Chiropractor near Hoppers Crossing
Meadows Life Chiropractic - 8 minutes from Hoppers Crossing
If you live in Hoppers Crossing and have been putting off seeing a chiropractor, Meadows Life Chiropractic Health & Wellness Centre is closer than you think. Located at 31 Central Avenue in Altona Meadows, we’re just an 8-minute drive from the Hoppers Crossing town centre — easy to reach via the Princes Freeway or Hoppers Lane. Our team has been helping people from Hoppers Crossing get out of pain and stay well since 2004.
Getting to Our Practice from Hoppers Crossing
By Car
The quickest route from Hoppers Crossing is via the Princes Freeway — head east and exit at Millers Road, then turn left onto Central Avenue. Our practice is on the right, directly next to Central Square Shopping Centre. Drive time is approximately 8 minutes. Alternatively, if you prefer to avoid the freeway, take Hoppers Lane to Laverton Road and continue through Laverton onto Central Avenue. Plenty of free parking is available directly in front of our practice.
By Train
From Hoppers Crossing Station, take the Werribee Line towards the city and alight at Laverton Station. From Laverton Station it is approximately a 1 kilometre walk along Railway Avenue and Cameron Avenue to our practice on Central Avenue. Bus connections are also available.
By Bus
Bus routes 496, 498 and 944 all travel along Central Avenue past our practice. Board the 496 or 498 from Hoppers Crossing and alight at the stop directly in front of Central Square Shopping Centre — our practice is immediately next door.
Who We Help from Hoppers Crossing
We see a wide range of patients who make the short trip from Hoppers Crossing to our Altona Meadows practice. Many work in local industries — logistics, manufacturing, warehousing, and trades — and come to us with the kinds of physical demands those jobs place on the body: lower back pain from heavy lifting, neck pain from driving, and repetitive strain injuries from manual work. We also see a lot of Hoppers Crossing families — parents bringing children in for postural assessments, and pregnant mothers who’ve been referred by their GPs for pregnancy chiropractic care. If this sounds like you, we’re ready to help.
Services available to our Hoppers Crossing clients
Chiropractic care
Our principal chiropractor Dr. Alfie Dimalanta has been helping patients from Melbourne’s western suburbs — including many long-term patients from Hoppers Crossing — since 2004. Whether you’re dealing with a sudden injury or years of chronic back pain, we offer both high-velocity (the traditional “cracking”) and low-force adjustments, so you’re always in control of your care.
Remedial massage therapy
Remedial massage complements chiropractic care and works especially well for patients who carry tension from physical or desk-based work. Many of our Hoppers Crossing patients combine a massage appointment with their chiropractic visit in the same session.
Infrared sauna
Our infrared sauna is available to book as a standalone session or to add on after your chiropractic adjustment. It’s particularly popular with patients who work physically demanding jobs and want to support muscle recovery and reduce inflammation between visits.
Common Conditions We Treat in Patients from Hoppers Crossing
Our chiropractors assess and manage a wide range of musculoskeletal and nervous system conditions. The following are among the most common presentations we see in patients travelling from Hoppers Crossing:
- Low back pain — including disc injuries, sciatica, and lumber spine conditions
- Neck pain — including stiffness, reduced range of motion, and referred pain into the arms
- Headaches — including tension headaches and cervicogenic headaches originating from the neck
- Sciatica — shooting or burning pain travelling down the leg from the lower back
- Shoulder pain — including rotator cuff problems, frozen shoulder, and shoulder impingement
- Pregnancy chiropractic — gentle, safe care for expectant mothers at all stages of pregnancy
- Whiplash and motor vehicle injuries — assessment and management of injuries sustained in road accidents
- Work-related repetitive strain injuries — conditions caused by repetitive occupational movements
- Postural problems — forward head posture, rounded shoulders, and upper crossed syndrome from desk work
- Scoliosis — assessment and management of spinal curvature conditions
If you have a condition you don’t see listed here, call us on (03) 9315 8888 and we’ll let you know whether chiropractic is likely to help. If chiropractic isn’t the right fit for your situation, we’ll tell you that too and point you in the right direction.
Meet Your Chiropractors
Dr. Alfie Dimalanta - Principal Chiropractor
Dr. Alfie Dimalanta founded Meadows Life Chiropractic Health & Wellness Centre after more than a decade of practice in Melbourne’s western suburbs. With over 20 years of clinical experience, Alfie has a deep understanding of the health challenges facing western suburbs communities – from the physical demands of trade and industrial work to the postural impact of long commutes and desk-based roles.
Alfie’s approach is thorough, patient-centred, and grounded in the belief that the body has a remarkable ability to heal when interference is removed from the nervous system. He takes time to explain his findings in plain language and works with each patient to build a care plan that fits their life.
