Canberra Spine Centre
From $169 HICAPS Open Saturday
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7 Macpherson St, O'Connor ACT 2602, Australia
About Canberra Spine Centre
Canberra Spine Centre has served the O'Connor community and surrounding areas since 2002 from its location at 7 Macpherson St, O'Connor, ACT 2602. Established over two decades ago, the practice has grown to include a team of more than five chiropractors who adopt an educational, team-based approach to patient care. Situated opposite The Duxton at O'Connor shops with convenient parking available, the clinic welcomes a diverse patient demographic including infants, children, pregnant women, athletes, seniors, families, and pets requiring animal chiropractic services.
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The clinical team includes Dr Chelsea Dickins, who holds qualifications in paediatrics and pregnancy care in addition to her chiropractic degree from RMIT; Dr Michael Hobden, who graduated from Macquarie University in 2019 and brings a holistic approach to his practice; and Dr Nathan Stathoulis. Together, these practitioners maintain special interests in paediatric and pregnancy chiropractic, sports injuries, and scoliosis, offering animal chiropractic services alongside their general practice care.
Services at Canberra Spine Centre include chiropractic adjustments, spinal decompression therapy utilising the Hill DT table—the only one of its kind available in Canberra—and sports injury rehabilitation. The practice offers care for patients presenting with back pain, neck pain, headaches, sciatica, herniated discs, arthritis, disc degeneration, scoliosis, vertigo, dizziness, migraines, shoulder pain, and hip and knee pain, as well as extremity issues and pregnancy-related discomfort. The clinic features on-site X-ray facilities and follows a structured four-step new client process to assess patient needs thoroughly.
New clients can access an initial consultation special for $169, which includes a detailed consultation, history taking, physical examination, orthopaedic and neurological testing, X-rays if necessary, and a report of findings. The practice accepts DVA and private health fund claims with HICAPS available for on-the-spot claiming. Operating hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm and Saturday from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, with online booking available for added convenience. The team also produces educational YouTube content and maintains a blog covering various health topics.
Before you book
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Practitioners
- Dr Chelsea Dickins (Chiropractor) - RMIT, paediatrics and pregnancy care qualificationsListed by the clinic
- Dr Michael Hobden (Chiropractor) - Macquarie University 2019, holistic approachListed by the clinic
- Dr Nathan Stathoulis (Chiropractor)Listed by the clinic
Conditions
The clinic lists:
Techniques & services
Techniques
- Chiropractic adjustments
- Spinal Decompression (Hill DT table)
- Sports injury rehabilitation
- Chiropractic care
- Paediatric chiropractic
- Pregnancy chiropractic
- Spinal decompression
- Animal chiropractic
Services
- X-Ray On-Site
- Hill DT Spinal Decompression Table (only one in Canberra)
- Animal Chiropractic
- Structured 4-step new client process
- Chiropractic care
- Paediatric chiropractic
- Pregnancy chiropractic
- Spinal decompression
- Convenient parking
- Opposite The Duxton at O'Connor shops
Payment
- DVA
- Private Health Funds accepted
- New Client Special: $169 (valued at $320)
- Private Health Funds
- HICAPS available
Features & amenities
- Arthritis
- Athletes & Sports
- Back Pain
- Family-Friendly
- Headache & Migraine
- Health Fund Rebates
- HICAPS On-Site
- Neck Pain
- Open Saturday
- Pediatric / Children
- Pregnancy & Prenatal
- Sciatica
- Scoliosis
- Shoulder Pain
- Spinal Decompression
- Vertigo & Dizziness
- Diversified Technique
- Accepts DVA
- Early Morning
- Infants & Newborns
- Online Booking
- Seniors / Elderly
- Sports Injury
- X-Ray On-Site
Opening hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
From Google. Not yet confirmed by the clinic — call ahead on public holidays.
Location
Questions patients ask
How do I book an appointment at Canberra Spine Centre?
You can contact Canberra Spine Centre directly by calling (02) 6257 9400 or via their website. Contact details are listed on this page.
What techniques does Canberra Spine Centre use?
Canberra Spine Centre offers Chiropractic adjustments, Spinal Decompression (Hill DT table), Sports injury rehabilitation, Chiropractic care, Paediatric chiropractic, Pregnancy chiropractic, Spinal decompression, Animal chiropractic. Contact the practice to discuss which approach is best suited to your needs.
What conditions does Canberra Spine Centre treat?
The practice treats Back Pain, Neck Pain, Headaches, Sciatica, Herniated Discs, Arthritis, Disc Degeneration, Scoliosis, Sports Injuries, Vertigo, Pregnancy discomfort, Pediatric issues, Extremity issues, Chronic headaches, Disc issues, Dizziness, Hip and knee pain, Low back pain, Migraines, Shoulder pain. Call the clinic to discuss your specific condition.
Is Canberra Spine Centre registered with AHPRA?
All chiropractors in Australia are required to hold current AHPRA registration to practise. You can verify any practitioner's registration at ahpra.gov.au.
What payment options does Canberra Spine Centre accept?
Payment options include DVA, Private Health Funds accepted, New Client Special: $169 (valued at $320), Private Health Funds, HICAPS available. Contact the practice for details on health fund rebates and out-of-pocket costs.
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