Enlightening the World about the Science of Chiropractic
Based on over 25 years of ground-breaking research by some of the world’s leading Neurophysiologists and Chiropractors
Our Vision
A world of people expressing optimal potential.
Our Mission
Enlightening the world about the science of chiropractic.
Our Values
Passion • Authenticity • Vision • Integrity • Innovation • Excellence
Our Business
- To educate and inspire the world about the scientific evidence behind chiropractic care.
- To truly understand chiropractors’ needs and keep them up to date with the latest scientific evidence.
- To provide evidence-informed marketing material.
Our Team
We are a team of chiropractors, researchers, scientists, and digital creatives, led by an award-winning chiropractor and Neurophysiologist Dr. Heidi Haavik.
Dr. Heidi Haavik
PhD, BSc (Chiro)
Chiropractor, Scientist, Founder
Founder of Haavik Research, her work has been instrumental to the industry, and she has helped prove the efficacy of chiropractic care in improving people’s health and wellbeing. Heidi’s expansive knowledge and expertise have paved the way for this exciting resource.
Dr. Kelly Holt
PhD, BS
Chief Scientific Editor
Dr. Kelly Holt is a chiropractor and Ph.D. trained clinical research scientist. Kelly is passionate about understanding how chiropractors impact the quality of life and human performance of their patients. He was NZ Chiropractor of the year in 2014 and is currently the President of the New Zealand College of Chiropractic.
Dr Jenna Duehr
BHSc, BChiro, MHSc
Research Advisor / Scientific Editor
Dr. Jenna Duehr graduated from the New Zealand College of Chiropractic (NZCC) in 2018 with a Bachelor of Chiropractic. She has two young children and a private chiropractic practice in Auckland. She splits her time between practice, lecturing and researching at the NZCC and as a Scientific Editor for Haavik Research.
Dr Imran Khan Niazi
PhD, MSc, BSc (Hons)
Research & AI Advisor
Imran is part of the senior management team at the Centre for Chiropractic Research and a member of the WFC Research Committee.
His core expertise lies with data analysis, emphasizing the capture of the nuance of information from patients and clinicians with artificial intelligence, which is missing in most traditional data analysis methods.
David Woodard
Digital UX Design & Strategist
David is an experienced Digital Designer with a passion for design that delivers tangible and innovative business growth. He has managed countless digital projects for small to medium sized businesses and corporates and events such as the Rugby World Cup.
He enjoys learning the latest design / digital innovations and using customer insights to push the boundaries of customer online journeys.
Professor Türker
PhD, MSc
Research Advisor
Professor Kermal Türker is a world-renowned neuroscientist and Professor of Physiology at Koҫ University.
He has over 110 publications and over 1400 citations to his work, and has held prestigious research positions such as a Marie Curie Chair of the European Union.