Joie Chiropractic & Wellness
To help our community find more Joie is our mission statement-through gentle chiropractic care and a holistic approach, our goal is to help you achieve your health goals, unlocking your and your families limitless potential. 

The meaning of Joie? Joie=Joy. The true definition of joy goes beyond the limited explanation presented in a dictionary- "a feeling of great pleasure and happiness." True joy is a limitless, life-defining, transformative reservoir waiting to be tapped into. It requires the utmost surrender and, like love, is a choice to be made. Joy is not simply a feeling that happens.
In its truest expression, joy transforms difficult times into blessing and turns heartache into gratitude. Joy brings meaning to life. It brings life to life.



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What is Chiropractic?

A NATURAL approach to healthcare 

Chiropractic as a profession has been around for 125 years. Chiropractors are trained to find areas of the spine and extremities which are not functioning and moving at their full potential. Often these areas of the spine will have corresponding muscle tightness and tenderness. Chiropractors use a range of techniques to enhance movement of these spinal joints which results in the brain and the body having an increased connection and improved function. Although the majority of people consult a chiropractor due to pain or dysfunction, lots of people also choose Chiropractic care to keep them well.

Helping YOUR body adapt to YOUR environment

Several studies have shown that Chiropractic care changes the way that the brain sends messages to the muscles, increasing the connection between the brain and the body. This enhanced connection can help your brain to know what is going on in the body and therefore control your body better. Our brain and spinal cord (the nervous system) is continuously using millions of processes to help you adapt to your physical, chemical and emotional environment to keep you alive and thriving- these processes happen without you even having to think about it. A healthy nervous system means that these processes can happen at the right time and right way which leads to optimal functioning of our bodies.

Meet our Chiropractors

Dr Krissy Dowlin 
Chiropractor & Naturopath

​Certified Applied Kinesiology, Certified Webster Technique, Certified Buteyko Breathwork 
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Dr Krissy graduated with distinction after 5 years of study at RMIT with a Bachelor of Health Science. Previous to studying Chiropractic, Dr Krissy completed her 4 year Naturopathy degree with Bachelor of Health Science at Endeavour College or Natural Health.
Dr Krissy grew up in country Victoria and feels very blessed to have had holistic chiropractic care since the age of 6. Initially this inspired Krissy to study Naturopathy and learn all about how herbal, nutritional and food as medicine can help to restore balance and create optimal health.

Krissy’s transformational experience with chiropractic as a child along with her passion to further explore the human body and health lead her down the path to studying chiropractic with aspirations of being able to care for her patients as holistically as possible.
Along with utilising SOT, Krissy is certified Applied Kinesiology practitioner. Applied Kinesiology involves functional muscle testing as well as using the principles of nutritional and bio-mechanics to better enhance the outcomes of patients.

Krissy has a strong interest in family health and paediatric care and is passionate about helping people of all ages and walks of life to achieve their full health expression. Combining her Chiropractic & Naturopathic skills, Krissy focuses on digestive health, hormonal balance and emotional wellbeing as key pillars of optimal health.
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When she is not in clinic, Krissy loves staying active by attending yoga classes as well as hanging out with her partner & beautiful Labrador.
Dr Jen May Chang
​Chiropractor 

​Dr Jen has several years of practice experience in both Malaysia and Canberra before her recent move to Melbourne. She is passionate in multi-generational family chiropractic care. Close to her personal experience, Dr Jen has a keen interest in postural dysfunction, chronic pain and wellness care. Jen has completed post graduate studies in Applied Kinesiology, SOT,  Pregnancy & Paediatric care as well as dry needling.

Dr Jen uses a range of gentle yet effective techniques and works closely with her clients to guide them to reach optimal health - be it pain relief, improving function, mobility and optimal wellness. 

When she is not in practice, she enjoys baking and cooking. You may spot her at different cafes and Asian restaurants around Melbourne! Dr Jen can also converse in Mandarin, Cantonese and Malay.
 
We feel so grateful to have Dr Jen joining our team to help our community achieve their health goals, we cannot wait for you to meet her soon!
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​Chiropractic is for everyone, from birth to beyond! Regardless of how you feel, who you are and what your health goals are.  It unlocks your innate and natural ability to heal, have an increased sense of vitality and to function at your best! 
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Chiropractic for babies
​& children

In the first year of development, a baby goes through many milestones such as holding his or her head up, rolling over, crawling, and walking. These present many opportunities that greatly benefit from a properly functioning nervous system and is important to ensure that the connections between the brain and body develop and function well. Healthy nervous system function can support the achievement of developmental milestones.
Our chiropractors have completed post graduate study in the examination and chiropractic care of babies and children and is committed to the careful assessment and gentle correction of your child’s spine and neuro-musculo-skeletal system to support their healthy development.

After examining your child's history, our chiropractors will advise if chiropractic care could be an effective option. Sometimes it is necessary  to refer to another health professional such as a GP,  functional dentist, occupational therapist, lactation consultant or speech therapist to help manage or co-manage to achieve the best outcome for your child.
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Chiropractic Care in Pregnancy
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​Most women come into the practice to have optimum pregnancies, to make their pregnancies more comfortable, to achieve balance in their spines and pelvis, and to improve their labour experience/outcome.
As your baby grows, there are physical stresses placed on your body. As a result, muscles tighten (to allow balance and support) and often cause the vertebrae to become restricted, producing some typical pregnancy symptoms.

Most of these common complaints experienced by pregnant women respond remarkably well to chiropractic care. These include: musculoskeletal issues such as low back pain, hip pain, pain at the pubic bone, mid back pain, rib pain, and sciatic nerve pain. Headaches, swelling , breathing difficulties (associated with rib pain)  and general discomfort can also be reduced with chiropractic care.

Dr Krissy & Dr Jen are experienced in the gentle care of women during all stages of pregnancy and use the Webster Technique, gentle blocking procedures, and other AK and SOT techniques to assist with healthy function throughout pregnancy and to prepare the body for labour and birth. 

Dr Krissy & Jen also love educating our pregnant women and their partners on how to best support the optimal birth space of the pelvis. We hold  education sessions in clinic to teach exercises that can be completed in the lead up to birth as well as during birth. These sessions are for both the pregnant woman and their partner to attend and can be booked online or through contacting us directly. 
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Hours

Tuesday : 7:30am-11:00am
Wednesday: 4pm-7:00pm
​Saturday: 7:30am-11am

Contact us
[email protected]
0451380808
Joie Chiropractic & Wellness
103B/ 1024 Mt Alexander Rd
ESSENDON
3040
​VIC
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