Mornington Peninsula Chiropractic Centre

Ben is joined by Ryan Tan, a 2024 RMIT graduate who came to chiropractic through an interest in how the body moves and performs. Ryan has a particular focus on posture and spinal rehabilitation. Originally from Singapore, he speaks English, Mandarin and Cantonese. The front-desk team, led by practice manager Michelle Carvosso, looks after bookings and takes new practice members through their home exercises.

The clinic describes its approach as nervous-system focused: listen properly, check thoroughly, explain findings in plain English, and say so if chiropractic is not the right fit. The 30 to 40 minute new patient appointment covers a full history, digital posture pictures and chiropractic, orthopaedic and neurological testing. Where indicated, standing spinal X-rays are arranged through an off-site imaging clinic, and results are discussed at a separate report of findings appointment. Hands-on adjustments and a flexion-distraction table are among the tools used, with much of the team's work involving long-standing low back pain, neck pain and sciatica.

A new patient appointment is $195, or $125 when booked online through the clinic's website (new practice members only), and report of findings and standard appointments are $95. HICAPS is available for on-the-spot health fund claims, Medicare chronic condition management plans are accepted with a GP referral, and DVA Gold and White Card holders with a GP referral are billed directly. People with WorkSafe or TAC claims pay on the day and claim the cost back from their scheme. No referral is needed to book.