Our practice · Our practitioner
About Cranial Solutions
NasalRX care in Auckland & Christchurch
Cranial Solutions brings a focused clinical interest in the head, face, nasal airway, jaw and upper neck. Led by Dr John Gibson, Chiropractor, our practice centres on The NasalRX Procedure and individualised musculoskeletal care.
If symptoms keep returning, you want to understand your options and what happens next. We bring your history, examination findings and goals together to guide a clear plan for care.
By appointment in Auckland and Kaiapoi, serving Christchurch.
Ask us about NasalRXMeet your practitioner
Dr John Gibson
Chiropractor · Musculoskeletal & craniofacial care
Dr Gibson brings more than 20 years of clinical experience to his work with people seeking help for persistent pain, injury and complex musculoskeletal concerns.
Dr Gibson has advanced academic and postgraduate training spanning Medical (Sci) Degree, Pharmacology, Cranial Osteopathy, Masters in Chiropractic & Cranio-cervical biomechanics.
His wider musculoskeletal practice includes care for elite athletes as well as people whose symptoms affect work, sleep and daily activity. The clinical focus remains personal: understanding your presentation and tailoring care to the findings that matter for you.
Read his Musculoskeletal Solutions profileBeyond the clinic
Research, writing & professional education
Dr Gibson is currently working on a research project and authoring books on advanced cranial mechanics, including a deeper guide to medical biomechanics and physiology as applied to cranio-cervical mechanics.
He is also presenting a postgraduate-level professional development course for osteopaths and chiropractors who wish to specialise in this area, bringing his focus on cranial and cranio-cervical mechanics into further practitioner education.
Our treatment focus
The NasalRX Procedure
The NasalRX Procedure is a non-surgical endonasal procedure using brief, controlled inflation within the nasal passages. It is offered through a structured six-session series, with suitability guided by your history and clinical findings.
Our clinical approach considers nasal function alongside the connected facial, jaw and upper-neck structures. Depending on your findings, care may also include cervical treatment or external manual techniques.
We explain the rationale for your treatment and review your response throughout care. Where other medical or rehabilitation input is needed, it remains part of the wider picture.
Your concerns
When symptoms keep returning
People contact us about a range of persistent symptoms. Explore the area most relevant to you to learn about our approach and the questions we consider before treatment.
Your experience
What you can expect
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Your story comes first
We discuss your symptoms, previous injuries, treatment history and the changes you want to make in everyday life.
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A clear treatment plan
We explain the examination findings, whether NasalRX is appropriate, what treatment involves and the relevant risks, limitations and alternatives.
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Progress reviewed with you
We review changes in your symptoms and function alongside examination findings, adjusting the plan or recommending further care where needed.
Visit us
Auckland & Christchurch
Appointments are available in Auckland and in Kaiapoi, serving Christchurch and the wider Canterbury region.
Questions about our practice
Frequently asked questions
Your next step
Talk to us about NasalRX
Tell us what has been troubling you and what you have already tried. Our team can explain the procedure, appointment options and how to get started.