Insight Health and Chiropractic

Dr. Katie de Luca is a registered chiropractor and qualified exercise physiologist. In 2016 she was awarded her PhD from the University of Newcastle, Faculty on Medicine and Public Health. Her thesis explored the experience of pain in older women with arthritis, and was the first report of different subgroups of women who had significantly different emotional and physical aspects of pain. She has an extensive research background, having more than 20 peer-reviewed publications and has presented at more than 40 regional, national and international conferences. Her scope of audience is broad, having attending conferences in public health, gerontology, pain medicine and chiropractic. She recently presented a keynote presentation on back pain in the elderly, highlighting her expertise in this area. Dr. de Luca works in private practice in the beautiful town on South West Rocks on the Mid North Coast of NSW. She is an advocate for evidence based care, and is committed to providing people of all ages with ethical and knowledgeable health care. Dr. de Luca is passionate about sport, and is the research chair for Sports Chiropractic Australia. She has worked at state level indoor netball, soccer and cricket teams, at the 2009 world masters games, and with Surf Lifesaving Australia.

🚀 3 Weeks to Go!The countdown is on – just 3 weeks until National WorkSpace Week (20–26 October)! 🖥️📱👩‍⚕️👷‍♂️👨‍💻National...
29/09/2025

🚀 3 Weeks to Go!

The countdown is on – just 3 weeks until National WorkSpace Week (20–26 October)! 🖥️📱👩‍⚕️👷‍♂️👨‍💻

National WorkSpace Week, the Chiropractors Association’s annual WHS campaign held during Safe Work Month, raises awareness of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) and the long-term physical and mental health impacts of workspace injuries.

🧠 Adjust Your Thinking to Work Well Every Day.

📅 WorkSpace Week: 20–26 October
👉 www.workspaceweek.org.au

Would you like to share your experiences being physically active (or not) due to low back pain? Please reach out if you ...
22/09/2025

Would you like to share your experiences being physically active (or not) due to low back pain?

Please reach out if you can be interviewed, with your partner, by a CQU researcher. You will be remunerated for your time, thank you!

CQU researchers are seeking Australians with non-specific low back pain, and their significant others, who are willing to participate in a qualitative interview discussing their barriers and facilitators to Physical Activity, see below.
To qualify, both the person with low back pain and their significant other will need to attend the online interview.

As a compensation for their time, both the person with low back pain and their significant other will receive a $50 e-gift card ($100 total).

18/09/2025

We have a few last minute chiro appointments available in SWR with Kjersti, tomorrow (Friday). Give the clinic a buzz on 65667472 to go into the weekend feeling gooood 💪

Are you loving our   ??? So are we 🐶 However, it is a full house this week so don’t wait to Monday - jump online, or cal...
15/09/2025

Are you loving our ??? So are we 🐶

However, it is a full house this week so don’t wait to Monday - jump online, or call 65667472, to book with
🕺🏽 Fred on Monday and Thursdays
👸 Katie on Tuesday and Thursday
🏋️‍♀️ Kjersti on Friday

We are looking for administration staff to come join our team at Insight Health and Chiropractic! - We are open 7am to 7...
14/09/2025

We are looking for administration staff to come join our team at Insight Health and Chiropractic!

- We are open 7am to 7pm most days. Being available outside school hours is a must.
- Healthcare appreciation, and knowledge or experience with chiropractic, is preferred.
- We treat babies to the elderly, so being friendly, efficient, and having a good phone manner is essential.
- As we work closely with GPs and other health professionals, and you are part of a team who work independently, your should have excellent communication skills. Medical receptionist experience would be favorable.
- It is a casual role, with appropriate award wage
- Social media and content creation skills would be a bonus! Proficiency with word, excel, online bookings is essential and an openness to learn Canva and Trello for example is welcomed.
- Our chiropractors work very hard and care greatly for their clients, working with people in pain and those who prioritize health goals. We are looking for someone who cares about our business and our patients.

If you think you would be perfect for this role and are looking for 12-20 hours of work per week, please drop your resume into the clinic at 28 Gordon Young Drive or email to chirokatie@live.com.au .

