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5 Best Chiropractors in Johannesburg (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Fenris Morrow
By Fenris Morrow, Expert in Professional Services · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 8 min read

A pulled muscle from training or a back that's been sore for years both send people looking for a chiropractor in Johannesburg, and the clinics on this page barely separate on rating: every one sits between 4.9 and a perfect 5.0. The real differences show up in what each clinic specializes in, from family and pregnancy care to sports injuries.

Short answer: For chiropractors in Johannesburg, Drs. Else and Robertson Chiropractors leads with a perfect 5.0 stars across 420 reviews, the deepest track record on this list and a practice built around family and pregnancy care. Chiropractors Houghton and Chiropractor Bondi Junction (Dr. Robin Maris) both also hold 5.0 stars, with 162 and 112 reviews. All five clinics on this page sit within a tenth of a star of one another.
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Johannesburg's Chiropractors, Ranked

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Drs. Else and Robertson Chiropractors | Wellness 5.0 420 Family and pregnancy care View ›
2 Chiropractors Houghton - Dr Lauren & Dr Hannah 5.0 162 Desk-related pain and sports recovery View ›
3 Chiropractor Bondi Junction - Dr. Robin Maris 5.0 112 Sports injury specialists View ›
4 Dr Craig Finberg Chiropractor - Rosebank / Parktown North 4.9 116 Rosebank and Parktown North View ›
5 Mendes Chiropractic & Massage Therapy - Dr Jenny Mendes, Dr Owen Swart, Dr Jessica Bonthuys, Angie Mendes 4.9 111 Ongoing care, Johannesburg South View ›
5 Best Chiropractors in Johannesburg (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

Drs. Else and Robertson Chiropractors | Wellness logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Drs. Else and Robertson Chiropractors | Wellness

5.0420 Google reviews

Drs. Else and Robertson Chiropractors, based in Edenvale, focuses on chiropractic care across every life stage, from pregnancy through infancy and into adulthood. The practice specifically treats pregnancy-related back and hip pain, birth preparation, and infant care, alongside general adjustment for neck and back pain, and offers a free introductory phone consultation before booking.

What people praise

  • Perfect 5.0 rating across 420 reviews, the deepest track record on this list
  • Multiple reviewers describe gentle, effective treatment for newborns and infants
  • Reviewers specifically praise the practice's handling of pregnancy-related pain and pubic symphysis dysfunction

Worth knowing

  • Being focused on family and pregnancy care, patients looking specifically for sports injury rehab may want to compare with the other clinics on this list
Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg
Rating5 / 5
Review volume420 · 98th
Confidencehigh
Recency4 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown97% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: This clinic's specialty in pregnancy and infant care is unusual among the options here, and the review volume backs it up as the most established. If you're pregnant, have a newborn, or want a family-oriented practice, this is the clearest fit.

11a Linksfield Rd, Dunvegan, Edenvale, 1610

Chiropractors Houghton - Dr Lauren & Dr Hannah logo
#2🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Chiropractors Houghton - Dr Lauren & Dr Hannah

5.0162 Google reviews

Chiropractors Houghton, run by Dr. Lauren and Dr. Hannah at a gym facility in Houghton Estate, treats a mix of desk-job related back pain, sports injuries, and general musculoskeletal complaints. Reviewers describe a collaborative approach where the two practitioners hand off patients between each other depending on the specific issue, rather than each working in isolation.

What people praise

  • Perfect 5.0 rating across 162 reviews
  • Reviewers highlight relief from long hours of desk work and poor ergonomics specifically
  • The two-practitioner setup means patients get matched to whichever approach suits their issue

Worth knowing

  • Shorter Saturday hours than some clinics, ending at 1pm
Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg
Rating5 / 5
Review volume162 · 93th
Confidencemoderate
Recency5 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown97% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A strong pick if your pain is tied to long hours at a desk or an active training schedule. Reviewers describe a genuinely collaborative, holistic approach rather than a single fixed treatment style.

Gym on 5th Killarney Country Club, 60 5th St, Houghton Estate, Johannesburg, 2198

Chiropractor Bondi Junction - Dr. Robin Maris logo
#3🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Chiropractor Bondi Junction - Dr. Robin Maris

5.0112 Google reviews

Chiropractor Bondi Junction, run in Johannesburg by Dr. Robin Maris out of Virgin Active Melrose Arch, focuses heavily on sports injury treatment and recovery. Reviewers describe the practice treating everything from cycling injuries to suspected herniated discs, often on short notice, with a strong emphasis on explaining the treatment plan clearly.

What people praise

  • Perfect 5.0 rating across 112 reviews
  • Multiple reviewers describe rapid recovery from sports and injury-related back pain within a handful of sessions
  • Willing to see patients on short notice, including on public holidays according to one review

Worth knowing

  • The oldest average review age on this list, so more recent patient experiences are less represented in the review history
Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg
Rating5 / 5
Review volume112 · 83th
Confidencemoderate
Recencyabout a year ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown98% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Reviewers consistently describe fast, effective treatment for sports injuries specifically. A good fit if you're an active person dealing with an injury from training rather than general everyday back pain.

