Fourways Family Chiropractor
Welcome to Your Family Chiro in Fourways. Our team of qualified chiropractors provide gentle but effective evidence-based care for a wide range of injuries and ailments. We specialise in prenatal care for pregnant moms, gentle paediatric therapies for babies and growing children, and specialized recovery techniques for athletes. Using a tailored combination of soft tissue massage, dry needling, and gentle adjustments, we focus on treating everything from pregnancy pains and colic to sports injuries and everyday tension. We’re here to support your whole family on a personalized journey toward a healthier, happier and pain-free life.
What Is Chiropractic?
Chiropractic is a health care profession concerned with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disorders related the nervous system, muscles, spine, and joints. Chiropractic treatment is effective in treating numerous neuromusculoskeletal conditions. These include:
- Lower back pain
- Neck pain
- Headaches
- Scoliosis
- Shoulder pain
- Knee pain
- Joint pain
- Herniated discs
- Joint or ligament sprains
- Muscle strains
- Sciatica
- Chronic pain problems
- Whiplash
- Post-partum and pregnancy pain
- Colic
- Reflux
- Sports related injuries
- Temporomandibular (TMJ) dysfunction
The Fourways Team
Dr Nicole Kennet
Dr Nicole is the owner of the Fourways practice. She graduated from the University of Johannesburg with a Masters of Health Science in Chiropractic. During her time at university, she worked at multiple sports events including the 947-cycle race. Dr Nicole is a family chiropractor who enjoys treating patients of all ages and has a special interest in paediatric and prenatal chiropractic care. She uses a wide variety of different treatment techniques including chiropractic adjustments, massage therapy, dry needling, and taping. Dr Nicole believes that prevention is always better than cure and strives to educate patients to assist them in leading a pain-free life. Dr Nicole is registered with the Allied Health Professions Council of South Africa (AHPCSA), the Chiropractic Association of South Africa (CASA) and Paediatric Chiropractic Africa (PCA).
Dr Debralea Mortlock
Dr Debralea Mortlock is based at our Fourways practice. She has a Master's Degree in Chiropractic from the University of Johannesburg. Her journey through university included working at numerous sports events and treating babies and toddlers at an orphanage near the university. Dr. Debralea loves treating patients of all age groups with a special interest in paediatric, pre, and postnatal chiropractic care. Her toolkit of treatment methods and modalities is as diverse as her patients, ensuring each individual receives the tailored care they deserve, whether it's healing from an ailment or unlocking their full potential. Dr. Debralea is duly registered with the Allied Health Professions Council of South Africa (AHPCSA), the Chiropractic Association of South Africa (CASA) and Paediatric Chiropractic Africa (PCA).
Dr Erin Jones
Dr Erin Jones is based at our Fourways practice. She graduated with a master’s degree in Chiropractic from the University of Johannesburg. Throughout Erin’s clinical years, at the UJ Chiropractic Clinic, she developed a strong foundation in evidence-based chiropractic care, treating patients using a variety of methods and modalities tailored to their care. Dr Erin enjoys treating patients of all ages, with a special interest for paediatric and family chiro. She believes every patient deserves to feel heard, understood and supported in their journey. Dr Erin is registered with the Allied Health Professions Council of South Africa (AHPCSA), the Chiropractic Association of South Africa (CASA) and Paediatric Chiropractic Africa (PCA).
Unathi Ndandani
Unathi is our incredible receptionist. She is dedicated to providing exceptional patient service with a smile to ensure that everyone feels welcomed. Unathi is always eager to assist with any queries you may have and is happy to help with bookings. You can always look forward to her calm and positive attitude and warm welcome during your visits to the practice.
How We Treat
Along with manipulation and mobilisation we use other techniques such as massage, dry needling, IFC and Ultrasound. We use fascial release therapy for our babies and have experience in the Webster technique for our pregnant moms. All our treatments are adjusted according to the age, size, and condition of the patient.
Manipulation
Taping
Dry Needling
Paediatric Craniosacral Fascial Therapy
Interferential Current (IFC)
Massage
Ultrasound
Shockwave Therapy
Who Benefits?
Babies and
children
Kids are active, continuously moving, growing, and testing their body’s boundaries. It is important to make sure their busy bodies are growing in the correct alignment and that their nervous system is functioning optimally.
Pregnant mothers
Pregnancy causes a wide variety of changes in your body. As your pregnancy progresses you may start to feel aches and pains in your lower back, pelvis, neck and shoulders. Chiropractic treatment will help relieve the discomforts during pregnancy and help maintain good alignment to assist in better space for your baby and an easier delivery.
Athletes
With intense training programmes and limited rest, it is important to keep your body at its optimal performance in order to achieve your goals.