Why work with me?

My focus is helping everyday people get on top of their pain and teaching them how their unique history and lifestyle plays a role in their health. If they understand how their body works they can then employ strategies to minimise their dependence on therapy moving forward and live a fulfilling life. My niche is that extra mile, thorough examinations and comprehensive history taking that sometimes involve tears and hugs. My skills are expert needling and joint manipulation to reduce/remove pain. With a progression to postural coaching and advice, high level spinal movement, strength and awareness coaching coupled with the basic framework of gait, running and lifting mechanics. For some people that means only one visit. I do not believe in "the subluxation model" that so many chiropractors sell. This is simply because it does not empower patients, it creates dependency on treatment and leads to patients feeling like damaged goods and most importantly there is no research to support it. However, some clients do benefit from ongoing treatment to help them manage their day to day activities with less discomfort.

My focus is not complex rehabilitation of the peripheral system or high level return to play advice. If I see a complex issue out of my scope, especially acute post injury, I refer on to a physio or sports physician. 

My focus is not weight loss. If I see a patient who wants to lose weight and has good body awareness and the foundations of good movement, I will refer to a PT. If they have more complex lifestyle conditions such as heart disease or metabolic issues I will refer on to an EP. 

My focus is not complex foot mechanics. If someone needs more than basic foot strengthening or manipulation/mobilisation of the foot, I refer to a podiatrist.

I could go on, but hopefully you get the idea.

I believe we all have important roles to play and if we can work together our patients can get amazing healthcare. I'm committed to communicate and create a bridge and I challenge you to do the same, if not for you but for your patients and clients.

If you are interested in working with me or would like to know more, please reach out, especially if you have had poor experiences with chiropractors in the past.

Sincerely

Dr Pete B.Sc (Chiropractic) Masters of Chiropractic, level 1,2,3 dry needling, musculoskeletal acupuncture. Provider number:449726DY

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