Colac Chiropractic Clinic

Welcome to Colac Chiropractic, your trusted healthcare provider in Colac, Victoria. Our mission is to help you achieve a healthier, happier, and more productive life through professional chiropractic care. With over 50 years of combined clinical experience, our skilled chiropractors, Dr Joel Grist and Dr Melanie Otterson, are committed to delivering evidence-based care that focuses on client satisfaction. We cater to clients of all ages, from newborns to the elderly, managing a wide range of musculoskeletal injuries, performance enhancement, and wellness care.

Our Team

*Dr Joel Grist*

Dr Joel Grist graduated from RMIT University in 1996 with a double bachelor's degree in Clinical Science and Chiropractic. Since then, he has completed extensive post-graduate training in chiropractic technique, patient education, and communication. His areas of expertise include Applied Kinesiology, Chiropractic Ecology, Thomson technique, S.O.T, Activator Methods, Neuro Linguistic Programming, and Dry Needling (Acupuncture). Joel's chiropractic approach is based on regular care, organic food, exercise, and positive attitudes.

*Dr Melanie Otterson*

Dr Melanie Otterson graduated from RMIT University in 2000. Her passion for chiropractic was sparked by a life-changing experience with a lecturing chiropractor who helped her overcome a chronic health condition. Melanie's practice philosophy revolves around restoring spinal function for overall body benefit, not just pain reduction. Since graduating, she has worked in various settings throughout country Victoria, Metro Melbourne, and is now back in her hometown of Colac. Melanie specialises in workcare return to work management, pregnancy care, and is great with kids of all ages.

Services

At Colac Chiropractic, we use traditional chiropractic adjusting styles, including "Diversified" and "Gonstead" techniques. We also offer modern and gentle approaches to spinal and musculoskeletal care. Our services include:

• Chiropractic: Our chiropractors use manual adjustments to correct spinal misalignments, improving range of motion, reducing nerve irritation, and enhancing overall body function.
• X-Ray: We use X-ray imaging to assess spinal health and guide treatment plans.
• Dry-Needling: This technique involves the insertion of fine needles into specific points in the body to stimulate healing, reduce pain, and improve function.
• Myotherapy: Myotherapy involves the assessment, treatment, and prevention of soft tissue pain, injury, and dysfunction.

Before recommending any treatment, our chiropractors perform a postural and biomechanical analysis of your spine, which may include a case history and X-ray picture. We then utilise motion palpation and other orthopaedic tests to determine the most suitable care or treatment approach.

Products

Colac Chiropractic also offers a range of products to support your health and wellbeing, including:

• Orthotics: Custom-made orthotics to support foot alignment and overall spinal health.
• Pillows: Specially designed pillows to support neck alignment during sleep.
• Supplements: A range of high-quality supplements to support overall health and wellbeing.

We invite you to visit our Colac office or explore our website to learn more about how chiropractic care can assist you in achieving optimal health and wellbeing.