Chiropractor in Sale, Traralgon & Bairnsdale

McMillan Allied Health Care provides experienced, evidence‑informed chiropractic care across Sale, Traralgon, and Bairnsdale. Our chiropractors focus on restoring spinal alignment, improving movement, and relieving pain without surgery or medication, helping patients of all ages feel better and move more confidently.

Exterior view of McMillan Allied Health Care clinic in Sale

What Is Chiropractic Care?

Chiropractic care is a safe, gentle, and evidence-informed healthcare approach focused on the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of musculoskeletal conditions, particularly those involving the spine, joints, muscles, and nervous system. Our chiropractors are university-educated and AHPRA-registered, delivering personalised care tailored to your unique needs. The aim is to help people move better, feel better, and improve overall wellbeing through hands-on treatment designed to support optimal function of the musculoskeletal system.

Some patients also choose chiropractic to stay proactive with their spinal health and mobility.

What Chiropractors Help With

Many people seek chiropractic care for:

  • Back pain & lower back pain

  • Neck pain and stiffness

  • Headaches & migraines

  • Sciatica and nerve-related pain

  • Shoulder and arm pain

  • Hip, knee and foot biomechanical issues

  • Postural concerns

  • Work-related and sports injuries

  • Age-related joint issues

  • General musculoskeletal discomfort

Some patients also choose chiropractic to stay proactive with their spinal health and mobility.

What Treatment Involves

Chiropractic care may include:

  • Spinal Assessment & Adjustment

    Personalised care for acute and chronic pain based on your symptoms and clinical findings.

  • Pain Relief & Management

    We help relieve acute and chronic pain through personalised care plans based on your symptoms.

  • Soft Tissue Therapy

    Techniques including muscle release, stretching, and soft tissue work to improve mobility and reduce tension.

  • Postural & Ergonomic Advice

    Education and practical strategies to improve posture and reduce strain from everyday activities.

  • Exercise Prescription & Rehabilitation

    Tailored exercises and rehabilitation programs designed to support recovery and long-term function.

  • Lifestyle & Activity Guidance

    Advice to support overall wellbeing, recovery, and injury prevention.

  • Family & Lifestyle Care

    Care tailored to different stages of life and varying lifestyle demands.

  • Preventative & Maintenance Care

    Ongoing support aimed at helping maintain mobility, function, and spinal health over time.

Treatment recommendations are tailored to each person’s needs, health goals, symptoms, and clinical findings.

What to Expect at Your Visit

  • Initial Consultation

    You’ll complete a health history and have a detailed assessment. X‑rays or scans may be recommended where clinically appropriate.

  • Report of Findings

    Your chiropractor explains findings, recommends a tailored treatment plan, and outlines expected outcomes.

  • Ongoing Care

    Treatment sessions focus on safe techniques and rehabilitation support to help you recover and maintain mobility.

A Holistic, Movement-Based Approach

Rather than only treating symptoms, our chiropractors look at how the body is moving as a whole. This helps identify contributing factors such as muscle imbalance, altered biomechanics, nerve irritation, or lifestyle habits that may be impacting recovery.

Our approach aims to address the underlying cause, promote mobility, reduce pain, and support long-term musculoskeletal health.

Meet Our Chiropractors

Our experienced team includes chiropractors serving different locations:

Dr. Emily Tollner

Dr. Emily Tollner

Chiropractor

Emily, a chiropractor since 1998, practiced in Scotland before joining McMillan Chiropractic in Sale. She has a passion for women’s, children’s, and family health. Mum to 3 (now grown up) children, Emily loves family time, travel, fitness, cooking, and cheering on her kids at their sports.

Dr. Brett Blackmore

Dr. Brett Blackmore

Chiropractor

Brett, a chiropractor since 1995, practiced in Scotland before joining McMillan Chiropractic in 2014. He specialises in gentle spinal care, nervous system health, and family chiropractic. Outside work, Brett enjoys soccer, Aussie rules, and living an active, healthy lifestyle with his family.

Dr. Matthew Stringer

Dr. Matthew Stringer

Chiropractor

Dr Matt Stringer is a Traralgon chiropractor passionate about helping families, children, and expectant mothers. He also treats sports injuries and supports overall wellness for all ages. Outside work, Matt enjoys football, the Western Bulldogs, and time with his wife and two young daughters.

Dr. Alexander Andrews

Dr. Alexander Andrews

Chiropractor

Alex is a chiropractor passionate about musculoskeletal care and helping people achieve better health. A graduate of RMIT with honours and a current PhD candidate studying holistic health programs in Indonesia, he brings a proactive, evidence-based approach to his patients. Outside the clinic, Alex enjoys running, cooking, and keeping up with sport.

Who Can Benefit From Chiropractic Care?

Chiropractic may benefit people of different ages and activity levels, including:

  • Office workers with postural-related pain

  • Trades and manual workers

  • Athletes and active individuals

  • Parents and caregivers

  • Students and teens

  • Older adults managing joint stiffness or mobility issues

  • Infants and young children

    —for gentle assessment after difficult or traumatic births, instrumental deliveries, or other birth-related stress

Your chiropractor will discuss whether treatment is suitable and what the best care plan may involve.

Gentle style image of chiropractic clinic in Sale

Safety and Evidence

Chiropractic care in Australia is regulated by AHPRA, and practitioners are university-trained in musculoskeletal diagnosis, clinical decision-making, and patient safety. Treatment options are always discussed before starting care, and patients are encouraged to ask questions at any time.

Booking Chiropractic Appointments

Chiropractic treatments are available across East Gippsland and Wellington Shire at our clinics located in:

We accept private patients, EPC / Medicare plans (GP referral required), WorkCover, TAC, NDIS, and private health insurance rebates on the spot.

We accept private patients, GPCCMP/ Medicare plans (GP referral required), WorkCover, TAC, NDIS, and private health insurance rebates on the spot.

Find Chiropractic Near You

For more location-specific information, see:

Ready to Get Started?

If you’re experiencing pain, dealing with an injury, or wanting to improve your movement and wellbeing, we’re here to help.

Book Online, call us, or visit your nearest clinic for chiropractic care.

Sale

(03) 5143 0234
59 Desailly Street,
Sale VIC 3850

Traralgon

(03) 5174 9033
15 Breed Street,
Traralgon VIC 3844

Bainsdale

(03) 5152 2621
339 Main Street,
Bairnsdale VIC 3875