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At 6S PHYSIO, our core purpose is to make a substantial, positive impact on the health and well-being of our clients. Our story began in 2005 when founder Darren Stuchbery ventured into the physiotherapy realm as Functional Health Solutions on the NSW Central Coast. It was more than just a business—it was a calling that often found Darren commuting from Sydney, dedicating long hours, and fully immersing himself in the community he was growing to serve. In 2007, seizing the opportunity to deepen his commitment, Darren purchased the business, ushering in the era of 6S Health Pty Ltd.
Our foundation started in Gosford, and soon after, we expanded into satellite locations including Toukley, Wyong, Kariong, and Woy Woy. The move was a response to the increasing demand for Exercise Physiologists in the region. This milestone allowed us to broaden our services to include Chiropractic, Naturopathy, and more as the years went on. Although some services were phased out, we honed in on strengthening our offerings in Physiotherapy, Exercise Physiology, Remedial Massage, and Traditional Chinese Medicine, particularly at our Mingara location.
In 2012, another pivotal transformation took place when we revitalised the Ettalong Sports Injury and Physiotherapy. Under our management, it shifted from a mostly third-party practice to one predominantly serving private clients. The quality of our service was undeniable, and so was our passion for helping individuals excel without physical limitations.
Knee pain, Medicare, Physiotherapy, Massage, Work Injury Treatment
Elyse's aim is to make you feel comfortable and relaxed. When acupuncture needles are first inserted you will feel a tap, followed by either very little sensation at all, or a dull tight feeling. It is nothing like getting an injection or a needle from a doctor. They are sterile disposable needles that are thrown out after each treatment.
Acupuncture rebalances the body and stimulates it to heal itself. The needles are placed in acupuncture pressure points or trigger points along meridians stimulating healing, promoting circulation, relaxing muscles and much more.
Acupuncture can be a terrific way of managing musculoskeletal injuries, and our physios, chiro and massage therapists routinely refer patients to Elyse for treatment to assist them in managing injury. But TCM has also been used for centuries to treat a wide variety of health issues, from back pain, sciatica, tendonitis and tight muscles to sinus problems, migraines, chronic fatigue syndrome, stress, IBS, asthma, insomnia, digestive problems, women health & fertility.
Yes, Elyse uses acupressure & other non-invasive TCM techniques to treat those uncomfortable with the thought of needles and with very young children. Elyse is also qualified in the use of herbal medicines & nutritional supplements, so may prescribe these to patients.
Your first visit will take around 1.5 hours, as Elyse needs to take the time to understand your health needs, and get a thorough medical history. Subsequent visits will be around 30-45 minutes.
Yes, Acupuncture is fully recognised as a mainstream form of treatment in fact, the term acupuncturist is now a protected term so only degree qualified practitioners can deliver acupuncture services but do check with your fund.
Elyse Murphy has practised TCM for over 7 years. She has a university Bachelor's Degree in TCM and is registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and the Australian Natural Therapists Association. After a year of touring the world with her husband, Matt Murphy (endurance athlete extraordinaire), filming Search 4 Hurt, Elyse is settling back in to treatments for her clients on the Central Coast.
Elyse is available Wednesdays and Fridays from 9.30am to 6.30pm. Check with 6S Health call 43889944 or call in to the clinic (we are on the same level as the pool, under Mingara’s main reception lobby). If you need help, do it now!