Chiropractic is a health care discipline based on the scientific premise that the body is a self-regulating, self-healing organism. These important functions are controlled by the brain, spinal cord, and all the nerves of the body. “Chiropractic” comes from the Greek word Chiropraktikos, meaning “done by hand.”
The practice of Chiropractic focuses on the relationship between structure, primarily the spine and pelvis and their function as coordinated by the nervous system and how that relationship affects the preservation and restoration of health.
The skull protects the delicate tissues of the brain. The moving bones of the spine protect the intricate communication pathways of the spinal cord and nerve roots. If these nervous system pathways are impaired, malfunction of the tissue and organ function throughout the body can result.
Chiropractic also places an emphasis on nutrition and exercise, wellness and healthy lifestyle
Chiropractic Events and Webinars
Webinar: Superficial Needling Approaches to Sciatica: A Safer, Microcirculation-Focused Model: Physiological Rationale, Safety Considerations, and Clinical Reasoning
Online Tue, 24 Mar 2026 - Tue, 24 Mar 2026 7:00–8:30 pm Webinar Traditional Chinese Medicine
Releasing Joints II & A Day at the Pelvis – Newcastle 2026
Newcastle Sat, 21 Nov 2026 - Sun, 22 Nov 2026 9:30–4:30 pm Donna Eddy Seminar BodyworksChiropractic Medicine News
The ATMS Research Grant allocates up to AU$20,000 to support natural medicine research that aligns the goals of the ATMS Strategic Plan.
At the ATMS AGM, the 2024 - 2025 Simon Schot Education Grants were awarded to the following ATMS member.