Qualifications: Bachelor of Chiropractic Science, Master of Chiropractic – RMIT University. AHPRA registered. Member of the Australian Chiropractic Association (ACA).
Available: Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
Dr. Yvette Dimalanta - Associate Chiropractor
Dr. Yvette Dimalanta graduated from RMIT University in 2023 with a Bachelor of Health Science and Applied Science (Chiropractic). During her studies she developed a particular interest in paediatric care and pregnancy chiropractic, and she continues to build her expertise in these areas.
Yvette’s patients consistently describe her as warm, gentle, and thorough. She brings a fresh perspective and a genuine passion for helping people achieve and maintain optimal health through natural, non-invasive care.
Qualifications: Bachelor of Health Science / Bachelor of Applied Science (Chiropractic) – RMIT University. AHPRA registered. Member of the Australian Chiropractors Association.
Available: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
What Our Western Suburbs Patients Say
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.9 stars on Google
“I used to attend Point Cook but also made the trek to Altona Meadows given the quality of treatment Dr Alfie provided. My son also highly recommends Dr Alfie given the care he gave for his mobility issues.”
Juanita M. · Drysdale
“The professionalism at this clinic is of high standard. Extremely friendly and positive environment. Easy to build a healthy practitioner to patient rapport. I would recommend this place in a heart beat. They have helped me tremendously!”
Nature Love · Altona Meadows
“I absolutely love my sessions with Dr Yvette — very friendly and helpful. Been getting my back adjusted from her since last 6 months and she has done a wonderful job. Very happy and would 100% recommend this clinic.”
Monika R. · Werribee
Frequently Asked Questions from Hoppers Crossing Patients
How far is Meadows Life Chiropractic from Hoppers Crossing?
We are approximately 8 kilometres and an 8-minute drive from Hoppers Crossing town centre via the Princes Freeway. If you take local roads via Hoppers Lane and Laverton Road, allow around 12 minutes. Free parking is available directly in front of our practice at 31 Central Avenue, Altona Meadows.
Is there a chiropractor closer to Hoppers Crossing?
There are chiropractic practices in Werribee, which is closer to Hoppers Crossing. Many Hoppers Crossing residents choose to travel to Meadows Life because of our 20-plus years of experience, our range of gentle low-force techniques, our team of two chiropractors, and the ability to access remedial massage and infrared sauna all in the one visit. We also have strong availability across the week including Saturdays.
What are your opening hours for Hoppers Crossing patients?
We are open Monday to Thursday 9:00am – 12:00pm and 2:00pm – 7:00pm, Friday 9:00am – 6:00pm, and Saturday 8:30am – 1:00pm. We are closed Sundays and public holidays. You can book online at any time through our website or call us during office hours on (03) 9315 8888.
Do you accept private health insurance?
Yes. We use HICAPS on-site, which means your private health rebate is calculated and processed at the time of payment — you simply pay the gap. We accept all major Australian private health funds including Medibank, BUPA, HCF, NIB, HBF, and all Aus Unity funds.
Does Medicare cover chiropractic care?
Medicare covers chiropractic care under the Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) plan, also known as a GP Management Plan. Eligible patients can access up to 5 subsidised chiropractic visits per calendar year. You will need a referral from your GP to access this. Our team is happy to explain the process — call us on (03) 9315 8888.
Do you accept TAC and WorkCover patients?
Yes. We accept patients with TAC (Transport Accident Commission) claims for motor vehicle injuries and WorkCover claims for workplace injuries. Please bring your claim details and approval documentation to your first appointment. Call us in advance if you have any questions about the process.
Is chiropractic safe for children?
Yes, chiropractic care for children is safe when performed by a qualified and registered chiropractor. Dr. Yvette Dimalanta has a special interest in paediatric chiropractic and uses very gentle, age-appropriate techniques for children of all ages — from newborns to teenagers. Many Hoppers Crossing families bring their children to us for postural assessments, sporting injury recovery, and general wellness care.
What should I expect at my first appointment?
Your first visit at Meadows Life will take approximately 45 to 60 minutes. It includes a comprehensive health history discussion, postural and neurological assessment, and where clinically appropriate, spinal X-rays. Your chiropractor will explain their findings clearly and present a personalised care plan before any treatment begins. You are under no obligation to proceed with a care plan on the day — we want you to feel fully informed and comfortable before making any decisions.
Can I book online?
Yes. You can book an appointment online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through the button below. If you prefer to speak with someone first, call us on (03) 9315 8888 during office hours and our friendly team will help you find a suitable time.
Other Western Suburbs We Serve
As well as Hoppers Crossing, Meadows Life Chiropractic is conveniently located for patients from across Melbourne’s western suburbs. If you have a friend or family member in a nearby area who is looking for a chiropractor, we’d love to help them too.