Dr Taylah Kolevski
Dr Taylah Kolevski is the founder and chiropractor behind The Wellness Mecca. Serving people through chiropractic is her purpose in life.
Dr Taylah’s path into chiropractic began with her own health journey. As a teen, she experienced severe migraines to the point that she lost vision in her left eye. After seeking medical help, she was told that the only treatment was to be on medication for the rest of her life. Dr Taylah has always preferred to explore natural options first. Hence, she gave chiropractic a go. After her first adjustment her vision returned and other areas of her health and wellbeing began to improve. It reshaped the way she viewed health and healing and inspired her to pursue chiropractic care as a profession.
Dr Taylah Continued
From that point on, she knew she wanted to support others in the way she had been supported. Her goal became to offer hope, understanding, and personalised care, and to help people reconnect with their bodies and their own capacity to heal.
Before becoming a chiropractor, Dr Taylah was an elite-level athlete, playing AFL for Carlton. Years spent training, competing, and pushing her body at the highest level gave her a deep understanding of the body, injury, recovery, and the physical and mental demands placed on the body.
When she is not in the clinic, Taylah loves going to the gym, travelling and seeking out great food. She is a genuine foodie, so if you need a recommendation, just ask. Chances are she has already been there.
Expert Care For You
Her approach is calm, considered, and deeply human. She takes the time to understand each person’s story, explain findings clearly, and provide evidence based, nervous system centred care that supports long term wellbeing. You will find that Dr Taylah is very warm, energetic, passionate, knowledgeable and genuinely committed to helping people feel better in their bodies.
The Wellness Mecca is a reflection of her values, her journey, and her belief that healthcare should feel personal, calm, and empowering.
Ready to feel supported, heard and cared for? Let’s take the first step towards moving and feeling better. We are ready for you.
Chiropractic adjustments
Dr Taylah Kolevski is highly trained in the skill of adjusting. She has over 7 years experience delivering highly specific high velocity low amplitude forces to achieve improved joint range of motion.
Cupping
Cupping therapy is a traditional treatment used to help relieve muscle tension, improve circulation, and support the body’s natural healing processes. It involves placing special cups on the skin to create gentle suction. This suction lifts the skin and underlying tissue, increasing blood flow to the area and encouraging the release of tight or restricted muscles.
Dry needling
Dry needling is a modern therapeutic technique used to relieve muscle pain, tension, and dysfunction. It involves inserting very fine, sterile needles into tight muscle bands known as trigger points. The goal is to release muscle knots, improve blood flow, and restore normal movement patterns.
Unlike acupuncture, dry needling is based on Western anatomy and focuses on the muscular and nervous systems. It is commonly used to treat neck and back pain, headaches, sports injuries, and chronic muscle tightness. Most people feel a brief twitch or mild ache, followed by reduced tension, improved mobility, and faster recovery when combined with active rehabilitation.
Exercise and rehab
Exercise and rehabilitation focus on restoring strength, mobility, and control to support long term recovery and injury prevention. Targeted exercises are prescribed to address muscle imbalances, improve posture, and enhance joint stability. Rehab plays a key role in reducing pain, improving function, and preventing recurrence by teaching the body how to move correctly. When guided by a professional, exercise based rehab supports lasting results and helps patients return to daily activities with confidence.
Sacro occipital technique
Sacro Occipital Technique, often called SOT, is a gentle chiropractic approach that focuses on the relationship between the sacrum at the base of the spine and the occiput at the base of the skull. This technique aims to balance the nervous system by improving spinal alignment and pelvic stability. SOT uses light pressure, specific positioning, and supportive pelvic blocks rather than forceful adjustments. It is commonly used to help with lower back pain, pelvic imbalances, headaches, jaw tension, and postural issues, making it suitable for patients who prefer a low force and precise style of care.
Drop piece
The chiropractic drop piece technique, uses a specialized adjustable table with segmented sections that drop slightly during spinal adjustments. This gentle, low-force approach allows chiropractors to improve mobility vertebrae with minimal pressure and increased comfort. The dropping motion assists the adjustment, making it ideal for patients seeking pain relief from back pain, neck pain, sciatica, and joint dysfunction. This precise technique promotes spinal health, improved mobility, and nervous system optimization for overall wellness.
