Family Tree Health

Family Tree Health Chiropractor for Children, Chiropractors for Families, Psychology, and Counselling.

What type of back pain are you experiencing?Back pain isn’t one-size-fits-all. Understanding the type of pain you have i...
02/06/2026

What type of back pain are you experiencing?

Back pain isn’t one-size-fits-all. Understanding the type of pain you have is the first step toward managing it.

🤔 Non-specific low back pain
Around 8 in 10 cases fall into this category, where there’s no single identifiable cause. Often linked to muscles, joints or everyday strain.

⚡Acute back pain
Short-term pain that can come on suddenly, often from lifting, movement or minor injury.

⏳ Chronic back pain
Pain that persists for 12 weeks or more, sometimes continuing even after the initial cause has resolved.

➡️ Referred or radiating pain
Pain that travels, such as down the leg, often linked to nerve involvement.

🧠 Back pain doesn’t just affect the body - it can also impact mental wellbeing, contributing to stress, fatigue and reduced quality of life.

Understanding your pain is the first step to getting back to feeling good.

👉 To learn more, consult a chiro and access FREE resources visit www.spinalhealth.org.au

Prenatal Yoga 🌱✨Every Wednesday night, in the branches of the Tree, Expectant Mothers are now gathering at the Tree. Und...
30/05/2026

Prenatal Yoga 🌱✨

Every Wednesday night, in the branches of the Tree, Expectant Mothers are now gathering at the Tree.

Under the care of experienced Yoga Teacher, Katie Ferguson, mothers prepare their bodies and minds for birth.

$25. Bookings and information can be found in the Pregnancy Yoga link in our bio.

At The Tree, we know that looking after yourself can be difficult when you have little ones in tow.That’s why our lovely...
30/05/2026

At The Tree, we know that looking after yourself can be difficult when you have little ones in tow.

That’s why our lovely Chiropractic and Osteopathic Assistants are here to help care for your baby or toddler while you receive treatment. We aim to provide a calm, comfortable space where parents can focus on their own wellbeing, knowing their little one is being looked after in our reception area. 🌻✨

From us at Family Tree, we want to share this special event hosted by Ali for parents and babes in arms (though other ad...
21/05/2026

From us at Family Tree, we want to share this special event hosted by Ali for parents and babes in arms (though other adults are welcome to attend) run on May 26th 1:30-2:30pm.

The event will explore the tranquil sound of the harp and live plant music being improvised at the same time. If you love sitting with Nature and wish to share this experience with your young baby, then do come along! 🍃🪾

Using a smaller but beautiful sounding harp, which is based on an ancient design, Ali will improvise with live plant music, created by gently placed clips that receive the electronic impulses from plants and transition them into sound waves.

A magical experience in the safety of a welcoming parent and babe in arms experience.✨

✨Register for Spinal Health Month (1-30 June)!✨This June, get back to feeling good and join hundreds of participants cel...
18/05/2026

✨Register for Spinal Health Month (1-30 June)!✨

This June, get back to feeling good and join hundreds of participants celebrating 30 years of ACA’s Spinal Health Movement. Register for Spinal Health Month and help raise awareness of the link between back pain and mental well-being.

Back pain doesn’t just affect the body - it can contribute to stress, fatigue and reduced quality of life. For Australians in physically demanding or completely sedentary jobs, the risk is even higher. Repetitive tasks, heavy lifting and long hours on your feet can increase both physical discomfort and mental load over time.

Getting involved can help:
✅ Support physical and mental health in the workplace
✅ Reduce the risk of work-related musculoskeletal injuries
✅ Improve comfort, movement and productivity
✅ Encourage healthier habits at work and home

Spinal Health Month promotes practical, evidence-based ways to help prevent injury and support overall health.

👉 Register at www.spinalhealth.org.au

Because a healthy spine supports a healthy mind.

Celebrating all the incredible mums this Mother’s Day… actually, Mother’s MONTH! 💚🌸A reminder to all the mums in our com...
09/05/2026

Celebrating all the incredible mums this Mother’s Day… actually, Mother’s MONTH! 💚🌸

A reminder to all the mums in our community just how appreciated they are 🌟

We wish our wonderful Chiara all the very best as she begins her maternity leave. We can’t wait to welcome you back - an...
09/05/2026

We wish our wonderful Chiara all the very best as she begins her maternity leave. We can’t wait to welcome you back - and to welcoming your little one into the world too 🌱✨

✨Ooo Baby…✨The time has come for our Child and Family Chiropractor, Dr Chiara Layton, to start Maternity Leave.Chiara wi...
01/05/2026

✨Ooo Baby…✨

The time has come for our Child and Family Chiropractor, Dr Chiara Layton, to start Maternity Leave.

Chiara will be working her last shift next Friday May 8.

To book with Dr Chiara, or any of our other chiropractors and osteopath, click on the website link in our bio.

Dr Melissa Car, Child and Family Chiropractor, will cover Chiara’s leave

Dr Melissa Car has already expanded her hours to Tuesday morning and afternoon, plus Friday afternoon, and the first Saturday of the month.

If you are not able to attend on May 8, Melissa will be able to care you on Friday mornings starting May 15.

Our other family chiropractors, NET chiropractors, and osteopaths continue to operate as normal.

This means that we have chiropractic and/or osteopathic services available Tuesday to Friday all day, and Saturday mornings.

Our psychologists Jennifer Dawson (Mon-Wed) and Martine Lynch (Thurs/Fri), along with counsellor Jamie Goodison Wed), continue to offer their services through the working week.

Dr Paul Chamberlain, our paediatric chiropractor (MAICE 2023) presented to over 50 Australian chiropractors on the subje...
30/04/2026

Dr Paul Chamberlain, our paediatric chiropractor (MAICE 2023) presented to over 50 Australian chiropractors on the subject of plagiocephaly/flat head syndrome.

His two messages for families with babies?
1. Observe your baby looking down on the top of their head - is the back or the front of the head flat on one side? If so, consider a review from a paed practitioner who understands nerves, muscles and joints, to determine the cause.

2. Check to see if your baby can sleep to both sides - if they always sleep to one side, turn them 180 degrees in bed (still on their back), and see if they change their neck direction. If not, again it is worth having someone review, to see if there is stiffness or weakness on one side.

If you’d like to organise a free discussion with our chiro and osteo team, call 9435 8788.

Join us at Family Tree Health on Friday May 1st 1-1:45pm for another free Tummy Time Workshop with Dr Paul Chamberlain 🌱...
17/04/2026

Join us at Family Tree Health on Friday May 1st 1-1:45pm for another free Tummy Time Workshop with Dr Paul Chamberlain 🌱✨

To register:
📞 9435 8788
Or
📧 info@familytreehealth.com.au

Address

86 St Helena Road
Melbourne, VIC
3088

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 12:30pm
2pm - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 8pm
Saturday 8am - 2pm

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