Services
Adults
Although you don't need to be in pain to see a chiropractor, people may seek chiropractic care if they:
suffer from neck or shoulder stiffness and/or pain
suffer from headaches or migraines
have tight muscles and reduced mobility
have poor posture
suffer from lower back or sciatic pain
Dr Carla, chiropractor, uses a multimodal approach to develop a plan of care to suit the needs of each of her patients. The care provided involves a variety of techniques including gentle chiropractic adjustments, rehabilitation exercises, stretches, and ergonomic and nutritional advice.
Your overall health relies on you looking after your spine and patients will be also be provided with home care recommendations.
Pregnancy
Throughout pregnancy, your body needs to function optimally. Your body undergoes incredible physical changes to accommodate the growing baby and this may place added stress to your spine and pelvis.
Many women, midwives, doulas, and obstetricians are discovering the benefits associated with chiropractic care in pregnancy. Common problems which arise during pregnancy include:
Back pain
Poor posture
Pelvic instability
Pubic pain
Wrist pain
General discomfort
Dr Carla, chiropractor, aims to support women through these ailments by providing gentle and tailored care. This includes chiropractic adjustments, exercises, stretches, nutritional advice, Spinning Babies © and Optimal Maternal Positioning ©, home care and ergonomic advice. To accommodate your growing belly, Dr Carla uses a specially designed pregnancy pillow, which allows the patient to lay face down comfortably during treatment.
Babies and Children
Parents and guardians access chiropractic care for their children for a wide range of conditions and complaints, including assessing the neuro-musculoskeletal system and maintaining general health and wellbeing.
Common conditions parents may seek chiropractic care for children include:
Posture concerns
Colic/Unsettled baby/Reflux
Neck pain and/or headaches
Difficulty with breastfeeding
Tongue Ties (Tethered Oral Tissues/Oral Ties)
Head preference/Flat head (Plagiocephaly)
If you have any questions or concerns over the safety or benefits of chiropractic techniques for children, Dr Carla, chiropractor, will be happy to discuss this with you during the initial consultation, or when you call to book your consultation.
Webster Pregnancy Technique
Dr Carla is certified in the Webster Pregnancy Technique. The Webster Pregnancy Technique is a specific chiropractic pelvic analysis and adjustment. The goal of the chiropractic adjustment is to improve pelvic joint dysfunction and reduce the effects it may have in pregnancy and birth. Families and birth providers are increasingly seeking out certified practitioners.