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Chiropractic

Chiropractors have 5 years of university education, which focuses on understanding the function of the spine and nervous system. The World Health Organisation defines chiropractic as "A health care profession concerned with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disorders of the neuromusculoskeletal system and the effects of these disorders on general health. There is an emphasis on m... Read More

Chiropractors have 5 years of university education, which focuses on understanding the function of the spine and nervous system.

The World Health Organisation defines chiropractic as "A health care profession concerned with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disorders of the neuromusculoskeletal system and the effects of these disorders on general health. There is an emphasis on manual techniques, including joint adjustment and/or manipulation with a particular focus on subluxations."

Our philosophy is based on the following common sense principles. They serve as our guide as we assess your health and make specific care recommendations:

Being healthy is your normal state
Stress (both physical and emotional) can overload your body and nervous system
Spinal dysfunction is usually the result of a "stressed" body resulting in poor function and pain
Adjustments may help reduce spinal dysfunction

Podiatry

Podiatry is the health profession dedicated to the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of medical conditions of the feet and lower limbs. These may include skin and nail problems, foot and ankle injuries, foot complications related to diabetes and other medical conditions and problems with gait or walking. Podiatrists play an important role in monitoring disease and managing ... Read More

Podiatry is the health profession dedicated to the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation
of medical conditions of the feet and lower limbs. These may include skin and nail problems, foot
and ankle injuries, foot complications related to diabetes and other medical conditions and problems
with gait or walking. Podiatrists play an important role in monitoring disease and managing lower
limb issues to maintain an active, mobile and functional population across the lifespan. Therefore
patient demographics can be diverse ranging from monitoring children’s growth and development,
managing sports injuries, working with people with disease, disability and the aging population

Massage Therapy

Remedial massage treats many musculoskeletal dysfunctions, while assessing and treating postural imbalances, relaxing muscle and lengthening connective tissue. Massage may also reduce chronic pain and assist in stress management. The aim of a treatment is to assist with the body's innate ability to restore itself and speed up the body's own repair mechanisms to achieve homeostasis. The proc... Read More

Remedial massage treats many musculoskeletal dysfunctions, while assessing and treating postural imbalances, relaxing muscle and lengthening connective tissue. Massage may also reduce chronic pain and assist in stress management.

The aim of a treatment is to assist with the body's innate ability to restore itself and speed up the body's own repair mechanisms to achieve homeostasis. The process of a remedial massage removes blockages and assists elimination of toxins from within the body. It improves recovery time after injury and encourages complete healing.

Exercise Physiology

Our accredited Exercise Physiologist, Nick Laverty, is here to assess, design, monitor and evaluate safe and effective exercise and lifestyle interventions for your needs. He is here to help you achieve your goals whether they are for health, rehabilitation, sport performance or lifestyle changes. The initial assessment will help determine your health status and exercise/physical activity histo... Read More

Our accredited Exercise Physiologist, Nick Laverty, is here to assess, design, monitor and evaluate safe and effective exercise and lifestyle interventions for your needs. He is here to help you achieve your goals whether they are for health, rehabilitation, sport performance or lifestyle changes. The initial assessment will help determine your health status and exercise/physical activity history. This will allow Nick to develop your health and performance goals. He will also discuss and develop a plan to help you achieve these goals. Your A.E.P. will give you detailed instructions on how to complete the specifically designed exercise program for your needs. This will include the discussion on the role of the exercise and how to achieve good technique. Ongoing assessment of your program will help monitor and assess your progress in achieving the established goals. We recommend you wear comfortable clothing that will allow you to move and exercise freely for your appointment.

