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“We cannot give our children what we don’t have” - I just read this in Brené Brown’s book The Gift of Imperfection.It’s ...
22/09/2026

“We cannot give our children what we don’t have” - I just read this in Brené Brown’s book The Gift of Imperfection.

It’s such a simple sentence, but it carries so much. We spend so much time thinking about what our children need from us, patience, connection, safety, calm, presence.

But caring for our children starts with caring for ourselves. We cannot pour calm from an overwhelmed nervous system. We cannot model rest while constantly running on empty. And we cannot teach our children that their bodies deserve care if we continually ignore our own.

Looking after yourself isn’t separate from looking after your family. It’s part of it.

✨ Dr Chantel

20/09/2026

I haven’t stopped thinking about Allowed to Birth. It made me think about why so many woman are afraid of birth - myself included not so long ago.

One of the ideas that really stayed with me (and it’s not an idea it’s based in the literature) is that the way women experience birth cannot be separated from how women are treated and valued in culture.

Some of the highest C-section rates + some of the highest GBV rates in the world …. What does this say ?
Childbirth isn’t only a biological event. It’s also a social experience shaped by our beliefs about woman’s bodies, autonomy, risk, authority and who ultimately gets to make decisions.

That doesn’t mean every intervention is violence, it doesn’t mean every C-section is bad. Modern obstetrics saves mothers and babies, and we need it. But I do think we need to ask whether every low-risk pregnancy needs to begin within the medical model of birth, and whether woman genuinely have access to other models of care.

What I came away thinking wasn’t just about how women give birth but what choices they actually have.

In July something shifted for me, when I properly started learning and research about physiological labour and delivery, and Allowed to Birth pushed that conversation even further. The bigger question here is whether we can build a system where the right level of care is available at the right time, while woman remain informed, respected and part of the decisions being made about their bodies.


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I think there’s a strange expectation in healthcare that a good doctor should always have the answer.I don’t.I’ve spent ...
01/09/2026

I think there’s a strange expectation in healthcare that a good doctor should always have the answer.

I don’t.

I’ve spent years studying the human body, and I’ll probably spend the rest of my career studying it. But the more I learn, the more I appreciate just how complicated humans are.

We’re not just muscles, joints and physiology.

We’re sleep, stress, hormones, emotions, previous experiences, movement, environment, and an entire life happening around all of it.

So sometimes I can help you.

Sometimes I need to rethink what I thought was going on.

Sometimes I need another practitioner’s eyes on it.

And sometimes I have to say, “I don’t think I’m the solution to this problem.”

What I won’t do is bu****it you into continuing care just because I’m uncomfortable admitting I don’t have the answer.

There is no ego in good healthcare.

There should be curiosity. Reassessment. Collaboration. Referral. And enough humility to recognise when something sits outside of what you can offer.

I don’t need my patients to believe I know everything.

I’d much rather they trust that I’ll be honest when I don’t.

And I think that makes me a better doctor. 🤍

— Dr Chantel

Most people think chiropractors only look at where it hurts. 🤔In reality, pain is only one part of the picture.We also p...
28/08/2026

Most people think chiropractors only look at where it hurts. 🤔

In reality, pain is only one part of the picture.

We also pay attention to how you move, where movement feels restricted, how your body may be compensating and which everyday activities seem to aggravate your symptoms. 🌿

Two people can arrive with discomfort in the same area but have completely different movement patterns, routines and contributing factors.

That is why an assessment should be more than simply asking, “Where is the pain?”

At Rise, we look at the way your body is functioning as a whole. We want to understand what happens when you bend, lift, walk, feed your baby, sit at your desk or move through the demands of your day. 🧩

Pain tells us where you feel it.
Movement can help us understand the bigger picture. ✨

24/08/2026

Ever wondered what that little pop or crack is during an adjustment? 👂

When we’re working with kiddo’s, we often call them “popcorn” or even “joint farts” (which usually gets a giggle 🤭).

Despite the sound, it isn’t your bones grinding together, and it doesn’t necessarily mean a bone has been “put back into place.”

Your joints contain lubricating fluid with tiny amounts of dissolved gas. When the joint surfaces move apart quickly, the pressure changes and a small bubble forms and collapses within that fluid. That’s what creates the popping sound. This is called joint cavitation.

Here’s the part many people don’t realise:

No crack doesn’t mean nothing happened.

An adjustment can still improve movement and joint function without making any sound at all. The goal is never to chase the loudest crack, it’s to help your body move more comfortably and function as well as it can.

At Rise, we focus on movement, comfort and function, not the noise an adjustment makes. 🤍🌿

Does your baby always seem to look towards the same side? 👶A consistent head-turning preference can sometimes be one of ...
21/08/2026

Does your baby always seem to look towards the same side? 👶

A consistent head-turning preference can sometimes be one of the early signs of torticollis. You may also notice:

🌿 A persistent head tilt
🌿 Difficulty turning in one direction
🌿 Feeding feels easier on one side
🌿 Discomfort during tummy time
🌿 Flattening on one side of the head

These signs can be subtle at first, especially when baby otherwise seems happy and healthy. 🤍

Early assessment can help you understand whether it is simply a temporary preference or whether your little one may benefit from additional support.

At Rise, we look gently at head and neck movement, positioning and everyday function. We also work alongside paediatric physiotherapists and other healthcare professionals when a collaborative approach is best. 🤝

If you have noticed a persistent preference or tilt, trust what you are seeing. 🫶

One of the things I’m most proud of at Rise isn’t just what we do—it’s who we do it with. 🤍Over the years, I’ve had the ...
14/08/2026

One of the things I’m most proud of at Rise isn’t just what we do—it’s who we do it with. 🤍

Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of building a team of incredible chiropractors who each bring their own personality, passions and strengths to the practice. While we’re all a little different, we share the same commitment to making every patient feel heard, supported and genuinely cared for.

I thought it would be fun to properly introduce you to the faces behind Rise!

Swipe through to meet the team, learn a few fun facts about each of us, and hopefully have a little laugh along the way.

Xoxo Dr Chantel

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