SHELLEY CHIROPRACTIC

Welcome Dr Mark Hooper!

2014-07-08T01:36:00.001-07:00

Dr Hooper graduated from Murdoch University with a Bachelor of Science (Chiropractic) and a Bachelor of Chiropractic, having been awarded Honours for demonstrating a high level of academic achievement. Mark’s interest in chiropractic began when he met his wife, who is keenly interested in natural therapies. After some initial resistance, he agreed to visit a chiropractor and while he was initially sceptical, he was glad to experience good results. Since then he and his family have benefited from regular chiropractic care, having cultivated an interest in chiropractic in general and the place it has in a healthy family lifestyle. Dr Hooper is married to Jenni and they have three children.

All of us at Shelley Chiropractic Health Centre welcome Mark and wish him a good start! Dr Hooper will be working on Tuesday mornings.

Please call 93547307 to book an appointment with Mark.

Tibetan Acupressure

2013-04-02T20:41:00.000-07:00

In addition to acupuncture and naturopathy, Ann Park is now providing Tibetan Acupressure-Compassionate Touch (TACT) on Tuesdays. TACT works with the entire body and all its physical and energetic systems. The treatment awakens the body's natural healing energies and has a profound effect on mind and body. As sessions are gentle anyone can benefit from its effects including babies and children, the elderly, pregnant and nursing woman. Clients are seated and remain fully clothed for the treatment.

As an introduction to Tibetan Acupressure-Compassionate Touch, Ann is providing this deeply relaxing and meditative treatment at half price for your first consultation, $42.50.

If you would like to make an appointment or would like further information, please contact Cara, Kim or Kat on the front desk at 9354 7307.

Do You Know Your Biological Age?

2012-10-30T23:15:00.001-07:00

As chiropractors, Dr Chan and I often discuss or are asked about supplementation. Although it is not necessary for everyone, nutritional supplementation can greatly affect wellness and recovery from illness or dysfunction. In our practice, we most commonly prescribe natural anti-inflammatories (such as fish oils), joint formulas (glucosamine) and muscle complexes (magnesium).

At the clinic we stock almost exclusively the Metagenics line of supplements. It is a Practitioner Only brand which means that it is sold exclusively through clinics where the product has been prescribed by a health care provider with knowledge of nutritional medicine. Metagenics products are rigorously tested for quality and efficacy. This is so important.

I'm often asked why one should purchase a Metagenics product versus a grocery store supplement. You get what you pay for and the quality of the Metagenics products is top-notch. Metagenics is also concerned about how and where they source their ingredients and research is paramount in the development of their products.

Metagenics has a great website to provide detailed information about all their products. In addition, they have some great health questionnaires on Healthy Ageing and General Health. If you want to do a questionnaire, the practitioner number is 48692. The results are forwarded to the clinic and we can discuss them with you in detail. If you've ever wanted to know your Biological Age....try the Healthy Ageing questionnaire. It can let you know if you are on the right track or what areas of your lifestyle need attention.

If you have any questions about supplementation, please do not hesitate to ask. We'd love to talk to you about it.

Massage, Naturopathy and Acupuncture Now Available!

2012-03-12T22:18:00.000-07:00

We are very pleased to be able to offer some new modalities at the clinic.

Joining the team are massage therapist, Jackie Daly and naturopath/acupuncturist, Ann Park. Please call the front desk for more information and to book an appointment.

9354 7307

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

2011-12-23T21:55:00.000-08:00

All of us at the clinic would like to wish you and your family a very merry Christmas and a healthy and safe New Year.

Except for the public holidays, Shelley Chiropractic will be open for normal business hours.

As many of you are on holidays, this is a great time for you and your family members to come in for a spinal check. Call Cara, Alix or Tracey on 9354 7307 to book an appointment.

Look out for many new and exciting additions and changes at the office in 2012!

Congratulations!

2011-10-09T22:38:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Jennifer Critchley. Ms. Critchley is the winner of the most recent new patient referral prize, a Chiroflow pillow valued at $149!

Thank you to everyone who has referred our services to a friend or family member. We appreciate your confidence in us and are grateful to have such an amazing patient-base.

What will be the next referral prize? Keep an eye on the blog for details of the Christmas referral prize. Just refer a new patient to the clinic from October-December and be in the draw!

New Patient Referral Draw

2011-08-10T23:31:00.000-07:00

We are a referral-based practice and as such, we rely on our patients to spread the word about chiropractic and the services at Shelley Chiropractic Health Centre. We appreciate it when a happy patient refers a friend, family member or a complete stranger.

