About Harris Chiropractic – Coffs Harbour
Experienced, Evidence‑Based Chiropractic Care in Coffs Harbour
Meet James — Your Local Chiropractor With 18+ Years of Experience
James is an experienced Chiropractor with over 18 years in clinical practice. He completed a five‑year double degree — Bachelor of Science (Chiro) and Bachelor of Chiropractic — at Murdoch University in Perth, a purpose‑built, state‑of‑the‑art chiropractic training facility.
After beginning his career in a busy Perth clinic, James relocated to Coffs Harbour in 2010, where he has since treated thousands of patients from across the region. Today, Harris Chiropractic is a well‑established practice with a strong and loyal patient community.
A Patient‑Centred Approach to Long‑Term Health
Many patients choose to visit Harris Chiropractic regularly to maintain the level of physical health they achieve after their initial course of care. Others prefer to return only when they feel they need support.
James respects both approaches and fully supports patients in choosing the style of care that best suits their lifestyle and goals.
Personally, James receives chiropractic care once a month and incorporates specific exercises into his routine to maintain his physical and mental wellbeing. He has practiced daily yoga for more than 20 years, crediting it as a key factor in his long‑term health. Swimming and surfing a few times a week round out his personal training routine.
A Background in Competitive Sport
With more than 20 years of AFL experience, James has firsthand insight into the physical demands of competitive sport. This background helps him understand the unique challenges athletes face and the importance of maintaining strength, mobility and resilience.
James encourages every patient to develop their own enjoyable fitness routine. Rather than prescribing rigid exercise programs, he guides patients through recovery and empowers them to choose activities they genuinely enjoy — because enjoyable movement supports healing, motivation and long‑term wellness.
Helping patients achieve and maintain their personal health goals is at the heart of the Harris Chiropractic philosophy.
Our Philosophy
Our philosophy is simple:
To provide safe, effective chiropractic care that helps individuals achieve optimal health.
We believe, as defined by Palmer College of Chiropractic, that:
“Health is a state of optimal physical, emotional and social well‑being.”
Every aspect of our care is designed to support this holistic view of health.
Our Chiropractic Techniques
James uses a combination of traditional chiropractic techniques and modern instrument‑assisted methods to ensure treatment is tailored to each patient’s needs and comfort level.
Traditional Techniques Include:
- Manual Adjustments
- Chiropractic Manipulative Therapy
- Thompson Drop Technique
- SOT (Sacro Occipital Technique)
- Webster Technique
Additional Treatment Methods May Include:
- Joint mobilisation
- Myofascial release techniques
- Stretching
- Proprioceptive exercises
Every treatment plan is personalised, evidence‑based and designed to support your recovery and long‑term wellbeing.
