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Hunter Back Care

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Hunter Back Care

Dr Jack McDonald and his team offer exceptional Chiropractic care to the greater Lake Macquarie area

10/12/2025

🎅🏻🎄 CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR CLINIC CLOSURE 🎄🎅🏻

The festive season is nearly here, and our team is getting ready for a well-earned break!

The clinic will be closed over Christmas and New Year’s from 23rd December to 4th January, reopening for bookings from the 5th January 2026. Our last few appointments for the year are filling up fast, so be sure to book in for your last minute adjustment or remedial massage before the break to ensure you head into the New Year feeling your best!

Book online at www.hunterbackcare.com.au or give us a call on 02 4959 5966!

Thank you for an amazing year of support, we truly love being part of your health journey and wish you all a safe, happy and fulfilling holiday season!

💙 The Hunter Back Care Team 💙

19/11/2025

🎄SUPPORT OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY THIS FESTIVE SEASON🎄

It’s that time of year again and this festive season we’re keeping things local to support those less fortunate in Lake Macquarie!

Hunter Back Care is jumping on board with NourishEd Australia based locally in Toronto to support their Christmas Appeal in providing food, support and a reason to smile this festive season!

We’re also thrilled to be bringing our new neighbours at Carey Bay Shopping Village on board, FoodWorks Carey Bay, who have kindly offered their support!

Shopping lists are available at the clinic or in store at Foodworks Carey Bay and can be dropped off at either location. All items can be purchased and donated locally at Foodworks Carey Bay so be sure to stop in and support local business in helping our local community!

30/07/2025

‼️🚨NEW TEAM MEMBER ALERT! 🚨‼️

We’re beyond excited to announce our amazing New Associate Chiropractor joining the team, Dr Susan Jameson! Susan is available for appointments on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

She is an AHPRA registered Chiropractor as well as a trained Osteopath and Homeopath, with many years of experience helping people resolve pain and health issues, with hands-on treatment and wholistic natural medicine.

Over the years, Dr Jameson has developed a restorative style of treatment that incorporates both her Chiropractic and Osteopathic training. This includes muscle relaxation and spinal adjusting, as well as optional Dry Needling and Craniosacral Therapy.

Dr Jameson has a wealth of experience in training and practicing around the world including the USA, UK, New Zealand and Australia! She updates her clinical skills regularly with the latest information to always maintain current best practice.

Book online at www.hunterbackcare.com.au or give us a call on 02 4959 5966! 💙

30/04/2025

We’re excited to announce our Mother’s Day Raffle & Silent Auction raising funds for Got Your Back Sista, a local Newcastle charity supporting women and children who have escaped the trauma of domestic violence. The money raised will help to provide:
- Furniture and household items for safe housing
- Courses and programmes for those affected, aiming to rebuild physical and emotional well being
- Pathways to further education and employment

Our prizes up for grabs in the raffle are all thanks to the generous donations of our local Carey Bay Shopping Village community. Tickets are $5 each for our Grand Prize valued at over $895! Entrants must be over 18 and please bring cash to purchase tickets. Prizes included:
- 1 hour Remedial Massage voucher (valued at $105) at Hunter Back Care
- Heat Pack Neck Wrap (valued at $45) from Hunter Back Care
- Dermal Hydration Facial voucher (valued at $180) from
- $150 voucher
- $100 voucher
- Mother’s Day Cookies (valued over $50) from
- $50 voucher from .careybay
- $50 voucher from
- Assorted Gift Basket (valued over $100) from
- Bottle of GH Mumm Champagne (valued at $65) from

Our silent auction is for a stunning indigenous gum leaf artwork generously donated by one of our very talented friends and patient of the practice, Jill. Jill is a 76 year old Wailwan woman making up part of the Westlakes Aboriginal Elders and the Nikinpa Aboriginal Art Group.

Bidding starts at $50 - bids can be made either in person at the practice or by contacting the clinic and we can enter a bid for you.

Bidding for the silent auction and raffle ticket sales close on Thursday 8th May 2025, so be sure to stop by and help support this great cause or grab a few raffle tickets at your next visit! 💙

23/04/2025

Hunter Back Care will be closed this Friday 25th April as we take time to honour ANZAC Day and remember the incredible bravery and sacrifice of our servicemen and women. We will return to our regular operating hours next week starting Monday 28th April.

