Hamilton Chiropractor Helps You Feel Like Yourself Again

• Applied Kinesiology

  What is it? Applied Kinesiology (AK) is a holistic assessment method used alongside chiropractic care to gather information from the nervous system. Using gentle muscle and reflex responses during an appointment, it helps guide clinical decision-making by highlighting areas of physical, biochemical, or emotional stress. Chiropractors at Health-Performance Chiropractic have completed additional training in AK and may draw on it to inform a personalised care plan.

  Who is it for? Anyone seeking a whole-person approach to their health, particularly those whose concerns haven't been fully explained by symptoms alone.

  Benefits

  Individualised assessment beyond symptoms

  Non-invasive nervous system evaluation

  Guides personalised care decisions

  Considers physical, emotional, and biochemical factors

  Applied Kinesiology
• Chiropractic Care

  What is it? This hands-on approach focuses on spinal movement and nervous system health, considering how the spine and nervous system influence the way the body moves, adapts, and feels day to day. Care at Health-Performance Chiropractic is individualised using Applied Kinesiology muscle testing, posture analysis, palpation, and other focused assessments.

  Who is it for? People of all ages who are seeking support for back and neck discomfort, headaches, postural tension, joint issues, recurring strains, or general movement limitations.

  Benefits
  Improved spinal mobility and movement
  Personalised care plans that evolve over time
  Whole-person perspective on posture and lifestyle
  Collaborative care with other health providers

  Chiropractic Care
• Gut & Hormonal Health

  What is it? Children's assessments at Health-Performance Chiropractic look at how the nervous system is functioning, not just managing symptoms. The team observes movement, balance, and age-appropriate skills, and uses Applied Kinesiology muscle testing as a window into brainstem, spinal, cranial, gut, and emotional stress. Care uses gentle cranial, spinal, visceral, and nervous-system focused techniques, with recommendations that may include structural care, simple diet changes, supplements, or stress-easing strategies.

  Who is it for? Babies and children experiencing colic, reflux, feeding difficulties, developmental delays, clumsiness, focus or ADHD-type behaviours, sensory sensitivities, or frequent emotional outbursts.

  Benefits
  Support for developmental milestones
  Help with focus, behaviour, and learning
  Gentle, non-invasive techniques for all ages
  Whole-child approach including gut and emotional health

  Gut & Hormonal Health
• Pediatric Chiropractic

  What is it? Children's assessments at Health-Performance Chiropractic look at how the nervous system is functioning, not just managing symptoms. The team observes movement, balance, and age-appropriate skills, and uses Applied Kinesiology muscle testing as a window into brainstem, spinal, cranial, gut, and emotional stress. Care uses gentle cranial, spinal, visceral, and nervous-system focused techniques, with recommendations that may include structural care, simple diet changes, supplements, or stress-easing strategies.

  Who is it for? Babies and children experiencing colic, reflux, feeding difficulties, developmental delays, clumsiness, focus or ADHD-type behaviours, sensory sensitivities, or frequent emotional outbursts.

  Benefits
  Support for developmental milestones
  Help with focus, behaviour, and learning
  Gentle, non-invasive techniques for all ages
  Whole-child approach including gut and emotional health

  Pediatric Chiropractic
• Pregnancy Chiropractic

  What is it? Pregnancy chiropractic at Health-Performance Chiropractic uses gentle, pregnancy-appropriate techniques to support the spine and joints as the body adapts through each trimester. Care begins with a detailed health and pregnancy history, followed by posture, mobility, and joint assessments. Applied Kinesiology and functional health assessments may also be incorporated, with practical guidance provided for posture and movement at home. The plan is monitored and adjusted as the body changes.

  Who is it for? Expecting mothers at any stage of pregnancy experiencing back or pelvic discomfort, muscle tension, postural changes, or seeking proactive support for comfort and mobility throughout pregnancy.

  Benefits
  Gentle care adapted to each stage of pregnancy
  Support for spinal and pelvic mobility
  Whole-body perspective including stress and digestion
  Can improve comfort throughout pregnancy

  Pregnancy Chiropractic
• Sport Chiropractic

  What is it? At Health-Performance Chiropractic we combine chiropractic care, Applied Kinesiology, and functional health assessments to address how the body works as a system. Every plan is shaped around the individual's history, movement patterns, and goals, with chiropractic care supporting joint mobility and Applied Kinesiology assessing muscle function and coordination.

  Who is it for? Active adults managing muscle strains, sprains, joint discomfort, back or neck issues, or movement patterns affecting training and recovery, as well as non-athletes wanting to move with more ease.

  Benefits
  Whole-body approach to injury and movement
  Personalised plans based on activity demands
  Practical recommendations for recovery and resilience

  Sport Chiropractic
• Senior Care

  What is it? Senior care uses low-force chiropractic techniques adapted to each person's health history and physical capacity. Applied Kinesiology may be used to assess muscle function, neuromuscular balance, and movement patterns, helping guide a truly personalised plan. The whole-person approach also considers nervous system function, digestion, and lifestyle habits as connected factors in how the body moves and feels.

  Who is it for? Older adults experiencing stiffness, reduced joint flexibility, balance changes, postural shifts, or everyday aches that are limiting their ability to stay active and independent.

  Benefits
  Low-force techniques suited to older bodies
  Support for balance, stability, and posture
  Personalised plans reviewed and adjusted over time
  Focus on maintaining independence and daily activity

  Senior Care

What Our Patients Say

By helping the brainstem and "new brain" work together more effectively, many children find it easier to sit still, listen, read and cope with everyday stresses.

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