Chiropractic on Collins

Chiropractic on Collins operates from 174 Collins Street in the Hobart CBD, providing chiropractic services to the local community. The practice is led by Dr Tim O'Connor, who holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Chiropractic and a Masters in Clinical Chiropractic from RMIT, and is a member of the Australian Chiropractors Association (ACA). He is joined by Dr Liesel Gardener and Dr Inica Castle, who graduated from RMIT in 1999 and is also an ACA member with certification in the Neuro-Impulse Protocol (NIP). Together, the team brings over 30 years of combined clinical experience to the practice, which operates as a sister clinic to Sorell Chiropractic.

The practice offers treatment for patients presenting with various musculoskeletal concerns, including headaches, migraine, neck pain, back pain, low back pain, muscular spasms, whiplash, postural problems, scoliosis, disc bulges, sciatica, disc injuries, sports injuries, and general chiropractic conditions. The team employs a range of techniques including Diversified, Activator, Drop-Piece/Thompson, Sacro-Occipital Technique (SOT), Neuro-Impulse Protocol (NIP), low-force techniques, and soft tissue therapy. Drop piece and gentle low-force approaches are available for infants and children.

Chiropractic on Collins maintains a family-oriented focus, welcoming patients of all ages including infants, children, adults, pregnant women, athletes, seniors, and Hobart CBD workers. The clinic provides extended hours with early morning and late evening appointments available Monday through Friday from 7:30am to 6:30pm, plus Saturday morning sessions from 8:00am to 12:00pm. The practice is closed on Sundays. New patients are welcome, and appointments can be booked online via PracSuite. Additional services include remedial massage.

The clinic facilitates convenient payment options including on-the-spot claiming through HICAPS and Tyro for private health funds, as well as accepting Medicare EPC referrals. Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) services are available with no out-of-pocket expense when accompanied by an appropriate GP referral. Fees apply for services rendered.