To secure your next appointment give use a call on 02 4959 5966 or book online at www.hunterbackcare.com.au 💙

02/04/2025

🐣 EASTER WEEKEND CLINIC CLOSURE 🐣

Happy Easter from all of us at Hunter Back Care! 🐰 We’re taking a little break to enjoy the holiday and will be closed over the Easter weekend from Good Friday 18th April - Easter Monday 21st April. Be sure to book in ahead of time for your much needed Chiropractic or Remedial Massage appointment before the chocolate-induced couch coma begins! Wishing you all a relaxing and joy-filled Easter! 🐣

Appointments are filling up fast around the holidays! To secure your booking give use a call on 02 4959 5966 or book online at www.hunterbackcare.com.au 💙

26/02/2025

🎉👩🏻‍⚕️NEW ASSOCIATE CHIROPRACTOR!👩🏻‍⚕️🎉

Meet our New Associate Chiropractor Dr Alicia Neil starting on Tuesday 4th of March 2025! Alicia will be available for appointments on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

Alicia graduated from Macquarie University with a Bachelor of Chiropractic Science and a Master of Chiropractic.

Her journey into Chiropractic began during her teenage years, when she struggled with debilitating migraines that lasted for weeks. Despite visiting multiple hospitals and feeling increasingly discouraged, her life changed when her parents took her to a chiropractor. Over time, her migraines became less frequent, and this personal experience sparked her passion for chiropractic care.

Alicia finds fulfilment in helping others during challenging times and empowering them through chiropractic care, striving to promote a holistic approach to health and wellbeing,

She is particularly interested in treating headaches and TMJ disorders, and she looks forward to expanding her expertise in managing neurological conditions and paediatrics in the future.

Outside of the clinic, Alicia leads an active and healthy lifestyle, enjoying activities like Pilates, running, weightlifting, and spending quality time with her friends and family.

Be sure to stop by and say hello at your next appointment—or feel free to book a session with her to experience her expertise firsthand! To secure your appointment, give use a call on 02 4959 5966 or book online at www.hunterbackcare.com.au 💙

31/01/2025

❤️ VALENTINE’S DAY AT HUNTER BACK CARE ❤️

Want something really special that says, “I love you” this Valentine’s Day?

Why not give the perfect gift of a well-deserved, relaxing massage at Hunter Back Care.

We have Remedial Massage Gift Voucher options available at $105 for 1 hour and $70 for 30 minutes.

Gift Vouchers will be available at the front desk so be sure to grab one for your Valentine at your next appointment or pop in store to give the gift of relaxation! ❤️

10/12/2024

The HBC Team will be taking a well deserved two week break over the festive season, ready to come back refreshed in the New Year!

Only two more weeks to go so be sure to lock in one of our last available appointments for the year!

To secure your appointment, give use a call on 02 4959 5966 or book online at www.hunterbackcare.com.au 💙

03/12/2024

🎁 SUPPORT SOUL HUB’S HAMPERS OF HOPE APPEAL 🎁

Once again this Christmas our amazing Office Manager Christine has organised to support Soul Hub Newcastle and their Hampers of Hope Christmas Appeal for Newcastle’s less fortunate.

Swipe to see their shopping list. Any support whether it’s a couple of items or a full hamper goes a long way to bringing joy to those who need it this festive season.

Please drop off any donations to the clinic by 9th December to be taken to Soul Hub in time for their cut off date. 💙

28/11/2024

🎉 A MILESTONE MOMENT! 🎉

A huge congratulations to Jackie, our amazing remedial massage therapist, for reaching her 100th new patient in just over four months at Hunter Back Care! 💆🏼‍♀️

Thank you to Sarah for being a part of this special milestone - we’re so grateful to our wonderful patients who make what we do so rewarding!

Here’s to many more moments of health and wellness at Hunter Back Care! 💙🙌🏻

Address

16/17 Laycock Street
Carey Bay, NSW
2283

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 6pm
Tuesday	8am - 6pm
Wednesday	8am - 6pm
Thursday	2pm - 6pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Website

http://www.hunterbackcare.com.au/

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Hunter Back Care now has two locations in The Junction & Carey Bay. Longer appointments offering proper care & treatment.

At Hunter Back Care, we know a lot about looking after backs. And, unlike many chiros, we take the time with every appointment to make sure you are properly cared for. You won’t feel rushed or be locked into extensive schedules - this is real care, true expertise and excellent results.

Owned by principal chiropractor, Dr Chris Stathis, the team at HBC use a combination of techniques to relieve pain, restore healthy movement and get you back doing what you love.

Before he was a Chiropractor, Chris was a Registered Nurse, until he hurt his back while transferring a patient. Told he would be on pain killers for life, he finally agreed to see his Dad’s chiropractor and was completely impressed with the results. Chris then went back to Uni for 5 years to complete his Masters of Chiropractic at Macquarie University in Sydney to become a registered Chiropractor.