Proud parents, sponsors, taxi drivers, water runners, orange slicers, massage therapist and high fivers - to these amazi...
12/09/2025

Proud parents, sponsors, taxi drivers, water runners, orange slicers, massage therapist and high fivers - to these amazing kids, putting in hours every week to chase their dreams. Good luck in the big show in Newcastle on the weekend Madi and Marcus !!

GOOD LUCK to South West Rocks FC alumni and Mid Cost FC playerMARCUS DE LUCAas he plays in the YPL grand final in Newcas...
12/09/2025

GOOD LUCK to South West Rocks FC alumni and Mid Cost FC player
MARCUS DE LUCA
as he plays in the YPL grand final in Newcastle this weekend.
⚽️ So proud of you buddy ⚽️

Well done to our local chiro and the boss here at Insight Health and Chiropractic on SWRFC’s Women’s player of the week!...
10/09/2025

Well done to our local chiro and the boss here at Insight Health and Chiropractic on SWRFC’s Women’s player of the week! Busted hand and all!

Congratulations to Katie and Jack, our Bespoke Glow and Adrian Hair Player of the Week winners. A big shift from both players, helping to get the wins on the board for their teams.

CQU researchers are seeking Australians with non-specific low back pain, and their significant others, who are willing t...
08/09/2025

CQU researchers are seeking Australians with non-specific low back pain, and their significant others, who are willing to participate in a qualitative interview discussing their barriers and facilitators to Physical Activity, see below.
To qualify, both the person with low back pain and their significant other will need to attend the online interview.

As a compensation for their time, both the person with low back pain and their significant other will receive a $50 e-gift card ($100 total).

CQU researchers are seeking Australians with non-specific low back pain, and their significant others, who are willing t...
08/09/2025

CQU researchers are seeking Australians with non-specific low back pain, and their significant others, who are willing to participate in a qualitative interview discussing their barriers and facilitators to Physical Activity, see below.

To qualify, both the person with low back pain and their significant other will need to attend the online interview.

As a compensation for their time, both the person with low back pain and their significant other will receive a $50 e-gift card ($100 total).

CQU researchers are seeking Australians with non-specific low back pain, and their significant others, who are willing t...
08/09/2025

CQU researchers are seeking Australians with non-specific low back pain, and their significant others, who are willing to participate in a qualitative interview discussing their barriers and facilitators to Physical Activity, see below.

To qualify, both the person with low back pain and their significant other will need to attend the online interview.

As a compensation for their time, both the person with low back pain and their significant other will receive a $50 e-gift card ($100 total).

To see if you qualify, click on the link here

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Well done to the University of Newcastle for these super cute Valentines Day posts! We look after both ends of the tibia...
14/02/2025

Well done to the University of Newcastle for these super cute Valentines Day posts!

We look after both ends of the tibia… foot and ankle problems, and knee pain. Come see how our chiropractors want TIBIA your valentine 🖤

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28 Gordon Young Drive
South West Rocks, NSW
2431

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Monday 9am - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 7am - 4pm

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Dr. Katie de Luca graduated from Macquarie University, Sydney in 2008. In 2016 she was awarded her PhD from the University of Newcastle, Faculty on Medicine and Public Health. She has an extensive research background, having more than 30 peer-reviewed publications and has presented at more than 50 regional, national and international conferences. She is a post-doctoral research fellow at the Department of Chiropractic at Macquarie University where she leads a program of research on the epidemiology and management of musculoskeletal conditions in older adults.

Dr. Kjersti Endresen graduated from Macquarie University, Sydney in 2005. She then spent over 13 yrs working in WA. Kjersti has experience from a busy multidisciplinary city practice in Perth and owner/operator of a private practice in regional WA. Kjersti has a special interest in children’s and women’s health, but has a wide range of clinical experience in treating any age group. She has completed post graduate training in paediatric and are also certified in Applied kinesiology. Kjersti believe in a holistic approach to care considering the three aspects of health: Physical, Chemical and Emotional. We look at how all parts of your body interconnect and effect each other and your health.

Dean Irving is our resident sports masseuse, with a passion for exercise and body movement. He himself is an ultra marathon runner, so has extensive knowledge on the intricate workings of the musculoskeletal system to achieve optimal performance. He had a Diploma of Remedial Massage.