What can I expect during the Report of Findings visit?

During the Report of Findings visit, you'll be walked through exactly what's going on in your body, how the chiropractic care can help, and what to expect, including timeline and costs.

How does holistic chiropractic care benefit my health?

Holistic chiropractic care provides more than just symptom relief through adjustments. It helps you work with your body's natural physiology for optimal health, leading to a stronger, healthier, and more vibrant version of yourself.

Chiropractor St James

If you are looking for a chiropractor near St James, Nook Chiropractic is in Applecross, 16 minutes or so away.

We do not guess, we test for it. The first appointment is a full spinal and nervous system assessment, and at the Report of Findings visit we go through what we found, whether we can help, and what that would involve including timeline and cost.

Applecross is roughly 16 minutes from St James outside peak, and we book by appointment so you are not sitting in a waiting room afterwards.

The trip from St James

From St James it is roughly 16 minutes, usually via Canning Highway. Peak hour will add to that, so most people coming this distance book either the 8am start or Saturday morning and avoid the problem entirely.

Appointments are available Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings and afternoons, Monday afternoons and Saturday mornings. Booking online shows live availability.

People from St James are frequently students or staff, often with irregular hours and a very seated week.

Long study hours in a chair that was never set up properly are worth looking at early, while the pattern is still easy to change.

None of that means the assessment is the same every time. It means we start with what your week actually asks of your body, then test rather than assume.

Assessing lower back pain

The first job with lower back pain is working out what is actually driving it, which is why the initial appointment is an assessment rather than an adjustment.

For students and staff around St James, long study sessions in a chair that was never set up for it are a common contributor, and it is easier to change early.

You get an assessment first and a clear explanation second, including the expected timeline and cost, so you can decide from there.

Call the practice and we will talk it through before you book anything.

Neck pain and the way you spend your day

A stiff or painful neck often has as much to do with the mid back and shoulders as with the neck itself.

For students around St James, laptop height and study hours are usually where this starts, and both are fixable.

We assess neck and upper back movement, then explain what we found and whether care is appropriate for you.

The starting point is an assessment, not a treatment plan. Book in and we will go from there.

Headaches and upper neck tension

Headaches that follow a pattern — end of the work day, after long screen hours, one side more than the other — are worth investigating rather than managing indefinitely.

For students around St James, headaches through exam periods and long study blocks are common, and screen and posture habits are part of the assessment.

If the assessment suggests your headaches are not related to the neck, we will say so and refer you to your GP.

If you are not sure whether this is something we can help with, ring us and ask. We will tell you honestly.

Living with migraines?

If you experience migraines, your GP or neurologist leads that care. Our role is limited to assessing the neck and upper back, where some people have a contributing component.

For students around St James, we will assess the neck component and be straight with you about what we can and cannot help with.

We assess the neck and upper back only, and we work alongside your GP rather than instead of them.

Call the practice and we will talk it through before you book anything.

Sciatica: finding where the symptoms come from

Where there is weakness, numbness or loss of function in the leg, that changes the picture and may need imaging or a medical referral first.

For students around St James, long seated hours are a common aggravator, and simple changes to how you study are usually part of the plan.

We test the lower back, pelvis and hip, then explain what we found and whether we can help.

If you are not sure whether this is something we can help with, ring us and ask. We will tell you honestly.

Frequently asked questions

Do you see patients from St James?

Yes. The practice is in Applecross, roughly 16 minutes from St James outside peak, generally via Canning Highway. Patients travel to us from right across this side of Perth. If the distance is a concern, call us first and we will tell you honestly whether it is worth the trip.

What if chiropractic is not the right fit for me?

Then we will tell you. Part of the assessment is establishing whether we can help, and if the answer is no we will say so and point you toward whoever is better placed.

What are your opening hours?

Monday afternoons, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings and afternoons, and Saturday mornings. Exact times are on the contact page, and the online booking system shows live availability.

