Be Well Chiropractic Studio

Fantastic experience: Sarena is by far the most effective and gentle chiropractor I have been to. With her gentle techniques and deep understanding of how the body compensates when under stress, she is able to manipulate without any rough or forceful techniques which I really appreciate.

Fantastic experience: I’ve been seeing Sarena at Be Well for the past 18 years. Originally for a specific problem and often just for a tune up. Her knowledge across other holistic support therapies gives her additional insight into how to help you heal and feel your best. Highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: I have nothing but good things to say about Sarena! She has been a tremendous help in dealing with intense neck and back pains. Thorough assessments, and working through options/solutions with a view to long term health. I am extremely grateful for this service in Greytown!

Fantastic experience: I visited Be Well 3 times as preparation for an upcoming ultra marathon. As a long time runner, I've seen LOTS of chiropractors but Sarena at Be Well stood out! The key focus for me was a bit of pain and lack of free movement in what Sarena helped me identify as my Sacrum. She also identified some Cranial adjustments which I didn't know I needed but helped to open up my sinuses (major bonus). What sets Sarena apart is her holistic and patient-specific approach. She also sent me home with some simple exercies to practice on my own time that will help me avoid these issues down the line. Aiding in post-treatment care speaks to her genuine desire to solve the patient's root problems rather than providing temporary solutions just to keep you coming back. The Be Well space was clean, well appointed, and my appointment times were kept as scheduled.

Fantastic experience: Outstanding results and apparent from the first visit.

Fantastic experience: I have recently been treated by Sarena for a chronic morning hip pain that had been ongoing for more than 6 months. I put off treatment as the pain would be gone in the afternoon. But it slowly got worse. I am now completely pain free and regret not getting treatment earlier. Thank you Sarena. In my observation while working in NZ hospitals for over 30 years I noticed there were only physiotherapy departments. I had always be somewhat skeptical of Chiropractors as GP's never referred me to one. About 12 years ago I was talked into having my back treated by a Chiropractor in Masterton. Up to then my rather debilitating episodes of back pain treated by physiotherapy worked but always the problem came back. A Chiropractor "cured my back" and my hip I hope will be as successful.

Fantastic experience: I always look forward to my session with Sarena. She knows exactly how to gently relax all the tense muscles and find the ‘tight’ spots 100% of the time. The treatments are never rushed and she takes the time to listen to how I’m feeling.

Fantastic experience: Went in with hip, back and neck issues. Amazing service. Everything explained clearly, I'm a big guy and she managed to work on me really well. Can only say positive things.

Fantastic experience: I found Sarena enabled me to feel very relaxed and comfortable in her environment. Her skills in listening to my body and meeting my needs were spot on!! She listens well. Feel grateful for those skills and her knowledge. Highly recommend. Shari S

Fantastic experience: Just wanting to put it out there to the people of our beautiful community of the Wairarapa. I had an appointment with Sarena today, and in my 40 odd years of seeking help from chiropractors, both here in NZ and Australia for my ailments, I’ve never met a chiro more thorough or kind!!! A caring sole and very good at what she does. Do yourself a big favor if in pain and needing help, make an appointment at Be Well to see Sarena, she’s awesome. Thank you again for all you did today Sarena. Xx

Fantastic experience: I have had back pain for some time now and had given up hope that it would ever go away. One session with Sarena has me feeling better than I have in months. Am truly grateful and highly recommend going for a visit.

Fantastic experience: I can’t say enough about the incredible care I’ve received! I came in struggling with severe back and leg pain, and after a series of adjustments, the results have been nothing short of amazing. I’m now moving freely and working without the constant pain that held me back for so long. The professionalism and attention to detail here are unmatched. If you’re searching for a chiropractor who truly makes a difference, look no further—this is the place to go for exceptional care.

Fantastic experience: The care I continue to receive from Sarena is exceptional. She listens to my concerns and provides personalized treatment that has really helped the long-standing issues I have had with my neck. I can actually now turn my head to look over my shoulder! I haven’t been able to do that for a number of years. I also have knees inflamed with osteoarthritis . Sarena has recommended a supplement that, along with hands on work, have helped a lot. The inflammation is now much reduced and going down steps is becoming much easier. Sarena makes me feel comfortable throughout my visits. I highly recommend Be Well Chiropractic Studio for the excellent service and expertise Sarena provides.

