Business Details
38 Years
experience
Your Trusted Chiropractic Clinic in Essendon
Established in 1988, Spineline Essendon Chiropractic has been dedicated to helping individuals and families optimize their natural health. Our team of qualified and registered chiropractors, massage therapists, and myotherapists provides personalized, high-quality care tailored to each patient's needs. We prioritize a safe, professional environment and utilize modern equipment while attending the latest seminars to stay at the forefront of our field. Our approach integrates chiropractic care, remedial massage, and myotherapy, with treatment plans personalized according to presenting conditions. We collaborate closely with local radiology clinics and medical professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.Our clinic offers therapeutic pillows, orthotics, and nutritional supplies at accessible prices, reflecting our commitment to community well-being. As a team, we value continuous learning through shared knowledge and case histories, ensuring our practice remains dynamic and informed. Our support staff plays a vital role in creating a seamless healing experience, beginning from the front desk. We extend our services to weekday workers by offering Saturday appointments, demonstrating our dedication to accessibility. Our commitment to excellence drives us to continually improve our services, aiming to make a positive difference in every patient's health journey.
Services
Chiropractic Care
Remedial Massage
Sports Chiropractic
Pregnancy Chiropractic
Myotherapy
Spinal Manipulation
Dry Needling
Flexion Distraction Therapy
Paediatric Chiropractic
TMJ Treatment
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- We have over 35 years of experience in chiropractic care
- Our team includes registered chiropractors, massage therapists, and myotherapists
- We use modern equipment and evidence-based treatment techniques
- We offer Saturday appointments for working professionals
- Our collaborative approach integrates chiropractic, massage, and rehabilitation
Services
Chiropractic Care
Chiropractic care involves hands-on treatment to relieve pain, improve alignment, and enhance mobility. Our registered chiropractors use techniques like spinal adjustments, soft tissue therapy, and rehabilitation exercises. Patients benefit from personalized treatment plans addressing neck pain, back pain, headaches, and sports injuries while promoting overall wellness through non-surgical interventions.
Remedial Massage
Remedial massage targets chronic muscle tension and specific problem areas through deep tissue techniques. Therapists use stretching, trigger point therapy, and pressure adjustments to improve joint movement, reduce pain, and enhance recovery. This service benefits individuals with postural imbalances, sports injuries, or stress-related muscular discomfort through tailored treatment sessions.
Myotherapy
Myotherapy addresses musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction using manual therapy, dry needling, and corrective exercises. Our myotherapist creates comprehensive treatment plans after thorough assessments, combining techniques to improve joint mobility, reduce muscle tension, and restore function. This service effectively manages acute/chronic pain, sports injuries, and postural issues through integrative care.
Sports Chiropractic
Sports chiropractic specializes in treating sports-related injuries and enhancing athletic performance. Techniques include joint mobilization, soft tissue therapy, and rehabilitation exercises tailored to sports-specific demands. Patients receive injury prevention strategies, recovery support, and performance optimization through evidence-based chiropractic care for improved sporting outcomes.
Pregnancy Chiropractic
Pregnancy chiropractic care addresses musculoskeletal changes during pregnancy using gentle techniques. Treatment focuses on relieving neck pain, headaches, and lower back pain while managing fluid retention effects. Our chiropractors provide postural support and relaxation techniques to enhance comfort throughout pregnancy and postnatal recovery phases safely.
People
Michael Portelli
Founder & Chiropractor
Dr. Michael Portelli founded Spineline Essendon Chiropractic in 1988, bringing over three decades of experience in chiropractic care. He values collaborative practice, continuous learning, and patient-centered treatment approaches that integrate modern techniques with traditional methods.
Questions
What chiropractic techniques do you use?
We use diversified techniques, activator method, gonstead technique, soft tissue therapy, and flexion distraction for personalized, non-surgical treatments.
Do you treat sports injuries?
Yes, our sports chiropractic services address sports-related injuries through joint mobilization, rehabilitation exercises, and targeted pain management techniques.
Are your practitioners qualified?
All our chiropractors, massage therapists, and myotherapists are registered professionals with university qualifications and ongoing professional development.
What are your opening hours?
We operate Monday to Saturday with extended weekday hours (7:30am-7:30pm) and Saturday appointments available from 8:00am-12:00pm.
Do you offer pregnancy-related treatments?
Yes, we provide specialized chiropractic care and massage therapy for prenatal and postnatal women to address musculoskeletal changes and discomfort.
What areas do you service?
We serve Essendon, Strathmore, Moonee Ponds, Aberfeldie, Niddrie, Avondale Heights, and Brunswick from our Buckley Street clinic.
Reviews (5)
Danielle Filidis
Oct 23, 2021
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Cant recommend Dr James Portelli enough! He really puts in the work to figure out what your problem is and work with you on it. Thanks Dr James!
Amber Hillenbrand
Oct 19, 2021
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Dr James is an absolute professional. Very knowledgeable and great at his work, he has helped me immensely. Highly recommend!
Cecily Hendrickson
Apr 11, 2021
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Dr. James is a very knowledgable and motivated chiropractor. He uses a range of techniques that have helped me feel better. I couldn't recommend him more!
Luke
Aug 16, 2020
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Michael is an incredible chiro! Extremely knowledgeable and an intuitive sense which gives him an edge amongst others I have seen! Makes you so calm and relaxed from the get go! Always leave feeling fantastic! Only wish Id have an excuse to go more often but he does his job too well! Many thanks
Monique Said
May 24, 2020
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I have attended this practice for 22years. All the chiropractors and Therapist's onsite are fabulous, attentive and passionate about helping improving and maintaining your health.