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Shelley Staddon 2 months ago

5 out of 5 from me! I’ve been seeing Dr Kyle since March to help with my headaches and vertigo. Dr Kyle genuinely cares about helping me become the best version of myself. I highly recommend.

Response from the owner

Thank you so much for the kind words Shelley! It\\\'s been great working with you, and I\\\'m so glad your headaches and vertigo have improved so much much. Thanks for trusting us with your care!

Constanza Roa Vaca 2 months ago

Highly recommended,100%Dr. Kyle is an Incredible and amazing professional!!7 months ago after a car incident. I started visiting Doctors Kyle Clinic in Applecross.I don\'t have enough words to express… Read more

Response from the owner

Thank you Constanza so much for this incredibly heartfelt review! I remember when you first came into Nook after your incident, and continue to love how much energy you bring to the practice. Thank you for trusting me with your care from that very first visit, and for your kind and generous words. It\'s been an absolute privilege being part of your health team.

Mani Pruthi 2 months ago

Kudos to Kyle for his amazing knowledge. He sorted me out in 2 sessions. Highly recommend Nook Chiro.

Response from the owner

Thanks so much for the review Mani! I\'m really glad we could sort things out. Desk work and training can both take their toll. Keep up the running! 🙂

Aaron Fisher 2 months ago

Dr Kyle is the first Chiropractor I\\\'ve ever seen and he has set a high standard for the rest of his profession to follow. He has taken the time to explain my issues and been very patient with me ar… Read more

Response from the owner

Really appreciate your feedback Aaron. Glad you\\\'ve had a positive experience with Chiropractic and have noticed an improvement.

Nick DC 2 months ago

I’ve been getting exceptional care from Dr Kyle at Nook Chiropractic in Applecross. Helping me straighten out my neck, back & shoulders.He’s professional, friendly, thorough, and takes the time to ex… Read more

Response from the owner

We really appreciate the review Nick thank you! Glad you're feeling the difference.

Ellie Devaney 2 months ago

I can’t recommend Kyle highly enough. From my very first appointment, he has been professional, caring and incredibly thorough. I’ve had wonderful results in just a few weeks and have noticed such a p… Read more

Jim Poignand 2 months ago

Dr Kyle is far and away the best Chiropractor I've ever seen. He is thorough, explains in great detail what's going on with your body, and ensures you are comfortable at all times. Most importantly, I… Read more

Sean Staddon 3 months ago

Nook Chiropractic is every bit a proactive empowering service that has delivered to me long lasting mobility.Thanks Dr Kyle!

Response from the owner

We've loved looking after you Sean and seeing how passionate you are about your health, thanks for the feedback.

Marc POSER 5 months ago

Kyle is very professional. He explained everything, it's make you relaxed before realigned you ! Thanks again for your emergency operation. Marc

Response from the owner

Thanks Marc, good luck in Vietnam!

Dale Carter 6 months ago

I started visiting Nook Chiropractic at the beginning of 2026. I have been super happy to be a patient. Dr Kyle Duncan has high attention to detail, thorough analysis of issues, detailed care action p… Read more

Jack Rosa 8 months ago

Kyle did a thorough examination and identified the cause of different issues I had. My whole body is feeling more relaxed and mobile since I have been receiving chiropractic care here.

Steven Hawley 9 months ago

Dr. Kyle is very thorough and explains everything in detail. Appointments never feel rushed, and he has been great at working around my busy work schedule. I appreciate the care and attention I’ve rec… Read more

Response from the owner

Thanks Steven! We are happy to help.

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As you progress through our holistic chiropractic care, you’ll experience more than just symptom relief through adjustments. You’ll learn how to work with your body’s natural physiology for optimal health—developing into a stronger, healthier, and more vibrant version of yourself.

Chiropractor St James

The trip from St James

Assessing lower back pain

Neck pain and the way you spend your day

Headaches and upper neck tension

Living with migraines?

Sciatica: finding where the symptoms come from

Frequently asked questions

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