Natural Balance Chiropractic

03/12/2025

26/11/2025

Hey everyone! ☺️

There’s lots of new faces around here so I thought I’d take a moment to re- introduce myself. My name is Hannah and I’m the director of Natural Balance Chiropractic.

The reason I became a chiropractor is I have always been interested in health, wellness, and how the body works. At school, I loved all subjects about how living things do what they do- anatomy, biology, physiology, psychology and health and human development. I’ve always been health conscious and physically active- having been a state level swimmer and cross country runner. In year 10, I did work experience at a chiropractic practice and fell in love with its power to optimise nervous system function and help people live their best lives. I saw the magic and witnessed the huge impact it had on people’s health. I worked as a chiropractic assistant for 8 years through high school and uni. I feel grateful to be lucky enough to be one of those people who knew strongly what they wanted to do since age 15.

In my personal life, I love long beach walks every day with my cockerspaniel and sidekick Pippa, strength training at the gym, travel and holidays, and spending time with friends and family.

I started this business as I wanted to create a beautiful space for holistic healing and wellness, and here people feel calm and nurtured, and can receive holistic nervous system focused family chiropractic care.

Thankyou for following along- please feel free to reach out or say hello! 👋🏼

26/11/2025

On a standard visit at Natural Balance Chiropractic, Dr Hannah will check your spine and nervous system- through palpitation (springing of the joints to test for restriction or tension), leg length (to assess pelvic and other spinal imbalances) and muscle testing.

She will adjust any misalignments or imbalances in the spine, to improve nervous system function, reduce pain, and improve mobility.

Your adjustment may be coupled with lifestyle advice on things like stress management and ergonomics, and you may be prescribed exercises or supplementation to support your healing. ✨👐🏼

20/11/2025

Your second appointment at Natural Balance Chiropractic is called your Report of Findings.

At this appointment, Dr. Hannah will explain to you in detail the findings from the initial consultation, including the results of any clinical imaging.

She will design a specific healthcare plan unique to you and the goals you are aiming to reach. A treatment is included in this appointment, and your journey towards optimal wellbeing begins! ✨

19/11/2025

Your first appointment at Natural Balance is all about getting to know you and understanding your health story. This helps us learn how we can best support you in reaching your wellness goals.

Dr. Hannah will chat with you about your health history and carry out a thorough physical assessment to see how your spine and nervous system are functioning. This may include functional checks like posture, range of movement, muscle testing, and looking for any areas of imbalance in the spine.

She may also recommend additional tests such as X-rays to ensure you receive the most complete and personalised care. 🩻🧠

18/11/2025

The reason I love being a chiropractor is because I’m passionate about helping people maximise their innate potential for health in a natural and preventative way. ⁣
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Chiropractic is incredible- it enhances the ability of your body to heal and regulate itself, by ensuring optimal alignment and a spine that moves and functions well. This enhances the ability of the brain to communicate with the rest of the body. ⁣
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When the nervous system functions well, people may sleep better, move better, feel more energy, think more clearly, and have improved posture- amongst many other things! ⁣
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I feel lucky to get to do this every day 🥰⚡️🧠🫶🏼

11/11/2025

Some of the things we regularly hear from our clients about our space 🌱✨

What are the essential oils burning?
How do you find your music?
Who takes care of all the plants? 😂

It’s in all the little details at Natural Balance Chiropractic that make every visit special ✨

10/11/2025

Do chiropractors treat shoulder pain? Absolutely!

Chiropractors can help with shoulder pain by addressing musculoskeletal imbalances, improving joint mobility, and enhancing overall function .

Some of the ways your chiro will treat your shoulder include:

✨ Spinal Adjustments
- Misalignments in the neck and upper back (cervical and thoracic spine) can contribute to shoulder dysfunction.
- Chiropractors adjust the spine to improve posture and relieve nerve irritation that may be causing referred pain in the shoulder.

✨ Shoulder Joint Adjustments
- If the shoulder joint itself is misaligned, gentle and specific adjustments can help restore its proper movement.

✨ Soft Tissue Therapy (Muscles, Tendons & Ligaments)
- Techniques like myofascial release and trigger point therapy can help relieve tightness in the rotator cuff, deltoid, and surrounding muscles.

✨ Corrective Exercises & Rehabilitation
- Your chiropractor will recommend specific stretching and strengthening exercises to improve shoulder stability and function, as well as postural corrective exercises to ensure poor posture (eg. forward head carriage or rounded shoulders) aren’t exacerbating your shoulder.

Some of the common shoulder conditions we regularly treat in practice include:

- Rotator Cuff Injuries (strains, tears, impingement)
- Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis)
- Shoulder Bursitis & Tendonitis
- Shoulder Joint Misalignment
- Referred Pain from the Neck or Thoracic spine

If you have any questions about how chiro care could help your shoulder, please send me a message!

28/10/2025

Dr Hannah is away from 29/10 to 4/11.

Dr Leah will be covering Wed 29/10, Thurs 30/11 and Sat 1/10. Please note we are closed for Melbourne Cup on 4/11 for the Public Holiday. 🐎

Hannah’s first day back is Wed 5/11.

Enjoy your Melb cup long weekend! ✨

23/10/2025

Natural Balance Chiropractic has a beautiful treatment room available for rent!

We are looking for a Remedial Massage Therapist or Myotherapist to join our holistic health and wellness studio on Hampton Street!

✨ Beautiful, calm, light-filled space with lots of greenery
✨ Modern, newly renovated clinic
✨ Located on busy Hampton Street- lots of foot traffic
✨ Client referrals from our chiropractor
✨ Flexible days and rates available

Perfect for a practitioner wanting to grow their client base in a supportive, holistic environment.

Please send me an email hannah@naturalbalancechiropractic.com.au if this is something you’re interested in! 🙌🏼

📍 Natural Balance Chiropractic- 5b/544 Hampton Street, Hampton VIC 3188

21/10/2025

Chiropractic care can help breathing mainly through: 🫁

1. Improving rib cage and spinal mobility
If you thoracic spine or ribs are stiff or misaligned, your rib cage can’t expand properly. Chiropractors restore mobility and alignment so your chest can expand more freely and make breathing feel easier.

2. Enhancing diaphragm function
The phrenic nerve (which controls the diaphragm) and intercostal nerves (which control muscles between the ribs) can be affected by tension or restricted movement around the spine.
When chiropractic adjustments reduce irritation or improve joint motion around these nerve pathways, your breathing muscles can sometimes function more efficiently.

3. Improvement in posture
A big part of breathing efficiency is posture.
Forward-rounded shoulders or slouching (common with desk work) compress the chest cavity and make breathing shallower.
Chiropractic adjustments, combined with soft tissue work and posture exercises, can:
- Open up the chest area
- Reduce forward head/shoulder posture
- Improve rib movement during inhalation

📍 Natural Balance Chiropractic - 5b/544 Hampton Street, Hampton VIC 3188

14/10/2025

The bones of your spine (vertebrae) act like a suit of armour to protect your spinal cord- the vital communication highway between your brain and body.

When your vertebrae are properly aligned, your nervous system can function at its best- allowing for clear connection of signals.

That’s why spinal health matters- when you protect the spine, you protect your lifeline!

📍 Natural Balance Chiropractic, 5b/544 Hampton Street, Hampton VIC 3188