

CLINICAL MASSAGE THERAPY

I offer most forms of massage therapy, however, my passion lies in doing sports massage, myofascial release (trigger point therapy) and massage in pregnancy. I also do Swedish Massage, Aromatherapy, Hydrotherm and Manual Lymph Drainage (area specific only)

Massage not only stimulates the blood circulation but also has an effect on the muscular system, nervous system and immune system.

People use massage for a variety of health-related purposes, including to relieve pain, rehabilitate sports injuries, reduce stress, increase relaxation, address anxiety and depression, and
aid in general wellness.

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