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Disc bulge? Pinched nerve? Low back pain? These are terms we have all probably heard thrown around loosely but not really sure what they mean and why they are caused. How Common Is It? Did you know that 60-70% of people encounter low back pain at some point in their life? Why Is It So Common? Low back pain as you know is far too common and nearly everyone you meet has an achy or sore back. Due to society evolving around making our lives as comfortable as possible it also means we aren’t using our muscles and bones as much as we need to stay strong. If you think back to us a cavemen, ...read more

HOW MANY WOMEN HAVE YOU SPOKEN TO LATELY WHO FEEL FABULOUS – BALANCED, RESTED AND READY TO CONQUER THE WORLD? Probably none and/or very few. I treat many women of all ages each year and hear the same things every day: “I have no energy; I can’t sleep; I’m so stressed; I can’t lose weight!”  Most people blame their hormones and they would be right in part.  These may all be related to hormones or hormone imbalance.  But how do we know which hormones are imbalanced, and what symptoms tell us this? Hormones are messengers – they are a chemical that causes an effect or ...read more

We are very excited to welcome two new practitioners to the centre. Welcome Dr Katie Hooper - Chiropractor From a young age Dr Katie has experienced firsthand the amazing health benefits of chiropractic. Motivated by this Dr Katie completed her five-year double degree in Bachelor of Chiropractic Science (BScChiro) and Bachelor of Clinical Chiropractic (BClinChiro) at Murdoch University. Katie has a keen interest in children and pregnancy care as well as helping the whole family function to the best of their ability whether it be the new born baby, the grandparents or anyone in between! Dr ...read more

A lot of pregnant women put a huge amount of their time into their birth plan and getting educated about their birth options. As much as this is really important, it’s also just a few days. What is often overlooked is the first few weeks of motherhood with a newborn. These first few moments and weeks are incredibly important for the breastfeeding journey. There is so many things that influence a breastfeeding journey, latch issues, supply issues, alertness of baby and mum, health issues, tongue ties and deciphering 10 different midwives/nurses opinions. Also, don’t forget the now ...read more