Practitioner Profile

Dr Paul Bergamo
Chiropractor: B.App.Sc (Clin Sci), B.C.Sc (Chiro), Member of CAA & COCA (Chiropractic), MACC

 Dr Bergamo graduated in 1995 from RMIT University after 5 years study with a double degree [B App Sc (Clin Sci), B C Sc (Chiro)].

Paul began his chiropractic career working as an associate in Dubbo, Cobar and Bourke in NSW and also completed some locum work in country Victoria. In 1997, Paul moved overseas and worked as a chiropractor in Perth, Scotland.

Paul returned in 1998 and purchased his first practice in Belgrave working in a large multi disciplinary centre. In 2000, he relocated his practice to Boronia, converting a house to a medical centre.

He holds memberships with the two key chiropractic associations: CAA and COCA and has lectured for COCA informing chiropractors on how to work closely with their local GP.

Paul regularly attends professional development seminars to stay up todate with the latest chiropractic research. He is currently enrolled in his Masters of Chiropractic Science. Paul’s thesis looks at the broad topic of integration of Health Promotion into Australian Chiropractic practices with the aim to develop a health promotion tool kit for chiropractors to use in practice.

Dr David A Jones
Chiropractor: B.App.Sc (Comp Med Chiro), M.Clin.Chiro, Member of CAA & COCA (Chiropractic),

Dr David Jones completed 3 years of study in 2005, earning his degree [B App Sc (Comp Med)Chiro]. Following that David graduated his Masters of Clinical Chiropractic in 2007 where he researched the effectiveness of the Chiropractic adjustment combined with rehabilitation exercises on Sub-Acute Low Back Pain.

=Completing requirements in the university clinics, David practiced at Bergamo Chiropractic & Nutrition Centre(BCNC) in August 2007 as an intern. Later in 07 David became a fully registered Chiropractor and increased his work hours at BCNC allowing for the centre to open Wednesday all day and Saturday morning's.

Additionally, David uses his talents and passion to promote health through public speaking. He holds memberships with both key chiropractic associations, the CAA (Chiropractors' Association of Australia) and COCA (Chiropractic and Osteopathic College of Australasia).

About General Chiropractic

Q What is general chiropractic?

General chiropractic looks at optimizing the function of the spine of adolescents, adults elderly and special groups like pregnant and lactating mums. We use a variety of techniques incorporating massage and traditional chiropractic techniques like manipulation/adjustment in a customized management plan.

Q What are the health benefits of general chiropractic?

Most clients come in to reduce back or neck pain and headaches. We help lessen pain naturally but go a further step by rehabilitating the spine with a combination of a flexibility and strengthening program. We find that clients who comply with our recommendations have improvement in their overall level of health and well-being and perform better with daily activities.

Some other common conditions and symptoms that chiropractic can help with include; tendonitis / tennis elbow, Shoulder rotator cuff conditions, knee and ankle pain, carpal tunnel, pins and needles, ,migraines and thoracic outlet syndrome.

Q How long do I need treatment?

Treatment duration will vary. After the first consultation you will know the ballpark of how long you will need to be seen at the centre. A review would be completed after one month of management.

Q How much does it cost and for how long am I seen?

Initial consultation is $65 and we will see you for 30 minutes. The initial consultation includes a complete history, neurological, orthopaedic and chiropractic examination. If x-rays are required they are bulk-billed at a nearby radiology clinic. Subsequent consultations is $45. Concession prices do apply.

Q Will health insurance cover me?

Most health funds recognise chiropractic in their extras cover. The new medicare allied health item means for suitable patients they would be out of pocket for $20 for up to the first five consultations, if an enhanced care plan recommending this schedule is written by the GP. This medicare benefit only applies for complex, chronic spinal cases.