The Family Chiropractor - Ourimbah

08/01/2026

So excited to share with you that I can now offer dry needling in addition to your regular chiropractic treatment.

My fee for including this service will be slightly increased, but will not add to the length of your treatment.

So far I am finding that it’s great for really chronic muscle issues 😊. (I see you trapezius and gluteus medius!)

It’s also helpful for those patients with acute pain who are unable to move freely. E.g. torticollis and lower back pain.

You will need to sign a consent form before undergoing this treatment.

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts.
Watch this space for more info over the following weeks.

Much love to you all and wishing you and your family a wonderful 2026. 🥰❤️🥳

20/11/2025

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Better find a good chiropractor then! 😊

20/11/2025

It’s been another lovely month checking babies.

You might ask “Why would I take my baby to a paediatric chiropractor not long after birth?”

Well here’s 5 good reasons:

1: You had a really tough birth. Baby got stuck and labour was long OR you had a really quick labour and everyone was surprised after birth. That put’s the nervous system of both mum and bub at risk for being stuck in the flight and flight mode”. We can help to calm the nervous system and give advice on what you dan do at home.

2. Your baby was restricted in growth and movement due to anatomical differences. Baby may be experience a lot of tension throughout its little body.

3. Feeding is difficult for baby and / or mum. We will check what is going on biomechanically. We are always happy to send you to other feeding specialists that we work closely with if it isn’t something we can help with.

4. Baby has an obvious head preference or tilt to one side. A more severe form of this is torticollis which can be due to a birth injury. We also assess for flat head syndrome (plagiocephaly) and craniosynostosis.

5. Baby is holding its head upright from birth. Although some parents might feel pleased or even proud, a baby should not be able to hold it’s head upright straight after birth. This could be a clue to other potential issues.

We know that there can be a lot of scaremongering with regards to chiropractic treatment of infants and children. You can rest assured that we do not perform any kind of boney manipulation that is and looks forceful. Our treatment is extremely gentle and we take care or your babies just like we would care for our own!

04/11/2025

Need a chiro? Look no further!

02/11/2025

Are you looking after your body? What movements do you do to keep yourself in tip top shape?

Here's 7 things you can do to improve your health...

1. Exercise regularly: Aim for at least 30 minutes a day of physical activity (like walking, running, swimming, or cycling). Include resistance or strength training to build and maintain muscle!

2. Get enough sleep: 7–9 hours of quality sleep each night helps your body recover and function properly

3. Eat a balanced diet — Include fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats. Avoid sugars and processed food.

4. Drink plenty of water — Stay hydrated throughout the day (about 2–3L for most adults).

5. Stretch and improve flexibility — Do yoga or stretching to prevent stiffness and injuries.

6. Keep your mind active — Read, learn new skills, or solve puzzles to stay mentally sharp.

7. Manage stress — Try meditation, deep breathing, or spending time in nature.

10/08/2025

Remembering Covid times with this sweet girl!

19/06/2025

This info is still very relevant today. Use your brain actively and not just your vision

Researchers in Japan used a highly specialized mind-mapping technology to monitor brain activities in hundreds of teenagers playing Nintendo and compared the results to the brain scans of hundreds of kids doing simple arithmetic calculations.

The researchers found that the only brain activity going on in the brains of the teens playing on the computer was in the areas that control vision and movement.

They found no activity in the frontal lobes.

By contrast, the researchers observed that both the left and the right hemispheres of the kids’ brains doing the arithmetic were highly active.

At the very least, this indicates that parents should monitor the time
children spend playing on the computer.

Surveys show, however, that most parents don’t monitor their children’s computer time. Even parents who monitor TV time don’t necessarily monitor computer time.

⭐An excerpt from the book "Disconnected Kids" by Dr. Robert Melillo
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01/05/2025

So not chiropractic related but such a good laugh!

12/04/2025

How can chiropractic help you

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikmBTVyUkU0

This (21-27 May) we are highlighting how improve your quality of life: www.spinalhealthweek.com.au

10/04/2025

Spinal Health week is in May. Here is a short video on back pain for you to watch if you haven't been to a chiropractor before.

25/02/2025

Meet our new family members! These girls are our new rescue foster puppies! Peanut (black and white) is the confident boss and Crumpet (grey /merle) is the cuddly one. They are 13-15 weeks old and full of life. They are still little, but are a Great Dane Catahoula cross so will get much bigger.

Whilst the puppies will not be in the room when you are having your treatment, there is a small possibility they may be in the front yard when you arrive. Please let me know if you have any concerns /fears surrounding dogs so that I can make sure they are not around for you.

Please can you also ALWAYS close the gate whether or not you see the dogs. We are having some work done in our backyard and the tradies don’t always remember. Eventually we will have a new sliding gate making life easier for everyone.

18/01/2025

My son and I recently completed our full weekend Advanced First Aid qualification which also included assisting in childbirth (😮! - not that I am intending to deliver babies anytime soon, but you never know when you look after pregnant women).

Chiropractors are required to renew their Senior First Aid every 3 years and CPR annually so that is me all up to date and Leo is double qualified too. Proud mum moment! Pretty good for a 16 year old.