About us
Pinnacle Chiropractic provides an inside-out approach to healthcare, problem-solving to address the root cause of a health issue rather than simply treating the symptoms present. We use a holistic range of Chiropractic techniques that restore nervous system functionality. Our approach to care enables your body to heal itself so that you can live an active lifestyle and operate at peak performance, free from pain and limitation.
Our Story
As a husband and wife team who are dedicated to bringing our passion for life, sport, activities and family to our work, we founded the Pinnacle Chiropractic clinic to bring a fresh and unique perspective to healthcare for the Beachlands, Maraetai, Whitford and Clevedon community.
When we started out in practice, we both moved to Nelson and took over a well-established Chiropractic Clinic where we practiced for several years before making the move back to Auckland to open Pinnacle Chiropractic. After Chelsey moved up to Auckland to get things started, lockdown hit and meant the practice opening was delayed, however we were able to open in January 2022 to make a great year even better.
For us, Pinnacle Chiropractic has been years in the making. It’s been the dream we finally get to bring to life. We have enjoyed the journey so far, and we are excited to continue the journey serving our community in the Pohutukawa Coast.
Our purpose is to challenge the role of traditional medicine and provide the Pohutukawa Coast community a fresh perspective and natural approach to healthcare that looks to the cause rather than the symptoms per se.
We have recently expanded to our second location in Botany Junction and we are excited to be able to provide Chiropractic Care to the South East community too!
At the Pinnacle Chiropractic clinic, we want to bring change to people’s lives. We want to help reduce the everyday limitations preventing people from achieving their goals or living their lives to the fullest. We help to enable your body to heal itself and operate at your peak performance through using a holistic range of Chiropractic techniques all helping to restore nervous system functionality.
Pinnacle Chiropractic provides an inside out approach to healthcare, problem solving to address the root cause rather than simply treating the symptoms present. Chiropractic is built on the philosophy that the body is interconnected, with the spine housing and protecting the central nervous system. Tension, misalignment, or a subluxation of the spine can interfere with the flow of information along your nerves, which in turn can affect a variety of bodily functions, presenting as symptoms. Identifying and correcting vertebral subluxations can reduce symptoms and improve overall bodily function. Symptoms are treated as clues as to misalignments, with many patients reporting a reduction in aches, pains, and other symptoms with regular chiropractic adjustments.
our team
Dr Chelsey Mokhtar
B.Chiro, Dip.App.Sci
Chiropractor
Born and raised in Auckland, Chelsey was first introduced to Chiropractic at 8 years of age being very active in any and every sport available to her, including hockey, tennis, basketball and dancing. When Chelsey isn’t in the practice, she is usually seen working out at the local CrossFit gym or hanging out with her two children who keep her on her toes.
Chelsey was living and working in Nelson for 5 years before making the move back to Auckland to live out her dream of opening her own practice alongside her husband Adam.
Chiropractic has always been Chelsey’s passion; she obtained a diploma in Applied Science at AUT University and then went on to graduate from her degree at the New Zealand College of Chiropractic in 2016. She has done further training in Total Body Modification Technique (TBM), Sacro-Occipital Technique (SOT) as well as Neuro-Emotional Technique (NET) all of which complement and enhance her ability to help her patients in the body’s natural healing process.
Chelsey strives to help others achieve their optimal potential through her chosen profession of Chiropractic.
our team
Dr Adam Mokhtar
B.Chiro, Dip.App.Sci
Chiropractor
Born and raised in sunny Nelson, Adam’s introduction to Chiropractic began early during the later years of high school, where he represented his school at soccer, softball, cricket, and basketball. He also represented Nelson as a soccer rep from age 11 to 18. His interest in Chiropractic brought him to Auckland, where he obtained a diploma in applied science at AUT University and then completed his degree at the New Zealand College of Chiropractic in 2015.
Adam was living and working in Nelson for 8 years before making the move to Auckland to join his wife Chelsey to live out their dream of opening a husband-and-wife Chiropractic practice.
Adam loves boxing training, mountain biking and Crossfit at the local gym in Pine Harbour Marina. In the wintertime he enjoys snowboarding and in the summer he is out wakeboarding.
Adam has a genuine desire to assist people to achieve maximum potential in healthcare, and empathy for their well-being and hopes to impart wellness through his chosen profession of Chiropractic.
our team
Dr Adam Mokhtar
B.Chiro, Dip.App.Sci
Chiropractor
Born and raised in sunny Nelson, Adam’s introduction to Chiropractic began early during the later years of high school, where he represented his school at soccer, softball, cricket, and basketball. He also represented Nelson as a soccer rep from age 11 to 18. His interest in Chiropractic brought him to Auckland, where he obtained a diploma in applied science at AUT University and then completed his degree at the New Zealand College of Chiropractic in 2015.
Adam was living and working in Nelson for 8 years before making the move to Auckland to join his wife Chelsey to live out their dream of opening a husband-and-wife Chiropractic practice.