Counselling / Psychology / Mental Health

Counselling is a service sought by people who are looking to find some answers, resolutions or a greater understanding of thoughts, feelings and behaviours that are of concern to them. These concerns come in many different forms, often perceived as problems or challenges that are limiting one’s ability to live life the way one wishes. They may be described as mental health problems or mental il... Read More

Counselling is a service sought by people who are looking to find some answers, resolutions or a greater understanding of thoughts, feelings and behaviours that are of concern to them. These concerns come in many different forms, often perceived as problems or challenges that are limiting one’s ability to live life the way one wishes. They may be described as mental health problems or mental illness or come in the form of relationship issues. These concerns may also include people's aspirations towards a greater sense of wellbeing or be focused on increasing satisfaction in a specific area of one’s life. Counselling can be brief and focused on specific solutions or longer in duration and cover a broad range of presenting issues.

Dr Helen Alevaki BAppSc(Chiro)

Helen has a passion for family wellness through natural chiropractic care.

Dr. Helen Alevaki graduated from RMIT in 1992 with an award in clinical excellence and spent her internship in Adelaide, South Australia learning from a chiropractor who had a special interest in Chiropractic Paediatrics. It was this experience that cemented her commitment to educating parents in the importance of chiropractic care for children.

Having birthed two beautiful girls at home with the assistance of midwives, Helen is passionate about women having choice in how and where they birth. It is this passion that led Helen to continue study in the care of pregnant women and newborns.

Helen is a certified Webster’s Technique practitioner. Webster’s Technique is a specific chiropractic analysis and gentle adjustment, the goal of which, is to improve neuro-biomechanical function which balances the pelvis.

Helen is also passionate about advocacy for chiropractors and chiropractic. She has volunteered her time for the Chiropractors Association of Australia, chairing the Public Education committee when in Western Australia and is the immediate Past President of the CAA Victoria.

Helen’s techniques include Sacro-Occipital Technique (SOT), Activator, Thompson and Diversified.

One of Helen’s goals is to never retire and to provide chiropractic care to generations of her clients – her motto in life is “It’s not the years in your life, but the life in your years…LIVE!!!”

Helen has a passion for family wellness through natural chiropractic care. Dr. Helen Alevaki gra... Read More

Dr Olivia Alysandratos BAppSc(clinSc) BChiroSc(RMIT)

Dr Olivia Alysandratos has over 19 years Chiropractic experience, having supported the communities of Brunswick, Carlton, Fitzroy throughout this time. She is passionate about her work and caring for the health of the community.

Working with patients to help them restore and maintain their health through chiropractic care is the foundation of Dr Olivia’s practice. Her care ensures the proper functioning of their spine and nervous system to help maintain wellness of body.

Her passion is preventative health care and educating the community about how to look after their spines to prevent spinal issues. Dr Olivia enjoys seeing her patients happy and healthy after benefiting from Chiropractic care.

Dr. Olivia uses a variety of techniques such as manual adjustments, soft tissue therapy, activator and blocks, Dr Olivia tailors her approach depending on the specific needs of each individual.

Dr Olivia is a huge believer in spending time with her patients, ensuring there is adequate time to look at and discuss their personal needs.

Dr Olivia’s Chiropractic special interests lie in:

Pre and post natal care for women Sports injuries Children - conducting school back pack checks Office workers and issues relating to their health Postural advice Dr Olivia has a five year university degree that qualifies her as a chiropractor and she is also a current member of the Chiropractor’s Association (CAA) and the Australian Spinal Research foundation. Olivia is fluent in the Greek language and is able to assist any Greek speaking patients of Nicholson Health & Wellness should they require it.

Dr Olivia Alysandratos has over 19 years Chiropractic experience, having supported the communitie... Read More

Ms Julia Coombes

Julia Coombes graduated from the Auckland University of Technology in New Zealand, and after a few years moved to Melbourne to gain more experience and deepen her knowledge in the industry. After finding her feet (Podiatrist joke!) she settled in the Inner North.

Julia is passionate about educating the community about the benefits of regular foot care, helping people put their best foot forward both figuratively and literally!

Julia has a particular interest in health and wellness, she is also a certified Reformer Pilates Instructor, teaching regularly and enjoys running on the weekend. Having a deep understanding of how the body moves and operates is central to her practice.