Fantastic experience: I highly recommend Sarena, she’s just so lovely and accommodating, made me feel super comfortable, she’s very informative and kind. I’ve seen great results in just 2 appointments, looking forward to my future appointments, recommend to all

Fantastic experience: I have received amazing and gentle treatment from Sarena for foot pain, hip pain and neck pain – the relief and ease of movement has been wonderful. I love Applied Kinesiology and was delighted that Sarena incorporates this in her sessions. I’ve also benefited from other services provided such as Cranial Sacral Therapy and Neuro Emotional Technique. Sarena is such a lovely person to receive treatment from and I always feel great physically and emotionally after I’ve been to her for an appointment. Thank you so much Sarena.

Fantastic experience: Sarena is welcoming and professional in her practice. Her ability to diagnose and treat my issues is increased through her ability to listen to me and focus on appropriate treatment. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking for chiropractic care. Anne.

Fantastic experience: I went to see Sarena from October 2021 to December 2022 to help with SI joint pain in pregnancy, heal my postpartum body and also for my newborn baby. I can only say that she did magic on my SIJ, while no one could help during my first pregnancy. She kept the pain and discomfort at bay during the whole pregnancy, and this was priceless! She was always so nice, empathetic and supportive, I really enjoyed visiting her and receiving such good care. I cannot thank her enough and I am a bit ashamed for taking such a long time to write this well deserved review. I am not living in New Zealand anymore and I am missing her care, I would be visiting regularly for sure if I was still living nearby! Take good care Sarena, and all the best with your practice. Thanks again ❤️

Fantastic experience: I have had amazing results for myself and both of my babies through out all our visits to Be Well. My first borns colic disappeared after a couple of visits with Sarena. I had terrible pelvic bone pain in my pregnancies and tired just about everything to help it but nothing worked until I got it checked out my Sarena. She has also helped pain in my tailbone from a previous insure to disappear. All done so gently too! I couldn’t recommend Be Well chiropractor enough. Very grateful for their services :)

Fantastic experience: Sarena is fantastic and I highly rate her and recommend her services. She is a very gentle and holistic practitioner who uses a range of techniques to heal and restore function. Before seeing Sarena I was used to having cranial osteopathy and was not keen on manipulation; but on being treated by Sarena was reassured to find her therapeutic approach uses energy points and other gentle techniques. I have now been seeing Sarena for some years now (on and off) and am thrilled she is now based in Greytown. My right shoulder and periformis issues are resolved and ongoing care supports my wellbeing. Thanks Sarena.

Fantastic experience: Sarena is a very warm, calming presence and most importantly knows her stuff. She’s got a gentle approach that is still very effective and has been helping me through some persistent back problems. I recommend her highly.

Fantastic experience: I recovered quickly from calcific tendonitis in my right shoulder from being hardly able to move my right arm to full movement in just a few weeks. Sarena’s gentle chiropractic and osteopathic techniques also released spasms and pulls in my neck, and have greatly assisted in improving my general health. I recommend Sarena very highly. It has been so handy to see Sarena in her Newtown clinic.

Fantastic experience: Sarena is multi-skilled, very knowledgeable and has a lovely healing presence. Regular sessions with her have been hugely helpful for my recovery from concussion and for my general health and wellbeing.

Fantastic experience: I am so grateful for Sarena's wonderful expertise and her holistic, intuitive approach to supporting recovery. I have suffered from ongoing issues with my neck as a result of concussion and whiplash injuries when I was younger. It was such a huge relief for me to discover Sarena, with her extensive knowledge of upper cervical care and her gentle, respectful approach to facilitating healing. I can't recommend her highly enough.

Fantastic experience: I have had amazing results for my back and leg pain after having adjustments.After a good amount of sessions I was left feeling great and I’m back working and moving around with out constant pain anymore. So if you are looking for an amazing chiropractor look know further.

Fantastic experience: My first appointment with Sarena went so well. Sarena worked her gentle magic on my painful arthritic right hip, leg and the pulled muscle in my right shoulder... It feels so much better now... I've not walked like this for years.. I feel that I'm walking and standing straight and I have no pain. I'm so looking forward to going back for my second session. Jen Leach Thank you Sarena

Fantastic experience: I went to see Sarena several times as my baby was in breech position from 32 weeks until 38 weeks and I had also had some lower back/sacral pain. Sarena was great and I would highly recommend her, particularly for chiropractic care during pregnancy. The treatment was incredibly gentle but effective. I felt great in my back and pelvis right to the end of my pregnancy. Thank you!

