Dr Rory McKnight – Chiropractor in Toukley
Profile
Dr Rory McKnight is a dedicated chiropractor with over 20 years of experience helping people move better and recover from musculoskeletal conditions. Originally from the UK, Rory completed his Bachelor of Science with Honours in Human Sciences and Master of Science in Chiropractic at the Anglo-European College of Chiropractic in 2001.
After two years in private practice in the UK, he moved to Australia, working across Sydney, Wollongong, and Hamilton in Western Victoria, where he spent seven years in a rural practice. Following the birth of his first child in 2017, Rory took time to introduce his new family member to international relatives before returning to practice in Newcastle. He has now joined the growing team at Central Coast Spinal Care Centre, where he is excited to serve the local community.
Rory has a strong focus on lower back and neck pain, headaches, sciatica, and sports-related injuries. He believes in a holistic approach, integrating joint mobilisations, Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilisation (IASTM), gait assessments, and manual muscle energy techniques. Certified in Functional Movement Screening (FMS) and Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA), he helps patients restore functional movement patterns, reducing the recurrence of injuries and enhancing long-term recovery.
A passionate endurance athlete, Rory has completed numerous ultra-marathons, including a 100-mile race on the Great North Walk in 2009. With a background in CrossFit and distance running, he understands the demands of high-performance training and incorporates sport-specific rehabilitation exercises into his treatment plans.
Rory is committed to providing personalised care beyond just spinal manipulation, tailoring his approach to suit each patient’s unique needs. Whether you’re managing a long-term injury, recovering from sports-related strains, or looking to improve movement and performance, he provides evidence-based chiropractic care to support your health and lifestyle goals.
What to expect from a Chiropractic Treatment
Assessment of Your Problem
We will take a proper and detailed history, and listen carefully to your answers. We will get to the bottom of what happened and why.
A Clear Explanation
It is crucial for you to understand what is going on and why. We will take the time to help you understand your issues and how they can be prevented or improved.
X-Rays Only if Required
If your issues require X-Rays or an MRI, we will refer you. We will then go through the results with you and help you understand what they mean. We will show you the pictures and explain them in simple terms.
Skilled Hands On Care
You will receive hands on Chiropractic care, which may include myofascial (muscle and fascia) therapy, hands on or instrument assisted adjustments, and other therapies. We will not beat you up or perform dangerous procedures.
Homework
The best results come out of team work. There will likely be lifestyle changes, advice on footwear or posture, exercises to do at home. Don’t think we’re going to do all the work!
Prompt Referral if Required
Treatment always starts with a “Trial of Care”. If treatment doesn’t create the improvement we expect, or if we don’t think Chiropractic care will help you, we will promptly find someone who can help you, and point you in the right direction.
Dr McKnight has a special interest in treating:
Lower back and neck pain, headaches, sciatica, and a variety of sports injuries.
Patients requiring restoration of functional movement patterns to prevent the recurrence of injuries, using Functional Movement Screening (FMS/SFMA).
Endurance and high-intensity athletes, with personalised rehabilitation programs informed by his experience in ultra-marathons and CrossFit.
Dr McKnight utilises a tailored, multimodal approach, including joint mobilisation, dry needling, IASTM, gait assessment, and manual muscle energy techniques.
What should I bring to my consultation?
- We will collect a lot of information from you via a secure online form. If online forms are a bit hard for you, you can arrive 15 minutes early and provide your health information on paper.
- If you have X-Rays or scans and you have a copy of the scans or reports, bring them. If the scans are with one of the Central Coast radiology providers, we can probably access them online (with your permission), so no need to bring films from PRP, iMed or Coast Medical Imaging.
- Wear comfortable clothes that are easy to move around in. Sometimes it is necessary to expose parts of your back, arms or legs, so please don’t forget to wear undies!
- If you have a long list of medications (and it’s too extensive to easily type into the online form), bring them on paper. If your GP has provided you with a health summary, or any paperwork, bring that and we will scan it into your file.
Our Chiropractic Consultation Fees
| FEES | Standard | Child* |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Chiropractic Consultation | $150.00 | $120.00 |
| Report of Findings | $120.00 | $60.00 |
| Standard Chiropractic Consultation | $82.00 | $60.00 |
| Extended Chiropractic Consultation | $120.00 | $120.00 |
| X-Rays (If required) | Bulk Billed | Bulk Billed |
* Dr Knorr and Dr McFadgen charge higher paediatric fees. Phone us for details.
Rebates, Medicare & Health Funds
If you are in a health fund, a rebate may apply, and can be claimed on the spot through our Tyro terminal, so that you only pay the gap.
If you have been referred by a GP through a “Care Plan”, you will receive a rebate for your consultations. The current Medicare rebate for care plan holders is $61.80 (correct as of 2/7/25). There is no concession rate for “Care Plan” patients, due to the extra time required for practitioners to write reports back to the referring GP.
“Child” refers to anyone under 16. Please note that the paediatric chiropractic fees for Dr Knorr and Dr McFadgen differ from the other chiropractors. Phone us for details.
Cancellations without 24 hours notice, and “no shows” may incur a fee or result in pre-payment being required for future bookings.
Phone 02 4323 9100 or book online.