As a thanks, every time you refer a new patient to the clinic in the months of August and September your name will be entered into the draw to win a Chiroflow Pillow (RRP $149). The winner will be contacted by phone early in October.

Good luck and a great big Thank You from us for your trust and confidence.

New Front Desk Staff

2011-05-19T22:21:00.000-07:00

Cara

Alix

We warmly welcome Cara and Alix to the team at Shelley Chiropractic Health Centre. As we have gotten busier, Dr Chan and I have felt the need to hire some staff to help us with administrative side of the practice. This is great news to you as a patient: easier access to appointments, faster response to telephone calls and a friendly face on arrival. Cara is a local resident and she, along with her family, is a long term patient. Alix is a 4th-year Chiropractic student at Murdoch University. Alix and Cara both look forward to meeting all the wonderful patients that we have at the clinic.

In addition to Cara and Alix, we have implemented a new computerized scheduling system. If your contact details have changed in the recent past, please let us know.

New Schedule

2011-02-14T04:28:00.000-08:00

It was with great sadness that I accepted the resignation of Dr. Susan Falk. She has been such an asset to the clinic and I know that many of her loyal patients will miss her greatly. I wish her the best of luck in Margaret River and I hope that she will stay in touch regularly.

Please be assured that the fantastic care that Dr. Falk was providing will be continued by myself and Dr. Chan. Feel free to contact us if you have any concerns. Please note the new schedule, effective Monday, February 28th, 2011.

Dr. Susanna Chan

Monday 8am-11am 3pm-6pm
Wednesday 3pm-6pm
Thursday 8am-11am 3pm-6pm
Friday 8am-11am
Saturday Alternating with Dr. Young

Dr. Victoria S Young

Tuesday 2pm-6:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am-11:30am
Saturday Alternating with Dr. Chan

A Message From Dr. Susan Falk

2011-02-14T04:12:00.000-08:00

To My Valued Patients:

After much consideration, my husband and I have decided to relocate to Margaret River. I would like to thank you all for your support and I have thoroughly enjoyed treating you and, for many of you, introducing you to the benefits of ongoing chiropractic care.

I will eventually be starting up my own practice in Margaret River, so if any of you are down that way, be sure to look me up! I will always welcome a familiar smile. Also, if you know anyone in the area that you feel could benefit from my care, please let them know. I will forward on my clinic information to Dr. Young once set up.

I hope each of you will continue your chiropractic care with either Dr. Victoria Young or Dr. Susanna Chan here at Shelley Chiropractic.

I wish you all the best and would like to thank Dr. Young for allowing me the opportunity to be a part of a great community here at Shelley. You will all be missed.

Sincerely,

Dr. J Susan Pausin (nee Falk)

Dr. Falk's last day of practice at Shelley Chiropractic is on Friday February 25th, 2011.

Dr. Victoria Shoemaker Young Has Returned

2011-02-03T01:33:00.000-08:00

Dr. Young is happy to announce her return to work after her maternity leave. As of Tuesday, February 8th, she will be working Tuesday 2-6pm, Wednesday 8:30-11:30am and will alternate Saturday mornings with Drs. Falk and Chan.

New Website and Referral Prize!!

2010-10-14T01:53:00.001-07:00

We are pleased to announce that our website is up and running. Please take the time to have a look at some familiar faces on the website. www.shelleychiropractic.com.au

Please note that we are a referral-based business and appreciate any referrals that you make. In thanks, anybody who refers a new patient to the clinic will go into the draw to win a new chiroflow pillow (rrp $149). You get one entry for every new referral until the end of November.

To Crack or Not to Crack??

2010-08-30T23:07:00.000-07:00

For those patients that receive manual adjustments, we’d like to discuss something that has significant bearing on all manual chiropractic practices – the crack! The cracking noise associated with manual adjustments (or cavitation, as it is properly termed) is something that is perceived as a required outcome for most patients. People regularly ask “Did that go?” or “Did that work?” if they don’t hear a cavitation following and adjustment.

A new study in JMPT found that an audible cavitation was not necessary in order to experience the benefits of the adjustment. The authors measured 2 different variables associated with pain relief, and found that the adjustment reduced pain equally regardless of whether there was an audible cavitation or not.

So, it is the actual mechanism of the adjustment, the high velocity low amplitude thrust, that results in pain relief. Whether or not it creates an audible cavitation means nothing.

