Chiropractic Care in Heathmont
A thoughtful, measured approach to personalised chiropractic care
Why we practice Gonstead chiropractic care
Gonstead chiropractic care offers a specific and scientific way to find the right treatment for you.
The Gonstead technique follows a clear approach—identify the problem, adjust with care, and avoid excessive follow-ups.
Our approach is about understanding what’s causing your discomfort, then providing care that’s suited to your needs.
“The power that made the body heals the body”
– B.J Palmer
How Gonstead chiropractic care may benefit your body
Our goal is to ease your discomfort through clear communication and carefully delivered chiropractic care.
Gonstead practitioners dedicate years to education and continued learning to ensure every adjustment is precise and responsive to your individual needs.
We create care plans based on your individual needs, not templates, and always recommend only what’s truly helpful for your progress.
We find it
We take a detailed look at your spinal and nervous system health to uncover what’s really causing the issue.
We adjust it
We use precise adjustments and Gonstead chiropractic methods to correct any misalignment.
We leave it alone
We allow your body the opportunity to rebalance and support natural nerve flow following an adjustment.
Gonstead chiropractic conditions
Chiropractic support through the Gonstead approach goes beyond just the back—it may ease discomfort in multiple parts of the body, including:
- Back and neck pain
- Limb and joint pain
- Headaches
- Dizziness
- Nerve pain
The process behind the Gonstead method
The Gonstead method involves detailed analysis to understand how your nerves, muscles, and bones work together – far beyond a simple spinal adjustment.
Once we find the problem and determine the suitability of chiropractic treatment, we design a course of care that aims to give you great results with minimal adjustments.
Taking your history
Every consultation starts with listening—taking the time to learn about your health story and what’s brought you in.
Visual assessment
As experts in posture and movement, we watch you move as we look for subtle signs of issues or imbalances in your musculoskeletal system.
Instrumental analysis
The nervoscope helps us pick up on subtle temperature variations along your spine that may reveal deeper nerve issues.
Static palpation
Using a careful and trained touch, we examine your spine for areas of swelling or sensitivity that may signal referred pain.
Motion palpation
While moving your spine gently, we assess for any irregular motion between segments to help identify where support may be needed.
X-ray imaging
We take an on-site X-ray for an instant image of your spine to check joint and disc integrity and vertebral alignment. This further informs our thorough analysis and helps us to provide meticulous and precise chiropractic care.
Focused chiropractic realignment
After completing a detailed assessment, we’ll let you know if chiropractic care is appropriate and talk you through the next steps if needed.
Your adjustment is delivered with your consent using the Gonstead technique, applying purposeful, detailed movements to support better mobility and reduce discomfort.
Each Gonstead adjustment is carefully matched to your individual situation, supporting your journey toward better health and overall wellbeing.
The origins of Gonstead care
Originating in the 1940s, the Gonstead method was created by Dr Clarence Gonstead, who focused on improving how spinal misalignments were identified and addressed. His approach is rooted in biomechanical principles and a full-spine assessment rather than limiting focus to just the symptomatic area.
By the 1950s, Dr Gonstead’s method had gained significant traction, leading his team to educate fellow chiropractors and establish the Gonstead Clinic of Chiropractic in Wisconsin in 1964.
The Gonstead system is now taught at leading universities and used by chiropractors worldwide, widely regarded as a benchmark in chiropractic practice.
At Chiropractic Symphony, our team are members of the Gonstead Chiropractic Society and are dedicated to delivering a caring, thorough and systematic approach to your treatment through the Gonstead system.