McTimoney Therapy

Gentle, effective spinal and skeletal realignment
for the whole body

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Julian Kibblewhite 35 Derinya Drive Frankston South Melbourne Victoria 3199 Phone: (03) 9787 9887 Mobile: 0416 933 917

What is McTimoney Therapy? McTimoney Therapy is a gentle yet highly effective full body treatment for spinal and skeletal misalignment. Practiced for over 30 years, this distinctive technique is new to Australia and offers an alternative to many forms of chiropractic and osteopathy. In McTimoney Therapy ‘cracking’ and ‘popping’ sounds are rare. This is because the adjustments are highly specific, using the speed and dexterity of their delivery to correct misalignment, rather than a more vigorous approach. Consequently, the majority of patients find the treatment comfortable and pain free to receive. The entire skeleton is routinely assessed for misalignment to determine the true source of any pain symptoms. The pain experienced and the source of pain are not necessarily one and the same. This can occur as a result of compensations automatically made by the body when alignment is lost. For example, it is not uncommon for symptoms in the back and the neck to originate in an unbalanced pelvis. McTimoney Therapy aims to treat the cause of the problem, not just the symptom. What can be treated by McTimoney Therapy? As McTimoney Therapy delivers a full body treatment, it can achieve excellent results for any of the body’s joints; from those of the skull right down to the fingers and toes. Your spine and pelvis (the foundation of the spine) are given particular attention, as correct alignment of the spine is crucial to the optimum function of your nervous system. Remember, every delicate fibre transmitting every sensation from the body to your brain and every instruction from your brain to the body’s muscles and organs travel via the spine. Many conditions are often helped by McTimoney Therapy. These include; Back, neck and shoulder pain Pain, discomfort and stiffness in joints and bones Headaches / Migraines Muscular aches and pains Sciatica and disc complications  Numbness and tingling Whiplash injury Sports injuries Repetitive strain injury There are of course, a number of conditions that are not suitable for McTimoney Therapy. Your condition will by fully assessed in the initial consultation and if unsuitable, I will advise you and refer you appropriately, be that to another form of therapy or to your GP. Is McTimoney Therapy for you? Anybody who prefers not to experience ‘cracking’ and ‘popping’ sounds will find McTimoney Therapy a gentle yet effective alternative to other techniques of spinal and skeletal realignment. McTimoney Therapy is suitable for patients of all ages from birth to old age as well as women in the second and third trimester of pregnancy. The gentle nature of the treatment makes it particularly well suited to older patients for whom other more vigorous techniques may no longer be suitable. In many cases, people accept aches and pains as part of the ageing process - something that can be expected and endured. This doesn’t have to be the case. Why choose McTimoney Therapy? McTimoney Therapy is a different approach to spinal and skeletal realignment. Known as McTimoney Chiropractic* in the UK, McTimoney Therapists now represent over a quarter of the chiropractic profession in the UK. In 1997, patient satisfaction of McTimoney Therapy was measured in a survey commissioned by the UK’s McTimoney Chiropractic Association. 89% of patients rated their satisfaction with the McTimoney treatment as either extremely or very satisfied 85% felt that it had been very beneficial in the management of their painful condition 93% of patients had recommended the McTimoney treatment to their friends and family. The treatment – what to expect … During the initial consultation I will take your medical history, details of your current condition and conduct a neurological and orthopaedic assessment. If your condition is suitable for McTimoney Therapy and you consent to treatment, I will treat you during this consultation. The initial consultation is an ideal time for us to discuss any concerns or queries you may have and for me to explain a little more detail regarding the treatment itself. It is advisable to allow up to an hour and a half for the initial consultation and treatment. Subsequent treatments take 30 to 45 minutes. How many treatments will you need? This will vary from patient to patient, according to the nature and duration of your condition, your age and your overall health status. As a general rule, the longer you have suffered a condition, the more treatments will be required but there are exceptions to this rule. Most patients require between 2 and 5 treatments to be largely or fully recovered. That aid, it is important to remember that healing and structural change is a process that requires time. I actively do not make treatment plans for my patients as you may respond much better and faster than anticipated. Your progress will be assessed each visit and reviewed accordingly. For all but the most acute cases, I initially advise weekly treatments which can then be stretched to fortnightly, then monthly and so on, according to your progression. Once the problem has been resolved, some patients choose to benefit from 'check up' treatments to help keep symptoms at bay. I tend to recommend quarterly treatments for this purpose. Further information … * I am a UK registered Chiropractor and a graduate of the McTimoney College of Chiropractic’s five year honours degree programme, accredited by the University of Wales and the UK’s Chiropractic registration body, the General Chiropractic Council. Chiropractic is a regulated profession in Australia, as it is in the UK. However, the Chiropractors Registration Board of Victoria does not automatically register international qualifications. This precludes me, by law, from using the title ‘Chiropractor’ until my registration process is complete. If you wish to find out more about McTimoney Therapy, please click on the following website links: McTimoney Chiropractic Association, UK www.mctimoney-chiropractic.org/ has a great deal of information about the technique, its history, testimonials and more. McTimoney College of Chiropractic www.mctimoney-college.ac.uk has further information about the technique, the course and training provided at the McTimoney College of Chiropractic. For enquiries or to make an appointment, contact: Julian Kibblewhite Phone: (03) 9787 9887 Mobile: 0416 933 917 35 Derinya Drive Frankston South Melbourne VIC 3199

