Chiropractor near Sorrento & Blairgowrie
Capel Sound Chiropractic is a straight run along Point Nepean Road from the tip of the peninsula: around 15 minutes from Blairgowrie and 20 from Sorrento. Dr Nick Ruffin sees locals, weekenders and holiday-makers from Sorrento, Blairgowrie and Portsea.
Getting Here From Sorrento & Blairgowrie
Follow Point Nepean Road east through Blairgowrie, Rye and Tootgarook. The clinic is on the main road in Capel Sound, between the Capel Sound Newsagency and Sound Bar. It's one road the whole way.
There's plenty of free street parking right outside, and the clinic is wheelchair accessible, which makes it an easy trip for older patients and anyone in a lot of pain.
- Address: 1639 Point Nepean Road, Capel Sound VIC 3940
- Hours: Mon, Tue & Thu 9–6 · Fri 8–1
- Phone: (03) 5986 5516
Locals, Weekenders & Holiday-Makers
The tip of the peninsula has a mix of year-round locals, retirees and people down for weekends and summer. What they come in with varies:
- Holiday back pain: long drives down from Melbourne, unfamiliar beds and a week of lifting kids, boats and beach gear. If your back goes while you're down here, we can usually see you quickly. See our lower back pain page.
- Staying mobile as you get older: stiffness, arthritis and keeping up with walking, swimming and golf. See our arthritis page.
- Golf: back, hip and neck problems affecting your game, with a TPI golf screen as part of our Golf Performance Assessment. See our golf chiropractor page.
- Neck pain and headaches: often linked to a stiff upper back. See our neck pain and headaches pages.
How We Work
Your first visit starts with a full history, examination and posture assessment. Dr Nick explains what he finds in plain language and, where appropriate, treats you on the day. Care centres on chiropractic adjustments, with gentle options such as the Activator instrument and drop-piece table where they suit, plus soft tissue work and exercises you can do at home.
What to expect at your first visit · Our techniques · Other areas we serve
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is the clinic from Sorrento and Blairgowrie?
Around 15 minutes from Blairgowrie and 20 minutes from Sorrento, straight along Point Nepean Road through Rye and Tootgarook to Capel Sound.
Is there parking?
Yes. There is plenty of free street parking right outside the clinic, and the clinic is wheelchair accessible.
Do I need a referral?
No. You can book directly online or by phone. If you have a GP Chronic Disease Management plan, bring it to your first visit.
I am only down for the holidays. Can I still book?
Yes. Holiday-makers and weekenders are welcome. Book online for the next available time, or call the clinic.
Do you treat older patients?
Yes, a large part of our work is helping older people stay mobile and independent. We use gentle options such as the Activator instrument and drop-piece table where they suit.
Ready To Book?
$99 first visit. Book online in a couple of minutes or call the clinic.