Stratford

87 Regan Street,
Stratford

Ph. (06) 765 5354
Email. stratford@gmchiro.nz

Monday: 2pm - 6pm
Friday: 2pm - 6pm

X-ray facilities are not available at the Stratford clinic

Dr Paula Brown loves the variety that comes with caring for people across all stages of life and has a particular appreciation for the families and communities she works with throughout Taranaki.
As a proud “dance mum” to a daughter involved in high-level competitive dancing, Paula has gained a firsthand appreciation of the physical demands that competitive dance and sport can place on a young, developing body. Long training hours, repetitive movements, strength, flexibility and the pressure of competition have given her a particular interest in the biomechanics and physical demands experienced by young athletes and dancers. Paula brings this perspective into her clinical practice, where she sees many local teenagers and young adults, taking the time to understand the sports, activities and goals that are important to each person.
At the other end of the age spectrum, Paula equally enjoys caring for the “older and wiser” members of the community. Taranaki is home to so many fit, vibrant people who want to remain engaged with the things they enjoy in retirement. Paula particularly enjoys working with people who take a proactive interest in their health, movement and wellbeing.
For Paula, one of the most rewarding parts of chiropractic practice is building long-term relationships with people and families — from teenagers finding their feet in sport and life, through to parents, grandparents and active retirees throughout Taranaki.

Final Year Chiropractic Intern
Originally from Africa, Josh moved to New Zealand with his family at the age of six and grew up in Tauranga. After finishing high school, he relocated to Auckland to begin his chiropractic studies.
Josh’s interest in chiropractic developed from seeing the impact that recurring back pain had on his father following an old injury. Seeing his father’s experience with chiropractic care sparked Josh’s curiosity about the relationship between the spine, movement and overall wellbeing, and ultimately inspired him to pursue chiropractic as a career.
Now in the final stages of his chiropractic studies, Josh enjoys working with people across all stages of life, from children and families through to older adults. He has a particular interest in athletes and active individuals, and in supporting people to move well, stay active and continue doing the things they enjoy.
Having grown up playing a variety of sports, Josh has always had a strong interest in movement, strength and physical performance. Outside the practice, he enjoys strength training at the gym and is looking forward to getting back into football and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu after graduation.
For Josh, chiropractic is about supporting people to better understand and care for their bodies, with an individual approach focused on movement, function and wellbeing.