Dr Melissa Hutchinson is a qualified Chiropractor registered with the AHPCSA (A11609) and a qualified diagnostic radiographer registered with the HPCSA (DR 0103713) and BHF (Pr. no. 0582417). She completed her degree in diagnostic radiography (cum laude) in 2007. Her passion for helping people inspired her to further her studies in chiropractic. She completed her masters in chiropractic (cum laude) in 2015, which assessed chronic myofascial trigger point dysfunction involving the infraspinatus muscle. Her treatment approach included spinal manipulation of the neck and the shoulder joint which effectively improved the biomechanical and neurophysiological functioning of the involved muscle and joints.

She is a dynamic chiropractor who specialises in the Thompson technique as well as upper and lower extremity adjusting/manipulation. Her primary focus is to improve the neuro-musculoskeletal functioning thereby improving the overall quality of life and restoring the body to its optimal functioning.

She provides treatment for acute and chronic conditions such as back pain; neck pain and headaches; muscle spasms and certain myofascial conditions. In addition, she also provides treatment for paediatrics including colic and irritable babies; pregnancy related back pain and sporting and gym injuries associated with the joints or spine.

Dr Hutchinson is a dedicated compassionate person who is very passionate about the work she does and about helping people.