January 2022
We hope that you had a fun and restful Christmas and new year. We are back and have started 2022 off with a busy couple of weeks seeing you all again after the short break, so this is a quick update on a few important upcoming events and happenings at The Chiropractic Domain.
We hope that you had a fun and restful Christmas and new year. We are back and have started 2022 off with a busy couple of weeks seeing you all again after the short break, so this is a quick update on a few important upcoming events and happenings at The Chiropractic Domain.
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Updated Hours from February 2022
From February our opening days will change, and some lunch time adjusting opportunities will be added.
25 Years as a Chiropractor
This week I have been reflecting and celebrating my 25 years of being a registered chiropractor. There’s a reason they call it being in practice; I am constantly gaining experience & wisdom and practising my skills, knowing that the learning never stops! I am very grateful to have found my calling at the tender age of 10 – though it took me until I was 23 to achieve my goal to graduate. Thousands of adjustments later I still have the passion to serve for many more years.
I am so appreciative of the communities I have served in Littlehampton, Mt Barker, Mt Gambier, and Goodwood since 1997 and recognise the trust you have placed in me with your health and your families wellbeing.
We're changing practice management software
Across the rest of January, we are upgrading our software to a new system. This may mean we need a few extra seconds while you’re paying and booking, so please be patient and we learn to navigate the new system.
You will also notice a change to the online booking page soon, but we hope that you will come to find it familiar and easy to use with time. If you do have any trouble, please don’t hesitate to call us and book in the old fashioned way!
Please be assured that your personal data will remain safe and secure and backed up, and none of your health data from The Chiropractic Domain or Lisa Scarfo will be affected.
Living with Community Transmission
Since the South Australian borders open and we are now all living with Covid spreading in the community, it has felt like a big shift in attitude, but there has not been a big shift in the public health advice, so we want to assure you that we will continue our Covid-Safe measures until advice changes.
This means that;
- masks are required for all patients over the age of 12 while inside The Chiropractic Domain (unless you have a medical exception)
- QR code check-ins are required upon arrival
- please continue to hand wash or sanitise
- Staff temperature checks are done frequently
- Dr Paula wears a respirator while you’re in the smaller office with her
- All staff wear masks at all times in the building
- Adjusting tables are cleaned between each patient
- Regular sanitising of shared areas, pens and equipment is still occurring.
If you are unwell and have been a close contact of someone with Covid, please do not attend the practice and contact SA Health for guidance on testing and quarantining.
If you are unwell, but have tested negative to Covid-19, and have advice from SA Health that you do not need to isolate, please give us a call to arrange your appointment to be moved to a quiet time of day, away from others who may otherwise be concerned.
We will continue to follow the SA Government advice as it is updated and are grateful to be able to support your health and wellbeing throughout this pandemic.
Living with Community Covid
Since the South Australian borders open and we are now all living with Covid spreading in the community, it has felt like a big shift in attitude, but there has not been a big shift in the public health advice, so we want to assure you that we will continue our Covid-Safe measures until advice changes.This means that;
- masks are required for all patients over the age of 12 while inside The Chiropractic Domain (unless you have a medical exception)
- QR code check-ins are required upon arrival
- please continue to hand wash or sanitise
- Staff temperature checks are done frequently
- Dr Paula wears a respirator while you're in the smaller office with her
- All staff wear masks at all times in the building
- Adjusting tables are cleaned between each patient
- Regular sanitising of shared areas, pens and equipment is still occurring.
If you are unwell and have been a close contact of someone with Covid, please do not attend the practice and contact SA Health for guidance on testing and quarantining.If you are unwell, but have tested negative to Covid-19, and have advice from SA Health that you do not need to isolate, please give us a call to arrange your appointment to be moved to a quiet time of day, away from others who may otherwise be concerned.We will continue to follow the SA Government advice as it is updated and are grateful to be able to support your health and wellbeing throughout this pandemic.
Lockdown Lifting!
We are extremely happy to be back for everyone from 8 am on Wednesday morning as lockdown is lifting tonight! Please remember to bring a mask, to check-in and to maintain at least 1.5 metres from other patients while you're in the practice.
Keep moving in lockdown!
Keep moving in lockdown! Dr Paula has a fun and easy workout for the whole family to enjoy together.
Chiropractic in lockdown?
We are very pleased that the South Australian guidelines have been updated to include the ability to seek treatment if you are in pain. Of course, pain is not the only reason to seek chiropractic care usually, but in the context of the current South Australian restrictions, and stopping the spread of the virus, you may only attend "for relief of pain".
Lockdown from 6pm tonight
From 6pm tonight we will all be in lockdown and appointments will not be available. If you had an appointment scheduled during lockdown, we will be in touch to reschedule you ASAP.Stay safe, wash your hands, wear a mask, follow the health orders and we will see you very soon!
Masks back on
The follow post from SA Health confirms that just as we did a couple of weeks ago, we will all be adorning masks again.
Masks no longer required
Masks are no longer required to be worn at The Chiropractic Domain, however we do ask that you wear one if you have any cold symptoms and only attend after your negative COVID result is returned.We are very pleased to be able to see your smiling faces again!
Covid Caution at the Chiro Domain
We are being cautious at The Chiropractic Domain following the latest lockdown in Melbourne.Please continue to check in with the QR code, washing your hands and maintaining your distance when possible. If you have symptoms, please get tested and reschedule your appointment to a quiet time after your negative result is returned and wear a mask to prevent transmission of other viruses that may mean we'd have to close.
"COVID Normal"
Practice on Pause for Lockdown
Today the South Australian Chief Allied & Scientific Health Officer advised that all allied health practices in South Australia must close for the duration of the six day ‘circuit breaker’ period from 12:01 am tonight (Thursday, 19 November) to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
All allied health practices, including chiropractic, must close for the next six days unless services can be provided through telehealth.
As such the Chiropractic Domain will be closed with the goal of returning on Wednesday the 25th of November, unless we are otherwise advised by the SA Health authorities.
If you have an appointment on or after November 25th, your appointment will go ahead as planned unless you hear from us, or we hear from you to reschedule.
For those in need of urgent chiropractic advise please email Dr Paula at dr.paula@thechiropracticdomain.com.au.
Stay well, wash your hands, and we look forward to seeing you on the other side.
Bookings are available online from the 25th of November onwards.
Our short-lived lockdown is over!
Our short-lived lockdown is over and we will returning to our usual hours from Monday!
We will be following our Covid-Safe protocols and ask that you continue to practice physical distancing. If you have any concerns or questions, please give us a call.
Here at the Chiropractic Domain we believe we can continue to play our small part in helping you to keep well and feel supported, and we certainly feel privileged to do so.
Please continue to maintain distance between other, wash your hands, stay home if you’re unwell.
Be kind to each other and we’ll see you very soon!