About Eastgate Chiropractic
A Local Practice With Time for People
Eastgate Chiropractic has been part of the Rivervale community since 2001. For 25 years, Dr Simon Parker (Chiropractor) has cared for local families, city commuters, FIFO and mine workers, and people from surrounding areas including Belmont & Ascot, Perth. Rivervale appealed to him because it offers the convenience of being close to the CBD and airport while still feeling very much like a family neighbourhood.
Through all those years, the approach has stayed simple: listen carefully, take the time to understand what’s happening and involve each patient in their care.
What Led Dr Parker to Chiropractic
For Dr Parker, the decision to become a chiropractor has a personal connection.
His father experienced significant spinal problems when he was young and spent months in hospital wearing a plaster jacket. After leaving the hospital, he visited a local chiropractor and was able to get moving and return to work again. Seeing what that meant for his father stayed with Dr Parker and became part of his motivation to pursue chiropractic himself.
He graduated from Macquarie University in Sydney in 1993. He then practised in Bath, England until 1999 before returning to Australia and establishing Eastgate Chiropractic in Rivervale in 2001.
Today, he is a member of Chiropractic Australia and regularly attends professional conferences to keep up with developments within the profession.
Looking at the Bigger Picture
One conversation Dr Parker often has with patients is about the different things that may be relevant when someone is dealing with back pain.
He generally breaks them into three broad areas: physical, mental and emotional, and lifestyle factors.
Physical demands can include heavy lifting, but they can also come from not moving enough, such as spending long hours at a desk, driving or operating machinery. Stress and worry may affect muscle tension and how pain is experienced, while factors such as activity levels, nutrition, smoking, vaping and alcohol use can also form part of the broader health picture.
Not every factor applies to every person. It’s simply a way of looking beyond the sore area and considering what’s happening in someone’s day-to-day life.
Experienced Care, Without the Rush
More than 30 years in practice has reinforced what matters most to Dr Parker: listening, explaining things clearly and giving people practical ways to take an active role in looking after themselves.
Our practice welcomes people across different ages and stages of life, including children and older adults. Care is tailored to the individual based on their history, examination findings and circumstances.
If you’re looking for an experienced Rivervale chiropractor who will take the time to hear what’s been happening and discuss your options with you, we’d be happy to meet you. Contact us today to schedule a visit.