Dr James Nicola (Sports and Family Chiropractor)
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130 Bay St, Port Melbourne VIC 3207, Australia
About Dr James Nicola (Sports and Family Chiropractor)
Dr James Nicola operates a chiropractic practice from 130 Bay St, Port Melbourne VIC 3207, delivering sports and family chiropractic care to patients across Melbourne. Dr Nicola is a Sports and Family Chiropractor with extensive post-graduate studies and experience working with professional athletes, including serving as a Sports Chiropractor at the Rio Paralympics. The practice welcomes patients of all ages, including families, sports professionals, and active adults seeking evidence-based care.
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The clinic offers treatment for patients presenting with a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, including neck pain, headaches, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and jaw pain, mid and upper back pain, lower back pain, and sciatica. The team also has experience working with patients presenting with spinal injuries such as muscle and tendon tears and disc injuries, alongside hip, knee, ankle, shoulder, elbow, and wrist injuries and pain. Services extend to management of muscle and tendon injuries and pain throughout the body, utilising sports chiropractic, family chiropractic, and evidence-based techniques.
With two convenient locations in Port Melbourne and Maidstone (Hampstead Medical), the practice serves residents from South Melbourne, Docklands, Melbourne CBD, Albert Park, Middle Park, and St Kilda. Dr James Nicola maintains an extensive referral network encompassing musculoskeletal radiology, sports physicians, podiatrists, and physiotherapists, alongside a close working relationship with Fluid Health for sports recovery and soft tissue therapies.
Consultations are available by appointment only, operating Monday through Friday from 8am to 6:30pm. As a multiple location practice, prospective patients should contact the clinic directly to enquire about fee information and available payment options.
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Practitioners
- Dr James Nicola (Sports and Family Chiropractor)Listed by the clinic
- Extensive post-graduate studiesListed by the clinic
- Experience with professional athletesListed by the clinic
- Sports Chiropractor at Rio ParalympicsListed by the clinic
Conditions
The clinic lists:
- Neck pain
- Headaches
- Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) / jaw pain
- Mid and upper back pain
- Lower back pain
- Spinal injuries (muscle and tendon tears, disc injuries)
- Sciatica
- Hip injuries & pain
- Knee injuries & pain
- Ankle injuries & pain
- Shoulder injuries & pain
- Elbow injuries & pain
- Wrist injuries & pain
- Muscle and tendon injuries & pain in all parts of the body
Techniques & services
Techniques
- Sports chiropractic
- Family chiropractic
- Evidence-based techniques
Services
- Chiropractic care
- Sports chiropractic
- Family chiropractic
- Two locations: Port Melbourne and Maidstone (Hampstead Medical)
- Referral network with musculoskeletal radiology, sports physicians, podiatrists, physiotherapists
- Close working relationship with Fluid Health (sports recovery and soft tissue therapies)
Payment
- Contact for payment options
- Multiple location practice
Features & amenities
- Sports Injury
- Open Saturday
- Athletes & Sports
- Back Pain
- Early Morning
- Family-Friendly
- Headache & Migraine
- Neck Pain
- Sciatica
Opening hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
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Location
Questions patients ask
How do I book an appointment at Dr James Nicola (Sports and Family Chiropractor)?
You can contact Dr James Nicola (Sports and Family Chiropractor) directly by calling (03) 9328 1151 or via their website. Contact details are listed on this page.
What techniques does Dr James Nicola (Sports and Family Chiropractor) use?
Dr James Nicola (Sports and Family Chiropractor) offers Sports chiropractic, Family chiropractic, Evidence-based techniques. Contact the practice to discuss which approach is best suited to your needs.
What conditions does Dr James Nicola (Sports and Family Chiropractor) treat?
The practice treats Neck pain, Headaches, Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) / jaw pain, Mid and upper back pain, Lower back pain, Spinal injuries (muscle and tendon tears, disc injuries), Sciatica, Hip injuries & pain, Knee injuries & pain, Ankle injuries & pain, Shoulder injuries & pain, Elbow injuries & pain, Wrist injuries & pain, Muscle and tendon injuries & pain in all parts of the body. Call the clinic to discuss your specific condition.
Is Dr James Nicola (Sports and Family Chiropractor) 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 Dr James Nicola (Sports and Family Chiropractor) accept?
Payment options include Contact for payment options, Multiple location practice. Contact the practice for details on health fund rebates and out-of-pocket costs.
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