Otway Chiropractic in Colac, Victoria | Medical and health

Otway Chiropractic

Locality: Colac, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5231 6311

Address: 53 Hesse Street 3250 Colac, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.otwaychiropractic.com.au

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25.01.2022 Ever had a headache that has stopped you from doing the things you love? Because headaches are so common, most people think theyre a normal part of life. If youre a constant sufferer it could be time to try something new. Chiropractors use specific, gentle spinal adjustments to help alleviate headaches and can also provide lifestyle advice on helping to prevent their reoccurrence. Why not #ConsiderAChiro www.considerachiro.org.au . . .... #otwaychiro #chiropractic #healthylifestyle #healthyliving #healthyandwellness #auschiropractor #auschiro #auschiros #chiropracticcare #chiropracticaustralia #colac #colacaustralia #health #enhancinghealth See more

25.01.2022 WORKING FROM HOME ANNOUNCEMENT | As many of our patients and members of the community are fortunate enough to work from home during this time, we want to educate Australians about maintaining their spinal health and overall wellbeing through creating spaces and implementing healthy habits you can start using today. Keep an eye on our Facebook page for daily tips and head to www.workingfromhome.org.au to find out more.

24.01.2022 || CLOSED QUEENS BIRTHDAY MONDAY || A reminder we are closed Monday due to Queens Birthday holiday, Molly is back Tuesday and Dr Luke on Wednesday. Enjoy the long weekend folks!!

24.01.2022 #Workingfromhome tip 5: While working at home, make sure to take a quick break every 30 minutes, by getting up and moving. The Straighten Up app is a great tool to help get you moving with its three minute stretching program designed to help improve your spinal health, posture, and overall wellbeing. Download the free app from the app store or Google Play. www.straightenup.org.au

24.01.2022 Thanks to Karen for organising our staff blood donation! It was first time for Luke and Sean, will be back next time for the snacks

24.01.2022 Hey guys, just a short update on our operating hours in relation to the current COVID-19 situation. Please keep up to date by visiting https://www.otwaychiropractic.com.au/coranavirusupdate. As you will read, we are currently operating as per normal however, we will keep you updated if any changes come to hand.

24.01.2022 It’s been great to get back into it today. The positive mindset of everyone today has been refreshing and will ensure we get through this!

23.01.2022 #WorkingFromHome tip 1: If you dont have a separate study in your home, setting up your office on the kitchen table can be a great alternative. Just remember to bring your ergonomic chair to the table and sit with your shoulders back and relax, with either both feet on the floor or on a foot rest. www.workingfromhome.org.au

21.01.2022 HAPPY MOTHERS DAY | Hope all our mammas have a special day! We appreciate everything you do!

20.01.2022 A friendly reminder that from tomorrow you will be greeted by our new little friend here before you enter the clinic. Your health and the health of our community is paramount to us!

20.01.2022 || POLICY UPDATE || In order to continue our commitment to providing a safe environment for our patients and staff, it is now policy that Dr Luke will be wearing a face mask during patient consultations. We believe this is a necessary course of action at this point in time due to the challenges around maintaining social distance at the practice.... This measure is being undertaken to protect you our patients as well as our staff and their families and friends. It is important that we are able continue to provide chiropractic care as it is an essential service so we remind you that if you have any cold/flu symptoms please think of others and call us to reschedule and most importantly get Covid-19 tested. Thank you for everyones understanding during this time. Stay safe!

18.01.2022 In our latest COVID-19 update, we explain what Stage 3 restrictions mean for our practice - https://www.otwaychiropractic.com.au/coranavirusupdate

17.01.2022 #Workingfromhome Looking for a little help to get you moving? The Just Start Walking app lets you set reminders about going on daily walks! Keep active and moving, by downloading the free app from the App store or Google Play. www.juststartwalking.org.au

17.01.2022 MYOTHERAPY UPDATE ONLY | We are notifying you that our myotherapy services will cease immediately until further notice. If you have an appointment booked we will be in touch over the next couple of days. PLEASE NOTE that chiropractic is considered an ESSENTIAL service, and Dr Luke will continue to be available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays strictly by appointment only. For further updates stay in touch through our socials and website www.otwaychiropractic.com.au... Stay healthy!!

16.01.2022 Chiropractic is classified as an essential service and we are still open for business. We are committed to providing a safe, hygienic environment for you our valued patients. We are working tirelessly to comply to all health standards recommended to us. Our number one priority is the health and well-being of our patients.

16.01.2022 As per todays announcement, we will be re-entering stage 3 restrictions from this Wednesday at midnight. It is believed that we will still be classed as an Essential Service however we will notify you of any further details as they come to hand. Stay safe!