Kinesio and sports taping
Kinesio and sports taping involves applying specialized elastic therapeutic tape to muscles, joints, and ligaments to support injury recovery and enhance athletic performance. This flexible tape lifts the skin, improving blood circulation, reducing inflammation, and alleviating pain while maintaining full range of motion. Commonly used for sports injuries, muscle strains, shoulder pain, knee pain, and postural support, kinesiology taping provides drug-free pain relief and accelerates healing. Athletes and active individuals benefit from improved stability, reduced muscle fatigue, and enhanced recovery during rehabilitation and training.
Activator
The Activator technique uses a specialized handheld instrument to deliver precise, low-force chiropractic adjustments to the spine and joints. This gentle, controlled method provides targeted spinal manipulation without twisting or cracking, making it ideal for patients seeking comfortable treatment. The Activator tool delivers quick impulses that restore proper joint function, relieve back pain, neck pain, headaches, and improve nervous system communication. This evidence-based technique suits all ages, from children to seniors, offering safe, effective pain relief and improved spinal mobility for optimal wellness.
Syntropy technique
Syntropy chiropractic care delivers precision adjustments from highly trained chiropractors who master advanced spinal manipulation techniques. This approach combines deep understanding of nervous system function and biomechanics to provide powerful, effective adjustments that patients can truly feel working. Syntropy-trained practitioners focus on delivering skilled, precise care for back pain, neck pain, headaches, and nervous system optimization. Experience transformative chiropractic adjustments that improve spinal mobility, enhance joint function, and promote optimal wellness through expert, masterful technique and exceptional attention to detail.
Functional movement systems level 1 and level 2
Functional Movement Screen (FMS) assessment evaluates seven fundamental movement patterns to identify mobility limitations, stability issues, and injury risk factors. This evidence-based screening helps chiropractors and health professionals detect movement imbalances, asymmetries, and dysfunctional patterns before they cause pain or injury. Following your assessment, customized corrective exercises target specific movement deficiencies to improve spinal mobility, enhance athletic performance, reduce injury risk, and optimize functional movement. Ideal for athletes, active individuals, and anyone seeking injury prevention, better movement quality, and improved physical performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about the most common questions asked about The Wellness Mecca
Is chiropractic treatment safe?
Yes. Chiropractic care is an evidence based science and is provided by highly qualified practitioners. At The Wellness Mecca, care is individualised to you, with techniques selected based on your age, health history, comfort and goals. Your safety and consent are always prioritised.
What happens during my first appointment?
- Health history discussion
- Thorough assessment
- Imaging or referral if required
- Discussion of findings
- Recommended care plan
- Treatment:
If you are comfortable and care is suitable, treatment will begin during your first visit. Our goal is to get you to your optimal self as soon as possible.
Is chiropractic care safe for children
and pregnant women?
Yes. Chiropractic care is widely used by both children and pregnant women. Care is always tailored to the individual, with gentle, low-force techniques selected to suit a child’s stage of development or the changes occurring during pregnancy. A thorough history and assessment are completed before any care begins, and treatment only proceeds if it is appropriate and you are comfortable. At The Wellness Mecca, care is focused on supporting comfort, movement and nervous system function.
Do I need a referral?
No, you do not need a referral to see us. You can book an appointment directly with The Wellness Mecca.
Medicare and GP care plans are accepted at our clinic.
Do I need to be “cracked”?
No. Chiropractic care is never one size fits all, and you do not have to receive any technique you are uncomfortable with. While some approaches involve joint movement that can create a clicking or popping sound, this is not required for care. Gentle techniques, including the use of an Activator instrument, are commonly used for those who prefer a low force approach. At The Wellness Mecca, techniques are recommended based on your needs, comfort and goals, with a focus on supporting movement and nervous system function rather than forcing adjustments.
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If you have any questions, you can speak directly with Dr Taylah. We want you to feel comfortable and confident before attending, knowing you’ll receive genuine, personal care.
At The Wellness Mecca, we pride ourselves on responding to most enquiries within hours, not days.