Chiropractor near Marsfield
Chiropractor near Marsfield – If you’re in need of a great Chiropractor just minutes from Marsfield, Ryde Natural Health Clinic is the place for you! Our Chiropractors Dr Johanna McFadgen, Dr Coco Ho and Dr Angelo Marketos have extensive experience in treating patients of all ages, from newborns right through to the elderly.
Chiropractor near Marsfield – How Chiropractic care can help you.
Your nervous system (brain, spinal cord and nerves) controls every single part of your body. Your muscles, joints, ligaments, and internal organs respond to electrical signals sent via your nervous system in order to function. If there are interferences to these signals then there will be numerous adverse effects to your health. Chiropractors are practitioners trained to detect and correct changes to your spine that interfere with your nervous system.
Regular treatments to your spine from a Chiropractic enhances the functioning of your nervous system – improving your overall health and well being and preventing mechanical disorders to your musculoskeletal system. How? Well Chiropractors make small ‘adjustments’ to your spine to optimise the position of your spinal vertebrae and joints. When the vertebrae and joints are positioned well, nerve signals flow freely throughout your body. Chiropractic adjustments have been proven to be a safe and effective way of achieving this state of good health.
Optimising joint mobility and vertebrae position removes interferences to your nervous system and may help with managing a range of health conditions including:
- Headaches, migraines and neck pain
- Lower back pain, Hip pain, Sciatica and disc symptoms
- Pregnancy and pediatric related symptoms
- Flexibility and coordination, balance, strength and rehabilitation
- and much more!
Chiropractors
Dr. Lucinda Slavin
Lucinda graduated from The University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Science (1995) and from Macquarie University with a Masters of Chiropractic (1998). She has been in private practice on the Northern Beaches for the past 27 years, running a practice that focuses on the body’s natural healing mechanisms by working with the spine, extremities, biomechanics and nervous systems. Lucinda has also been a lecturer and tutor at Macquarie University for the past 22 years to the 4th year Chiropractic students, teaching Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation. Her background in teaching extends to clinic, as she enjoys educating her patients about their condition, treatment plans and options to achieve their functional goals.
She uses a combination of techniques including gentle manipulation and mobilisations, soft tissue work, dry needling and exercises, being adaptable to treat and manage a wide range of conditions and presentations.
As a mother of three children herself, she has a passion for treating children and families and has vast experience in the management of scoliosis.Whether seeking relief from acute or chronic discomfort or striving for enhanced function, her tailored personalised plans can help you attain your goals.
Dr. Coco Ho
Having experienced chronic back pain from a young age, Coco was introduced to the benefits of chiropractic treatments early in life, and it was from this experience that lead her to applying for, enrolling in, and eventually completing the 5 year Bachelor of Chiropractic Science & Master of Chiropractic program at Sydney’s Macquaire University. Coco provides chiropractic care to adults of all ages. She is able to easily adapt her technique to treat a wide range of conditions to meet her patient’s needs.
Coco is fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin.
Dr. Scott ‘Hung Jae’ Lee
Scott completed his Bachelor of Chiropractic Science and Master of Chiropractic at Macquarie University. During his study, he was awarded numerous academic awards including Macquarie University Academic Excellence Award and Chiropractic Student of the Year (Dux). Scott has extensive experience in managing various conditions including lower back pain, neck pain, headache and sports injuries. He thoroughly enjoys caring for patients of all ages and provides optimal care to maintain a healthy life.
In conjunction with thorough history taking, Scott utilises the Gonstead Chiropractic System to enhance his diagnose and to provide a tailored treatment for each patient.
Scott strongly believes that right chiropractic adjustment can correct dysfunction, improve the condition and enhance the body’s ability to repair and heal itself naturally.
In addition to working as a chiropractor, Scott also tutors both undergraduate and postgraduate chiropractic students at Macquarie University.
Scott is fluent in both English and Korean.
Dr. Johanna McFadgen
Johanna graduated from Macquarie University in 2005, after completing 5 years of study for her Bachelor of Chiropractic Science and Masters of Chiropractic degrees. She is registered with the AHPRA and is a member of the Chiropractors & Osteopathic Association of Australia. She has also continued her chiropractic education with further studies in acupuncture, pediatrics and pregnancy care. Johanna’s philosophy focuses on gentle chiropractic care for all ages. With a highly adaptable approach, she is able to treat a wide variety of patients and conditions.
With 3 children herself, Johanna has a real passion for helping children and families get their health back on track with chiropractic care.
Dr. Angelo Marketos
Angelo utilises a gentle and conservative chiropractic treatment approach for pain associated with a busy lifestyle, such as back pain and headaches. He is registered with the NSW Chiropractors Registration Board and is a member of the Chiropractors Association of Australia. He has completed both a Bachelor of Chiropractic Science & Master of Chiropractic, within which Angelo undertook and successfully completed research into the effects of Chiropractic treatment on neck pain, back pain and balance.
Angelo focuses on pain relief and rehabilitation especially in desk workers, students and labourers.
Your first Chiropractic visit – Here’s what to expect:
At your first consultation with Johanna or Angelo will involve a medical history, full spinal examination, postural assessment, orthopedic testing, muscle testing, neurological testing & treatment. If it is required, Johanna or Angelo will refer you for x-rays in order to have better idea of the current state of your spine. Your first consult will be up to 45 minutes long.
On your second visit, there will be discussion of any changes to your condition, report of findings, reassessment and treatment. This will take about 10-15 minutes.
Ongoing visits are usually 10-15 minutes long and offer spinal adjustments & periodic comparative assessments.
Chiropractor near Marsfield – Education
Chiropractors have a minimum of 5 years of tertiary training (3 years Bachelor of Chiropractic Science, followed by a 2 year Masters of Chiropractic).
At Ryde Natural Health Clinic, our Chiropractors Johanna and Angelo can adapt their technique to suit all ages and body types, from newborns & pregnant mums to, adults, athletes and the elderly.
From your very first visit your Chiropractor will tailor the treatment to meet your individual needs.
Chiropractor near Marsfield – Why Choose Us?
- Johanna, Angelo and Coco have obtained the highest Chiropractic qualifications and are highly experienced in their field.
- Health fund rebates are available for all of our services.(We can swipe your card on the spot!)
- All sessions are carried out in a private, clean, air-conditioned rooms.
- Appointments are available early (from 7am) to late (8:30pm) so you don’t have to skip work for your appointment.
- Parking is easy. (Free parking is available at the door).