Fantastic experience: Pregnancy Chiropractic treatment Sarena was brilliant Helped with turning breach baby Helped with my alignment Pain free, relaxing treatment Easy to book 100% highly recommended

Fantastic experience: I am a mum of 3 under 3 and lifting my kids I hurt my lower back and found it hard to walk or sit up without it aching days with no relief. Since seeing Sarena my pain is almost completely gone and I feel much stronger in all areas of my body. In my past going back some years ago I have actually been to about 6 different chiropractors. Some of them were very good but I would say that Sarena is more thorough than many. She won't just send you on your way and do the same thing every week. She doesn't let you leave until she has dealt with every last pain area however small. Worth the investment in pain relief that is lasting and anyone who says Chiropractic doesn't work doesn't know what they are talking about. I highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: Sarena has given me back my painless sleep! Sarena approach to her practice is very gentle and professional. Thank you, Sarena.

Positive experience: Dr. Sarena has been a great help after I ended getting a lower back/sacroiliac injury. She was very informative and was able to put into perspective what was required for my body to heal. I wish her continued success in her practice as I head back home. Thanks a million!

Negative experience: Sound of ducks flying overhead. Besides some basic lower back and neck exercises that can be found online, chiro treatment and it's associated pseudo-jargon "neuro-emotional technique", "kinesiology" or any of it's sub-disciplines or "accredited studies from esteemed experts" is junk science of a fairly obvious nature. US fake medicine has been prevalent since the 19th century when the only legitimate forms of medical literacy were in France and Germany. Today, most people selling "chiropractic" continue to use jargon, and either smart-looking wellbeing or psuedo-clinical websites to sell something that has no underlying proof of remedy; misused references to "subluxation" and wall charts of spines and whatnot abound but the practice was founded by a man that derived scientific facts from holding seances and made false recovery claims regarding ear health. May cause some improvement in lower back stress, which is widespread. Honestly, go to a physiotherapist, or if you feel you need general wellbeing - book a massage therapist or visit a community yoga studio, not that a chiropractor will tell you this.

Fantastic experience: I had a few injuries in the past, but since I had my baby (9mth old now), I accumulated wrong postures and movements, between breastfeeding and simply looking after him. We moved houses not long ago, and everything got worst to the point I couldn't hold him on my hips and walk at the same time! The pain in my lower back and glutes, was so intense, that I would struggle finding my breath. After my 1st session with Sarena I felt AMAZING like I haven't felt, pretty much since my LO birth. I keep seeing her on a regular basis and it CHANGED MY LIFE! I'm a lot more joyful and happier in general. So TO ALL MOTHERS out there who forgot about themselves for too long please don't wait any longer. Book a session @ Be Well. It will not only improve your body but your mind too! I still can't believe it. Sarena thank you sooooo very much for all your knowledge and your magic.

Fantastic experience: I feel better after each visit. I have had back, neck and headache issues for many years and a few visits to Sarena has made all the difference. She is lovely and friendly and has been wonderful with my daughter too.

Fantastic experience: As a dancer training at the New Zealand School of Dance, it is of utmost importance to me that my body is functioning optimally. Be Well Chiro has helped me with any pain that I've had, but has also helped me discover how my body can function in holistic balance so that I can perform at my best. Thank you to everyone at Be Well Chiro!

Fantastic experience: I first saw Serena when a number of issues resulted in severe neck pain. From my first consultation, Serena identified what was causing the pain and set about a treatment plan that has not only sorted my neck, but has addressed the pain I was experiencing in my lower legs, hips, back, shoulders... (the list is long!). I am now back training at 100%, and running consecutive days pain free. Anyone suffering pain or niggles from sport should definitely book an appointment at Be Well.

Fantastic experience: After 6 months of suffering with chronic back and leg pain, after an injury Sarena has fixed it all, no painkillers for two months and counting, would highly recommend.

Positive experience: While I think Sarena has a wealth of knowledge and expertise in chiropractic there were occasions when I felt she tried to push her own values on me, including on one occasion her anti-vaccination belief. I was thankful for the physical work she did in helping with some areas of pain. However I didn't return after several treatments due to the reason mentioned. I also felt she's one of the chiropractors who insists on regular treatment beyond what's necessary.

Fantastic experience: I used be well chiropractic after having excruciating back pain, Serena was amazing and after a few visits I am able to continue working at the capacity I was at before. I highly recommend this practice!

