Unwind Chiropractic and Wellness

Consistency creates change. 🌱

You wouldn't go to the gym once and expect lifelong results.

Your nervous system works the same way. Repeated chiropractic adjustments can help reinforce healthier movement patterns and support lasting changes in the body.

That's why we may recommend more frequent visits early in your care plan before gradually spacing them out as you improve.

Meet the team at Unwind Chiropractic & Wellness ✨

We believe health is about more than just feeling better – it's about helping you thrive.

🥗 Beth Katherine – Clinical Nutritionist
Supporting women's health, gut health, inflammation, fatigue, skin conditions, and overall wellbeing through personalised nutrition care.

🧠 Dr Tayla Johnson – Chiropractor
Providing nervous system-focused care to support pain relief, better sleep, stress regulation, improved movement, and posture.

💆♀️ Callie Chai – Massage Therapist
Helping reduce pain, improve mobility, and relieve muscle tension through remedial massage, with dry needling available for those who would benefit.

Whether you're looking to move better, feel better, or improve your overall health, our team is here to support you every step of the way.

📞 Book your appointment with our wellness team today on 0402 183 099.

What is the autonomic nervous system?

Your autonomic nervous system is the part of your nervous system that controls the functions in your body that happen automatically.

Things like:
• Breathing
• Heart rate
• Digestion
• Stress responses
• Sleep and recovery

It has two main branches:
⚡ Sympathetic (Fight or Flight)
This prepares your body to respond to stress or danger.

🌿 Parasympathetic (Rest and Digest)
This allows your body to relax, recover and heal.

Ideally, your body moves smoothly between these two states.
But with modern life — work stress, screens, posture, lack of sleep — many people get stuck in fight or flight mode.

This can show up as:
• Jaw tension
• Neck pain
• Headaches
• Muscle tightness
• Poor sleep
• Feeling constantly “on edge”

Chiropractic care focuses on supporting the nervous system and helping the body unwind stress patterns.

Because when your nervous system is balanced, your body can function the way it was designed to.

— Dr Tayla
Unwind Chiropractic & Wellness

Dizziness, jaw pain and ear symptoms can sometimes be linked to the upper neck.

The top of the neck sits just below the base of the skull and has close connections with the brainstem, jaw muscles and nerves involved in balance and ear function.

When this area becomes tight or restricted, it may contribute to symptoms such as:
• Dizziness or feeling off balance
• Jaw pain or TMJ tension
• Ear fullness or ringing
• Headaches at the base of the skull
• Neck stiffness

The upper neck also contains many receptors that help the brain understand head position and balance, which is why dysfunction here can sometimes affect dizziness.

Chiropractic care focuses on improving how the neck, spine and nervous system are working together.

In practice, I often use Neural Organisation Technique (NOT) to help unwind tension patterns affecting the upper neck and surrounding muscles.

Because when the neck moves well and the nervous system is supported, these symptoms often improve too.

— Dr Tayla
Unwind Chiropractic & Wellness

The upper neck plays a big role in how your nervous system functions.

The top two vertebrae in the neck sit just below the base of the skull and are closely connected to the brainstem and nervous system.

When this area becomes tight or restricted, it can sometimes contribute to symptoms such as:
• Neck pain
• Headaches starting at the base of the skull
• Dizziness or balance issues
• Jaw tension
• Shoulder tightness
• Feeling constantly “on edge”

The upper neck contains many receptors that help the brain understand head position and balance, which is why dysfunction here can sometimes affect headaches and dizziness.

Chiropractic care focuses on improving how the neck, spine and nervous system are working together.

In practice, I often use Neural Organisation Technique (NOT) to help unwind tension patterns affecting the upper neck and surrounding muscles.

Because when the upper neck moves better, the nervous system can function more smoothly.

— Dr Tayla
Unwind Chiropractic & Wellness

Chiropractic care during pregnancy can help support the body through a time of huge change.

As your baby grows, your body adapts in many ways — your posture shifts, your centre of gravity changes and your ligaments become more relaxed.

These changes can sometimes lead to symptoms such as:
• Lower back pain
• Pelvic discomfort
• Hip pain
• Neck and shoulder tension
• Headaches
• Difficulty sleeping comfortably

Chiropractic care during pregnancy focuses on supporting how the spine, pelvis and nervous system are functioning.

Care is very gentle and tailored for pregnancy, using techniques and positioning designed to keep both mum and baby comfortable.

In practice, I often use Neural Organisation Technique (NOT) which works with the nervous system to help the body adapt to the physical changes of pregnancy.

Because when the body moves well and the nervous system is supported, pregnancy can feel a lot more comfortable.

— Dr Tayla
Unwind Chiropractic & Wellness

6 months of Unwind Chiropractic and Wellness 🤍

What started as a vision has grown into an incredible team of chiropractors, a remedial massage therapist and a clinical nutritionist, all with the same goal of helping our community feel and function at their best.

So grateful for every patient who has trusted us, supported us and been part of this journey so far. We’re only just getting started ✨

Struggling with an infant who won’t sleep?

The nervous system may play a role.

A baby’s nervous system is still developing and learning how to regulate between being awake, calm and asleep.

For sleep to happen, the body needs to shift into the “rest and digest” state of the nervous system.

If a baby’s nervous system is feeling overwhelmed or dysregulated, it may be harder for them to settle.

This can sometimes look like:
• Difficulty settling to sleep
• Frequent waking
• Short naps
• Fussiness
• Tension in the body
• Difficulty calming

Paediatric chiropractic care focuses on supporting the nervous system and gentle movement of the spine so the body can regulate more easily.

Adjustments for babies are very gentle and specific, often using light pressure techniques.

In practice, I often use Neural Organisation Technique (NOT) to help reduce stress patterns in the body and support nervous system balance.

Because when the nervous system feels calmer, babies often find it easier to settle and sleep.

— Dr Tayla
Unwind Chiropractic & Wellness