About Us
Swan Districts Chiropractic is based in the suburb of Midland in Perth, Western Australia.
- We aim to help people of all ages and walks of life achieve better health and greater wellbeing through chiropractic care.
- Your health is our priority and we recognise your body’s innate ability to heal itself.
- We encourage preventative care and early intervention and enjoy working in conjunction with other health care professionals.
- We offer friendly service and a positive environment that is family and
child friendly . - We undergo continuing education to stay up to date with current research and the latest chiropractic techniques
- When possible, we offer same-day appointments
- We offer a range of payment methods
including : - We also offer animal chiropractic
Our Techniques
If you’ve had chiropractic care before, you may be familiar with some of the many different chiropractic techniques. At Swan Districts Chiropractic we use the following chiropractic techniques and tailor each individuals care to meet their needs, goals and preferences. If you have a particular way you do/don’t like to be adjusted please discuss this with your chiropractor during your appointment.
- S.O.T – A low-force technique that includes the use of pelvic blocks/wedges and cranial therapy. Based upon the relationship between the Sacrum (base of the spine) and the Occiput (base of the skull).
- Diversified – The most commonly used chiropractic adjustment technique. A manual technique, characterized by a high velocity low amplitude thrust into a restricted spinal motion segment or other joint to improve joint motion
- Activator Method – Uses a small handheld spring-loaded instrument which delivers an impulse to the spine. Generally regarded as a softer chiropractic adjustment technique that is also useful for people with osteoporosis.
- Thompson – Uses leg length analysis and specialised tables with ‘drop pieces’ to deliver a specific adjustment.
- Webster Technique
A specific chiropractic analysis and adjustment, often used in pregnancy, aiming to reduce the effects of sacral subluxation and/or sacroiliac dysfunction and improve the neuro-biomechanical function of the pelvis.
- N.O.T
(Neural organisation technique)- A low-force evidence-based practice focusing on the neurological development of our intrinsic survival systems (Fight-flight, immunity, digestion and endocrine systems).
- Applied Kinesiology (AK) – Muscle testing is used to provide feedback on the function of the body.
CHIROPRACTORS
Dr Ashleigh Franke
Chiropractor
B.Sc.(Chiropractic), B.Chiropractic(Hons)
Dr Ashleigh Franke was born and raised in Perth’s northern Suburbs and graduated from Murdoch University in 2006 with a Bachelor of Science in Chiropractic and a Bachelor of Chiropractic with first class merit honours. Dr Ashleigh then practiced as a chiropractor in Queensland for four years in busy family clinics in Townsville and Brisbane. Dr Ashleigh has enjoyed the many benefits of chiropractic care since she was a teenager. She has a special interest in chiropractic care for families, including adults, seniors, children and babies. Ashleigh also has further training in chiropractic for pregnant women. After the closure of the only animal chiropractic college in Australia (and the southern hemisphere), Ashleigh’s life-long passion for animals led her to a small town in Kansas in the United States of America. Here she completed post-graduate study in Animal Chiropractic with other chiropractors and veterinarians at Options for Animals College of Animal Chiropractic. Dr Ashleigh is certified in Animal Chiropractic by the International Veterinary Chiropractic Association (IVCA). In 2010, Ashleigh returned to her home town of Perth. She the current owner and director of the former Chiro Care chiropractic clinic in Midland, now known as Swan Districts Chiropractic. In 2011, the clinic introduced longer trading hours, EFTPOS and HICAPS facilities, bulk-billed x-rays and animal chiropractic facilities. Dr Ashleigh Franke is member of the Chiropractors’ Association of Australia (CAA).
Dr Abby (Abigail) Clarke
Chiropractor
Dr Abby graduated from Murdoch University completing a 5 year double bachelor degree obtaining a Bachelor of Chiropractic Science and Bachelor of Clinical Chiropractic. Dr Abby is a Perth Hills local from Kalamunda. She always knew that she wanted to help others as a career and had a keen interest in human anatomy, which later developed into an interest in chiropractic science as she got older.
Dr Abby provides optimal care for patients at all stages of life. She dedicates her time to assist patients to achieve their health goals and maintain their well-being. She has experience in sports training, pregnancy care and working in the aged care industry. Dr Abby uses a variety of both low and high force chiropractic techniques in her care to achieve the best possible outcome for her patients.
Outside of her work, Dr Abby enjoys spending time with her partner, family, and friends. She loves to spend time outdoors in the bush or by the beach. She also enjoys travelling, either an off-road camping adventure or overseas.