Northcote Health & Wellness

Northcote Health & Wellness At Northcote Health & Wellness, we believe that a patient should be treated as an individual and their needs are prioritised accordingly. Why Choose Us?

Experience the best health of your life through chiropractic care and a healthy lifestyle. We are a multi service clinic servicing the community of Northcote and surrounds. We offer combined treatments by world class practitioners who give you the personal attention you deserve. Your health and happiness are our highest priority so your treatment plan may include multiple services to help you achi

eve the best possible results. Our team is dedicated to your health and happiness. We believe it’s our duty as care providers, not just healers or therapists that can provide you with the best results possible so long-term pain relief becomes part of everyday life again. We offer many services under one roof including massage therapy which treats more than muscle tension but also helps clients release emotional stress when necessary through different techniques.

Why does your upper back always feel tight? For many people, it's not one big event that causes upper back stiffness. I...
20/08/2026

Why does your upper back always feel tight?
For many people, it's not one big event that causes upper back stiffness. It's the small things we do every day.

👉 Hours at a desk.
👉 Looking down at your phone.
👉 Driving.
👉 Working from the couch.
👉 Carrying children or heavy bags.

Over time, these everyday habits can reduce movement through the joints of your upper back and place extra demand on the surrounding muscles.

You might notice:
👉 Tightness across the shoulders
👉 Neck discomfort
👉 Headaches
👉 Feeling restricted when turning
👉 A general sense of stiffness that won't go away

At Northcote Health + Wellness, Dr Chris assesses how your spine and body are moving before developing a personalised plan designed to improve mobility, reduce stiffness and support better movement.

Helping restore healthy movement is an important step towards supporting your body to feel and move at its best.
To make an appointment, head to our website:
🌐 www.northcotehw.com.au

Have your feet been feeling sore lately? 🦶 If you're experiencing heel pain, those first few steps in the morning can be...
18/08/2026

Have your feet been feeling sore lately? 🦶

If you're experiencing heel pain, those first few steps in the morning can be especially uncomfortable. During the colder months, muscles and connective tissues may feel stiffer, which can make conditions like plantar fasciitis seem more noticeable.

The good news? Your feet don't work in isolation. The way you move, stand and distribute your weight can all influence the stress placed on your feet.

At Northcote Health + Wellness, Dr Chris takes the time to assess your posture, movement patterns and overall alignment, looking beyond where the pain is felt to understand what's contributing to it. From there, he'll create a personalised plan to help improve your comfort, mobility and get you moving with greater confidence.

If foot pain has been hanging around longer than it should, it may be time to have it assessed.

Head to our website to make an appointment 👇
🌐 www.northcotehw.com.au

When did you last give yourself permission to slow down? ☀️ Today is Relaxation Day, a gentle reminder that rest is an i...
14/08/2026

When did you last give yourself permission to slow down? ☀️ Today is Relaxation Day, a gentle reminder that rest is an important part of staying well. Slowing down gives your body time to recover, helps ease muscle tension and supports your natural healing process. A short walk, some gentle stretching or a few quiet minutes to breathe can all make a difference🧘🏻‍♀️🍃

Remember, looking after your body is a form of self-care too.

📞 03 8899 6370
🌐 www.northcotehw.com.au

Getting older doesn't have to mean living with back pain... While your body naturally changes over the years, ageing do...
10/08/2026

Getting older doesn't have to mean living with back pain...

While your body naturally changes over the years, ageing doesn't automatically cause back pain or a loss of mobility. Many people in their 60s and 70s continue to stay active, move comfortably, and maintain their independence.

A lot comes down to how you care for your spine over time. Regular movement, healthy daily habits, and proactive care can all contribute to supporting your mobility as you age. At Northcote Health + Wellness, we take a holistic, personalised approach to help you move well, feel well, and stay active at every stage of life.