Dr. Susan Falk is getting married!

2010-06-18T21:16:00.003-07:00

Please help us in congratulating Susan for her recent engagement and upcoming nuptials. As would be expected, she'll be taking some time off before and following her wedding. Dr. Falk will be away from Monday, July 5th-16th. Dr. Susanna Chan will be available to care for Susan's patients during this time. Best wishes to Susan and her fiance, Matt.

Dr. Susan Falk is getting married!

2010-06-18T21:16:00.001-07:00

2010-04-16T22:09:00.000-07:00

Please help me welcome Dr. Susanna Chan to the clinic. She will be taking over the care of Dr. Young's patients when Victoria goes on maternity leave May 6th.

Dr. Susanna Chan graduated from Murdoch University with a Bachelor of Science (Chiropractic) and a Bachelor of Chiropractic. Prior to becoming a chiropractor, Susanna suffered from chronic neck pain due to an injury in her early teens. Having been introduced to Chiropractic at a young age, she herself has since experienced the many benefits of Chiropractic care, and is passionate in helping others achieve their optimum health potential.

Susanna is a local resident and has spent a large part of her life growing up in the Shelley/Rossmoyne area. She has practiced various styles of dance, as well as having learnt a number of musical instruments. In her spare time, Susanna enjoys playing the piano and keeps up a regular practice of “hot yoga” to stay fit and healthy, in body and mind.

Dr. Chan offers low force, as well as traditional manual adjusting techniques and soft tissue therapies to suit patient preferences and individual needs. She looks forward to meeting and working with you on your journey to health, prevention, and wellness!

Vacation Notice

2010-02-16T22:54:00.000-08:00

Dr. Susan Falk will be away from Thursday February 18th until Friday February 26th. She will be back in the clinic on Saturday February 27th. Please note that Dr. Victoria Young will be seeing her patients during her absence.

Sorry for any inconvenience and thank you for your undertstanding.

-Shelley Chiropractic Health Centre

Referral Prize!

2010-01-28T17:34:00.000-08:00

Refer your friends and family to Shelley Chiropractic between now and Easter and you will be entered into the draw to win a Chiroflow Chiropractic Pillow (valued at $129).

The Chiroflow Waterbase Pillow:

Continuously responds to changes in your sleeping position
The firmness can be personalised to your preferred comfort level
Adjusts to fit your shape

Clinical trials have found that...

It reduces morning pain intensity
Increases pain relief
Improves quality of sleep

Draw will be held on Thursday April 1, 2010.

Good luck :-)

Knee Pain? Look to the Hip!

2010-01-27T22:43:00.000-08:00

Anytime someone comes into Shelley Chiropractic with knee pain, I always will look at their hips and pelvis for dysfunction. It is a logical step that most chiropractors will take.

Now, new research is emerging which is showing that a measurable relationship does exist between patellofemoral joint (kneecap) pain and altered hip mechanics.

This study published in the Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy found a link between women with kneecap pain, increased internal hip rotation and weakness with hip extension. These subjects consistently showed weaker single leg squatting and jumping abilities, and had improper hip mechanics when running.

A comprehensive treatment strategy would involve normalizing the hip and pelvic function with chiropractic adjustments, working on the muscular tension with soft tissue therapy, and addressing the hip weakness with a gluteus medius and maximus rehab program.

The incidence of knee pain is very high in our society, especially in younger women. There are ways to help this condition, and it is not necessarily something you have to live with!

Preventing Back Pain in Adults

2009-11-01T20:40:00.000-08:00

Back pain is a huge problem in our society. It affects over 80% of people at least once in their lives, and can lead to high costs in terms of diagnostic testing/imaging, treatment, medication, decreased productivity and time off work.

A systematic review was recently done in The Spine Journal to evaluate which methods were best for preventing back pain in adults. They evaluated studies including exercises, advice, back supports and other props, activity modification or social/workplace policy changes.

What they found is that the only intervention that consistently showed good results in preventing the occurrence of back pain was exercise. This reinforces the general tenet that you must get your back in motion for it to be healthier.

A simple, but consistent exercise plan is a vital component to healing existing back problems, and more importantly to stop them from recurring. Exercise, whether general aerobic or specific strengthening/mobilizing should be part of every patient’s plan of manangement.

Foot Levelers Spinal Pelvic Stabilizers

2009-09-10T01:29:00.000-07:00

The foot bone's connected to the......head bone?!