Fantastic experience: 'Hi Sarena. So, I am amazed. My shoulder/right side of my neck did not hurt at all yesterday nor is it hurting this morning. It's rare that I have more than three days of no pain. This is no exaggeration, this morning, I woke up with my neck and head feeling the most calm and healthy they have felt in months (maybe even years?). So, that was incredible.' Incontestably the most accurate and genuine way to recount how grateful and how enthusiastically I would recommend Dr. Sarena and the entire Be Well practice, that was the text message she received after my very first adjustment with her. For over a year I would suffer from nauseating shoulder and neck pain on my right sign once a week that, at the beginning of this year, spread to affecting my right eye and ear and increased in frequency to multiple instances a week. Once the pain began forcing me to take sick leave, I sought help and was so fortunate to find Dr. Sarena almost straight away. I am still seeing her as the pain does appear on occasion if I perhaps sleep in a kinked position, but the indelible relief is I now go weeks, as opposed to a day or two, without pain.

Fantastic experience: For over a year, I had been experiencing debilitating headaches mainly on the right hand side of my head. It affected my skull, eye socket, cheekbone, my neck and my mental health. The hot feeling behind my eye was a constant reminder of how rotten I felt. I spent many hours in bed when I should of been out enjoying life. I tried several treatments, physio, osteopath, massage therapist, dentist, and even saw a neurologist and had an MRI of my head. My massage therapist, Odette, referred me to Sarena as she had heard she was a gentle chiropractor. Within 2 weeks (4 treatments) I was starting to feel the headache ease. Needless to say I was over the moon and was able to feel human again. I am still seeing Sarena some 6 months later, mainly so I can be kind to my body and work out the kinks. I wouldn't hesitate to refer Sarena. She listens, helps and makes recommendations (diet, exercise etc). My 11 year old daughter has also been to Sarena.

Fantastic experience: My chronic neck and head tension was so bad I had been to the hospital and was on the verge of having a brain scan due to the severity of my headaches. I was lucky enough to have a last minute appointment with Serena and I walked away almost crying from happiness from the relief, although the few sessions after this was what really helped with my relief and progress. Highly recommend this practice and Serena’s knowledge in different areas, and I thouroughly look forward to each session!

Fantastic experience: Dr. Sarena is amazing! I ended up getting a tight lat muscle after working out one day, and this prevented me from raising my arm above my shoulders. Sarena was able to find the issue and relax the muscle and now I am back to doing overhead shoulder presses and lateral raises at the gym!

Fantastic experience: Dr Sarena is magic, I woke up in pain every morning I couldn't brush my teeth without having to sit down. I didn't believe in going to the chiropractor and after seeing Sarena I now tell everyone about her services and keep a card in my wallet to share. Sarena is special if you are in pain give her a time and she will fix you. Thank you so much for sharing your magic with me you are a blessing.

Fantastic experience: Went into Be Well for TMJ Alignment and am so happy with my results after only 5 weeks! I used to constantly clench my jaw and have my jaw click when eating, which has now all stopped! Sarena has also adjusted my posture and other areas which were affecting my jaw and I couldn't be happier with the results.

Fantastic experience: I have been having back problems for years. Nagging problem would manifest itself every now and then with painful lower back, sore shoulders and general discomfort while walking or standing. I had visited other chiropractors with little success, however decided to have it another go and chose Be Well Chiropractic Studio for no other reason than location, as it is close to my work. After my first appointment with Sarena I realized her approach is quite unique and technics used for treatment are very different from what I used to. After my third visit I started noticing changes and since then things are improving. I am very glad I have found this studio. True to its name, this place helps people get well and be well.

Fantastic experience: Great experience. Long treatment sessions. A focused but gentle approach. Treating muscular and skeletal issues. Thanks heaps

Fantastic experience: I have seen Sarena a few times with my back pain and migraine. She has adjusted me and every time i felt such relief. My back feels really good. Once in her office, I complained about my bad headache and asked if she had any painkillers. She did her magic on me and the pain was gone! Unbelievable! I highly recommend Sarena; she is great!

Fantastic experience: I took my son to see Serena because she was recommended by a friend, We were all very happy with the great treatment Kieran our 4 month old baby received. Our son is very happy now, and has no further issues with his hip. Great Treatment really and I would recommend the Be Well Chiropractic Studio to anyone of any age.

Fantastic experience: Sarena is a brilliant chiropacter who has worked out effective treatments for my long term back problems. Her treatments are gentle and effective, and the alignment of my spine has been transformed.