Forma Health & Rehabilitation

13/03/2026

Most people think their neck or shoulders are the problem.

Often it’s the mid-back that’s not moving well.

When this area becomes stiff from desk work, driving, or training, the joints above it start to compensate. That’s when you begin to feel tightness through the neck, shoulders, or upper back.

Restoring movement here can make a big difference.

27/02/2026

Pain doesn’t mean panic.
And rehab shouldn’t feel reckless.

We assess.
We reduce threat.
We rebuild capacity.
Then we progress.

Safety isn’t about doing less.
It’s about doing it right.

07/07/2025

Today marks an exciting transition - we’re officially welcoming you to Forma Health & Rehabilitation.

After 25 years serving the Newcastle community as Nineways Chiropractic, our new name reflects the growth of our team and services, and our ongoing commitment to patient-focused care.

Chiropractic care is still at our core, and now, with osteopathy, massage therapy, and breathwork under one roof, we’re excited to offer a more connected, whole-body approach to your care.

One space. One team. Whole-person support.

We're proud to continue offering patient-centred care under a name that represents our growth and your ongoing journey toward better movement and wellbeing.

26/05/2023

"OUTSTANDING" JOHN A. SWEANEY LECTURE PUBLISHED. At every WFC Biennial Congress, past president Dr John A. Sweaney is honored by a lecture that is given in his name. At the 2021 Congress, held in a virtual format due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the lecture was presented by past WFC vice-president and current president of the American Chiropractic Association, Dr Michele Maiers DC, MPH, PhD.

The lecture has now been published in the Journal of Chiropractic Humanities and can be read in full at http://www.wfc.org/sweaneylecture2021.

Secretary-General Richard Brown said, "This was one of the most outstanding John A. Sweaney lectures ever presented by one of the brightest minds in the chiropractic profession today. Every chiropractor should read this excellent lecture and take note of everything that is so wisely articulated - including the call to "

Reference: Maiers M. The John A. Sweaney Lecture: A Time to Lead: Reflections During a Pandemic, J Chiropr Humanit 2022;29;1-8

03/02/2023

Exercise Classes start Tuesday 7th and Thursday 9th February at 4.30pm. Please make sure you call or text the clinic to book in.

22/06/2022

DNS - Junior Athlete - 30 to 31 July, 2022 at Cooks Hills Surf Club

This is the first DNS Australia course that focuses on optimal training methods for high-performing junior athletes. This course is designed to foster a collaborative relationship between practitioners and coaches by exploring training modules from the DNS repertoire. These stabilizing exercises can be integrated into the athlete’s program for enhanced growth and performance.
https://www.dnsaustralia.com/events/dns-junior-athlete-30-31-jul

31/03/2022

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14/01/2022

Yes you can come!
In response to the many questions we have received, this DNS Exercise I course is open to the general public.
If you would like to join Inger for DNS Exercise I this two day course will be held at the Travelodge Newcastle 5-6 February
This course is ideal for clinicians, trainers, coaches, exercise physiologists who would like a greater understanding of the fundamentals of human movement and how to apply stabilising exercises to enhance performance.
Bookings online at www.dnsaustralia.com