At Shelley Chiropractic Health Centre, we know that the feet are the foundation of the entire spinal pelvic structure. So any fallen arch or misalignment in the feet can cause pain in the knees, hips, back or neck. It can even cause them to wear out prematurely. Many lower back issues are actually the result of feet that are poorly supported. At Shelley Chiropractic, we have a solution to this problem.

We now have The Associate Platinum Foot Scanner from Foot Levelers.

Foot Levelers is a company that has been manufacturing custom-made orthotics, Spinal Pelvic Stabilisers, for 55 years. The new product-The Associate Platinum-is a digital foot scanner that helps us evaluate your postural health. After you are scanned, the system creates a digital image of your feet that shows your weight distribution on each foot and indicates imbalances or weaknesses in your feet that can and are translated all the way up your spine.

You may not even have any pain in your feet but your feet are the foundation for the entire body. When they are not in proper alignment, your feet can't give your body the support it needs.

Please ring the clinic to make an appointment to have your FREE foot scan or ask Victoria or Susan at your next appointment.

SEMINAR!!!

2009-02-15T17:00:00.000-08:00

Core Stabilization Seminar

When: Saturday March 7, 2009

Where: Shelley Chiropractic Health Centre (Shop 15, 17 Tribute St, Shelley)

With: Dr Susan Falk

What: Explanation of what the core is, what its function is, what its importance is in preventing low back pain and most importantly...how to use it!!

Who: Everyone welcome!

Cost: $15 per person (paid at sign up)

$5 per person will be donated to bushfire relief in Victoria

Ring 9354 7307 or stop by the clinic to sign up!!

Migraines: Cause, Treatment and Prevention (part 2)

2009-01-06T17:20:00.000-08:00

For part 1 click here...

Drug Free Treatment:

Chiropractic:

Two recent systematic literature reviews (from the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews) have provided evidence in favour of the treatment of migraine headaches by means of cervical spine (neck) manipulation/adjustment. One such study reported that "spinal manipulation may be an effective treatment option with a short term effect similar to that of a commonly used, effective drug (amitriptyline)". The second review provided evidence that spinal manipulative therapy patients reported improvement in pain intensity, duration and disability associated with migraines. One study in the review found a non-significant trend of improvements on a headache index to remain at 4 weeks in the manipulation group. This trend was not evident in the amitriptyline and combined amitriptyline and manipulation experimental groups.

Acupuncture:

According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, migraines are caused by a blockage in the energetic pathway related to the eyes and the temples. For the most part, the blockage is due to a relatively excessive amount of energy. Normally, this energy should be appropriately radiated out, but for certain reasons, it is not and becomes blocked. We see that there are often triggers such as light (a form of energy) or other types of "heating" stimulation that bring on a migraine. This is due to the further addition of energy to an already blocked pathway. Often, the sufferer will have a still neck and shoulders, or tension in the hips and sides of the legs (blockage along the same pathway). Because each individual is different, advice on prevention and recovery may slightly vary. In general, it is good to radiate out the blocked energy by appropriate exercise, stretching, occasional baths, spicy food and dealing with irritability and/or anger. However, please consult a TCM trained acupuncturist first. Research has shown acupuncture to be effective in the treatment of migraines (Vickers AJ, et al 1999).

Thank you to Dr. John Blazevic. A former TCM and acupuncturist colleague of mine from Vancouver BC, Canada for providing me with this information. www.johnsacupuncture.com

Massage Therapy:

Massage therapy may be useful in reducing the occurrence of migraine headaches. A study done by the Touch Research Institute showed that those receiving massage therapy experienced less sleep disturbing headaches. 60% of these participants also went the entire month without any headaches compared to 40% of participants who received no massage therapy.

Prevention:

Prevention of migraines revolves around the identification and subsequent avoidance of triggers. Often the trigger is a food substance. Keeping a food and headache journal on a daily basis will help identify what, if any, food triggers the headache. Once this is determines, try cutting that food out of your diet and see if this helps to alleviate the onset of migraines. There may be more than one food that triggers the migraine, so do not be alarmed if it does not help instantly.

There are a number of nutritional supplements that have been shown to be helpful. These include:

Feverfew
5-HTP
Omega 3 fats
Calcium with Vitamin D
Riboflavin and multivitamins containing B vitamins and magnesium

Please seek the advice of your health care practitioner prior to using any of the supplements listed.

