Please Welcome DR. SHANICE MASTERS to Mount Gambier Chiropractic Centre Originally born in England, Shanice moved to New Zealand with her family at a young age and is loving life here in the Southern Hemisphere. After graduating from the world class New Zealand Chiropractic College she moved to Australia to experience life across the ditch. Shanice utilises her low force technique skills in practice & has been expanding her knowledge through additional studies in chiropractic care for pregnancy, babies & children, with this being a huge passion of hers. In her spare time she enjoys travelling, dancing, sports, yoga and social events. She looks forward to becoming part of the Mount Gambier community and is excited to meet you all.

CHRONIC BACK PAIN? HELP IS AT HAND! As part of Spinal Health Week 2017, local chiropractors at Mount Gambier Chiropractic Centre are raising awareness of chronic back pain and encouraging Australians to seek help. Spinal Health Week runs from 22nd to 28th May and this year we are encouraging people to seek help for chronic back problems. Chronic back pain is a national issue. One in six Australians suffer from the physical and psychological effects of chronic back problems – that’s an estimated 3.7 million people suffering. The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare defines chronic back pain as a health condition that lasts for three months or longer. If you or anyone you know is affected by chronic back pain, the good news is that you don’t need to suffer in silence. You can visit us to find out how chiropractic care can help. At Mount Gambier Chiropractic Centre, we are encouraging our patients and the Mount Gambier community to think about chronic back pain and take steps to improve spinal health. In addition to chiropractic care, simple measures such as incorporating walking into your daily routine can improve chronic back pain symptoms. Walking keeps the spine active and mobile. Improving posture can also help to relieve strain on the spine and improve circulation. During Spinal Health Week, make an appointment at Mount Gambier Chiropractic Centre and speak to us about chronic back pain treatment and preventative measures. You can also visit spinalhealthweek.com.au to find out more about chronic back pain and chiropractic care. Call 08 8725 0644 to book an appointment today. ________________________________________ Looking to improve your spinal health and overall wellbeing? The Chiropractors’ Association of Australia have developed apps that can help. Track your walks, log your walking history and find walking events in your local area with the Just Start Walking app. Download from the App Store. Use the Straighten Up app to receive reminders and helpful tips on how to improve your posture. Download Straighten Up (Australia) from the App Store or Google Play. ________________________________________ Spinal Health Week is a health initiative of the Chiropractors’ Association of Australia, the peak body representing chiropractors in Australia.

PLEASE WELCOME DR. KARA LEACH TO MOUNT GAMBIER CHIROPRACTIC CENTRE Dr. Kara Leach graduated from the world renowned New Zealand College of Chiropractic with Honours, winning the Academic Excellence Award for her year. Though she has lived on three different continents, Kara originally hails from Texas, so watch out for the accent! A recent transplant to Australia, she looks forward to making connections here. Led to chiropractic by her deep-seated desire to serve others and make a difference in her community, Dr. Kara has a special interest in chiropractic care for pregnancy and delivery, for children with neuro-developmental challenges and for peak performance in athletes. Herself a keen amateur martial artist, she delights in watching fighters take their performance to the next level with a clear nervous system. Kara is very excited to be working with the team at Mount Gambier Chiropractic Centre and looks forward to meeting everyone! Please call 08 8725 0644 to make an appointment.

A reminder that Dr Janine Ritchie will be available for extended hours again this week: until late Thursday & Friday night & also Saturday morning (30th March - 1st April).

Dr Janine Ritchie will be available for extended hours this week: until late Thursday & Friday night & also Saturday morning (2nd - 4th March).

Happy New Year & Best Wishes to all for 2017! We have had some issues with the phones over the break, but we are back on board as per usual Tuesday 3rd January. Hope to see you soon!

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to everyone from Mount Gambier Chiropractic Centre. It was wonderful to see you all in 2016 & we look forward to seeing you again in 2017! Our last day for 2016 is Friday 23rd December & we will reopen as normal on Tuesday 3rd January 2017. Have a safe & happy festive season! Drs. Janine, Claire & Melissa David, Lyn, Kerry Kaye & Leonie

A reminder to everyone that Dr. Claire Merrick is available for consults this week at Mount Gambier Chiropractic Centre (Wed 23rd - Sat 26th). We advise all to please plan ahead as we approach the Christmas rush! Call 08 8725 0644 to make a booking.