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Situated in the heart of Walmer, Life Chiropractic & Wellness Centre provides a calm and relaxing environment a world away from the busy city and stressful lifestyle. We offer a wide range of treatments including chiropractic, shockwave therapy and massage.

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Dr Candice Dugmore

Chiropractor

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Dr Neville Dugmore

Horse & Dog Chiropractor

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Dr Robert Delgado

Chiropractor

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Dr Kamiela Wicomb

Chiropractor

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LIAN TAYLOR

SACRED GLOW KUNDALINI YOGA & MEDITATION

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Tracy-Louise Friedemann

Massage therapist

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Ilona Hearne

Biokineticist

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LINDA HEYDENRYCH

holistic practitioner

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Referrals from trusted family members, friends, colleagues, or healthcare providers are one of the best ways to find a chiropractor.

Yes. Chiropractic care is included in most health insurance plans. Contact us to find out more.

Adjustment (or manipulation) of a joint may result in the release of a gas bubble between the joints, which makes a popping sound. The same thing occurs when you “crack” your knuckles. The noise is caused by the change of pressure within the joint, which results in gas bubbles being released. There is usually minimal, if any, discomfort involved.

Chiropractic care is widely recognized as one of the safest, noninvasive forms of health care available for neuromusculoskeletal complaints. Although chiropractic has an excellent safety record, no health treatment is completely free of potential adverse effects. Chiropractic risks are very small. Many patients feel immediate relief following chiropractic treatment. However, some may experience mild soreness, stiffness or aching, just likeafter some forms of exercise.In most cases, minor discomfort or soreness following spinal manipulation goes away within 24 hours.

 

Yes, children can benefit from chiropractic care. Children are very physically active and experience many types of falls and blows from daily activities and sports. Injuries such as these may cause many symptoms including back and neck pain, stiffness, soreness or discomfort. Chiropractic care is always adapted to the individual patient. 

 

Situated in the heart of Walmer, Life Chiropractic & Wellness Centre provides a calm and relaxing environment a world away from the busy city and stressful lifestyle.

Treatment Guide

Head Office

169 Fordyce Road, Walmer
Port Elizabeth, 6070

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+27 41 581 1177
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  • Mon/Thur: 08:00am – 17:00pm
  • Tue/Fri: 08:00am – 16:00pm
  • Wed: 08:00am – 13:00pm
  • Sat: 08:00am – 12:30pm

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Dr Candice Dugmore

Dr Candice Dugmore is the creator and owner of Life Chiropractic and Wellness Centre.

She is very driven and passionate about Chiropractic and life in general, and strives to improve her patients lives on a daily basis. She has a very gentle approach which has been instrumental in building her a very busy practice, from families, the elderly, athletes, children and babies.

Dr Candice has become well known as the Baby Chiropractor of Port Elizabeth.

“Chiropractic is for anyone who has a spine!” Although many visit her for symptomatic relief, she spends a lot of time educating her patients on the importance of a healthy and balanced lifestyle.

Dr Candice was born to be a Chiropractor. She personifies the message of “get well, stay well and live well”. Her energy and enthusiasm is infectious, and knowledge vast.

Originally from South Africa, Candice completed her 1st degree at Stellenbosch University in BSc (Human Movement Sciences) and Physiology. She was very competetive in sport and played indoor and outdoor hocky for the South African team. Candice then spent a year working and traveling thru the USA and Europe.

After completing a diploma in massage and reflexology through a British-based company, Candice then moved to the USA where she later graduated magna cum laude from Life College of Chiropractic in Atlanta, in 1996 with a Doctor of Chiropractic degree.. She comes from a large family of Chiropractors and has ‘walked her talk’ her entire life. Her  father, Dr Neville Dugmore, late uncle Dr Robin Dugmore 2 brothers and a sister are all Chiropractors!

