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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 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...
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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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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.
You will also find a range of back care support products such as:
- Therapeutic Pillows
- Archie’s arch support thongs & slides
- Fisiocrem liniment cream
- Therabands
- Ice packs & Heat Packs
- Selection of Practitioner only supplements Designs for Health
- and more!
These have been hand selected by our team to help you feel better 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.
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.
Dr Alicia Neil
Associate ChiropractorAlicia is our Associate Chiropractor at Hunter Back Care. She graduated from Macquarie University with a Bachelor of Chiropractic Science and a Master of Chiropractic. Her journey into chiropractic began during her teenage years, when she struggled with debilitating migraines. Chiropractic proved the turning point for Alicia, igniting her passion for the profession. She has a special interest in headaches and TMJ disorders as well as a keen interest to expand her skills in neurological conditions and paediatrics. Outside of the clinic Alicia enjoys pilates, running, weightlifting and spending time with friends and family.
Richelle Maxwell
ReceptionistRichelle is an integral part to our operations at Hunter Back Care. You'll find her manning the front desk, greeting patients as they arrive for their appointments and coordinating the phones.
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.
"A Man is as Young as his Spinal Column"
Joseph Pilates
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