Marc Cova Chiropractor

Marc Cova Chiropractor is a family-oriented, multidisciplinary practice established in 2003, conveniently located at Suite 103/12 Salonika St, "The Avenue", Parap NT 0820, approximately three kilometres from Darwin's CBD. The clinic provides chiropractic care alongside complementary therapies including acupuncture, myotherapy, massage therapy and traditional Chinese medicine. The team comprises four chiropractors and two allied health practitioners who collectively offer experience working with diverse patient demographics, from infants and children to elderly patients, pregnant women, sports enthusiasts and families of all ages.

The chiropractic team includes Dr Marc Cova, Dr Adriana Arango, Dr Chris Blackman, and Dr Allison Kaczmarczyk, who holds a special interest in paediatrics and sporting injuries. Complementing the chiropractic services, Lee Dixon serves as the clinic's Myotherapist and Remedial Massage Therapist, whilst David Lilliebridge practises as an Acupuncturist and Traditional Chinese Medical Practitioner.

The practice offers treatment for patients presenting with various musculoskeletal concerns, including neck pain, back pain, sciatica, disc injury, headaches, sports injuries, shoulder complaints including rotator cuff injury and bursitis, tennis and golfer's elbow, hip pain, shin splints, foot and heel pain, muscle sprains and strains, joint stiffness, chest pain, and postural issues. The clinical team utilises several manual therapy techniques including Diversified, Gonstead, Thompson Drop Piece, Flexion-Distraction (Cox Technique), SOT (Sacro Occipital Technique), Cranial Techniques, Activator methods and Dry Needling.

Consultation fees are structured with an initial consultation priced at $120 and standard consultations at $73. Pension card holders are charged $69, and family consultations are available at $63 when two or more immediate family members attend on the same day. The clinic facilitates on-the-spot claiming through HICAPS and accepts payments via private health funds, DVA (Veterans Affairs), and the Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) Medicare scheme. Operating hours are Monday through Friday from 8am to 12pm and 2pm to 6pm, plus Saturday from 8am to 12pm. The practice is closed Sundays and does not currently offer online booking facilities.