Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes. Our practitioners treat babies from one day old. About 60 % of our clientele are children and we see around 1,000 different children each year. Adverse reactions are extremely rare. Our treatments on children are gentle, safe and effective.

    The results from the Safer Care Victoria (SCV) review into chiropractic care for children under 12 found there were no reports of harm from 21,874 public submissions to the SCV 98% indicated spinal care helped their child 99.7% of public submissions reportedpositive experiences with the chiropractic cafe of their children under 12.

  • Applied kinesiology is a diagnostic tool using the muscles of the body to aid in the examination of a patient. Its use allows immediate feedback, aiding the practitioner in making decisions on how best to care for you. Throughout the world applied kinesiology is a postgraduate course with training only offered to registered health professionals.

  • Chiropractic spinal adjustment is a manual procedure that manipulates the joints of the body, particularly the spine, in order to reduce pain, and restore or enhance joint function. It is a highly controlled procedure, that our chiropractors are fully trained in. It is safe and can be adapted to the specific needs of the patient.

    Adjustments don’t always involve or need a “crack” as there are various techniques we use that don’t involve “cracking” the joint, including drop piece, activator and gentle soft tissue techniques. If at any time there is discomfort or concern, our practitioners can implement alternative techniques.

  • A spinal adjustment done by a professional, in a controlled manner is perfectly safe and painless. Our practitioners are highly trained to perform these techniques in the safest and most comfortable way possible. We would never allow you to feel uncomfortable while being treated, and there are always other treatment options that your practitioner can take if you at any point feel uneasy about any aspect of your treatment.

  • It depends on your condition, how you are treated and your practitioner. For some people, it may take just one treatment and one follow-up appointment, whereas for others, it could take weeks of ongoing treatments working with your practitioner to get you to your best self. It is best to discuss with your practitioner exactly what is best for you or your family

  • Chiropractic care is covered by most private health fund policies (i.e. MBF, NIB, Medibank). The amount that you can claim depends on the fund and type of cover you have. Please check your policy for further information. At Freshwater Chiropractic we provide HICAPS which means you can swipe your private health fund card on the spot and you only pay the difference.

  • Appointments are not covered by Medicare. Chiropractic care is covered by most private health fund policies. The amount that you can claim depends on the fund and type of cover your child has. Please check your policy for further information.

  • Our treatments are designed to help address  the CAUSE related to your symptoms. These can be long-standing or chronic.  In these cases, visits can range anywhere from 6-20 depending on your health concern. We have 3 phases of care on offer to maximise your healing and ensure you build long term strength, stability and resilience for optimal function and prevention of re-occurance.

    For our Chiropractic clients, ongoing care for maintenance of the nervous system and to keep things functioning at their optimum is usually recommended every 4-8 weeks.