At Queenstown Health, we believe the best outcomes come when great minds work together. That’s the heart of integrated care — a collaborative approach that brings chiropractors, physiotherapists, massage therapists, osteopaths, acupuncturists and other professionals together to treat the whole person, not just the symptom.
In this blog, we explore what integrated care means, why it works so well, and how it can benefit your health journey.
What Is Integrated Care?
Integrated care means your treatment isn’t happening in isolation. Instead of seeing one practitioner for your back pain and another for your stress with no communication between them — integrated care connects your providers behind the scenes.
Our team works together to understand your body, your goals, and what you need at every stage of recovery or performance. Whether you’re recovering from injury, managing chronic pain, or trying to prevent future issues, we build a plan that taps into the right combination of services at the right time.
Why It Works
1. You Get the Right Care, Sooner
Instead of bouncing between clinics or waiting for referrals, integrated care means you can access multiple professionals under one roof. We’ll often refer within the team quickly and seamlessly — whether that’s moving from physio to massage, or combining acupuncture with osteopathy.
2. We Treat the Root, Not Just the Pain
Pain in your shoulder could be connected to your posture, your spine, or even your stress levels. Integrated care helps us connect the dots — not just treat symptoms in isolation.
3. Better Communication = Better Outcomes
Our practitioners regularly collaborate, sharing notes and insights so your care is consistent, not duplicated. That means less guesswork and more progress.
4. You’re Treated as a Whole Person
We don’t just ask “where does it hurt?” — we ask how your lifestyle, movement, work, sleep, and stress might be affecting your health. Integrated care lets us support you physically, mentally, and emotionally.
What Does It Look Like at Queenstown Health?
Let’s say you come in with chronic lower back pain. You might:
- See a chiropractor to restore movement and address spinal alignment
- Work with a physiotherapist to strengthen supporting muscles
- Receive massage therapy to release tension
- Add in acupuncture to calm the nervous system and support healing
- Be guided by our osteopaths to address whole-body patterns
All of this happens in sync, with your practitioners communicating and adjusting care as your body changes.
Who Is It For?
Integrated care isn’t just for athletes or complex injuries. It’s for:
- People managing ongoing pain or discomfort
- Anyone recovering from surgery or injury
- Parents seeking safe, supportive pregnancy or postnatal care
- Office workers with postural strain or stress
- Children with developmental or movement concerns
- Anyone who simply wants to move better and feel better
The Future of Health Is Teamwork
Healthcare is evolving — and so are we. At Queenstown Health, we’ve been part of the local community since 1983, and we’re proud to continue growing with you.
Under the leadership of Cole Mackie, our team is shaping a future where care is collaborative, humble, and whole-person focused.
Because real results don’t happen in silos. They happen when everyone works together, for you.
Looking for support?
Explore our full range of services or get in touch to chat about what care might suit you best.