Adam loves boxing training, mountain biking and Crossfit at the local gym in Pine Harbour Marina. In the wintertime he enjoys snowboarding and in the summer he is out wakeboarding. When Adam isn’t in the Practice he is out taking his two children to the local pump track.
Adam has a genuine desire to assist people to achieve maximum potential in healthcare, and empathy for their well-being and hopes to impart wellness through his chosen profession of Chiropractic.
our team
Dr Miqdad Rashid
B.Chiro, Dip.App.Sci
Chiropractor
Dr. Miqdad grew up in Auckland. He enjoyed playing a lot of sport, including captaining various teams in Cricket, Tennis and Volleyball. It was his love of sport that led him to pursue a career in sport and exercise science. His introduction into the chiropractic world was not until he was studying at university. After studying a year of sport and exercise science, he soon realized that he could be doing so much more for people through chiropractic. His fascination was being able to help of all walks of life function at their optimal level, from the new born, to the elderly.
Dr. Miqdad graduated from the New Zealand College of Chiropractic in 2016. Soon after, he had a paper published in the Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health – Chiropractic. He practiced for three years in Wellington before returning back home to Auckland to learn from different mentors and be closer to family. Although he enjoys looking after infants, the elderly and everyone in between, he does have a keen interest in looking after athletes who are looking at getting to the next level in their performance. He would consider himself an ‘all-rounder’ of interests, he loves hanging out with friends, going out for a meal, playing social and competitive sports, watching movies, gaming and tucking into a nice novel or two. He would also consider himself a nerd!
our team
Nicky Mercer
RN, Dipcomnurs, pgdiphsc (acupuncture) PGdiphsc (Managed care), cert. kinesiologist
Acupuncturist and Registered Nurse
Supporting people when things feel complex, unresolved, or not quite adding up.
With over 20 years of clinical experience across nursing and acupuncture, Nicky brings a depth of insight that allows her to approach health concerns from both a medical and holistic perspective.
Her background in hospital nursing in New Zealand and New York, along with experience in occupational health and rehabilitation, has shaped her ability to work with more complex or ongoing presentations.
Nicky is often sought out by patients who feel stuck—those dealing with persistent symptoms, recurring issues, or situations where they haven’t yet found clear answers. Her approach focuses on stepping back, looking at the bigger picture, and understanding what the body is trying to do, rather than simply chasing symptoms.
She combines Traditional Chinese Medicine with kinesiology (muscle testing) to create highly individualised treatments. Her areas of interest include nervous system regulation, women’s health, fertility, pregnancy, and musculoskeletal conditions, with a focus on achieving meaningful, lasting change.
Nicky’s philosophy is that the body is never working against us—it is always adapting and doing its best. By understanding and supporting these processes, treatment becomes more effective and sustainable.
Patients often describe her as calm, perceptive, and easy to talk to. She creates a space where people feel heard, understood, and supported—particularly when their health journey has felt frustrating or unclear.
Outside the clinic, Nicky loves the beach and being in the water, and enjoys yoga, Pilates, gardening, and walking her small dog Rey. She lives locally with her husband and has two adult sons.
our team
Nicky Mercer
RN, Dipcomnurs, pgdiphsc (acupuncture) PGdiphsc (Managed care), cert. kinesiologist
Acupuncturist and Registered Nurse
Supporting people when things feel complex, unresolved, or not quite adding up.
With over 20 years of clinical experience across nursing and acupuncture, Nicky brings a depth of insight that allows her to approach health concerns from both a medical and holistic perspective.
Her background in hospital nursing in New Zealand and New York, along with experience in occupational health and rehabilitation, has shaped her ability to work with more complex or ongoing presentations.
Nicky is often sought out by patients who feel stuck—those dealing with persistent symptoms, recurring issues, or situations where they haven’t yet found clear answers. Her approach focuses on stepping back, looking at the bigger picture, and understanding what the body is trying to do, rather than simply chasing symptoms.
She combines Traditional Chinese Medicine with kinesiology (muscle testing) to create highly individualised treatments. Her areas of interest include nervous system regulation, women’s health, fertility, pregnancy, and musculoskeletal conditions, with a focus on achieving meaningful, lasting change.
Nicky’s philosophy is that the body is never working against us—it is always adapting and doing its best. By understanding and supporting these processes, treatment becomes more effective and sustainable.
Patients often describe her as calm, perceptive, and easy to talk to. She creates a space where people feel heard, understood, and supported—particularly when their health journey has felt frustrating or unclear.
Outside the clinic, Nicky loves the beach and being in the water, and enjoys yoga, Pilates, gardening, and walking her small dog Rey. She lives locally with her husband and has two adult sons.
Our blog
Here you will find health tips, advice and information that may be valuable to helping you achieve your optimal potential. We also share news about us and our valued Beachlands, Maraetai and South East Auckland community.
The Benefits of Chiropractic Care for Pregnant Women
