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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, Dry Needling & Remedial Massage in Lake Macquarie and the Newcastle/Hunter region. We pride ourselves on providing longer appointments with the best quality care, ensuring you achieve the best results and feel truly cared for!
Chiropractic
At Hunter Back Care, we are focused on providing outstanding Chiropractic care in a friendly, professional environment that supports your health & wellness journey. We look after...
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What Is Dry Needling?Dry Needling is a modern therapeutic technique used by trained healthcare professionals to treat muscle pain and dysfunction. It involves inserting thin, sterile,...
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...
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About us
At Hunter Back Care, our experienced team of Chiropractors & Remedial Massage 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 and active mobilisations.
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.
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Back Care Products
You will also find a range of back care support products such as:
- Our newest addition to the range Mag Therapy: Magnesium Cream and Sprays!
- Therapeutic Neck Support Pillows
- Archie’s Arch Support Thongs & Slides
- Fisiocrem Solugel
- Therabands
- Ice & Heat Packs
- A Selection of Practitioner only supplements from Designs for Health
- and more!
These have been hand selected by our team to help you support you in your health and wellness journey and achieve your goals as quickly as possible!
Meet the Team
Dr Jack McDonald
Principal ChiropractorJack is our Principal Chiropractor here at Hunter Back Care. He graduated with the Macquarie University Award for Academic Excellence and Gary Stavrou Award for Chiropractic Technique which is no surprise to his happy patients. With a strong evidence based approach to patient care, he is sure to incorporate a variety of techniques including diversified technique drop table, activator, pelvic blocking, myofascial release and rehabilitative exercise prescription in order to create a treatment plan perfectly tailored to your needs. When not in the clinic, Jack enjoys going to live music concerts and spending time with his friends and family.
Dr Susan Jameson
Associate ChiropractorSusan is our Associate Chiropractor at Hunter Back Care. She is also an expertly trained Osteopath & Homeopath, with additional qualifications in Dry Needling and Craniosacral technique. Over the years, Susan has had experience providing healthcare for people of all ages from 1 month old up to the elderly! She has developed a restorative style of treatment that incorporates both her Chiropractic, Osteopathic & Homeopathic training to help people resolve pain and health issues, with hands-on treatment and wholistic natural medicine. Susan has a wealth of experience from around the world including the USA, UK, New Zealand and Australia! She updates her clinical skills regularly with the latest information to always maintain current best practice.
Jacqueline Lusk
Remedial Massage TherapistJackie has been practicing Remedial Massage in Lake Macquarie since 2021 and in Sydney for the past 14 years prior to moving to the area. She is a registered practitioner with ATMS offering Health Fund rebates. Jackie is a highly experienced therapist in a variety of techniques including myofascial release, lymphatic drainage and craniosacral therapy. She likes all kinds of natural therapies and when she's not working you'll find her tending to her garden, socialising with friends and family or keeping fit at the gym and pilates.
Christine Jones
Office ManagerWith more than 20 years helping the public in the healthcare setting, Christine keeps the practice in top shape! She's the friendly voice on the phone and the person who welcomes you at the desk.
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