Nervous System–Centred Chiropractic · Branxton, Hunter Valley

Your body knows
how to heal.
Sometimes it just needs
the right support.

Gentle, nervous system–focused chiropractic care for individuals and families — including kids. No referral needed. 45-minute new patient consult.

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45 minute new
patient consult
No referral
needed
RN registered nurse
background
Hunter Valley Family Chiropractic clinic
Why Michael is Different

Chiropractic care that goes
deeper than the adjustment.

Most chiropractic care focuses on the joint — pop it, crack it, repeat. Michael's approach starts somewhere else entirely: the nervous system. Because when your nervous system is stuck in a state of stress or shutdown, no amount of adjusting will give your body the space it needs to actually heal.

"I wanted to create a clinic that feels calm, safe, and clear — especially for people who've tried a lot already and still aren't getting answers."

Before training as a chiropractor, Michael spent years as a registered nurse — working in ICU, renal, vascular, and rehab. That clinical background changes everything about how he reads a body. He's not just looking at posture or a sore spot. He's seeing the whole picture.

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Clinical Background Registered Nurse — ICU, Renal, Vascular & Rehab
Network Spinal
A gentle, research-backed technique that helps your nervous system develop new strategies for self-regulation — not just symptom management.
Spinal Energetics
A unique mind-body approach that works with the energetic patterns held in the spine — particularly useful for people who've felt stuck despite trying everything else.
Tonal Chiropractic
Focuses on the tone, tension, and movement patterns of the spine and nervous system — gentle, precise, and deeply effective.
Family & Paediatric Care
Safe, gentle assessment and care for children of all ages. Michael creates a calm, reassuring environment for kids and parents alike.
What We Help With

Conditions & concerns
we care for

Every session is tailored to your body's current state — not a fixed protocol.

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Back & Neck Pain

Move freely again. Whether it's chronic tension or an acute flare-up, we find what's driving it — not just where it hurts.

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Nervous System Regulation

Support your body's own healing intelligence. For people living with chronic stress, fatigue, or a nervous system that won't settle.

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Family & Kids Chiropractic

Gentle, age-appropriate care for babies, children, and the whole family. No referral. Always at your child's pace.

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Posture & Ergonomics

Built for people who work at desks, on tools, or on their feet all day. Practical support that extends beyond the consult room.

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Stress & Tension Relief

When life is full and your body is carrying too much. Chiropractic care that works with your nervous system, not against it.

Dr. Michael Standen
Meet Dr. Michael

A different kind of
clinical background

Michael didn't come to chiropractic through a straight line. Before he was a chiropractor, he was a registered nurse — working in ICU, renal, vascular, and rehab wards. He spent years watching people's bodies under serious stress, learning how the whole system responds to pain, trauma, and recovery.

That background fundamentally changed what he looked for when he retrained in chiropractic. He brought an understanding of physiology and whole-body function that most chiropractors simply don't have. He was drawn specifically to nervous system–focused approaches — Network Spinal, Spinal Energetics, tonal care — because they made sense to him clinically.

"I wanted to create a clinic that feels calm, safe, and clear — especially for people who've tried a lot already and still aren't getting answers."

— Dr. Michael Standen
Registered Nurse Network Spinal Spinal Energetics Tonal Chiropractic Paediatric Care Manual Muscle Testing
What Patients Say

Real experiences,
real relief

★★★★★

"I'd been to three different chiropractors before Michael. None of them explained anything the way he did. He actually listened, then helped me understand why my body was reacting the way it was. I've had more relief in six weeks than in two years."

Sarah
Cessnock
★★★★★

"I brought my daughter in when she was struggling with sleep and constant tension headaches. Michael was so gentle and patient with her. Within a few weeks she was sleeping through again. We're both now regular patients."

Renee
Maitland
★★★★★

"Michael's nursing background really shows in how he approaches things. He's not just treating your spine — he's thinking about the whole picture. The Spinal Energetics sessions have been unlike anything I've experienced elsewhere."

James
Branxton
Ready to Start

Book your
new patient consult

Your first visit is 45 minutes. No referral needed. Michael will listen to your full history, assess how your body is responding, and talk through what care might look like for you — without pressure.

45-minute new patient consultation
No referral required
Gentle, nervous system–focused care
Family and kids welcome
Branxton / Huntlee, Hunter Valley NSW
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