Welcome to Claire the Chiropractor
I am Dr Claire Raggio Ballinger. This is my website for my Chiropractic practice at
51 Adelaide Road, Gawler South SA.
Welcome to Your Chiropractic & Animal Chiropractic Care
Whether I’m helping you, your child, or your animal, my goal is simple — to help restore movement, function, and balance so the body can do what it’s designed to do: heal itself.
I combine gentle chiropractic adjustments with soft tissue therapy, dry needling, exercise advice, and simple lifestyle or nutritional tips. My approach is holistic and tailored — supporting the spine, muscles, joints, and nervous system so your whole body can work in harmony.
As a chiropractor, a mother, and a passionate advocate for natural health, I understand the importance of gentle, safe, and effective care for all ages. From newborns to seniors — and from dogs to horses — I treat with the same careful, personalised approach.
Why I Do What I Do
Chiropractic first entered my life as a child. I watched my mum struggle in hospital with a painful disc injury, only to find relief after visiting a chiropractor. My dad, brother and I began getting adjustments, originally for injury, but soon because it was a part of maintaining out bodies. My headaches eased and my ankles stopped turning during netball.
From then on, chiropractic became a cornerstone of my family’s life — as essential as brushing our teeth, eating well, and staying active.
Care for Every Stage of Life
I’ve received chiropractic care through each of my pregnancies and have checked my children from birth onwards. In our household, adjustments are a family affair — the kids even race to be first on the table!
Alongside human care, I’m trained in animal chiropractic, helping pets move better, recover faster, and feel their best.
Your Spine: The Body’s Information Superhighway
Your brain controls every muscle, organ, and sense in your body, sending messages via the nervous system, which is protected by your skull and spine. When your spine, pelvis, cranium, and joints move freely, your body can function at its best.
Just as you care for your teeth, eyes, and muscles, regular chiropractic care supports one of your most vital systems — your nervous system — helping you live, move, and perform at your best.