Book your appointment through the link below 👇
🌐 www.northcotehw.com.au

A single pain doesn’t always tell the whole story 💢 Your body works as a connected system, so the uneasy feeling from on...
31/07/2026

A single pain doesn’t always tell the whole story 💢

Your body works as a connected system, so the uneasy feeling from one area can sometimes be linked to movement patterns, posture, or tension elsewhere.

At Northcote Health & Wellness, we don't just focus on the painful spot. We take a holistic chiropractic care approach to assess your movement and look for contributing factors that may not be obvious at first glance.

During your first appointment, Dr Chris will help you understand the bigger picture through a comprehensive assessment and create a targeted, personalised treatment plan to support your health and recovery over the long term.

To make an appointment, visit our website at www.northcotehw.com.au

Heading out for a winter workout? Your body may need a little more warm-up time than usual ❄️🏃 Colder temperatures redu...
28/07/2026

Heading out for a winter workout? Your body may need a little more warm-up time than usual ❄️🏃

Colder temperatures reduce blood flow and can cause blood vessels to constrict, making you more vulnerable to sprains, strains, and joint pain when doing an activity.

Our gentle chiropractic adjustments at Northcote Health & Wellness aims to help improve flexibility and support recovery by easing tension in the surrounding soft tissues to help your body move freely as it heals, so you don’t have to hold yourself back from staying active 💪

To book your next appointment, visit our website or call our team directly at:
📞 03 8899 6370 | 🌐 www.northcotehw.com.au

Today, we celebrate International Self-Care Day 🩵 The question is, how often do you intentionally set aside time for sel...
23/07/2026

Today, we celebrate International Self-Care Day 🩵

The question is, how often do you intentionally set aside time for self-care?

Self-care goes deeper than the occasional treat. It is also about doing things from day to day that support your mind, body, and overall well-being.

Here are some ways you can practice self-care in your daily life 👇

If you are looking for a more holistic approach to caring for your whole body, book a chiropractic care session through the link below:
🌐 www.northcotehw.com.au
📞 03 8899 6370

The recent rain has been great for our gardens… but it can mean a bit of extra work for our backs too 🌱 With everything ...
20/07/2026

The recent rain has been great for our gardens… but it can mean a bit of extra work for our backs too 🌱

With everything growing so quickly, many people are spending more time weeding, planting and tidying up around the garden. While it can be rewarding, gardening often involves prolonged bending, twisting and kneeling, which can place extra strain on the lower back, especially if your body isn't used to those movements.

If you're planning a day in the garden, a few simple things may help:

👉 Take regular breaks
👉 Change positions often
👉 Avoid trying to tackle everything in one go

If you're noticing lingering stiffness, soreness or discomfort after a gardening session, it may be worth having it assessed before it starts impacting your everyday activities.

Contact our team to book an appointment.

📞 03 8899 6370
🌐 www.northcotehw.com.au

Have you had enough water today? 🥛💧 During winter, it is easy to become dehydrated without realising it, especially when...
17/07/2026

Have you had enough water today? 🥛💧

During winter, it is easy to become dehydrated without realising it, especially when you are not feeling as thirsty as usual. But staying hydrated is not just to quench your thirst; it is also a way to support your spine, joints, and overall movement.

Your spinal discs are made mostly of water and act as cushions between your vertebrae. When you are not drinking enough fluids, these discs can lose some of their natural cushioning and elasticity, which may cause painful movements in daily activities.

So, remember to keep a glass of water and make it part of your daily routine.

14/07/2026

Did you know the brain plays a role in how you experience pain? 🤔

When your body senses something is wrong, it sends signals to your brain to get your attention and encourage you to protect that area. But sometimes, even after the issue has improved, the brain continues to process those signals in a way that makes you think the pain is still there 🧠🚨

Chiropractic care may help your body process these signals. Through gentle spinal adjustments, it supports better communication within the nervous system, helping you move freely and get back to your daily activities.

If you have been living with pain, our team is here to help.
📞 03 8899 6370
🌐 www.northcotehw.com.au

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Northcote, VIC
3070

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