About Back Into Health

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Back Into Health is an established multidisciplinary clinic in Blackburn North, offering effective Chiropractor management, Remedial Massage and other allied healthcare services. We service suburbs of the East (Blackburn, Doncaster, Doncaster East, Donvale, Box Hill and ParkOrchards), and because of our close proximity to the Eastern Freeway we service the Inner East (Balwyn, Kew, Clifton Hill, Camberwell).


Our Doctors are experienced in seeing people for a wide range of musculoskeletal complaints and health issues. We offer a range of traditional and modern techniques that are designed to correct and better stabilise the underlying condition.

Our practices have professional, modern and high-quality facilities that aids our team in providing with the best possible chiropractic and natural healthcare.

All of our local chiropractors in Blackburn North are graduates of the prestigious world-renowned RMIT university Chiropractic program. Our Chiropractors continue their training though regular professional educational workshops and training seminars.

The practice exudes a clean, welcoming, and warm atmosphere, fostering an environment conducive to healing and recovery. Back Into Health maintain close collaborations with a broad network of allied health professionals spanning both local and statewide locations. These partnerships enable us to seamlessly refer patients to specialised care when necessary, ensuring they receive optimal healthcare. Within the Back Into Health practice, we have a dedicated team of allied professionals, including a Kinesiologist, Psychologist, Naturopath, Myotherapist, as well as additional Chiropractors and Remedial Massage therapists.

At Back Into Health our goal is to help you stay well. So if you have any questions feel free to drop-in, call or email, we would be happy to help with your enquiries.

From the team at Back Into Health, we look forward to helping you in the future.

Chiropractic
Pregnancy
Babies & Children
Neuro-Emotional Technique
Women's Health
Naturopathy
Neuro Training
Psychology

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Meet the Back Into Health Team


Dr Liz Ritter
Dr Liz Ritter

Director + Chiropractor - Bachelor of Applied Science (Comp Med), Masters of Clinical Chiropractic RMIT, Chiropractic Australia Member

Liz is our senior Chiropractor, whose expertise and interests lie in the treatment and optimisation of the musculoskeletal system. Liz grew up in the Doncaster area, and since completing her Masters of Chiropractic at Melbourne RMIT in 2008, she has been working within the Blackburn and Doncaster communities to provide the very best chiropractic care to people of all ages and backgrounds. Liz maintains the highest level of professional knowledge and works collaboratively with other health practitioners including myotherapists and podiatrists. Liz has extensive experience in working with athletes of all levels, from local competitors to international athletes, and she has a strong interest in pregnancy care and vertigo treatment. Liz wants to make sure these services are available to the community at large through Back Into Health.

Dr Broderick Gordes
Dr Broderick Gordes

Chiropractor - Bachelor of Health Science (Chiropractic), Masters of Clinical Chiropractic RMIT, Chiropractic Australia Member

A chiropractic enthusiast from a young age, Broderick loves helping his patients to not only recover from sickness and injury, but to reach a new level of health and wellness. Brod understands that everybody is different, and incorporates a range of assessment and corrective techniques to help his patients find pain relief and identify the root cause of their unique problem to prevent recurring incidents.

Dr Clare Coleman
Dr Clare Coleman

Chiropractor - Bachelor Of Applied Science (Comp Med), Masters Of Clinical Chiropractic RMIT, Chiropractic Australia Member

Clare has been a chiropractor since 2009, and enjoys working with a variety of people with their needs and goals. Clare has refined her chiropractic approach to be quite gentle when needed, yet thorough by checking joints from head to toe. Clare incorporates massage (soft tissue) techniques into each appointment. Using a combined musculoskeletal approach to assess and address joint movement plus muscle function and performance, and the connective tissues which connects, supports and helps to stabilise the body. The aim of Clare’s treatment is to restore optimal function and form and easing pain and discomfort, so the musculoskeletal system is performing its job to support your lifestyle. “Everything is connected, no one thing can change by itself.” Paul Hawkin

Dr Athanasia Hasapis
Dr Athanasia Hasapis

Chiropractor - BHSc, BAppSc Chiropractic

Athanasia has been involved in the health and fitness industry since 2010. Starting off as a Personal Trainer, Ath developed a passion and greater understanding of the human body, which led her to studying Chiropractic at RMIT University. Ath enjoys watching the health of her patients improving through chiropractic care. She offers a range of techniques through her treatments including manual and low force adjustments, with special interests in Applied Kinesiology and SOT which she has completed extra studies. She enjoys working with people through all stages of life. Ath looks forward to meeting you, and seeing how you can work together to reach your health goals.

Dr Marcus Starr
Dr Marcus Starr

Chiropractor - BHSc, BAppSc Chiropractic

Marcus has completed a Bachelor of Health Science followed by a Bachelor of Applied Science at RMIT Melbourne. He graduated with distinction upon finishing his double degree. Marcus cohesively combines his hands-on skillset with exercise prescription to provide long-lasting results for his clients. Marcus’s treatment techniques include massage, joint mobilisation, manipulation, movement with mobilisation, and low force techniques. His passion for all things health has driven Marcus to focus on how he can help the body function at its best by giving advice and providing encouragement to each patient in a wholistic manner. Having grown up in country Victoria, Marcus has learnt first hand the benefits of being part of a community, and he looks forward to welcoming you into the Back Into Health community.

Annie Busby
Annie Busby

Remedial Massage Therapist, Diploma of Remedial Massage

Annie practices a holistic massage approach, treating the whole body, not just the area of complaint. This assists her clients to achieve their desired outcome whether that be reduced pain, increased mobility, maintenance &/or relaxation. Annie is also trained in Reiki and is currently undertaking studies in Kinesiology. Member of AAMT Private Healthcare rebates available Clinic hours: Monday 1pm-7pm; Tuesday & Thursday 10am-4pm

Liz Clarkson
Liz Clarkson

BA (Hons) Psych; Master App Psych (Clinical) Member Aust Clin Psych Assoc

After completing her training at Murdoch University in Perth, WA, Liz worked for state government including Family & Children’s Services and the Health Department in both metropolitan and rural locations. Alongside her work at a tertiary gynaecology & obstetrics hospital, Liz began a private practice in 1995. Liz now works exclusively in private practice with her expertise being in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of adults with anxiety and panic disorders, depression and mood disorders, perinatal mental health issues, post traumatic stress disorder and psychotherapy for childhood trauma.

Natasha Mueller
Natasha Mueller

Myotherapy, Remedial Massage, Certified Complex Lymphatic Therapist, Scar Therapy
Lymphoedema Practitioner, Oncology massage

Natasha has been living in Australia since 2007 after moving from Germany with her then young family. She has extensive experience as a soft tissue therapist and treats a very broad clientele that ranges from all levels of athletes and sports players, to those suffering with complex pain and neurological conditions such as Fibromyalgia and MS. Natasha is also a certified Complex Lymphatic Therapist and treats both healthy and dysfunctional Lymphatic systems. Complex Lymphatic Therapy allows those suffering from chronic oedemas and lymphoedema to regain their confidence, manage their condition well and, in some cases, help to reverse the condition.

Joseph Ferraro
Joseph Ferraro

Naturopath and Acupuncturist

Joseph qualified as a Naturopath in 1993 and as an Acupuncturist in 1996. He is dedicated to firstly finding the cause of your ailment and then treating your condition naturally and effectively. He combines natural medicine and laser Acupuncture - a modern, non invasive and painless form of Acupuncture to care for a wide range of ailments and pain conditions. Joseph also utilises low level laser therapy (LLLT) to care for a wide range of pain conditions and skin disorders.

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