The Barefoot Chiro

04/01/2026

Back to Work Reset - boo hoo!

After time off, the body has had a break from sustained sitting, screens, commuting, and repetitive postures.

As many people return to work, those loads return too. Pain doesn’t usually come from one movement — it develops when the body’s tolerance to postural and mechanical stress is exceeded over time.

Chiropractic care supports spinal movement, joint function, and nervous system regulation, helping the body adapt to the physical demands of work and daily life — not just manage symptoms when they appear. If you’re heading back to work today, it’s a good time to think beyond pain relief and focus on prevention and spine health.

We’re open today and back to normal hours following the Christmas break.

Bookings are available from 2pm to 6pm and you can book online via the link:

https://the-barefoot-chiro.au4.cliniko.com/bookings?business_id=1635858139679040965

02/01/2026

Rethinking Health Goals in 2026

In 2026, health goals are evolving beyond pain relief alone.

While reducing pain matters, long-term wellbeing is built by increasing capacity — building tolerance in the body, improving how it handles load, and reducing the cumulative postural stress of work and everyday life.

Modern life places constant demand on our bodies. Prolonged sitting, screen time, repetitive tasks, and stress all shape how we move, breathe, and function. Addressing symptoms without addressing these drivers only tells part of the story.

At Barefoot Chiro, we focus on helping people:
• Build resilience, not just relief
• Improve posture and movement efficiency
• Increase tolerance to daily physical demands
• Support the nervous system under ongoing stress
• Move with confidence at work, at home, and in life

Chiropractic care is not just about getting out of pain — it’s about creating a body that adapts better, recovers faster, and supports the life you want to live.

If this is the year you shift from managing symptoms to building long-term strength and capacity, we’re here to guide that process.

19/12/2025

🫐 Blueberries & your spine

Blueberries aren’t just a superfood — they’re powerful for reducing inflammation and supporting pain recovery. Rich in antioxidants and vitamin C, blueberries help neutralise free radicals that contribute to joint irritation, muscle soreness, and tissue inflammation.

Lower inflammation =
✔️ better mobility
✔️ improved recovery after adjustments
✔️ less ongoing pain and stiffness

At Barefoot Chiro, we look beyond the adjustment. Nutrition and lifestyle choices play a key role in how your body heals, adapts, and holds change after chiropractic care.

Small daily choices can make a big difference in how your body feels.

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08/12/2025

Migraines don’t stand a chance with Dr Michael (Chiro) on your team

If you’ve ever battled migraines, you know how completely they can take over your day — the throbbing, the light sensitivity, the “I just need to lie down” feeling.

Dr Michael, our chiropractor at Barefoot Chiro, has a special interest in helping people who struggle with chronic headaches and migraines.

Using gentle, neurologically-focused chiropractic techniques, he looks at how the upper neck, posture, and nervous system function are contributing to your symptoms — and works to restore balance so your body can finally breathe again.

The result?
Clients are experiencing fewer migraines, reduced intensity, better sleep, and that amazing feeling of getting their life back.

If migraines are controlling your week, it’s time to change that.

Move naturally. Feel strong. 👣✨

📲 Book with Dr Michael: link in biofootchiro
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03/12/2025

✨ The Safety-Pin Model: Your Brain–Body Connection ✨
Have you ever thought about your nervous system like a safety pin?

The International Chiropractors Association uses this model to explain how your brain and body are designed to stay connected in a continuous loop — sending messages up and down all day long to help you move, heal, feel, and function.

When the “pin” is open, that loop isn’t fully connected. Stress, poor posture, injuries, and daily life can all affect how well those messages travel through your spine and nervous system.

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Chiropractic care helps support the closure of that loop by improving spinal movement and reducing interference in the communication pathways between your brain and your body.

A closed safety pin = a complete loop
A complete loop = clearer communication
Clearer communication = a better-functioning you

If you’ve been feeling out of balance, tight, tired, or disconnected from your best self, this simple model explains why your nervous system matters — and how chiropractic can help support it.

🌿 Move Naturally. Feel Strong.

