Chiropractor Thornbury — Advanced Health Preston (7 Min Away)
Advanced Health Preston is 7 minutes from Thornbury — a straight run up High Street with free parking on arrival. Andrew Cunningham, our AHPRA-registered chiropractor with 12+ years of clinical experience, sees patients from Thornbury regularly for back pain, neck pain, headaches, sports injuries, and postural conditions. With 182 five-star Google reviews, HICAPS on-the-spot claiming, and same-week appointments often available, we’re the default choice for Thornbury residents wanting real chiropractic care.
Getting here from Thornbury
From Thornbury, head north on High Street into Preston — it’s a 7-minute drive. Alternatively, take Station Street north then across to Plenty Road. We’re at 4/107 Plenty Road, Preston 3072, with free on-site parking. If you’re on public transport, trams 86 and 96 run the High Street corridor directly from Thornbury to Preston. Plenty Road is just north of Bell Street and we’re at number 107 — it’s a short walk from the tram stop.
Thornbury attracts a distinctive mix of patients: cyclists from the Darebin Creek trail, young families, musicians and creatives with desk-posture strain, and active people in their 30s and 40s who want a chiropractor who explains what they’re doing and why — not just clicks and out the door. Andrew’s approach is exactly that: he explains the findings, shows you on the screen or spine model what’s happening, and involves you in the plan.
What chiropractic care at Advanced Health involves
Your first chiropractic appointment is a comprehensive assessment: case history, postural analysis, orthopaedic and neurological testing of the relevant area, and a treatment plan discussion before any hands-on work begins. Andrew explains everything he finds and recommends — you’ll never receive treatment you don’t understand or haven’t agreed to.
Treatment at Advanced Health typically combines spinal manipulation (the “adjustment”), joint mobilisation, soft tissue therapy, and dry needling — whichever combination is most appropriate for your presentation. Andrew also integrates therapeutic exercise when relevant, and regularly works alongside our remedial massage therapists and clinical Pilates instructors for complex or chronic cases.
Initial appointments are 45 minutes. Follow-up appointments are 30 minutes. Most Thornbury patients reach their treatment goals within 6–10 visits, though chronic or complex conditions may require an ongoing maintenance plan.
Conditions Andrew treats for Thornbury patients
- Lower back pain and disc injuries — including sciatica and leg pain from lumbar disc bulge
- Neck pain and cervicogenic headaches — particularly from desk work and the sitting posture of creative-industry workers
- Cycling-related injuries — neck strain from road position, lower back pain from bike fit issues, hip and knee tracking problems
- Shoulder and upper back pain — thoracic stiffness and shoulder restriction common in Thornbury’s musically and creatively active population
- Vertigo (BPPV) — Andrew is trained in the Epley and Semont repositioning manoeuvres for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo
- Sports injuries — acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries from running, cycling, gym training, and team sport
- Postural conditions — forward head posture, rounded shoulders, thoracic kyphosis
About Andrew Cunningham
Andrew Cunningham is an AHPRA-registered chiropractor with 12+ years of clinical experience and a particular focus on spinal pain, sports injuries, vertigo (BPPV), and headaches. He founded Advanced Health in 2012 and has built it into Preston’s most-reviewed allied health clinic. Andrew uses a direct, evidence-informed approach — he combines chiropractic adjustment with soft tissue therapy and dry needling to deliver faster, more lasting outcomes than adjustment alone.
What to expect at your first appointment
45 minutes: case history and assessment (about 15 minutes), followed by 30 minutes of treatment. Andrew will explain his findings and what he recommends before beginning treatment. You’ll leave with a clear understanding of what’s happening in your spine, what the plan is, and what you can do at home to accelerate recovery. Wear comfortable clothing. HICAPS is available for immediate health fund claiming.
Pricing
Initial chiropractic consultation: $90. Follow-up appointments: $75. Health fund rebates apply via HICAPS — the gap after rebate varies by fund, typically $20–$50 for an initial appointment. No referral is needed. We also accept WorkCover and DVA patients (please bring your claim details).
FAQs for Thornbury patients
How far is Advanced Health from Thornbury?
7 minutes north on High Street. We’re at 4/107 Plenty Road, Preston 3072 — free on-site parking available.
Do I need a referral to see a chiropractor?
No. You can book directly without a referral, and your private health fund extras will rebate without one. If your GP has sent you with a referral letter, bring it — it provides useful context.
Is chiropractic safe?
Chiropractic is one of the most extensively studied manual therapies and has a strong safety record when delivered by a registered practitioner. Andrew assesses every patient for contraindications before treatment. If he identifies that your condition is better managed by another practitioner — a physio, orthopaedic surgeon, or GP — he’ll tell you directly rather than treat you anyway.
How many appointments will I need?
For an acute complaint, most patients see meaningful improvement within 3–6 appointments. Andrew will discuss an expected treatment timeline with you at your first appointment and reassess progress at each visit.
Can you help with cycling injuries?
Yes. Andrew sees a lot of Thornbury cyclists. Cycling-related chiropractic work focuses on the neck, lower back, hips, and knees — the areas most affected by road riding position and repetitive pedalling motion. If bike fit is contributing to the problem, Andrew can advise on what to discuss with your fitter.
Book your chiropractic appointment
Call (03) 9484 9185 or book online. We’re at 4/107 Plenty Road, Preston 3072 — 7 minutes from Thornbury, open Monday–Friday 8am–7pm and Saturday 8am–1pm.