TESTIMONIALS "My lower back has been sore for about 17 years. I have been to countless chiropractors, physio's & osteopaths. Nothing worked on a long term basis. Anti-inflammatories were starting to become a regular thing for me. Since finding Julian I have never felt better. I have never been straighter. I would have no hesitation in recommending Julian and McTimoney Therapy to anyone with back problems.” VIRGINIA, 44, OFFICE MANAGER, MORNINGTON "After 2 road traffic accidents, 20 years of physios and chiropractors and constant pain everyday, I found relief after my first treatment.” LYNDA, 47, BOOK KEEPER, LANGWARRIN "After 40 years plus of suffering with back and neck pain, I have found blessed relief. Since going to Julian for 4 treatments and the painless manipulation, I feel great and I now have a straight back, instead of listing to the left. I am upright again. I have been to physio's, chiro's and osteopaths to have no lasting relief from their procedures. But now thanks to the McTimoney method I am virtually free from pain and very mobile.” DEREK, 80, RETIRED, CARRUM DOWNS "After being in severe pain for a month, I gained almost immediate relief from one McTimoney treatment. I felt terrific the next day and wished I'd found out about it a month earlier.” CHRISTINE, 62, DOMESTIC CLEANER, SKYE ”After 10 years of hip and 1 year of lower back pain and countless anti-inflammatory tablets and 2 years of physiotherapy, without much success, I found McTimoney. After only 4 sessions I am almost pain free for the first time in years. The treatment has been a great success and I would recommend it to anyone .” BARRY,57, BOOKKEEPER, FRANKSTON ”A fantastic, gentle treatment. After 22 years of treatment this has been most beneficial. Received McTimoney for the better part of the last 4-5 years. Only wish there were more in Australia so I didn’t have to travel so far and could keep up with more regular treatment. Even my children have benefited at times – very safe, not distressing for them at all. My highlight would be it is the first treatment of my neck that doesn’t leave me with migraines or very ill.” KIM,36, WAURN PONDS, GEELONG “I am a 50 year old woman who has lived with chronic pain since I broke my back in an accident at the age of 15. I have had 5 back operations over the years and have spent many years in and out of hospital for pain relief. I have learned to live with the pain and live a relatively normal life except for the chronic headaches that started about 5 years ago. I have been taking pain medication daily until my first McTimoney treatment with Julian Kibblewhite. I woke the next morning pain free. I have had two treatments and cannot believe the difference it has made to my life. I would highly recommend this therapy and Julian’s professional, gentle and caring manner makes it such a pleasant experience.” KIM,50, SKYE “As a child, I was taken for regular McTimoney treatments and benefitted greatly with good health and wellbeing. My experience with Julian's treatments have been positive and I have found his approach to be professional, thorough, gentle and always beneficial. Both my husband and children have been treated by Julian and on occasions when my husband has had strong back pain, this has been relieved greatly after a treatment with Julian.” KATHERINE, 41, HOUSEWIFE / TEACHER, HAMPTON “Easy, comfortable, friendly, cheap and it works.” STUART,41,CONTRACTOR, BONBEACH “Immediate, lasting results. Very professional service. Was experiencing pain in arm and there was a huge improvement after first visit and pain was completely gone after a couple of follow up visits. I would definitely recommend this treatment to my clients and anyone experiencing physical pain & discomfort.” FIONA, 41, NATURAL HEALTH PRACTITIONER, FRANKSTON SOUTH “ I found out about the McTimoney treatment  after hurting my back 3 years ago. I had tried numerous treatments prior to McTimoney such as myotherapy and physiotherapy however nothing seemed to alleviate my constant back pain. After 3 treatments I noticed the constant cracking of bones and pain in my right leg was gone ...After each consultation, I could feel the results immediately such as better posture, renewed strength in my back and less strain in my shoulders. The quick and painless adjustments are so effective I would recommend it to anyone and everyone ...now my back is as good as new.” JULIA, 22, STUDENT, BURWOOD EAST " ...Julian has magic hands. I have suffered with neck and shoulder pain since forever. But after 2 treatments I have found a new respect for alternative treatments. I have also been treated for lower back pain and hip pain due to a knee injury and the McTimoney [treatment] has helped in lowering my drug use to stem off the pain.” SARAH, 37, MOTHER, FRANKSTON SOUTH  “When I was first introduced to McTimoney treatment I had been struggling with lower back pain and sciatica for 7 years.  McTimoney was the first treatment that made a real positive long term difference to my health.  With regular treatments I began to feel more in control of my pain and gradually I regained my mobility.  5 years on I was pain free, something I had never imagined possible.  I believe that the holistic approach of McTimoney treatment was crucial to my recovery - treating you literally from head to toe rather than just focusing on the site of the pain.  A regular McTimoney treatment has now become a part of my everyday life - a choice I feel that has contributed to my continuing good health.” JANET, 40, COUNSELLOR, MORDIALLOC “ [McTimoney] Treatment has stopped ongoing shoulder and hamstring problems that have been happening for the last 4 years. Everything else only worked temporarily.” JOEL, 30, ELECTRICIAN, CHELSEA