16.01.2022 COLOURING IN COMP // To celebrate Spinal Health Week (17th-21st August) this years campaign is Consider a Chiro. The Australian Chiropractors Association are running a colouring in comp for children 12 and under. Go in the draw to WIN a pair of VIVO shoes (valued at $119.95) from the kids Primus range. Details on how to enter this competition are detailed on the colouring page. Download colouring page at www.otwaychiropractic.com.au/competitions IN ADDITION, we are also r...unning an in house colouring in comp, with a special hand picked Kids Activity Pack being the prize for the lucky winner. ENTRY IS EASY and can be done by ONE of the following options: - Taking a picture of the completed colouring in with a name visible (ie. Gracie A). Please be sure to cover up other details such as age, address, phone etc. before taking the picture. Then upload to a parent/ guardians Instagram page with hashtag #otwaychirocolouringcomp - Email scanned entry to [email protected] - Return a copy of the completed colouring to the practice ENTRIES CLOSE on the 31st of August. This is in no way affiliated or associated with IG. Further Terms and Conditions can be found at The Australian Chiropractors Association website and www.otwaychiropractic.com.au . . . #chiropractic #otwaychiro #spinalhealthweek #spinalhealthawareness #spinalhealthweek2020 #healthandwellness #healthandwellbeing #chiroforkids #chiroforfamilies #otwaychirocolouringcomp

15.01.2022 We have a fantastic range of Metagenics products available in the clinic and we can provide contactless pick up or free delivery in Colac. As well as what is pictured we have Magnesium, Heat packs and Complete Sleeper pillows. If you are interested in any of our products please call the clinic on 52316311, email us [email protected] or DM our facebook page.

13.01.2022 HANDS FULL // Wouldnt have it any other way. Happy Fathers Day

13.01.2022 ULTRA FLORA KIDS CARE // Our gut flora is made up of billons of different types of bacteria, some more beneficial to our health than others. Bad bacteria can promote inflammation in our gut causing poor bowel function which in turn can effect cognitive and immune system function. Ultra flora kids care is a probiotic made of good bacteria which can decrease inflammation produced in the gut, aiding better bowel, cognitive and immune system function for our kids. For further ...info call the clinic . . . #otwaychiropractic #chiropractic #healthandwellness #probiotics #probioticsupplements #metagenics #probioticsforkids #kidsprobiotics #guthealth #healthygut #healthylifestyle #kidshealth #kidswellness #babyprobiotics #australianchiro #healthylifestyle #health #healthyliving See more

13.01.2022 #WorkingFromHome tip 3: Working off a laptop? Bring the laptop to eye level by using a separate mouse and keyboard and elevating the laptop so you can sit with your shoulders back, and posture straight. www.workingfromhome.org.au

12.01.2022 #Workingfromhome tip 4: Make sure to stay connected to friends, family and colleagues during this time, by having virtual video meetings, or casual chats to check in with one another. If youre using a phone to video chat, make sure to bring the phone up to eye level and sit on a supportive chair to help support your posture. www.workingfromhome.org.au

11.01.2022 If youre getting some DIY done around the house, make sure to take frequent breaks and be kind to your body. We can provide you with advice on how to take care of your spinal health while chipping away at tasks. Contact us to book an appointment today.

10.01.2022 One of the positives of not being in the practice this last week is having more time to hang out with these guys! Our doors are back open tomorrow, dont forget to review our Patient Attendance Policy prior to arrival.

09.01.2022 Are you practising these healthy habits while working from home? Watch the Australian Chiropractors Association video on healthy tips you can start doing today while #WorkingFromHome www.workingfromhome.org.au

08.01.2022 We all know someone that tries to carry everything all at once. Although tiresome, making multiple trips to the car can help ease the strain on your body and spine. Remember when carrying heavy loads to keep the object as close to your body as you can, bend at the knees to lessen the strain on your back, use both hands and slowly stand up. For more help tips visit www.workingfromhome.org.au

08.01.2022 COLOURING IN COMP // To celebrate ‘Spinal Health Week’ (17th-21st August) this years campaign is ‘Consider a Chiro’. The Australian Chiropractors Association are running a colouring in comp for children 12 and under. Go in the draw to WIN a pair of VIVO shoes (valued at $119.95) from the kids Primus range. Details on how to enter this competition are detailed on the colouring page. Download colouring page at www.otwaychiropractic.com.au/competitions IN ADDITION, we are also r...unning an in house colouring in comp, with a special hand picked ‘Kids Activity Pack’ being the prize for the lucky winner. ENTRY IS EASY and can be done by ONE of the following options: - Taking a picture of the completed colouring in with a name visible (ie. Gracie A). Please be sure to cover up other details such as age, address, phone etc. before taking the picture. Then upload to a parent/ guardian’s Instagram page with hashtag #otwaychirocolouringcomp - Email scanned entry to [email protected] - Return a copy of the completed colouring to the practice ENTRIES CLOSE on the 31st of August. This is in no way affiliated or associated with IG. Further Terms and Conditions can be found at The Australian Chiropractors Association website and www.otwaychiropractic.com.au . . . #chiropractic #otwaychiro #spinalhealthweek #spinalhealthawareness #spinalhealthweek2020 #healthandwellness #healthandwellbeing #chiroforkids #chiroforfamilies #otwaychirocolouringcomp

07.01.2022 Its been great to get back into it today. The positive mindset of everyone today has been refreshing and will ensure we get through this!