References:

Efficacy of Spinal Manipulation for Chronic Headache: A systematic review. JMPT 2001 24(7): 457-466

Non-invasive physical treatments for chronic/recurrent headache. The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2004, Issue 3.

The effectiveness of spinal manipulation for the treatment of headache disorders: a systematic review of randomized control trials. The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2005, Issue 4.

http://www.healthscout.com/ency/416/96/main.html

www.simplymassagetherapy.com/migraine.htm

Souza TA. Differential Diagnosis and Management for the Chiropractor: Protocols and Algorithms 2nd Ed. Aspen Publishers Inc 2001.

Vickers AJ, et al. BMJ 2004 Mar. 27; 328. Cephalgia, Nov. 1999

Migraines: Cause, Treatment and Prevention (part 1)

2009-01-06T16:52:00.001-08:00

Other than colds, headaches are probably the most common human ailment. They are usually a passing annoyance, but as many as 45 million people suffer from chronic and/or severe headaches that interfere with their lives. There are various types of headaches with much overlap. This overlap is due to the fact that headaches are still not completely understood by scientists. The following information will present information on one type of headache...migraines. I will educate you on what they are, how to treat them and most importantly how to prevent them!

Symptoms:

Migraine sufferers are often female and present with a complaint of one sided throbbing headache that is occasionally (10-15% of the time) preceded by aura. An aura consists of visual disturbances including blind spots and flashing lights or neurological change including numbness and/or tingling in an area of the body. This aura can last for about 30 minutes followed by an incapacitating headache that lasts from several hours to days.

The other 85-90% of migraine sufferers do not experience the aura. They still have a debilitating headache, but the person is usually able to continue their daily lives. Migraine sufferers will seek dark, quiet environments. There can be associated nausea and vomiting and often there is a fa

mily history of migraines. The headaches are commonly triggered by foods (chocolate, caffeine, wine, additives etc.), lack of sleep, environmental pollutants and medications.

Causes:

There is still a lot of uncertainty as to the exact cause of migraine headaches. The following represent some of the theories. One theory centres on a disorder of the central nervous system (CNS)(CNS = Brain and spinal cord). A trigger (as stated above) overly excites a nerve called the trigeminal nerve.

This nerve is responsible for the sensation of the face and head. This over excitation causes a release of proteins that cause a dilation of the blood vessels in the head and result in an inflammatory response. This inflammation spreads to the meninges (the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord). Unlike the brain itself, the meninges are sensitive to pain. This reaction then reaches the cortex (outer layer) of the brain and reduces blood flow (known as "spreading depression"). Some regions of the decreased blood flow results in the aforementioned auras.

Another theory is that there are abnormalities with the flow of calcium ions between cells. The calcium ion is responsible for the release of a substance called serotonin. Serotonin is involed in pain perception and mood. Interestingly, the receptors for serotonin particles are on the trigeminal nerve. The serotonin normally acts to block the proteins that overstimulate and produce inflammation. If there is not enough calcium and therefore not enough serotonin, the nerve becomes over stimulated.

In Summary:

An abnormality in the calcium channel results in decreased calcium flow which further results in a decreased release of serotonin. Without serotonin the trigeminal nerve is not blocked from releasing the proteins responsible for inflammation and blood vessel dilation. The reaction spreads to the brain meninges resulting in aura and pain.

Part 2: Drug Free Treatment and Prevention (click link)

Shelley Chiropractic Christmas Hours

2008-11-26T17:28:00.000-08:00

Dr. Victoria Shoemaker Young:

*Dr. Victoria will be away from 25/12/08 - 12/1/09.

Regular office hours for Dr. Victoria resume on Tue 13/1/09.

Dr. J Susan Falk:

Wed 24/12/08: 1-4pm

Thu 25/12/08: CLOSED

Fri 26/12/08: CLOSED

Sat 27/12/08: 8-12pm

Sun 28/12/08: CLOSED

Mon 29/12/08: 10-12:30pm ; 3-6:30pm

Tue 30/12/08: 8-11:30am

Wed 31/12/08: CLOSED

Thu 1/1/09 - Sun 4/1/09: CLOSED

Regular office hours will resume on Monday 5/1/09.

Emergency appointments and home visits

-Appointments may be available throughout the Christmas holiday period. Please ring 9354 7307 and Dr. Susan will do her best to help you.

Dr. Susan will be away from the 31/12/08 - 5/1/09 and not available for emergency or home visits during this period.