Candice is an active sportswoman and loves gardening and the outdoors. She is a 4th Dan blackbelt and runs her own Martial Arts school called Kaigan Aikido Dojo on the same premises as her Chiropractic and Wellness Centre and is also currently preparing to represent South Africa at the World Combat Games in Russia.  She is also a loving and devoted Mom to her gorgeous son Deacon(2010), and has a particular interest in Chiropractic care for families, babies and children. She is extremely passionate about inspiring you to live your best life and “fire from all cylinders.”

After graduating she moved to Sydney Australia where she practiced for 4 years. During this time she also studied Dr Robert Walker’s Chirodontic system and works closely with dentists and Orthodontists to also incorporate the importance of one’ bite and cranial balance into stabilizing her patients spines and optimizing their health potential.

After returning to South Africa in 2001 she  established a busy practice in Port Elizabeth and has been instrumental in changing the lives of Port Elizabeth families ever since.  In 2007 she  purchased the gorgeous tranquil premises in Walmer, where she established the Life Chiropractic and Wellness Centre.

With 23 years of clinical experience, a passion for natural health and renowned for her clear explanation and understanding of the human body, Candice is one of the most respected Chiropractors in Port Elizabeth. She is a certified in Sacro Occipital technique ,Chirodontics, Thompson Technique , Activator  Methods, Motion Palpation, and Applied Kinesiology. She has a very gentle body-friendly approach which puts her patients at ease. With a vast array of Chiropractic techniques up her sleeve, and extensive knowledge in nutrition, Candice caters your care specifically to your needs.

Her love for Chiropractic and passion for natural health care is also a huge part of her family and personal life. Candice herself had Chiropractic care all through her pregnancy which made it effortless and comfortable and her son, Deacon has  had Chiropractic care since birth and is a perfect healthy example of how vital natural living can enhance your life and help you and your family reach your potential.

Candice is registered with the Allied Health Professions Council of South Africa (AHPCSA) and holds membership to the Chiropractic Association of South Africa (CASA) as well as Paediatric Chiropractic South Africa (PCSA). Candice is greatly passionate about chiropractic and has a special interest in paediatric and pregnant patients. She provides quality chiropractic treatment and care to patients of all ages.

Dr Neville Dugmore

Dr Neville Dugmore trained in the USA(Palmer College) and graduated in 1977.

After practicing there for 1year he returned to South Africa and set up practice in PE and has run a busy practice here since that time (36 years). Emphasis has always been on healthy lifestyle and good spine alignment to promote a healthy productive problem-free life. Expertise has also evolved to work on animal spines, especially horses and dogs, as there is a great need in this area as well as human Chiropractic.

Often referred to as the ‘horse-whisperer’ Dr Neville has become very well known for his abilities as a Horse-Chiropractor.

Dr Robert Delgado

Dr. Robert Delgado graduated cum laude in 2006 with a Doctor of Chiropractic degree and quickly made his mark in the UK as a Certified Wellness Lifestyle Practitioner. With a deep passion for Restorative Chiropractic, Family Care, and Corporate Wellness, he spent 13 successful years running a multi-site chiropractic practice and speaking in Cape Town. In 2024, Dr. Delgado brought his expertise back to Port Elizabeth, where he now serves the community alongside his wife and three children.

With 18 years of experience working with major South African corporations, Dr. Delgado is a specialist in boosting employee well-being and performance. His private practice focuses on gentle yet effective chiropractic techniques designed to provide relief, promote restoration, and build resilience.
Dr. Delgado is dedicated to empowering families to EAT, MOVE, and THINK their way to lasting health. His holistic approach integrates these principles into everyday life, guiding you to optimal wellness and a healthier, more vibrant future.

Dr Kamiela Wicomb

Dr Kamiela Wicomb graduated as a Medical doctor from Wits University medical school in Johannesburg, South Africa in 1992. She discovered Homeopathic natural medicine in 1993. She graduated, Cum Laude, with her homeopathic studies with the British Institute of Homeopathy. This includes her Masters thesis on Integrating Modern Medicine with Homeopathy treatment.

