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We are proud to offer a wide range of comprehensive therapies to meet the needs of adults, seniors, and paediatric patients. Our team of professional caregivers specialise in providing personalised Chiropractic Care, Remedial Massage, Bowen Therapy & Dry Needling in Lake Macquarie and the Newcastle/Hunter region.
Chiropractic
At Hunter Back Care, we are focused on providing outstanding Chiropractic care in a friendly, professional environment that supports your health journey. We look after patients of all...
Find out MoreRemedial Massage
Remedial massage aims to treat muscles that are damaged, knotted, tense or immobile. It is useful for a number of problems that affect the muscles, tendons and bones and can address...
Find out MoreBowen Therapy
Experience this gentle yet powerful therapyThe Bowen Therapy technique is a very gentle and non-invasive, but extremely powerful, soft connective tissue hands-on therapy...
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At Hunter Back Care, our experienced team of Chiropractors, Remedial Massage Therapists & Bowen Therapists are dedicated to getting you back to doing the things you love.
We use a range of techniques to ensure you feel well cared for and learn how to keep your body moving well.
We offer longer appointments inclusive of a range of techniques like chiropractic adjustments, soft tissue massage, trigger-point release, stretches, active mobilisations and dry needling.
We love looking after people from Lake Macquarie, the Hunter and Newcastle regions, and can help with Low Back Pain, Back Pain, Neck Pain, Sciatica, Hip and Shoulder Pain, Headaches and more.
You will also find a range of back care support products such as:
- Therapeutic Pillows
- Archie’s flip flop thongs
- Fisiocrem liniment cream
- Therabands
- Ice packs & Heat Packs
- and more!
These have been hand selected by out team to help you feel better as quickly as possible.
Meet the Team
Dr Chris Stathis
Principal ChiropractorAs a former Registered Nurse, Chris is a caring and highly sought after Chiropractor in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie, with almost 15 years experience looking after people's backs. He leads the team at Hunter Back Care and is a mentor for our other Chiros. When not at work, Chris enjoys time with his young family at the beach, lake, hiking in National Parks or keeping score on the kid's soccer or cricket side lines.
Dr Jack McDonald
ChiropractorJack is an excellent chiropractor with a strong evidence based approach to patient care. He graduated with the Macquarie University Award for Academic Excellence which is no surprise to his happy patients. When not adjusting, Jack enjoys music concerts and spending time with friends and family.
Lisa McLaren
Remedial Massage & BowenLisa has been providing Remedial Massage and Bowen Therapy in the Lake Macquarie area for the past 14 years. She is also skilled in Trigger Point Therapy, Lymphatic Drainage, Hot Stone & Pregnancy Massage.
Christine Jones
Office ManagerWith more than 20 years helping the public in the healthcare setting, Christine keeps the practice in ship shape! She's the friendly voice on the phone and the person who welcomes you at the desk.
"A Man is as Young as his Spinal Column"
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