Common reasons people see a chiropractor
Kelly uses hands-on techniques to the spine, joints and soft tissues, alongside exercises and advice you can use at home.
- Low back pain: Stiffness, aching or sharp pain in the lower back, whether it came on suddenly or has been building for months.
- Neck pain: A stiff, sore neck from desk work, sleeping awkwardly or long hours driving.
- Headaches: Headaches that start from the neck, and support with reducing how often migraines come on.
- Sciatica: Pain that travels from the lower back into the buttock or down the leg.
- Shoulder and hip pain: Joint pain and restricted movement that makes everyday tasks harder.
- Posture and stiffness: Muscle tension, spasms and stiffness that build up from how you sit, stand and move.
Not sure chiropractic is right for you? Kelly will tell you honestly at your consultation. Our physiotherapy and osteopathy teams are in the same building if another approach suits you better.
What happens when you book
- Assessment: A 30-minute consultation with Kelly. She takes a full case history and carries out a physical, neurological and postural assessment.
- A clear plan: Kelly explains what she has found in plain language, what she recommends, and roughly how many sessions it is likely to take. You decide what happens next.
- Treatment and check-ins: Hands-on treatment to the spine, joints and soft tissues, plus exercises for home. Kelly re-checks your posture at regular check-ins so you can see how things are changing.
Your chiropractor
Kelly Melnikova-Rhodes
- MChiro, McTimoney College of Chiropractic
- GCC registered chiropractor
- Principal Chiropractor and founder, Kingston Chiropractic & Wellness Centre
General Chiropractic Council (GCC) number 04793.
Kelly came to chiropractic after a 15-year career in the Royal Air Force. She trained at the McTimoney College of Chiropractic (MChiro) and founded Kingston Chiropractic to help people in Kingston live without pain. Having lived with cluster headaches since she was 16, she knows first-hand what it is like when pain takes over.
Price
A new patient consultation with Kelly is £37 when you book online (usually £67), including a full assessment and treatment where appropriate. Kelly will tell you the cost of any follow-up sessions at your consultation.
Questions
Is chiropractic regulated?
Yes. Chiropractic is a regulated healthcare profession in the UK. Kelly is registered with the General Chiropractic Council (GCC), number 04793.
Do I need a GP referral?
No. You can book directly with Kingston Chiropractic.
How many sessions will I need?
Many recent problems improve within 4 to 6 sessions. Long-standing problems may need longer. Kelly will give you an estimate at your first consultation.
What does an adjustment feel like?
Most people find it comfortable. You may hear a click or pop, which is gas being released from the joint. Mild soreness for a day or two afterwards is normal.
Chiropractor, osteopath or physio: which should I see?
All three treat back, neck and joint pain. Chiropractic focuses on hands-on treatment of the spine and joints, osteopathy uses a whole-body hands-on approach, and physiotherapy leans more on exercise and rehabilitation. All three are in the same building, so if Kelly thinks another approach would suit you better, she will tell you.
