Chiropractic
Improve communication between your brain, body and environment.
Align your body and mind.
Indah Health Chiropractic in Frankston uses a hands-on healing technique to improve your spine's health and function.
We aim to improve communication between your brain, your body, and the surrounding environment.
Chiropractic focuses on the relationship between the spine, pelvis and nervous system to aid in restoring normal movement patterns, strengthening muscles and relieving pain mechanisms that are controlled by the central nervous system.
Meet your chiropractors.
With a wealth of knowledge in their field, sisters Shae and Emily are dedicated to guiding you to a pain-free lifestyle. What is often normalised and ‘lived with’ by many, these qualified practitioners strongly believe that nobody deserves to hold stress in the body.
Dr Shae Liddell
Dr Emily Liddell
Dr Hannah Keri
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Dr Shae Liddell grew up in the Mornington Penisula area and has completed a Bachelor in Biomedical Science, Bachelor of Health Science Chiropractic, Masters of Clinical Chiropractic and Diploma in Paediatrics Chiropractic.
Shae believes that the more you know about your body, the better you can help it function to the best of its ability.
Giving back is in her blood. In the volunteer field. Shae has volunteered at the Phillipines providing chiropractic care to local villagers and performing scoliosis checks at the local schools. While over there, she also adjusted the Filipino para-olympian team. In Bali, she adjusted local villagers.
Dr Shae uses a range of low-force techniques for her treatments that include sacro-occiput technique (SOT), activator, Thompson and soft tissue.
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Dr. Emily Liddell has a passion for helping you achieve your health and wellness goals. She is interested in TMJ (The temporomandibular joint) issues, sinus congestion, sports and rehabilitation at all levels of fitness and adjusting beautiful families of all ages.
Emily has spent 5 years studying for a Bachelor of Health Science Chiropractic and Masters of Clinical Chiropractic at RMIT. She has completed further studies in Sacro-Occiput Technique (SOT), Cranials and recently completed her advanced module in TMJ.
Dr Emily uses various techniques to cater her treatments specifically to the patient she is treating. She finds using various low-force techniques can benefit the patient and their journey to better health.
Passionate about making health accessible for everyone, Emily has volunteered in small villages around Bali. Working to educate, inspire and treat villagers on spinal health.
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Dr. Hannah graduated with a double Bachelor's degree in Health Science and Applied Science (Chiropractic) from RMIT University; she hails from Mornington and has spent time volunteering at Assisi Aged Care, helping the elderly community.
After being adjusted through most of her teen years, Hannah is passionate about providing chiropractic care to help individuals and families achieve optimal health and well-being. Her main focus is to educate individuals on the benefits of healthy spinal function.
Hannah has a keen interest in Women's and Children’s health. She has furthered her studies by completing post-graduate seminars and programs focusing on pregnancy and pediatric care. She has completed courses in SOT technique and manual adjusting. Dr. Hannah uses various techniques, including low-force techniques and diversified manual adjusting. Hannah has a special interest in understanding immune diseases, pregnancy, and pediatric care, while also applying diet and chiropractic to heal the body.
What to expect…
When you stop by your appointment with a member of the Indah Health team, your practitioner will perform a thorough history and physical examination. This allows them to get to the root cause of your issues, navigate the best form of treatment for you, and plan the scheduling of your appointments accordingly.
The team checks movement patterns, muscle function and strength to build a plan for the best way, in order to get you functioning at your best. Working to feel great and improve your quality of life.
Treatment consists of biomechanical blocks, activators, drop-piece tables, manual adjustments, mobilisation and rehabilitation exercises.
Chiropractic
Frequently Asked Questions
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Chiropractors are Primary Healthcare Professionals so you do not require a referral from your GP to see one. However, GP’s are able to refer to Chiropractors via the Enhanced Primary Care Program (EPC).
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Chiropractic care involves a conservative approach to health that avoids invasive procedures or addictive drugs. Chiropractic has an excellent safety record.
In relation to the treatment of neck and back pain, studies have shown that a course of chiropractic care was 250 times safer than a course of anti-inflammatory drugs. An Inquiry by the New Zealand Government found chiropractic care to be “remarkably safe.”
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A chiropractic adjustment involves training and skill to deliver a specific force in a precise direction. The adjustment is done to a joint that is fixated or not moving properly. It reintroduces motion back into the joint, helping the joints to gradually regain more normal motion and function. The purpose of this safe, noninvasive and natural procedure is to permit improved spinal function, improved nervous system function, and improved health.
There are many ways to adjust the spine, including the chiropractor’s hands (manual adjusting), a specially-designed instrument which delivers a brief and highly-accurate thrust, the use of drop technique and bio-mechanical wedges.
Chiropractors complete a 5 year university degree to be able to practice and have many years or training and clinical experience to deliver such adjustments.
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Generally, no. Some patients actually find their adjustments extremely relaxing.
In some types of adjusting you may hear a pop or crunching noise. This is not your bones making this noise, but nitrogen gas in the joints, releasing as the movement is put back into the joint. There are numerous ways to adjust the spine, your chiropractor will explain this to you in your initial consult.
We use a range of low force, gentle and non invasive techniques to adjust. The chiropractic adjustment is done through skill, not force or strength and is safe and effective.
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Understanding the difference between Chiropractic and Physiotherapy can sometimes be confusing. We recommend researching the definitions of each discipline.
Chiropractic works on the alignment of the entire spine and pelvis, adjusting the fixations and lack of motion found at different regions and working on the functionality of the kinetic chain. Chiropractic philosophy focuses on the relationship between structural (alignment and motion of the spine and pelvis) and functional (coordination of the nervous system) aspects of the body. Chiropractors work on helping you achieve the best level of health and wellness you can, using a range of techniques, including rehabilitation, nutrition and lifestyle advice.
Physiotherapy, as described by the Australian Physiotherapy Association, “uses a variety of techniques to help your muscles and joints work to their full potential. It can help repair damage by speeding up the healing process and reducing pain and stiffness”.
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Spinal issues and postural deviations may require ongoing maintenance care, to achieve optimum spinal functioning. We often find that long-standing chronic issues have associated muscle weakness, soft tissue damage and degenerative changes in the spine and joints.
Most patients find that periodic chiropractic checkups help to keep them in tip-top shape. Those who are active, have stressful jobs or want to be their very best, find that a schedule of preventative visits are helpful in the maintenance of good health.
Some patients seek chiropractic care only when their ache or pain becomes unbearable. While this style of “crisis care” is usually more costly and time-consuming, chiropractors stand ready to help all patients, regardless of their health goals. How long you decide to benefit from chiropractic care is always up to you.