—— NEWCASTLE’S REHABILITATION CLINIC

You’ve been treated for the pain. Nobody’s addressed why you have it.

FORMA combines chiropractic, osteopathy and advanced rehabilitation to find what’s actually driving your problem - then build you a body that performs, not just copes

Most care stops at symptom relief. Thats why it keeps coming back.

THE PROBLEM ——

If you’ve been through the cycle of treatment, temporary relief and re-injury - the issue isn’t you. It’s the approach

01
Treated the spot. Not the pattern

Pain in one area is often driven by dysfunction somewhere else entirely. Isolated treatment misses the full picture.

02
Passive treatment, no active recovery

Hands-on work matters. But without progressive rehabilitation and motor retraining, relief is temporary.

03
No clear plan beyond “come back next week”

Without a structured pathway from pain reduction to capacity building, progress stalls and dependency grows.

04
Never explained the “why

Understanding your condition isn't a bonus - it's part of the treatment. Without it, you can't take ownership of your recovery.

WHAT WE HELP WITH ——

We find the source. Not just the symptom

These are the conditions we see most. If yours isn't listed, get in touch — we'll tell you honestly whether we can help.

  • Disc injuries, nerve pain and chronic low back issues assessed through functional movement testing.

  • Cervicogenic headaches, tension patterns and postural dysfunction.

  • From acute tears to recurring strains. Rehabilitation that gets you back stronger.

  • Long-term pain that hasn't responded to standard treatment. DNS and neurological re-education.

  • Rotator cuff, labral, impingement and instability issues with targeted manual therapy.

  • Structured return-to-function after Knee, Shoulder, spinal, hip and ankle procedures.

YOUR PRACTITIONERS ——

People who’ve been through it.

Every practitioner at Forma has a personal history with injury, sport, or rehabilitation. That's not a coincidence

CHIROPRACTOR & DIRECTOR

A certified DNS practitioner with keen interests in low back pain & complex conditions. With a background in competitive tennis and triathlon, he brings real insight into the demands of sport & injury recovery.

OSTEOPATH

Master of Health Science (Osteopathy). Special interests in chronic pain and sports injuries. Hands-on, patient-centred approach with a strong rehab foundation.

Alice Smith

Ciaran Lavers

Inger Villadsen

CHIROPRACTOR & EDUCATOR

Practising since 1985. Certified DNS instructor since 2007, lecturing internationally. Specialises in chronic rehabilitation and elite athletic performance.

YOUR FIRST VISIT ——

What to expect when you walk in.

No surprises. No pressure. Just a thorough assessment and a clear explanation of what's going on.

01

We listen first

Your history, your goals, what you've already tried. We take 60 minutes for initial consults because shortcuts don't work.

02

We assess properly

Functional movement testing, not just poking the sore spot. We look at how your whole body moves, stabilises, and breathes.

03

We explain clearly

You'll leave knowing what's happening, why, and what the plan is. No jargon. No vague timelines. Just clarity

04

We start treatment

Hands-on care begins on day one. You won't leave without having some rehabilitation to work on things yourself from home.

READY?

The work doesn’t stop when the pain does.

Book and initial consult and find out what’s actually going on.

Same day treatment - No referral needed - Broadmeadow, Newcastle