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Sara Winchester

I’m Sara Winchester and I established Total Chiropractic over nine years ago in the lower North Shore of Sydney. I was born in Gosford and lived in numerous countries when I was young, before returning to Australia when I was … Continue reading

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Alison de Vos

My name is Alison de Vos and I joined Total Chiropratic as a chiropractor in August 2008. I also worked here as a Chiropractic Assistant on the front desk during my studies. I grew up in Lane Cove and went … Continue reading

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Why Total Chiropractic?

Total Chiropractic is more than ‘cracking your spine’ or treating your symptoms. We take a holistic view on your health status and health goals. We seek to find out the cause of your symptoms through various chiropractic techniques investigating structural … Continue reading

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What is a chiropractic adjustment?

A chiropractic adjustment is a specific force or pressure delivered to a subluxation in order to reduce the interference to the nervous system. It is defined by the International Chiropractors Association as: “the chiropractic adjustment is characterized by a specific … Continue reading

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What’s the difference between a chiropractor, a physiotherapist and an osteopath?

Chiropractic removes stress to the nervous system by delivering specific chiropractic adjustments. Chiropractic does not treat symptoms, rather it aims to take the stress off the body so the body can heal itself. On the other hand, Physiotherapy treats symptoms … Continue reading

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Is it covered by health cover or insurance?

GPs in Australia can now refer you to a chiropractor for a maximum of five visits, which you can claim directly on Medicare. Otherwise, most private health insurance will cover chiropractic, depending on your fund and level of cover. If … Continue reading

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How long will each session take?

The initial consultation and Report of Findings visits take 45 mins each. After that, our standard consultations at Total Chiropractic are between 10-20 mins depending on how each person presents on the day. We also have 30 minute special consultations … Continue reading

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Once I start, do I have to keep going?

As you are the master of your decisions, of course you do not have to keep going to a chiropractor forever! Our chiropractors at Total Chiropractic will make recommendations for you to achieve your health goals and have optimal health. … Continue reading

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How many sessions will I need?

The number of sessions you will need depends on a number of factors: the condition you are in at the time of presenting to your chiropractor, your symptoms, your health goals, how long you have had the problem or cause … Continue reading

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Will I hear a crack?

Sometimes when you have a chiropractic adjustment you may hear an audible ‘click’. This is due to a negative pressure that is created in the joint. With some chiropractic techniques, the liquid in the joints turn to gas and that … Continue reading

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