Chiropractor in Marcoola,
Sunshine Coast
Personalised chiropractic care, grounded in connection.
Bare Earth is a calm, warm and welcoming space where you can slow down, feel heard and reconnect with your body.
Located in Marcoola, we offer thoughtful chiropractic care informed by evidence and shaped around the individual, welcoming people from Mudjimba, Pacific Paradise, Twin Waters, Mount Coolum, Maroochydore and across the Sunshine Coast.
Our approach begins with listening and creating space for clear, considered care.
A Personalised Approach to Chiropractic Care
No two people arrive with the same body, history or life experience. That is why chiropractic care at Bare Earth is never approached as one size fits all.
Your initial consultation begins with a genuine conversation. We take the time to hear your story, understand what you have been experiencing and explore the different factors that may be influencing how you feel, move and function.
From there, Dr. Andy completes a physical assessment that considers the body as a connected whole. This helps build a clearer picture of the patterns your body has developed and how different areas may be working together or compensating for one another.
Our approach respects longstanding understandings of the human body while also drawing on current evidence, clinical experience and your individual assessment.
Where chiropractic care is clinically appropriate, Dr. Andy will clearly explain what he has observed, answer your questions and discuss the available options with you. Technique, positioning and force are adapted to your age, stage of life, needs and comfort.
Looking at the Whole Person
Your body does not exist in separate parts. At Bare Earth, we take a wider view of your health and consider how your body systems, movement patterns, daily demands and lived experiences may be interacting.
We listen to what you have noticed in your own body and, where relevant, consider reports or information from other practitioners you have seen. We also recognise the relationship between the physical body and the mental and emotional body, and how each can influence the way you feel, move and respond.
This whole person perspective helps Dr. Andy make clear, evidence informed decisions while staying within the scope of chiropractic care. If another form of care or further investigation may be more appropriate, this will be discussed openly with you.
What Your Chiropractic Care May Involve
A Genuine Conversation
Your story matters. Your goals, health history, current concerns and previous experiences all help guide the way we approach your care.
A Whole Body Assessment
Your assessment may include posture, movement, joint function and other relevant clinical checks. Rather than focusing only on the area that feels uncomfortable, we look for patterns across the body that may be contributing to how you feel and function.
Care Shaped Around You
If chiropractic care is suitable, the approach is adapted to your age, comfort, preferences and stage of life. Dr. Andy will explain the options available so you can make an informed choice.
Clear and Open Communication
You are encouraged to ask questions at any point. We want you to understand what we are assessing, why a recommendation is being made and what you can reasonably expect.
Advanced Biostructural Correction at Bare Earth
Advanced Biostructural Correction, often called ABC, is a structure focused chiropractic approach used by Dr. Andy as part of personalised care. It considers how the body may compensate when it cannot comfortably maintain an upright position.
ABC is not automatically suitable for everyone. Your history, assessment findings, preferences and clinical needs are considered before any recommendation is made. If it is appropriate, Dr. Andy will explain the approach and answer your questions before care begins.
Your First Chiropractic Visit
Your initial chiropractic consultation is designed to be unhurried and thorough. It generally includes:
A detailed conversation about your health history, current concerns and goals
A whole body physical assessment
A clear explanation of what Dr. Andy has observed
Discussion of suitable options and next steps
Care on the day where clinically appropriate and with your consent
Standard initial consultation fee: $200
New client online booking offer: $150
The $150 offer is available to new clients who book their initial chiropractic consultation through the Bare Earth website.
$150 online offer
Frequently Asked Questions
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Your first visit includes a detailed conversation, a whole body physical assessment and time to discuss the findings and suitable options. Care may be provided on the day when clinically appropriate and with your consent.
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Yes. Relevant reports, imaging or notes can help us understand the broader picture and avoid unnecessary repetition.
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No referral is generally required to see a chiropractor in Australia. If you are attending under a particular health care plan or insurer, please check whether additional paperwork is needed.
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That depends on your history, assessment findings and preferences. Dr. Andy will explain whether chiropractic care is appropriate and seek your consent before any care is provided.
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Not usually. Imaging is considered only when clinically indicated. If you already have relevant scans or reports, you are welcome to bring them.
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Many private health insurers offer extras cover for chiropractic services. Your level of cover and rebate depend on your individual policy, so please check directly with your insurer.