Chiropractic Life Merri-Bek - Brunswick West

20/01/2026

🚨 Last Chance to Join!
Our Atomic Habits Workshop is happening TONIGHT at 6:30 PM at 346 Moreland Rd, Brunswick West.
Learn how small changes create BIG results and start building habits that stick!
✅ Seats are limited—don’t miss out!
👉 Click the link now to secure your spot.

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1977224886862?aff=oddtdtcreator

16/01/2026

🧠 MOVE WELL

Unlock pain-free movement, better posture & strength at any age
with Dr Paul Portelli

Your body was built to move.
Movement fuels your brain, supports your nervous system, and keeps your joints, posture, and strength working the way they should.

But modern life has quietly taken movement out of our daily routines. Long hours sitting, screen time, and poor posture habits can lead to stiffness, pain, and reduced mobility over time — even if you exercise occasionally.

MOVE WELL is a free educational workshop designed to help you understand why movement matters and how small, consistent changes can dramatically improve how your body feels and functions.

In this workshop, we’ll explore how movement acts as a vital “nutrient” for your body, why joint mobility is essential for long-term health, and how posture and strength are deeply connected to pain-free movement.

✅ What We’ll Cover:

• Why joint mobility matters more than you think
• How poor movement patterns contribute to stiffness and pain
• Simple, practical daily movement strategies
• The posture–strength connection and how to improve both

This session is suitable for all ages and fitness levels — whether you’re feeling stiff and sore or simply want to move better and stay strong for life.

📅 Wednesday 28th January
⏰ 6:30 PM
👨‍⚕️ with Dr Paul Portelli
🎟️ Free workshop – bookings essential

👉 Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/free-workshop-move-well-brunswick-west-tickets-1978940855370

Move well. Feel stronger. Live better. 💪

16/01/2026

One thing I wish everyone understood is that your thoughts aren’t just mental—they shape your physical health. Stress, fear, and negative thinking keep your nervous system stuck in “fight or flight.” This state, called sympathetic dominance, makes healing harder and keeps your body guarded.

Thinking well isn’t about being positive all the time. It’s about creating safety for your nervous system. That means practising mindfulness, reframing challenges, and noticing small wins. When your thoughts signal calm and curiosity instead of fear, your nervous system starts to trust you again. And when it trusts you, healing accelerates.

Your nervous system is the hub that connects everything—movement, digestion, sleep, recovery. If it’s overloaded by stress signals, progress stalls. But when you think well, you send the message: “You’re safe.” That single shift can change everything.

So as you build habits this year, don’t just focus on exercises or diet. Start with your thoughts. They’re the first language your nervous system understands. And when you connect well—through thinking well—you lay the foundation for vitality and long-term health. This is one of the core pillars we focus on to help you live your best Chiropractic Life.

12/01/2026

Join us for a FREE in-person Atomic Habits Workshop!
Discover how small changes can lead to big results, learn the science behind habit formation, and unlock practical strategies for lasting success.
📅 Next session: Wednesday, 21st January at 6:30 PM
📍 Location: 346 Moreland Rd, Brunswick West
Seats are limited—don’t miss out! Click the link to reserve your spot today.

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1977224886862?aff=oddtdtcreator

08/01/2026

✨ Atomic Habits Workshop ✨

We all start the year with good intentions…
but by February, many habits have already fallen away, leaving us wondering why change feels so hard to maintain.

The truth is, real change isn’t about massive overhauls or perfect motivation.
It’s about the small, consistent actions we repeat each day — and how they quietly shape our health, mindset, and overall wellbeing over time.

Join Dr Paul Portelli (Chiropractor) for our Atomic Habits Workshop, inspired by the best-selling book Atomic Habits. In this practical and thought-provoking session, we’ll explore how tiny daily habits compound to create meaningful, lasting change, and how aligning your habits with your values can support better energy, vitality, and function.

Whether you’re trying to improve your health, feel more motivated, or simply create routines that actually stick, this workshop will give you simple, achievable tools you can start using straight away — no matter what time of year you begin.

📅 Jan 21
⏰ 6:30pm – 7:30pm (AEDT)
📍 Moreland Rd, Brunswick West

🎟 Sign up via Eventbrite:
https://Atomic-Habits-BrunswickWest-8-12-26.eventbrite.com.au

✨ Small habits. Big impact.
✨ A healthier, more intentional year starts here.

Join us for this workshop as Dr Paul Portelli (chiropractor) chats about building great habits and achieving wellness.

06/01/2026

✨ New Year, True You 🌿
Forget the quick fixes, it’s time to build habits that last. Book your wellness in so you make it your new normal!

To help you start strong, we’re offering $20 off WLH Starter Packs & Multi-Packs.
You don’t need a “new you.” Just time to care for the one you already are. 💚

Restore, recover, and reset - your way.

📅 Offer available through January 2026,T's & C's apply.

