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Private Health Insurance Reset

The start of a new Financial Year (i.e. 1st July) is when some private health insurance companies reset their benefits. This means that their members can claim and receive reimbursements for their chiropractic care again, especially for those who used up their benefits during the previous financial year. Below is a list of the companies that have resets in 1st July of every year: AHM (Australian Health Management Group), PeopleCare, Defence Health, Navy Health. So if your private health insurer is

Dr Alfie Dimalanta June 28, 2021 No Comments

Happy New Year Wishes for 2021!!!

Happy New Year! 2020 is behind us and we look forward to what 2021 has in store for us! Thanks! Firstly, thank you for being part of our community. Thank you for believing in your natural ability to be healthy, and believing in our Team to help you be well and stay well. Thank you to those who referred their friends, family and to those who positively shared our good name in social media. We wouldn’t be where we are

Dr Alfie Dimalanta January 2, 2021 No Comments

3 TOP WAYS TO AVOID NECK OR BACK PAIN IN 2021

2020 and the COVID-19 Restrictions forced us to change our work, school and social lives. We spent more time indoors than out, consumed food and drinks that we shouldn’t have, and spent more time in front of a device. We couldn’t spend time with people outside of our household, the gyms were closed and we were restricted to a small window of exercise time. This led to weight gain, weaker muscles, loss of fitness and the subsequent back pain, neck

Dr Alfie Dimalanta January 2, 2021 No Comments

How does our Team stay ACTIVE?

DR. ALFIE’S BIKE RIDE Bike Riding from Point Cook to Williamstown: Cycling on a Sunday morning before everybody gets up, gets your exercise over and done with. This track is scenic, calming and a view of West Side Melbourne you can’t catch in a car. YVONNE’S WALKING TRACK Altona Beach to Altona Coastal Park:Starting from the Altona station on the Werribee line. Walk towards the foreshore along Pier St. Turn left (west) into the Esplanade and follow the beach path.

Yvette Dimalanta March 4, 2020 No Comments

FOODIE FEBRUARY

Our Team has put together a little cookbook for you to enjoy and have a sneak peak into our everyday diet! Dr. Alfie’s Meal Broccoli & Ranch Dressing: If you’ve never tried it, you’re missing out. Fresh, crunchy broccoli with the tanginess of ranch. So tasty and so good for you! Ingredients:– 1 Head of Broccoli– Ranch Dressing Method: Cut the little heads of the broccoli, rinse and set aside. Squeeze the desired amount of Ranch Dressing into a bowl.

Yvette Dimalanta February 4, 2020 No Comments

#LifeOfAChiroStudent

#LifeOfAChiroStudent Episode #2 – 6 year old Chiropractor? I spent my Friday night with my cousins and family on my Dad’s side. My 6 year old Cousin told me a story of what happened at school. “My teacher asked me what I wanted to be when I grow up. I told her I want to be a Chiropractor!” Of course hearing this made both Dad and I smile like crazy, how could a little man like him so confidently decide Chiropractic

Yvette Dimalanta September 10, 2019 No Comments

Video: The Anti-Gravity Stretch

Reduce tension during the day with this simple stretch at work. Tip: Stand behind your seat so that you have plenty of room to lean back, Involve other workmates!

Dr Alfie Dimalanta June 25, 2019 No Comments

Video: How to Reduce Rotator Cuff Muscle Tension Using a Lacrosse Ball

https://youtu.be/QR_wqOwFc04 Here’s Dr. Alfie demonstrating how to use a lacrosse ball to release tension from tight and sore rotator cuff muscles. Tips: Apply tolerable pressure on areas for 30-60 seconds, It is meant to be sore: If it’s not sore, you’re on the wrong spot. If it’s too sore, you’re on the wrong spot. Increase the circumference of the circle you trace with your hand/elbow to change the intensity and direction of the pressure. Suggested frequency: Daily – 1 week,

Dr Alfie Dimalanta June 25, 2019 No Comments

How To Get From Point Cook Chiropractic To Meadows Life

Meadows Life Chiropractic Health & Wellness Centre is approximately 5 kilometres away from Point Cook Chiropractic Health & Wellness Centre in a general direction towards the City. Here are a couple of ways to get from our Point Cook office to our Altona Meadows office: Our office from Central Avenue Meadows Life Chiropractic Health & Wellness Centre is located immediately next to Central Square Shopping Centre’s Aldi Supermarket. 1. Via Princes Freeway Starting from Main Street, Point Cook, head east

Dr Alfie Dimalanta June 10, 2019 No Comments

Video: How To Avoid Text Neck While On Public Transport

Text Neck is an overuse condition brought on by repetitive forward head carriage and bending of the neck while using electronic devices, such as phones, tablets and laptops. This results in neck stiffness, tension headaches, shoulder pain or numbness and tingling. Dr. Alfie has made a video to show you a simple way to avoid Text Neck while maintaining your privacy on public transport.

Dr Alfie Dimalanta May 30, 2019 No Comments

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