Virgin Active Classic, Melrose Arch, 35 Melrose Blvd, Birnam, Johannesburg, 2076

Dr Craig Finberg Chiropractor - Rosebank / Parktown North logo
#4🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Dr Craig Finberg Chiropractor - Rosebank / Parktown North

4.9116 Google reviews

Dr. Craig Finberg Chiropractor, based in Rosebank, treats neck, back, and joint pain using a mix of manipulation and needling techniques. Reviewers frequently mention being given specific stretches and exercises to continue between sessions, and describe the practice as thorough in explaining what's causing the pain, not just treating the symptom.

What people praise

  • 4.9 stars across 116 reviews
  • Reviewers describe clear, understandable explanations of diagnosis and treatment
  • Structured, multi-session treatment plans with visible improvement tracked along the way

Worth knowing

  • Limited Friday and Sunday hours compared to the rest of the week
Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume116 · 88th
Confidencemoderate
Recency4 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown94% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Reviewers consistently value how clearly this practice explains what's happening and why, which suits patients who want to understand their treatment rather than just receive it.

105 Oxford Rd, Rosebank, Johannesburg, 2193

Mendes Chiropractic & Massage Therapy - Dr Jenny Mendes, Dr Owen Swart, Dr Jessica Bonthuys, Angie Mendes logo
#5🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Mendes Chiropractic & Massage Therapy - Dr Jenny Mendes, Dr Owen Swart, Dr Jessica Bonthuys, Angie Mendes

4.9111 Google reviews

Mendes Chiropractic & Massage Therapy, in Johannesburg South, is run by a small team of chiropractors and a massage therapist, treating patients from newborns through to elderly adults. Reviewers describe long-term, ongoing relationships with the practice rather than one-off visits, with several mentioning years of regular appointments for chronic pain and general wellbeing.

What people praise

  • 4.9 stars across 111 reviews
  • Reviewers describe genuinely long-term relationships with the practice, some spanning years
  • Treats a very wide age range, from newborns to elderly patients

Worth knowing

  • Shorter Wednesday hours compared to the rest of the week
Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume111 · 78th
Confidencemoderate
Recencyabout a year ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown95% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The clinic reviewers describe returning to again and again over years rather than for a single issue. A solid choice if you want an ongoing relationship with a chiropractor rather than a one-time fix.

24 Olifants Rd, Eastcliff, Johannesburg South, 2197

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Health information disclaimer: This directory is informational only and not medical advice. Rankings reflect publicly available Google ratings and review volume, not clinical outcomes. Verify any practitioner’s credentials and registration with the relevant medical board before booking.

How we score

Rating is the clinic’s live Google average. Review volume measures how many patients have rated them, benchmarked against other chiropractors we found in Johannesburg. Confidence blends rating with volume, since a perfect score means more with 420 reviews behind it than with 111. Recency checks whether people are still reviewing the clinic now, not just years ago. No clinic can pay to change any of these numbers.

How much does a chiropractor cost in Johannesburg? (2026)

Chiropractic pricing in Johannesburg typically depends on whether you’re booking a first consultation, a single adjustment, or an ongoing treatment plan across multiple sessions. Clinics that combine chiropractic with massage therapy or sports rehab, like Mendes Chiropractic, may price differently than a single-adjustment visit.

Serving all of Johannesburg

These clinics span Edenvale, Houghton Estate, Melrose Arch, Rosebank, and Johannesburg South, covering a wide stretch of the greater Johannesburg area. If you’re searching for a chiropractor near me in Johannesburg, Rosebank and Houghton both sit centrally enough to be a reasonable option regardless of which suburb you’re coming from.

What to ask before you book a chiropractor

  • Does the practice have experience with your specific issue, such as sports injury, pregnancy, or chronic back pain?
  • How many sessions are typically needed before you’d expect to see improvement?
  • What’s the cost of a first consultation versus ongoing sessions?
  • Will you be seen by the same practitioner each visit, or does the practice rotate between chiropractors?
  • Are stretches or exercises provided to continue between sessions?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these chiropractors?

We pulled real, verified Google ratings and review counts for chiropractors across Johannesburg, then ranked them on rating, review volume, and how recently people are still reviewing them.

How often is this list updated?

We refresh this page periodically to reflect current ratings and reviews. It was last verified in July 2026.

Do chiropractors in Johannesburg treat pregnancy-related pain?

Yes, several clinics on this list, notably Drs. Else and Robertson, specifically treat pregnancy and postnatal care alongside general back and neck pain.

Do I need a referral to see a chiropractor in Johannesburg?

No referral is typically required. Most clinics on this list accept direct phone bookings or walk-ins for a first consultation.

The bottom line

If you want the clinic with the deepest track record, Drs. Else and Robertson leads by a wide margin and specializes in family and pregnancy care. If your pain is sports or training related, Chiropractor Bondi Junction and Chiropractors Houghton both have reviewers describing fast recovery from active injuries. Ask what each practice specializes in before booking your first session.

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