Context MSK
Owner-confirmed From $170 HICAPS DVA
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31B Crescent Rd, Waratah NSW 2298, Australia
About Context MSK
Context MSK is a chiropractic and musculoskeletal practice in Waratah, in Newcastle's inner suburbs, operating from a space at the rear of The Movement Collective on Crescent Road. The practice was founded by Alexander Curtis, whose own experience of injury and recovery shaped an approach built around longer consultations and patient education rather than short, repeat-visit appointments. Sessions combine hands-on chiropractic care with rehabilitation and strength work delivered by the same practitioner, so patients dealing with pain and patients working towards a performance goal are managed in one place.
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Alexander Curtis holds a Bachelor of Chiropractic Science and Master of Chiropractic from Macquarie University and is registered with AHPRA. Alongside his chiropractic qualification he has ten years' experience as an ASCA-certified Strength & Conditioning Coach, and he is a former member of the Australian Army. That dual background shapes the clinical focus of the practice, which centres on back and neck pain, shoulder and knee complaints, and sports injuries drawn from running, rowing, martial arts, weightlifting, tennis and similar pursuits. Manual therapy and joint mobilisation are paired with individually prescribed exercise programs.
Appointments follow a consistent structure: the initial visit runs 60 minutes and covers a full history, movement assessment, treatment and a personalised exercise program to take home, with follow-ups typically 30 to 45 minutes. The initial appointment is $170 and a standard follow-up is $120. A HICAPS terminal is on site so private health fund rebates can be claimed on the spot, DVA white and gold card holders are accepted, and GP Chronic Disease Management plans are accepted with a $25 gap fee. Bookings can be made online or by phone.
The practice serves weekend warriors, competitive athletes and active adults across Newcastle, along with veterans and people returning to training after injury or surgery, with an emphasis on giving patients the knowledge and tools to manage their own musculoskeletal health.
Before you book
- Ask what the first visit includes and costs.
- Ask whether your health fund rebate can be claimed on the spot (HICAPS).
- Check any chiropractor on the public Ahpra register ›
Practitioners
- Alexander CurtisChiropractor — Bachelor of Chiropractic Science / Master of Chiropractic (Macquarie University, 2024). AHPRA registered, general registration (CHI0002895140). ASCA-certified Strength & Conditioning Coach with 10 years’ experience. Founder of Context MSK; former member of the Australian Army.Listed by the clinic
Conditions
The clinic lists:
- Back Pain
- Neck Pain
- Shoulder Pain
- Knee Pain
- Hip Pain
- Sports Injury
- Whiplash
- Arthritis
- Muscle strains and ligament sprains
- Rotator cuff injuries and shoulder impingement
- Hypermobility (hEDS / hypermobility spectrum disorder)
- Chronic pain
- Post-surgical and post-injury return to sport
- Joint restriction and reduced mobility
Techniques & services
Techniques
- Manual Therapy
- Joint Mobilisation
- Soft Tissue/Myofascial Release
- Rehabilitation/Exercise Prescription
Services
- Chiropractic adjustments
- Chiropractic care (60-minute initial assessment, 30–45 minute follow-ups)
- Rehabilitation and return-to-sport/life programs
- Strength & conditioning coaching
- Personalised take-home exercise programs
- Movement assessment and goal setting
- Exercise technique coaching
- Patient education
- Chiropractic + S&C Performance Project (combined 60-minute session)
Payment
- HICAPS terminal on site — private health fund claiming on the spot
- DVA white and gold cards accepted
- Medicare GP Chronic Disease Management (GPCCMP, formerly EPC) care plans accepted — $25 gap fee
Features & amenities
- Accepts DVA
- Medicare EPC / CDM
- Online Booking
- Early Morning
- Back Pain
- Neck Pain
- Shoulder Pain
- Knee Pain
- Hip Pain
- Sports Injury
- Whiplash
- Arthritis
- Soft Tissue Therapy
- Rehabilitation
- Athletes & Sports
- HICAPS On-Site
- Health Fund Rebates
Opening hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Confirmed by the clinic · . Public holidays may differ — call ahead.
Location
Questions patients ask
How do I book an appointment at Context MSK?
You can contact Context MSK directly by calling 0492 994 005 or via their website. Contact details are listed on this page.
What techniques does Context MSK use?
Context MSK offers Manual Therapy, Joint Mobilisation, Soft Tissue/Myofascial Release, Rehabilitation/Exercise Prescription. Contact the practice to discuss which approach is best suited to your needs.
What conditions does Context MSK treat?
The practice treats Back Pain, Neck Pain, Shoulder Pain, Knee Pain, Hip Pain, Sports Injury, Whiplash, Arthritis, Muscle strains and ligament sprains, Rotator cuff injuries and shoulder impingement, Hypermobility (hEDS / hypermobility spectrum disorder), Chronic pain, Post-surgical and post-injury return to sport, Joint restriction and reduced mobility. Call the clinic to discuss your specific condition.
Is Context MSK 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 Context MSK accept?
Payment options include HICAPS terminal on site — private health fund claiming on the spot, DVA white and gold cards accepted, Medicare GP Chronic Disease Management (GPCCMP, formerly EPC) care plans accepted — $25 gap fee. Contact the practice for details on health fund rebates and out-of-pocket costs.
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