18/11/2025

Support Better Spinal Mobility in Your Senior Years ✨

As we age, stiffness and discomfort can slowly become part of daily life — but they don’t have to be. Gentle chiropractic care can make a meaningful difference in mobility, comfort, and confidence, especially for seniors.

At Barefoot Chiro, we often use two low-force approaches that work beautifully together:

• Activator Method
A gentle, precise instrument-based adjustment designed to improve spinal motion without twisting, cracking, or force. Many seniors appreciate how comfortable it feels, especially those with arthritis, osteoporosis, or general frailty.

• Low-Level Laser Therapy
A soothing, light-based therapy that supports circulation, reduces inflammation, and encourages tissue healing. When paired with Activator adjustments, it can ease pain and help the spine move more freely.

Together, these techniques offer a calm, supportive way to stay mobile, active, and doing the things you love — without needing high-force methods.

If you or a loved one is feeling stiff, sore, or finding movement harder than it used to be, gentle chiropractic care may be the perfect fit.

Move Naturally. Feel Strong.
Barefoot Chiro – Modern care made for every stage of life.

26/10/2025

🌿 Is it really sciatica… or your piriformis muscle playing tricks?

That deep ache down your buttock or leg isn’t always coming from your lower back.

The piriformis muscle — a small but powerful stabiliser deep in your glutes — can tighten or spasm, irritating the sciatic nerve as it passes underneath.

The result? Pain that feels exactly like sciatica.

At Barefoot Chiro, we often see this kind of pain melt away with a simple combination of dry needling to release the piriformis and a gentle drop-table adjustment to realign the SI joint (sacroiliac joint).

The result: less tension, freer movement, and relief that lasts.

If you’ve been told you have “sciatica” but it hasn’t improved — it might be worth checking your piriformis instead. 💪

📍 Book in for an assessment today and start feeling the difference naturally.

👉 www.barefootchiro.com.au

20/10/2025

Struggling to get moving in the morning?

If pain greets you before your feet even hit the floor, it’s your body’s way of asking for help. Morning pain and stiffness can be a sign of inflammation, tension, or stress on your joints and muscles that’s built up overnight.

At Barefoot Chiro, we look beyond the pain to uncover why it’s happening — helping your body move more freely, feel stronger, and wake up with ease again.

Because mornings should begin with energy, not discomfort.

12/10/2025

Chiropractic care isn’t just about easing pain — it’s about helping your body move the way it was made to.

At Barefoot Chiro, we focus on:
✨ Gentle, natural adjustments
🧠 Nervous system balance
💪 Long-term strength and movement

Whether you’re chasing after kids, training for a run, or simply want to feel amazing again — we’ll help you get back to moving naturally and feeling strong.

💬 Book your next adjustment today!

www.barefootchiro.com.au
The Barefoot Chiro

29/09/2025

Our new landing page for Barefoot Infusions & Wellness is live!

Vitamin Infusions in Carina - our team of Registered Nurses provides IV infusion services in a professional, supportive setting. Each session is delivered in accordance with clinical protocols, with your comfort as a priority.

29/09/2025

Hi Carina Community!

Niki here from The Barefoot Chiro in Carina.

As well as being a Chiropractor for over 16 years, I have also been (and still am) a Registered Nurse in critical care/trauma for for over 25 years. I am proud of the fact that I have a wide knowledge and experience in the health field and have been able to stay practicing in both roles since I qualified.

At the Barefoot Chiro, we offer Chiropractic services at our clinic but many may not know that we also offer Drip IV wellness infusions and Health Coaching programs as part of our wellness support.

My landing page for the infusions has just been completed, so if you want to know anything about the wellness infusion space, please feel free to call/book a free chat/pop in and say hi.

With our infusions we offer:
- relaxing space to chill away from the mayhem of home or work
- complimentary relaxation in our Therapii chair during your infusion
- a nurturing experience, where I get to take care of you!

To find out more, take a look here: https://barefootiv.hlth.au/

Or feel free to email me niki@barefootchiro.com.au

25/09/2025

A great turn out this evening

Thank you Renee Brazel Photography for bringing so much colour and fun to the event 🙌

Thank you to everyone that joined us. We had fun! More photos and door prizes to come