04/01/2026

🚣‍♂️ Celebrating Kit’s Incredible Achievement! 🚣‍♂️ 🥇🥇🥇🏆
We’re so proud to celebrate Kit’s incredible performance at the Australian Cross Border Championships in Wodonga. Across two demanding days of racing, Kit and his crew demonstrated outstanding strength, focus, and teamwork—showing what’s possible when preparation and determination come together on race day.
🏅 1st Place – 1km Pursuit
🏅 1st Place – 200m Relay
🏅 1st Place – 100m Mixed 20s
🏅 1st Place – 500m Mixed 20s

🏆 Overall Winners – Dragon Head Southern Cross Cup
Racing at this level requires not only physical endurance, but mental resilience, trust in your team, and the ability to perform under pressure. To deliver such consistent, top-tier results across multiple events is a remarkable achievement and a true reflection of the hard work behind the scenes.

Congratulations, Kit—an exceptional result and an inspiring example of dedication, discipline, and team spirit. We’re incredibly proud to support you on your journey! 👏🔥💪

29/12/2025

Celebrating Excellence and Dedication!
I couldn’t be prouder of my niece, Jure Portelli, for securing a spot in the prestigious Suzuka Honda Racing School – a huge milestone in her motorsport journey! 🏎️🔥

This achievement is just the latest in a long list of successes, and it’s a testament to her talent, hard work, and determination.

A special shout-out to my brother, Dr Justin Portelli (chiropractor), who has been there from day one – adjusting, encouraging, and guiding Jure as her chiropractor, coach, and team manager. His unwavering support and belief in her potential have been instrumental in shaping her path.

Jure, keep chasing your dreams and breaking boundaries. The best is yet to come! 🚀

Read more about her incredible achievement here:
https://motorsport.org.au/media/news/detail/2025/12/02/portelli-secures-spot-in-suzuka-honda-racing-school/?fbclid=IwY2xjawO-_BZicmlkETFkVzZoUE1wY3Y1UUYwd2R0c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHpYsld1V4sFKlCtqiGLYqZWKv8SSxrQkOzqIPDS7djo64Ta4xHtExxiR4iQC

29/12/2025

As we step into the new year, here’s something I wish everyone understood about chiropractic care and recovery:
Your spine isn’t the only thing that matters—your nervous system is the hub that connects everything. When it feels safe and supported, your body can heal and thrive. When it feels threatened, even small movements can feel impossible, and pain can spike out of nowhere. That’s not failure—it’s your system doing its job too well, being overprotective because it doesn’t trust that it’s safe yet.

So recovery isn’t just about adjustments or exercises. It’s about retraining your nervous system to trust you again. That means leaning into small wins, experimenting, being curious about your body, and giving yourself patience like it’s your job.

This is where the 5 Pillars of Health come in:

* Think Well – Your mindset shapes your healing. Stress and fear keep your system on high alert.
* Move Well – Gentle, consistent movement signals safety and builds confidence.
* Eat Well – Nutrition fuels repair and reduces inflammation.
* Breathe Well – Breath is the fastest way to calm your nervous system and shift out of threat mode.
* Sleep Well – Deep rest is when your body and brain do their best recovery work.

And at the center of it all? Connect Well—your central nervous system. It’s the pillar that ties everything together. Every adjustment, every mindful breath, every positive thought is a signal to your system: You’re safe. You can let go of the guarding and hyper-vigilance.

As you build habits for the new year, think beyond just exercises. Focus on creating an environment—inside and out—where your nervous system feels supported. That’s when real healing happens.

22/12/2025

🎄 Merry Christmas & Happy New Year 🎄

As the year winds down, we just wanted to say thank you for being part of our community. Whether we’ve seen you recently or it’s been a while, we truly appreciate you 💛

We’ll be closed on 24th, 25th, 31st & 1st, and open as normal on 22nd, 23rd, 29th & 30th.

Wishing you a restful holiday season filled with connection and care.

Our doors are always open — now and into the new year.

Warmly,
Dr Paul & Caelum
Chiropractic Life Brunswick West

16/12/2025

⏰ Last chance to register — Free Gut Health Workshop

Join us for an enlightening Gut Health Workshop designed to help you better understand how gut health supports overall wellbeing from the inside out.

Join our FREE workshop with Dr Paul and discover the important role your gut plays in digestion, immune function, mental wellbeing and energy levels.

Learn how gut health connects with your overall wellbeing. This workshop is packed with practical, easy-to-follow strategies that you can start applying straight away to support gut health naturally.

Dr Paul will cover:
✅ The ins and outs of gut health
✅ Common gut health challenges and contributing factors
✅ Simple, natural ways to support gut health through everyday habits

📍 Brunswick West
📅 Wednesday 17th
🕡 6:30pm
🎟️ FREE — limited spots available

Registrations are closing soon.
👉 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1976687441348?aff=oddtdtcreator

09/12/2025

🏸 Celebrating Johnson Incredible Achievement! 🏸

🥈🥉🥉

This year at the National Masters Games in Canberra, Johnson showed what true perseverance looks like—winning silver in the team event and bronze in both men’s singles and men’s doubles badminton!

It’s inspiring to see such determination and resilience pay off, especially when the journey hasn’t been easy. Overcoming challenges and pushing through to compete at this level is no small feat.

Congratulations, Johnson—you’ve set an amazing example of grit and passion for the sport! 👏👏👏