Stratford Chiropractic

Located in Studio 3 on Kamerunga Road in Stratford, Stratford Chiropractic is a sport and family chiropractic practice serving the Cairns community across all life stages. The clinic is staffed by Dr Kim Castelo Branco and Dr Karen Hansor, who together bring more than 30 years of combined chiropractic experience to the practice.

Dr Kim Castelo Branco holds a Master's-level chiropractic qualification from the University of Johannesburg (cum laude) along with international sport chiropractic certification (ICSC through FICS), Webster Technique certification through the ICPA, and SOT Paediatric Certified credentials. With eight years of family and sports clinic experience in South Africa followed by practice in Vancouver, Canada before relocating to Cairns, Dr Kim brings an international perspective to chiropractic care for Far North Queensland families. Dr Karen Hansor contributes extensive expertise in family chiropractic care, supporting patients of all ages with a focus on ongoing wellness and preventative care.

The practice offers treatment for patients presenting with back pain, neck pain, headaches, sciatica, stress-related tension, postural issues, sports injuries, and pregnancy-related discomfort. Care is delivered using a range of approaches including gentle, low-force techniques, manual chiropractic adjustments, and dry needling for soft tissue release, with a particular emphasis on neurologically focused care. The team's combined Webster Technique certification and SOT paediatric training supports specialised care for pregnant patients and gentle assessment for newborns, infants, and children.

The clinic serves a broad community including paediatric patients, pregnant women, athletes, active adults, weekend warriors, desk workers, and elderly patients seeking ongoing wellness care. The practice operates under a philosophy that knowledge empowers patients and that the body has innate healing capabilities, offering preventative, restorative, and wellness chiropractic care options tailored to each patient's circumstances. Patients can access HICAPS on-site claiming for major private health funds and online booking for appointment convenience.