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Andrew D'Ath-Weston

Chiropractor

Andrew D'Ath-Weston

Wollongong Clinic
“I’ll help you understand how your body is working as a whole, improve how it moves, and guide you back to performing at your best.”
  • Bachelor’s Exercise Physiology — University of Wollongong
  • Master of Chiropractic — Macquarie University
  • DNS Certified Practitioner
  • FMS/SFMA Certified
  • Stecco Fascial Manipulation Level 1 & 2
  • Integrated Dry Needling
  • Neurokinetic Therapy Level 1
  • Anatomy Trains Fascial Fitness
  • CrossFit Mobility Level 1
  • Exercise and Spinal Rehabilitation Certified
  • Kinesiotaping (Rocktape)
  • Certified Massage Therapist

Common issues Andrew can help with

  • Ongoing or complex injuries that haven’t fully resolved
  • Muscle and joint pain
  • Movement restrictions and stiffness
  • Performance limitations in training or sport
  • Recurring injuries
  • Motor control and movement coordination issues general strength and conditioning
  • Metabolic health and system-based conditions

Andrew Q&A

Why are you a Chiropractor & Exercise Physiologist?

“I’ve always been interested in how the body moves and why things go wrong.

I’ve also experienced what it’s like when pain or dysfunction stops you from performing the way you want to, and how frustrating that can be. That’s what pushed me to understand things on a deeper level, not just where it hurts, but why it’s happening in the first place.

That’s also why I chose to study both chiropractic and exercise physiology. It allows me to look at the body from multiple angles and use a combination of hands-on treatment and rehab to get better outcomes.”

Why do people usually see you?

“A lot of people I see have either been dealing with something for a while, or feel like they haven’t quite got a clear answer yet.

Often they’ve tried different treatments, but the issue keeps coming back or hasn’t fully resolved.

What I focus on is how the body is functioning as a whole. I’m not just looking at where it hurts, but how different parts are working together, including how things like movement, lifestyle, and internal systems can be contributing to the problem.

That can include more complex presentations, from persistent injuries through to people dealing with metabolic or system-based health issues that are affecting how they feel and function day to day.

From there, I’ll explain what’s going on in a way that makes sense, then put a plan in place that combines hands-on treatment and targeted exercise so things actually improve and hold up over time.”

What do you do outside the clinic?

“Outside the clinic, I spend a lot of time surfing, camping, and exploring Australia with my family. I also enjoy training and staying active.”

Movement Therapy — Your initial consultation

Your first session is a 60-minute consultation designed to give you clarity on what’s going on, help you feel better, and provide a clear plan for moving forward. The focus is on understanding your issue thoroughly and making progress from day one.

In your initial consultation, you can expect:

• a clear explanation of what’s contributing to your issue

• treatment on the day to reduce pain and improve movement

• targeted mobility, strength, or control work where it’s actually needed

• guidance on what to do between sessions and how to progress

• a plan built around what you want to get back to

We can help you settle things down quickly, but we also look beyond the symptoms. If you want to fix the issue properly and stop it from coming back, we’ll guide you through that as well.

At its core, what we do is help people get back to doing what they can’t currently do. For some, that means getting out of pain. For others, it means walking comfortably, getting back to work, returning to the gym or sport, managing a long-term condition better, or moving through day-to-day life with more confidence.

We work across a wide range of issues, from injuries and musculoskeletal pain to neurological conditions, post-surgical rehab, and lifestyle-related health concerns where movement, strength, and function all play an important role.

Whether you’ve been given a diagnosis like bursitis, a tendon injury, osteoarthritis, or disc herniation, or you’re just not sure what’s going on, we’ll help you make sense of it and guide you on what to do next.

In most cases, we’ll be able to give you a clear direction and diagnosis straight away. If things are more complex, we’ll explain what we know, what we need to work through, and what the plan is from there.

You’ll leave your first session knowing what’s going on, what needs to change, and what the next steps look like.

Not sure who to book with?

That’s completely fine. You don’t need a referral to get started, and you don’t need to have it all figured out before booking.

If you’re unsure, just book a time that suits you. If you book online, our team will contact you shortly after to make sure you’re with the right person. If you call, we’ll guide you then. All of our therapists can help with a wide range of issues, and if something more specific is needed, we’ll help direct you to the therapist best suited to your situation.

What people usually come in for

Most people don’t come in with a diagnosis; they just know something isn’t right.

Generally, it’s because:

• Pain is stopping them from doing what they need or enjoy

• Something feels off and isn’t settling

• They’re getting back into activity, and something is holding them back

• Their day-to-day comfort or quality of life is affected

• They’ve had an injury, setback, or surgery and need a plan

• They want help managing a condition through movement

Sometimes it’s clear what’s going on, sometimes it’s not. Either way, working that out and giving you a clear plan is part of the process.

Payment options

You can book in and pay privately, and if you have private health cover, you can claim on the spot.

We also work with Medicare, CTP, Workers Compensation, NDIS, and DVA regularly, so if any of those apply to you, our admin team will guide you through it and help take care of the process.

If you book online, we’ll cover this in your welcome call. If you book over the phone, we can talk it through with you then.