CHIROPRACTIC

Chiropractic is a leading allied health care discipline based on the scientific premise that the body is a self-healing, self-regulating organism. These important functions of everyday living are controlled by the brain, the spinal cord and your nervous system. The practice of Chiropractic focuses on the relationship between your musculoskeletal and nervous systems, and how they affect the preservation and restoration of health.

Your nervous system controls and coordinates every cell, tissue and organ in your body. Your spine protects your nervous system and allows movement and flexibility. When your spine loses normal motion or position, it can affect the way your nerves work, interfering with the activities of daily life and in turn, lead to poor health.

At Bacchus Natural Health, we use a wide variety of chiropractic techniques including:

• Manual adjusting
• Non-rotary velocity techniques (drop piece)
• Low force techniques such as biomechanical blocks and activator
• Soft tissue therapy and adjunctive therapies including kinesiotaping and dry needling.

This can be combined with advice on nutritional supplements, stretching or exercises.

We are fully registered with Medicare and the Private Health Funds. This allows treatment of a variety of patients.

This includes those under;

• Work Cover
• Transport Accident Commission (TAC)
• Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) and
• Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA).

Co-referral with local health professionals is also a priority with all practitioners. This wider co-management of patients includes General Practitioners and Medical Specialists, Maternal and Child Health Nurses, Physiotherapists and Podiatrists.

APPOINTMENTS

Initial Consultation (up to 30 minutes) will involve taking a detailed history, relevant orthopedic and neurological testing. A thorough treatment is included unless medically contraindicated. We allow 30 minutes for this appointment.

Return Consultation will involve a review of your current history, a check of relevant assessments and also comprehensive treatment. We allow 15 minutes for this appointment.

Long Consultation (up to 30 minutes) If you require extra time for you appointment, please book a long appointment. The fee for this is $100 (no concession).

*Please note – all missed appointments without 2 hours prior notice will be charged for in full.

MYOTHERAPY MASSAGE

Massage therapy involves the manipulation of soft tissues of the body including, muscles, connective tissues, tendons, ligaments and joints.

Myotherapy treatments utilize additional adjunctive therapies, and may include dry needling, cupping and stretching advice.

It is a clinically-oriented healthcare technique that relieves the discomfort associated with everyday stresses. This can often include our chosen occupations, sport or leisure activities.

Please note that health fund benefits may differ between massage and myotherapy cover. Always check with your health fund with any specific queries.

APPOINTMENTS

Initial appointments require a minimum of 45 minutes. This is to allow the required time for a detailed history taking as well as sufficient time for treatment.

Return appointments are available in 30 minute, 45 minute and 60 minute sessions.

CARDIOLOGY

Heart of Melbourne are a team of Cardiologists and technicians available alternative Saturdays within the clinic. All consultations are by appointment only. Please direct all enquiries to their head office in Boronia on 1300 122 888.