In this deeply personal and inspiring episode of Up for a Chat, Kim Morrison and Cyndi O’Meara welcome chiropractor Dr Terry Holmes, whose remarkable journey spans from kickboxing injuries to running thriving chiropractic clinics in London and Melford.

Together, they explore:

• Terry’s early struggles with pain and how chiropractic care changed his life
• The evolution of his career from a Notting Hill practice to building a holistic healing space in Melford
• The misunderstood truth about chiropractic care and how it goes far beyond “back cracking”
• How spinal health plays a profound role in mental health and nervous system regulation
• Personal stories of loss, cancer, and health transformation, including Terry’s father’s pancreatic cancer journey and the decisions that shaped it
• The importance of creating a healing environment that supports body, mind, and spirit
• How Covid-19 shifted public attitudes toward proactive, preventative health measures
• Tips for finding the right chiropractor and why connection and philosophy matter

This episode is a heartfelt reminder that health is not just about fixing symptoms—it’s about empowering people to thrive by removing interference and supporting the body’s innate intelligence.

Dr Terry Holmes began his journey into health and wellness after a head injury and the loss of his father to pancreatic cancer. Finding profound healing through chiropractic care—physically, mentally, and spiritually—he dedicated his life to helping others through this modality. Alongside his wife Siobhan, also a chiropractor, Terry has worked around the world, from Hokitika to Notting Hill, and now runs a thriving family practice in Milford, Auckland. His mission is to create healthier communities by empowering people to live their fullest lives through natural health care.

Quotes
Chiropractic care gave me a real passion for health.
Chiropractic is about removing interference from the nervous system.
You will find not every person will love what you do.
We never say we ‘cure’ anyone.
As you adjust, you affect the parasympathetic nervous system and help it to calm.
Your spine is your central nervous system.
A lot of go-getters think like we do.
I gravitate towards being positive and proactive.
People want human interaction and need connection.
You have to own what you do.
We all practice differently.
The main thing we do is help our patients.
Our intention is to have a positive healing energy

Where to Find Dr Terry
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chiropractic.alchemy
Website: https://chiropracticalchemy.co.nz/

Cyndi O’Meara Links
Website – https://thenutrition.academy/
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/cyndiomeara/
https://www.instagram.com/thenutrition_academy/
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/cyndi.lovetto
https://www.facebook.com/thechnutritionacademy

Kim Morrison Links
Website – https://www.kimmorrison.com/
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/kimmorrison28/
https://www.instagram.com/twenty.8.essential/
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/KimMorrisonTraining
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