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Behind the Business - A Chat with Derek from Clarkston Chiropractic!
Looking after your health isn’t just about eating well and staying active—it’s also about making sure your body is moving and functioning as it should. Clarkston Chiropractic is dedicated to helping people feel their best, whether they’re dealing with pain, stiffness, or just looking to improve their overall well-being. We caught up with Derek from Clarkston Chiropractic to learn more about the benefits of chiropractic care, common issues people face, and how small adjustments can make a big difference in everyday life.
How did Clarkston Chiropractic start?
“Clarkston Chiropractic started with just a Chiropractor and a Chiropractic Assistant and zero patients on a very tight budget and very little equipment. We are now a team of 7 who see between 150 to 200 patients a week.”
When did you launch, and what inspired you?
“We opened our doors at Clarkston Toll in May 2009. We had worked in Chiropractic for a while but never for ourselves. Clarkston didn’t have a Chiropractor on the Main Street and we decided to take the leap.”
What’s your favourite thing about the job?
“Getting to meet the people. We are very fortunate to have such a lovely work environment.”
What do you love most about Clarkston?
“It is the community. The people who come to our Practice make it so worthwhile. We have made friends for life. People who have come to us in pain. We see them progress, get better, stay with us. Even times when it feels like things are a bit difficult in a small business the patients make it totally worth it. The practice is always buzzing. It is always full of chat and laughter and we love that. If they feel comfortable we are doing something right.”
What’s been your proudest moment in business so far?
"I am always proud of the charity work we do. We do a few charity events a year. We started a food bank in 2012 in the Winter and it has been a massive success each year. The community really turns up to donate and it isn’t just people who come to our Practice it is our neighbours too. It is amazing."
Any fun facts or behind-the-scenes stories to share?
"Chiropractic isn’t just for back pain! It can help with Neck Pain, Migraines, Sciatica, joint pain, sports injuries, muscle spasms, shoulder complaints."
Anything else you’d love people to know?
"We also offer Kinesio Taping and Acupuncture at our Practice"
