Back and neck pain care in Newcastle, starting with a proper assessment
If pain is getting in the way of work, sleep or training, Leo can assess what is driving it and explain your options in plain words. If something needs medical care, he will refer you on.
November SpecialInitial Consultation $89 (usually $150) · new patients · terms
- 45-minute assessment
- WorkCover, DVA & EPC
- No referral needed (private)
- B.Chiro.Sc & M.Chiro, Macquarie University
- Registered chiropractor (Ahpra)
- WorkCover, DVA & EPC patients seen
- Mon & Wed until 7pm
When to see a GP or emergency first
Call 000 or see a doctor urgently if you have back or neck pain with:
- loss of bladder or bowel control, or numbness around the groin or buttocks
- leg weakness that is getting worse
- pain after a fall, crash or other significant injury
- fever, unexplained weight loss, or a history of cancer
- chest pain, or a sudden severe headache unlike any before
Leo screens for these warning signs at every first visit and refers you on if needed.
Recent pain, or pain that keeps coming back
Most people come in with one of two kinds of pain. The assessment is the same, but the plan differs.
Recent pain (days to weeks)
The focus is on finding what set it off, settling what aggravates it and keeping you moving safely while it recovers.
Persistent or recurring pain (months)
The focus is on the factors that keep it going, building your capacity for work, sport and daily life, and working with your GP where needed.
Areas Leo assesses:
- Lower back
- Neck
- Upper back
- Sciatica-type leg pain
- Nerve-type arm pain
- Hip
- Knee
- Shoulder
- Elbow
- Headaches linked to the neck
How the assessment works
Your story
When it started, what eases it and what makes it worse, and how it affects work, sleep and training.
Examination
Orthopaedic and neurological tests, plus a check of how you move, not just where it hurts.
Findings and plan
What Leo found in plain words, your options, and points at which progress will be reviewed.
45 minutes · $89$150 · No referral needed for private appointments
What care may include
Hands-on care
Adjustments, mobilisation or soft tissue work, depending on what the assessment shows.
Dry needling
For some muscle-related pain. About dry needling.
Shockwave
For some persistent tendon problems. About shockwave.
Exercise and rehab
Movements and strength work to continue between visits.
Electrical stimulation
TENS-style stimulation may be added to a treatment session for some people.
Referral
To your GP, for imaging or to another practitioner when that is the better path.
Options depend on your assessment. Leo explains each one, along with its risks, before using it.
What to expect over the first few weeks
You should always know what the plan is, why, and when it will be reviewed.
- An estimate of how many visits to expect, reviewed as you go
- Exercises to do between appointments
- A clear point to change approach if progress stalls
- Referral if your symptoms suggest another cause
- You decide whether to continue at each stage
Meet Leo Koutsiouroumbas
Leo has worked with veterans, defence personnel and rural communities, where getting people back to work and daily life safely was the priority. He combines hands-on care with active rehabilitation.
- B.Chiro.Sc and M.Chiro, Macquarie University
- Advanced Dry Needling Levels 1 & 2
- Shockwave Therapy Provider Module A
- Registered chiropractor (Ahpra)
Learn more about Our Team.
Fees, WorkCover, DVA and EPC
Initial Consultation
$89$150$150
45 minutes · November SpecialAssessment, findings and your plan.
Follow-up treatment
$90
15 minutesStandard treatment. A 30-minute extended treatment is $150.
WorkCover, DVA & EPC
Patients are also seen under WorkCover, DVA (claimed directly, no gap) and EPC plans. Mention it when booking. Veterans can read the DVA information.
Health funds
Kinisi accepts major private health funds, with rebates on the spot. What you get back depends on your extras cover, so check with your fund.
Fees as listed in the clinic's online booking system, November 2026. See all services and fees.
November Special terms: Initial Consultation (45 minutes) $89, usually $150. For new patients only, for appointments attended from 4 to 30 November 2026. One per person. Not available with DVA, WorkCover or EPC-funded appointments. Health-fund rebates depend on your cover.
Back and neck pain FAQs
Do I need a scan or a GP referral first?
Usually not for a private appointment. Leo will tell you if a scan or GP review is needed. DVA, EPC and WorkCover have their own referral rules.
Can chiropractic help my pain?
It depends on the cause. Chiropractic care is one option for many back, neck and joint problems. After assessing you, Leo will tell you whether it suits you or who to see instead.
Is Kinisi a pain management clinic?
No. Kinisi is a chiropractic clinic. For complex persistent pain that needs medication or a specialist program, your GP can refer you to a pain service, and Leo can work alongside that care.
How soon can I be seen?
Check online booking for the next available time. The clinic opens Monday to Thursday, with Monday and Wednesday appointments until 7pm, and Saturdays by appointment.
Do you see WorkCover, DVA and EPC patients?
Yes. Mention it when you book and bring your claim details, referral or care plan. DVA treatment is claimed directly, with no gap.
What if I am not improving?
Your progress is reviewed at set points. If things aren't changing as expected, Leo will talk you through other options, including referral.
Send an enquiry
Not sure who to see for your pain? Leave your details and the clinic will call or email you back during opening hours.
For the quickest appointment, book online or call 0433 539 389.
Back and neck pain care in Cooks Hill
Kinisi is on Darby Street in Cooks Hill. Monday and Wednesday appointments run until 7pm.
KINISI CHIROPRACTICSuite 9, 235 Darby Street
(located within Crown Dentistry)
Cooks Hill, Newcastle NSW 2300
0433 539 389
Leo@Kinisichiropractic.com.au
Opening hours
| Monday | 8AM – 7PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8AM – 12PM |
| Wednesday | 8AM – 7PM |
| Thursday | 8AM – 3PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | By appointment |
Other care at Kinisi
Dry needling
Fine needles into tight muscle, used for some muscle-related pain after assessment.
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Shockwave therapy
An option for some persistent heel and tendon problems, with prices up front.
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Cupping therapy
Dry cupping within a consultation for tight, sore muscles. Marks and side effects explained.
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Find out what is driving your pain
Book the 45-minute Initial Consultation ($89, November Special, usually $150$150) online, or call to talk it through first.