Business Details
Your Trusted Chiropractic Clinic in Tweed Heads South
Established to provide expert chiropractic care in Northern NSW, Banora Chiropractic combines over 25 years of combined experience with a commitment to diagnosing and managing musculoskeletal health challenges. Our team prioritises patient education, offering logical explanations of symptoms while utilising a range of manual and low-impact techniques tailored to individual needs. Located in a wheelchair-accessible clinic with convenient parking, we serve families and individuals across Banora Point, Tweed Heads, and surrounding regions. Our services address back pain, neck pain, sports injuries, and postural issues, with a focus on restoring function and reducing discomfort.We support patients of all ages, including prenatal care and paediatric treatments, and maintain partnerships with local healthcare providers for comprehensive care. With flexible appointment times and instant HICAPS claims, we ensure accessible, high-quality treatment. Having helped over 20,000 patients, our clinic remains dedicated to improving spinal health and overall well-being through evidence-based practices.
Services
Chiropractic Care
Spinal Adjustments
Sports Injury Treatment
Pregnancy Care
Cranial Therapy
Highlights and features
- We offer over 25 years of combined chiropractic experience.
- Our clinic is wheelchair accessible with convenient on-site parking.
- We provide instant HICAPS health fund claims.
- We have helped over 20,000 patients achieve better spinal health.
- Our treatments cater to patients from infants to seniors.
What people say
Effective pain relief
Family-friendly care
Gentle techniques
Expert sports injury treatment
Accessible location
Services
Chiropractic Care
Chiropractic care focuses on diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal disorders through manual adjustments and therapeutic techniques. We address back pain, neck pain, and joint issues using evidence-based methods like Gonstead and Activator techniques. Our approach improves nerve function and mobility while reducing discomfort for long-term wellness.
Sports Injury Treatment
Specialised treatment for sports-related injuries combines spinal adjustments with soft tissue therapy and rehabilitation exercises. We help athletes recover from hamstring strains, rotator cuff injuries, and alignment issues to enhance performance and prevent future injuries through tailored care plans.
Pregnancy Care
Gentle chiropractic techniques alleviate pregnancy-related discomforts like lower back pain and sciatica. Using modified adjustments, we support pelvic alignment and nervous system function to improve comfort during pregnancy and prepare for labour while ensuring safety for both mother and baby.
Cranial Therapy
Cranial therapy involves subtle adjustments to skull bones and sutures to relieve tension headaches and migraines. By addressing nerve compression and cranial imbalances, this technique reduces pain frequency and intensity while improving overall nervous system function for lasting relief.
Postural Correction
Postural correction addresses misalignments caused by poor ergonomics or repetitive strain through spinal adjustments and targeted exercises. We restore natural spinal curves and muscle balance to alleviate chronic pain, improve mobility, and prevent degenerative changes in patients of all ages.
People
Dr James Shipway
Chiropractor
Dr James Shipway combines a Master of Chiropractic with personal experience in sports injury recovery. He specialises in AFL, tennis, and golf-related care, using tailored adjustments to improve nerve function and reduce pain for patients of all ages.
Dr Paul Cater
Chiropractor
Dr Paul Cater brings 7+ years of international experience in sports and pregnancy chiropractic. He treats triathletes and prenatal patients with gentle techniques, focusing on performance enhancement and cranial therapy for headache relief.
Questions
What conditions do you treat?
We treat back pain, neck pain, headaches, sports injuries, sciatica, and postural issues using chiropractic adjustments and therapeutic techniques.
Do you accept health fund claims?
Yes, we offer instant HICAPS claims for most major Australian health funds during your visit.
Is chiropractic care safe during pregnancy?
Yes, we use modified, gentle techniques specifically designed for prenatal patients to ensure safety and comfort.
What payment methods are accepted?
We accept credit card payments and offer instant HICAPS health fund claims for convenient billing.
How many chiropractors work here?
Two experienced chiropractors, Dr James Shipway and Dr Paul Cater, provide care at our clinic.
Do I need a referral?
No referral is required to book a chiropractic consultation at our clinic.
Reviews (6)
Bev Taylor
Jan 12, 2022
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Very professional, Paul has been so through ,I even take my grandchildren who are young athletes, he has guided them with home exercises and stretches. Thank you
Karen Radhe Katra
Dec 26, 2021
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I can highly recommend this practice. The staff are friendly & Dr. James is a very personable & professional chiropractor. I always feel good in mind, body & spirit after a consultation.
Trevor Wuoti
Dec 22, 2021
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Took me years to find this style of Chiro in the Tweed.. Treatment with Paul that works for my back condition after laminectomy many years ago. Thanks Paul..
Brad M.
Dec 20, 2021
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James is very thorough, and provided fantastic adjustments. I am moving so much better thanks to him! Would highly recommend.
Amanda Bauer Bradley-Fish
Dec 19, 2021
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My husband and I have been having treatment. The Chiropractors who work here are terrific and have helped us with our issues.The reception staff are lovely, a very professional group. Highly recommend
Maree Reid
Dec 17, 2021
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I would liked to thank Paul and James for the past 8 months. They are both very professional.
Listening to what my issues were and treating accordingly. I have certainly noticed a difference through my regular maintenance program
I would also like to thank the lovely ladies at the desk. Always cheerful, smiling and happy to accommodate. I am definitely recommending Banora Chiropractic.
Thank
Listening to what my issues were and treating accordingly. I have certainly noticed a difference through my regular maintenance program
I would also like to thank the lovely ladies at the desk. Always cheerful, smiling and happy to accommodate. I am definitely recommending Banora Chiropractic.
Thank
