Heathmont Chiropractor
Chiropractic care delivered with careful attention and a patient-first mindset
Why we follow the Gonstead method in our chiropractic care
Through the Gonstead method, chiropractic care is guided by thorough analysis and tailored support.
With a philosophy of finding, fixing, and leaving it alone, the Gonstead technique takes a personalised approach and avoids unnecessary ongoing treatment.
We focus on finding the reason behind your pain so we can deliver tailored care and specific treatments to fix the source of the problem.
“The power that made the body heals the body”
– B.J Palmer
How Gonstead chiropractic care may benefit your body
We focus on relieving pain with a straightforward approach and well-considered adjustments.
Years of focused study and continued refinement equip Gonstead chiropractors to provide thoughtful, tailored adjustments for each person.
Our care is never one-size-fits-all—we tailor your treatment to suit your needs and only suggest visits that make sense for you.
We find it
We thoroughly examine the whole spine and nervous system to pinpoint the exact cause of your pain.
We adjust it
We use precise adjustments and Gonstead chiropractic methods to correct any misalignment.
We leave it alone
Following your adjustment, we respect the body’s own timing to reset and support
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 pain
- Neck pain
- Limb and joint pain
- Headaches & Migraines
- Dizziness
- Nerve pain
How Gonstead care is applied
With a strong focus on accuracy, the Gonstead approach uses a range of tools to examine how the body’s systems interact, offering insight well beyond spinal manipulation.
After identifying the issue and confirming chiropractic care is appropriate, we tailor a plan focused on achieving results with as few adjustments as needed.
Taking your history
We take a thorough history to understand your symptoms, injuries, lifestyle and reason for your visit. Listening to your point of view is a vital part of our consultation.
Visual assessment
By carefully watching your movement patterns, we look for the finer details that may point to underlying postural or structural problems.
Instrumental analysis
Using our precision nervoscope tool to run down your spine, we watch for temperature changes that can indicate underlying nerve problems.
Static palpation
By palpating the spine with precision, we detect subtle signs that may reveal pain coming from another part of the body.
Motion palpation
Through guided movements, we observe how each part of your spine responds, checking for areas that aren’t moving as they should.
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.
Detailed and accurate corrections
We’ll only recommend chiropractic care if our full assessment shows it’s suitable, and we’ll take the time to explain everything clearly.
Using the Gonstead method, we apply swift and carefully controlled movements to help restore natural motion and improve spinal balance—with your consent every step of the way.
Your adjustments are tailored through the Gonstead method to align with your unique health goals and support a greater sense of wellbeing.
Where the Gonstead method began
Developed in the 1940s by Dr Clarence Gonstead, the Gonstead chiropractic system was born from a desire to better understand and address spinal misalignments. Drawing on biomechanics and disc-nerve relationships, Dr Gonstead crafted a thorough system for assessing the entire spine through detailed analysis.
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.
Today, Gonstead programs are taught in major universities, and chiropractors all over the world practise the Gonstead system. It’s considered by many to be the gold standard in chiropractic care.
Our team at Chiropractic Symphony are members of the Gonstead Chiropractic Society and are committed to providing thoughtful, detailed care using the Gonstead method.