Chiropractic · Illawarra
A calm place to feel heard at every stage of life.
The Healing Nest offers gentle, nervous system-focused chiropractic care for women, children and families — from preconception and pregnancy through to postpartum, motherhood and beyond.
Our approach
Care that goes beyond where it hurts
Pain is often the body's way of signalling that something needs attention. While symptoms can appear in one area, they are often influenced by a combination of physical, emotional and lifestyle factors.
We take the time to understand your health history, daily habits, posture, movement patterns and nervous system function to build a personalised plan of care. Every care plan is individualised, with the aim of supporting each person's unique needs and goals.
About Dr CarinaWho we care for
Support for every stage of family life
Women's Health
Stress and nervous system health, healthy cycles, pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause and menopause.
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Children's Health
Gentle, age-appropriate assessments for newborns, toddlers, school-aged children and teenagers.
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Dads
Evidence-informed care for back and neck pain, sports injuries and the everyday load of parenting.
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Conditions we commonly see
- Acute and chronic back pain
- Neck pain
- Disc-related pain
- Sciatica
- Shoulder impingement
- Rotator cuff irritation
- Tennis and golfer's elbow
- Hip pain
- Knee pain
- Plantar fasciitis
- Muscle strains
- Joint sprains
- Arthritis-related stiffness
- Sports injuries
- Poor posture
- Work-related musculoskeletal pain
Every consultation begins with a thorough assessment, including X-rays if necessary, taken at a local imaging centre.
Trained & continuing
Additional training
Dr Carina has studied further training in Sacro Occipital Technique (SOT), Advanced Paediatric Chiropractic Care, Chiropractic Biophysics (CBP), BioGeometric Integration (BGI), Dry Needling and Diversified Technique.
She is also currently undertaking further study towards becoming an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), expanding her knowledge to better support breastfeeding mothers and babies.
Read her full storyVisiting us
- Tuesday
- 11am – 7pm
- Thursday
- 11am – 7pm
- Phone
- 0494 575 386
Ready when you are
Open Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11am–7pm. Request an appointment and we'll give you a call.