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Chiropractic Life Katherine

6/25 First St, Katherine NT 0850, Australia, NT

4.8 (5 reviews)
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Chiropractic Life Katherine

About Chiropractic Life Katherine

Chiropractic Life Merri-Bek is located at 346 Moreland Road, Merri-Bek Brunswick West, Victoria 3055. Established in 1996, the practice has provided quality chiropractic care to the local community for nearly three decades. The clinic is staffed by Dr. Paul Portelli and Dr. David Knight, a full-time permanent resident chiropractor born in Wee Waa, NSW, who graduated from Macquarie University with a Master of Chiropractic. Dr. Knight maintains a keen interest in sporting care and rehabilitation, with a focus on family care, paediatrics, and pregnancy.

The practice offers treatment for patients presenting with back pain, neck pain, headaches, joint pain, sports injuries, and pregnancy-related conditions. The team has experience working with paediatric patients, families, pregnant women, and athletes participating in AFL, netball, cycling, basketball, and powerlifting. Services include chiropractic adjustments, spinal manipulation, diversified manual adjusting, Activator Methods, Sacro-Occipital Technique (SOT), extremity adjustments, Applied Kinesiology, and Visceral Biomechanics. The clinic also provides therapeutic exercises, nutritional counseling, and lifestyle counseling.

Dr. Knight holds certification in Applied Kinesiology and serves as a paediatric specialist with Diplomate qualifications in Chiropractic Paediatrics. The clinic maintains a community-wide preventative health care focus and offers Infrared Sauna Therapy sessions lasting 45 minutes. The practice welcomes children, adults, families, athletes, and Katherine residents.

An Initial Chiropractic Consultation is available for $67 and runs for 30 minutes. The clinic accepts Private Health Funds, though fees apply. Chiropractic Life Merri-Bek operates Monday through Wednesday from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM and 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, Friday from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, and is closed on Thursdays. Patients can book appointments online at https://chiropracticlifevic.bookings.pracsuite.com/?l=1127.

Practitioners

Dr. Paul Portelli

Conditions Treated

  • Sports injuries (AFL, netball, cycling, basketball, powerlifting)
  • Paediatric conditions
  • Family care needs
  • Back pain
  • Neck pain
  • Headaches
  • Joint pain
  • Sporting injuries
  • Family care
  • Pregnancy-related conditions

Techniques & Services

Techniques

  • Applied Kinesiology
  • Diversified manual adjusting
  • Activator Methods
  • Sacro-Occipital Technique (SOT)
  • Extremity adjustments
  • Visceral Biomechanics
  • Chiropractic adjustments
  • Spinal manipulation
  • Therapeutic exercises
  • Nutritional counseling
  • Lifestyle counseling

Services

  • Chiropractic care
  • Infrared Sauna Therapy (45 mins)
  • Preventative health care focus
  • Quality chiropractic care since 1996

Payment Options

  • Private Health Funds
  • Fees apply

Features & Amenities

  • Arthritis
  • Athletes & Sports
  • Back Pain
  • Family-Friendly
  • Headache & Migraine
  • Health Fund Rebates
  • Neck Pain
  • Pediatric / Children
  • Pregnancy & Prenatal
  • Sports Injury
  • Activator Method
  • Applied Kinesiology
  • Diversified Technique
  • Early Morning
  • SOT (Sacro-Occipital)

Opening Hours

Monday 7:00 – 11:00 AM, 3:00 – 7:00 PM
Tuesday 7:00 – 11:00 AM, 3:00 – 8:00 PM
Wednesday 1:00 – 6:00 PM
Thursday 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 2:00 – 6:00 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

* Hours may vary on public holidays. We recommend calling ahead to confirm.

Location

Pricing Information

Initial Consultation $67

Pricing from research — contact practice to confirm

Practice Information

Google Rating

4.8 ★

Location

NT

Profession

Chiropractor

Reviews

5 reviews

Your Visit

  • AHPRA registered
  • Initial consultation included
  • Treatment plan discussed
  • Private health rebates available

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I book an appointment at Chiropractic Life Katherine?

You can contact Chiropractic Life Katherine directly by calling (08) 8971 1711 or via their website. Contact details are listed on this page.

What techniques does Chiropractic Life Katherine use?

Chiropractic Life Katherine offers Applied Kinesiology, Diversified manual adjusting, Activator Methods, Sacro-Occipital Technique (SOT), Extremity adjustments, Visceral Biomechanics, Chiropractic adjustments, Spinal manipulation, Therapeutic exercises, Nutritional counseling, Lifestyle counseling. Contact the practice to discuss which approach is best suited to your needs.

What conditions does Chiropractic Life Katherine treat?

The practice treats Sports injuries (AFL, netball, cycling, basketball, powerlifting), Paediatric conditions, Family care needs, Back pain, Neck pain, Headaches, Joint pain, Sporting injuries, Family care, Pregnancy-related conditions. Book a consultation to discuss your specific condition.

Is Chiropractic Life Katherine 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 Chiropractic Life Katherine accept?

Payment options include Private Health Funds, Fees apply. Contact the practice for details on health fund rebates and out-of-pocket costs.

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