With more than 3 decades of experience, her modern medicine career took her to senior doctor in medical ICU. She also had training in Anaethesia. Her integrative medical career included training in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese medicine in Germany, studies in Body talk and Sufi spiritual healing as well as different areas of functional energy medicine. She regularly speaks on local and international holistic health platforms, and has done many radio talks on lifestyle wellness coaching. She is married with 4 children. Her hobbies include Nature walks, gardening, baking, reading and spending time with family and friends.

LIAN TAYLOR

Lian is a committed yogi, having been practicing various forms over the past 27 years. It was not until finding the practice of Kundalini Yoga and Meditation however, and experiencing its deep healing & transformational benefits, that she felt called to guide others. She has a RYT200hr qualification and 5 years experience sharing the practice, mainly in PE / GQ. Her warm and beautiful community is small but growing, as people open to the nourishing wholeness & rich reward offered by this intelligent technology. With a gentle spirit, she leads you on a journey within to connect deeply with yourself, whilst you simultaneously work to build strength, and bring balance and harmony through your various systems, so that you can show up in the world in a more steady, loving way. See posters for more information about the practice itself, and for class times, rates and contact details.

Tracy-Louise Friedemann

Tracy and I am the massage therapist at Life Chiropractic and Wellness Centre.  I have been a therapist for 23 years and have experience in the USA and England.

I specialize in deep tissue massage as well as clinical massage I also do lymphatic drainage, and facials with Nuskin products and manicures and pedicures.

I also work with heavily pregnant ladies to relieve them of  backpain and leg discomfort and to make them more comfortable during their pregnancy.

Ilona Hearne

I am Ilona Hearne the Biokineticist at Life Chiropractic and Wellness Center. I am a rehabilitation specialist ( musculoskeletal injuries) using exercise as a modality to rehabilitate the injured. I am in private practice for 13 years. I studied at NMU, undergrad Human Movement Science, Honors in Biokinetics.

I also offer personal training sessions , 8 sessions per month for R850.00
The sessions can also be group sessions for you and a friend or two at R850.00 each person.
For the month of November and December its bring a friend to gym with you for one session for free.

LINDA HEYDENRYCH

Meet Linda Heydenrych, a holistic practitioner of alternative integrated modalities with a gentle hands-on approach that supports and assists the release and alignment of the physical, emotional, and energetic body into balance and well-being. Facilitating the body’s natural and innate healing processes with an understanding of the interconnected relationships of the physical, emotional, and energetic. Her passion and curiosity of how emotional trauma can be stored in the physical body that can manifest ailments, disease, misalignment, somatic conditions, energetic blockages and how physical trauma can manifest emotional disorders, ignited 10 years ago on a personal journey of self-healing that led to the discovery of these incredible modalities CranioSacral Therapy (CST), Masgutova Neurosensorimotor Reflex and Integration℠ (MNRI®️ Masgutova Method) and Quantum-Touch Energy Healing.

Assisting and supporting conditions such as:
Migraines, Chronic Neck & Back Pain, Colic, Autism, Asperge’s, Orthopaedic problems, Motor-Coordination Impairments, Central Nervous System Disorders, Spinal Cord Injuries, Scoliosis, Concussions, Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementia, Learning Disabilities, ADHD, Chronic Fatigue, Neurovascular or Immune Disorders, Fibromyalgia & Other Connective Tissue Disorders, Cerebral Palsy, TMJ, Post-Surgical Disfunction, PTSD, Anxiety, Stress, Emotional Disturbances, Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, etc.

Linda’s holistic approach integrating these incredible modalities assists clients to connect with the innate healing ability of their body, their body’s inner wisdom and their healing Life Force Energy.
Awakening healing, living, thriving and experiencing life in health and well-being.

New Patient Treatment Guide

We are here to assist you before, during and after your visit to The Life Chiropractic & Wellness Centre, so that you can feel equipped to take control of your healthcare.

Please call us if you have any questions relating to our treatment options on 041 581 1177.