Dr Palladin Calvino

Dr Palladin Calvino He endeavours to use this platform to educate the wider community about Chiropractic.

Dr Palladin graduated from RMIT University in Melbourne with a double degree, namely a Bachelor of Health Science and Bachelor of Applied Science (Chiropractic).

Can you build your resilience and learn to stay calmer under pressure? The stresses of modern life affect some people mo...
30/07/2026

Can you build your resilience and learn to stay calmer under pressure?

The stresses of modern life affect some people more than others.

Could easing your anxiety be as simple as breathing more effectively?

Take these 3 tests now, then start to breathe more mindfully and deliberately, and retake the tests over several weeks.

Keep in mind that every slow, deep, diaphragmatic breath activates your vagus nerve and tells your nervous system you're safe.

29/07/2026

Every pregnancy is different, but many pregnant women turn to chiropractic care to help manage discomfort and support mobility.

As Dr Celeste explains, it's inevitable that during pregnancy, your spine, pelvis, and muscles will feel some extra stress as your baby grows and your body changes.

Dr Kieran was once a patient. He came to chiropractic through his own experience of pain and recovery, and that perspect...
27/07/2026

Dr Kieran was once a patient.

He came to chiropractic through his own experience of pain and recovery, and that perspective shapes how he practises every day.

He understands what it's like to not know what's wrong, to feel like you've tried everything, and to finally find something that actually helps.

That's the care we try to bring to every person who walks through our door.

📍 Pure Chiropractic, Mentone

Two weeks. One habit. A measurable shift in how your body defends itself. Cold plunging isn't just a recovery tool. It's...
23/07/2026

Two weeks. One habit. A measurable shift in how your body defends itself.

Cold plunging isn't just a recovery tool. It's a signal to your biology. With consistent exposure, your immune system ramps up, your cells get stronger antioxidant protection, and the low-grade inflammation behind fatigue and brain fog starts to clear.

The science is catching up to what cold water practitioners have known for years. Swipe to see what 14 days actually does inside your body.

🧊 Have you tried cold plunging? Drop your experience below.

22/07/2026

Have you forgotten how to breathe? If so, your nervous system will be paying a price.

Even though you'll take around 20,000 breaths today, what if I told you most of them may be wrong?!

Every shallow, fast, chest breath signals threat. It keeps cortisol elevated. It keeps your body braced.

That's not ideal.

Trent HamdjahIntegrative Soft Tissue & Recovery TherapistTrent is passionate about helping people move better, recover w...
22/07/2026

Trent Hamdjah
Integrative Soft Tissue & Recovery Therapist

Trent is passionate about helping people move better, recover well, and return to doing the things they love. His approach combines evidence-informed hands-on therapy with a genuine commitment to whole-person wellbeing.

With 20 years of experience across luxury day spas, multidisciplinary health clinics, rehabilitation settings, and elite sporting environments, Trent has developed a broad understanding of musculoskeletal health, recovery, injury management, and performance.

Every treatment is individually tailored and may incorporate remedial massage, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, advanced dry needling with TENs electrostimulation (where appropriate), cupping, lymphatic techniques, mobility coaching, and practical self-care strategies to support lasting results.

Trent’s own journey has profoundly shaped the practitioner he is today. Following severe spinal injuries sustained in motor vehicle accidents and a period of professional burnout, he stepped away from clinical practice to focus on his own recovery.

Through years of rehabilitation supported by allied health professionals, movement therapy, mindfulness, and complementary wellness practices, he gained a deep appreciation for the importance of patience, resilience, and treating the whole person, not simply the symptoms.

This experience inspired Trent’s integrative philosophy, recognising that physical pain, stress, emotional wellbeing, and lifestyle are often interconnected.

"My goal isn't simply to help you recover from pain. It's to help you move with confidence, build resilience, and rediscover your capacity to live well."

Headaches are one of the most common conditions we work with – and one of the most misunderstood. The WHO lists headache...
20/07/2026

Headaches are one of the most common conditions we work with – and one of the most misunderstood.

The WHO lists headache disorders as among the most prevalent neurological conditions worldwide. A significant proportion of recurring headaches originate from dysfunction in the upper cervical spine – the top two or three vertebrae of your neck.

These are called cervicogenic headaches, and they're frequently missed.

If your headaches are recurring, positional, or come with neck stiffness, it's worth a proper spinal assessment.

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Most people know they should drink more water. Far fewer understand what's actually at stake when they don't. Dehydratio...
17/07/2026

Most people know they should drink more water. Far fewer understand what's actually at stake when they don't.

Dehydration doesn't announce itself dramatically. It shows up as a 3pm slump, a stiff neck, a headache that won't quite shift, a mind that can't lock in.

Your brain is 75% water. Your spinal discs depend on fluid to function. And modern life - screens, stress, coffee, climate control - is quietly working against your hydration levels every single day.

Swipe through for the science, the warning signs, and the practical steps to keep your body running the way it should.

💧 Save this post as a reminder. Share it with someone who needs it.

Have questions about how hydration connects to your musculoskeletal health? Drop them in the comments or book a consultation [link in bio].

15/07/2026

Can your upper back or neck be connected to what's happening in your hand?

The answer isn't always straightforward … but sometimes, yes.

The nerves and pathways that serve the upper limb run through the lower neck and upper thoracic spine, influencing sensation, muscle control, temperature and more. But hand swelling has many possible causes, and the spine is just one piece of the puzzle.

At Pure Chiropractic, we look at the full picture: neck, upper back, shoulder girdle, nerve sensitivity and how your arm is functioning as a whole. From there, we work out whether chiropractic care is the right path, or whether you need to be referred elsewhere.

Not every hand symptom is a chiropractic case. But some are — and knowing the difference matters.

📍 Book an assessment at Pure Chiropractic and get clarity on what's actually going on.

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There's a phrase we use internally: "minimum effective dose". It means we're not trying to keep you coming back longer t...
14/07/2026

There's a phrase we use internally: "minimum effective dose".

It means we're not trying to keep you coming back longer than you need to. Our goal is to help you improve as efficiently as possible — and give you the tools to maintain that improvement yourself.

Good chiropractic care should empower you, not create dependence on it.

That's the standard we hold ourselves to at Pure.

📍 90 Charman Rd, Mentone | Book via link in bio

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