A holistic yet functional approach to Podiatry is taken to ensure the best outcome possible for patients.

Julia Coombes graduated from the Auckland University of Technology in New Zealand, and after a fe... Read More

David Cronin
(He/Him/His)

David has been providing counselling, therapeutic group work and mental health and wellbeing education to individuals, couples and organisations for over twenty years. David has over 5000 hours of counselling experience, helping people with a wide range of presenting issues such as anxiety, depression, grief and loss, complex relational, developmental and behavioural challenges as well as working with trauma, addiction and sexual assault.

 

Working in the humanistic tradition David strives to help people find or regain their personal agency and self-compassion with a view to them living their best life. One of David’s favourite quotes that mirror his passion is to help people ‘Go confidently in the direction of your dreams’ Thoreau

 

David is an elected leader of the Victorian branch of PACFA, the Psychotherapists and Counsellors Federation of Australia, he has post-graduate training in Counselling and Psychotherapy, along with a Master of Research, a Master of Professional Education and Training and is a Ph.D. Candidate focusing on Health Literacy, Empowerment, and young people. David works with people of all ages and in a variety of settings including specialised work in the construction industry, university settings, and general private practice work in the community.

 

To register your interest in having an initial help-seeking conversation with David please contact our reception.

David has been providing counselling, therapeutic group work and mental health and wellbeing educ... Read More

Mr Nick James Laverty B.Ex.Phy&Rehab, B.Ex. Sci, Dip. Rem.M

Nick holds accreditations in both Exercise Physiology and Remedial Massage, and is passionate about the combination of the two disciplines, to develop a holistic approach to musculoskeletal concerns, enabling his patients to achieve a functionally strong and healthy body.

His main area of interest is in elite athletes, musculoskeletal injuries and rehabilitation, where he combines exercise physiology into his skill set as a remedial masseuse in order to provide a comprehensive and progressive approach to his patient’s individual needs.

Within his massage treatments, Nicholas utilises a range of techniques including trigger point therapy, sports massage, dry-needling, stretching and relaxation massage. He endeavours to provide assistance wherever he can to aid his patients to reach their goals through both movement and massage.

Nick holds accreditations in both Exercise Physiology and Remedial Massage, and is passionate abo... Read More

Miss Amelia Pepper

Milly is an accredited remedial massage therapist with many years of experience working with elite sporting clubs such as AFL and rugby.

Milly is an energetic and passionate practitioner who is dedicated to helping people identify the cause of their pain and dysfunction.

Milly enjoys helping everyone from everyday warriors to athletes. She has a specific interest in the lower back, hip and neck regions.

Milly is very passionate about her work and helping to improve the health of her patients. She provides a range of techniques such as trigger point therapy, relaxation massage, myofascial release, sports massage, cupping, and stretching. She has a strong background in exercise and anatomy.

She aspires to provide her patients with the care and support they need to reach their goals through soft tissue massage.

Milly is an accredited remedial massage therapist with many years of experience working with elit... Read More

Dr Matthew Warren BAppSc(clinSc) BChiroSc(RMIT)

Dr. Matthew Warren graduated from RMIT University in 1998 and has enjoyed serving communities in Perth, North Melbourne, and Emerald.

Matthew is passionate not only about helping his clients become pain-free and functioning optimally, but also changing their lives for the better through natural health and lifestyle choices.

After witnessing his own fathers struggle with spinal issues and conventional medicine, Matthew was inspired to become a Chiropractor to learn about alternative and conservative approaches to spinal conditions and change others’ lives through Chiropractic.

Matthew is experienced with family care, including pregnancy, paediatrics, and children, sports and performance, along with wellness and preventative chiropractic care. Matthew has a positive attitude to life and this shows in his care of patients.

Dr. Matthew Warren graduated from RMIT University in 1998 and has enjoyed serving communities in ... Read More

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