Your Treatment
What to Expect at Smiles Chiropractic
01.
Your First Visit
Your first visit includes forms, a detailed history and consent before Stacey begins any treatment.
Depending on your type of pain, Stacey may complete a neurological, myotomal and reflex exam, and may provide a request for x-rays if clinically indicated.
02.
First Treatment
It is normal for Stacey to treat on the first visit, unless there are serious contraindications.
First visits typically last 30 minutes.
03.
Follow-Up Review Visits
Every case is different. Some people may need a review the following week, others in a month, and some may not need to return until they feel they need a check-up.
Review visits are only booked when clinically indicated.
04.
Hands-On Treatment
Stacey is a hands-on therapist and does not work via telehealth.
Treatment is provided in person at the clinic.
05.
Home Advice
Patients may be given take-home advice in the form of stretches, exercises and strengthening work.
Stacey can also show taping techniques with RockTape if needed.
06.
Billing Options
Smiles Chiropractic has a HICAPS private health claiming machine through NAB, which can also process EFTPOS. Cash is also accepted.
Stacey accepts NDIS and Medicare Team Care Arrangements, and can accept DVA claims if sent through from a GP.
Your Treatment Process
What Happens During Your Care
Your care is based on your individual needs. Stacey will assess your history, your symptoms and how your body responds before recommending whether another visit is needed.
The goal is not to lock you into unnecessary appointments. Follow-up visits are booked only when clinically indicated.
Your First Visit
Your first visit includes forms, a detailed health history, consent, and assessment before any treatment begins. Depending on your symptoms, Stacey may also complete neurological, myotomal, and reflex checks.
After Your First Visit
After your first visit, Stacey sends a follow-up message after 72 hours, or the next working day, to check how your body has responded.
This helps guide whether a review visit is needed.
Review Visits
Every case is different. Some patients may need a review the following week, others in a month, and some may not need to return until they feel they need a check-up.
Review visits are assessed based on individual need.
If it has been more than 12 months, or you have a new significant injury, you are encouraged to book a new patient visit.
Hands-On Care and Home Advice
Stacey is a hands-on therapist and does not work via telehealth.
She believes that we are all in charge of our own recoveries. Patients may be given take-home advice such as stretches, exercises and strengthening work.
Stacey can also show taping techniques with RockTape if needed.
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Expertise Areas
Additional Treatment Information
Massage Therapy
Massage therapy is not currently offered at Smiles Chiropractic. However, Stacey works in conjunction with several amazing massage therapists.
Paediatric Chiropractic Care
Stacey offers paediatric chiropractic care using gentle, non-invasive treatment to help restore and rebalance movement. She also has a wealth of knowledge working with children, having birthed five children of her own and having eight children in a blended family.
Treating Your Jaw and TMJ
Stacey is trained in performing TMJ adjustments from inside the mouth. She has experience working with jaw pain, grinding of teeth, clicking jaws, headaches, tinnitus and blocked ears.
APPOINTMENT​S
Book Your Treatment
If you are booking your first visit, allow 30 minutes for your initial consultation.
Review visits last 15 minutes. If it has been more than 12 months, or you have a new significant injury, please book a new patient visit.