Somatic Healthcare Clinic

Chiropractic is the Art and Science of detecting vertebral subluxations in the spine that result in symptoms such as pain, numbness, tingling, headaches etc. Vertebral subluxations are defined as sub (less than) luxation (dislocation) of a vertebrae (spinal bone). In simple terms when a vertebrae becomes misaligned and places undue stress on the disc it sits on and the two facet joints, it results in a lack of movement in that specific area of the spine but also pressure on the outgoing spinal nerve and changes in the muscle tone around the joints and vertebrae.

Naturopathy is a holistic modality of medicine which recognises the ability of the body to overcome disease. Treatment focuses currative rather than symptom relief to stimulating the body’s own self healing processes from within the body to achieve optimal health that may have been compromised by lifestyle, genetic predisposition or dietary imbalances.

A dietitian is a qualified health professional that provides expert services in nutrition and dietary advice. Accredited Practicing Dietitian (APD) is the national credential recognised by the Dietitians Association of Australia. Before making an appointment with a dietitian you should always check that your dietitian has this credential. An APD will translate the latest scientific research into easy to understand practical advice that can be used to prevent, manage and treat a wide range of medical conditions. Our expert dietary services are provided by Accredited Practicing Dietitian Kylie Phillips. Kylie will provide you with individually tailored, evidence-based advice to help you achieve your long term health goals through food and nutrition.

Physiotherapy is a clinical health specialty and profession that aims to rehabilitate a clients injuries and improve a person’s ability to move and function in sports or daily life.

Acupuncture originates from Traditional Chinese Medicine and is the practice of inserting very fine needles into the skin to stimulate specific anatomic points in the body (called acupoints or acupuncture points) for therapeutic purposes.