07.01.2022 || HAPPY 10th BIRTHDAY TO US! || This week marks 10 years since Otway Chiropractic opened! To everyone who has visited along the way, thank you so much for your support. We are so grateful to be able to serve the community and we are looking forward to continuing to deliver the best care we can for many years to come!

05.01.2022 As restrictions begin to ease it is important to note that we are still strictly maintaining our high health and safety protocols as recommended by our health authorities. We are continuing to: - Keep abreast of the latest Government, Health Department and ACA regulations regarding treatments and hygiene... - Practice increased spacing of appointment times to allow for full hygiene procedures (wiping down and sanitizing all tables and work areas) between patients - Screening body temperatures upon entry to the practice - 1.5m spacing between chairs in waiting room with efficient moving of patients into consultation rooms to maintain social distancing at all times - Regularly wipe, spray and sanitize high contact areas - Encourage Tap and go payments - Offer sanitizing stations throughout the clinic - No toys, kids play area, water filter or magazines Together we will continue to serve the Colac and surrounding communities as Essential Workers and maintain the highest standard of health care

05.01.2022 || POLICY UPDATE || Patient Attendance Policy ahead of re-opening 29th July 2020 To ensure the safety of everyone in the community during this time, upon our re-opening this Wednesday 29th July 2020 we are enforcing additional strict temporary measures for patients attending our practice. These include: - All patients will need to wear and supply a facemask during consult (except patients under 12)... - Please DO NOT attend if o You have recently had a COVID-19 test and are awaiting results o You have been advised to self isolate by the DHHS or your employer o You have any of the following symptoms: Cough Sore throat Fever Headache related to above These measures are in addition to our current measures which include: - Temperature check on arrival - Hand Sanitiser on arrival - Adherence to social distancing in waiting room - All staff/practitioner wearing face masks - Regularly cleaning high contact surfaces We ask that everyone understands why these measures are in place and kindly respects them when attending. Anyone who fails to adhere to the above measures will be respectfully asked to reschedule their appointment and will risk being charged a cancellation fee. We will regularly review our Patient Attendance Policy as the days and weeks progress. This will be posted on our website www.otwaychiropractic.com.au/covidupdate Lastly we want to thank everyone for their support during this time and commend the communitys efforts so far in dealing with the current COVID situation. Stay safe Dr Luke Allen Director & Chiropractor Otway Chiropractic

05.01.2022 Hey folks, just confirming that we will continue to be OPEN for the foreseeable future. For more information visit - https://www.otwaychiropractic.com.au/coranavirusupdate - We are continuing to implement strict hygiene control in the clinic and have your health as our absolute number one priority.

05.01.2022 As per today’s announcement, we will be re-entering stage 3 restrictions from this Wednesday at midnight. It is believed that we will still be classed as an ‘Essential Service’ however we will notify you of any further details as they come to hand. Stay safe!

04.01.2022 || ONLINE COMPETITION TIME || To celebrate Spinal Health Week (17-23 August) the Australian Chiropractors Association (ACA) are running an online competition. All you need to do is follow the link https://chiropractorsassociationofaustralia.formstack.com/ and tell us in 50 words or less why you would Consider a Chiro for back pain, neck pain or headaches? You can WIN over $700 in prizes, including a Apple iPad, Google home smart speakers and event cinema eGift card. Entries close 5:00pm Sunday 23 August, 2020. Good Luck!!

04.01.2022 Introducing a new tool: PhysiApp This awesome app allows for a more efficient way for us to prescribe exercises for rehabilitation, pain treatment, stretching, strength and much more. It has a HUGE database of exercises as well as videos to help you follow along with ease straight to your phone/tablet. The best thing about it is that we can track your adherence, pain levels and any other feedback you may have about the exercise and prescribe specialised plans for each indivi...dual. Next time youre in have a chat to either Luke, Sean or Molly about how you could benefit from this.

03.01.2022 SPINAL HEALTH WEEK is only one day away! Dont forget this years important theme of #ConsiderAChiro / Visit us to find out how chiropractic may help alleviate your pain and visit www.considerachiro.org.au for more information on this years #spinalhealthweek . . . #otwaychiro #spinalhealthweek2020 #chiropractic #chiropractor #chiro #healthylifestyle #health #healthyliving #colacbusiness #soreback #australianchiropractor #australianchiro #chiropractoraustralia

03.01.2022 #Workingfromhome tip 6: At the end of your work day, take a tech break by going for a walk outside, cooking a meal, reading a book or starting a new hobby www.workingfromhome.org.au

02.01.2022 #workingfromhome tip 2: Just like you would if you were going to work every day, set up a daily routine. Wake up at the same time everyday, eat meals regularly and set aside time to exercise. www.workingfromhome.org.au

01.01.2022 || Myotherapy || Molly is back and taking appointments every Tuesday morning. Call the clinic on 52316311 or book online www.otwaychiropractic.com.au WELCOME BACK MOLLY!

01.01.2022 HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE | It will no doubt be different for most of us but we hope you all a safe and enjoyable Easter weekend!