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Stapleton Chiropractic - trusted by Adelaide families for over 50 years
528 Marion Road · Plympton Park · Adelaide
Looking for a chiropractor near South Plympton? You've found us on Marion Road.
About 3 minutes from South Plympton via Marion Road. You will find us at 528 Marion Road, Plympton Park, city-bound side just before Cross Road. Look for the large green building opposite the Forbes Primary School.
Dr Sam Johnson (Principal Chiropractor)
B.Sc.(Chiro), M.Chiro.(Macq)
Adelaide chiropractor · Marion RoadFrom South Plympton to 528 Marion Road
Most of South Plympton is a drive of about 3 minutes from the clinic. Marion Road runs through the suburb to Marion Road.
528 Marion Road, Plympton Park
About 3 minutes from South Plympton via Marion Road
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Weekdays 7am-7pm
Saturday mornings
About 3 minutes from South Plympton
Before or after work / school pick-up
Free on-site parking
528 Marion Road, Plympton Park
Green clinic front · free on-site parking
From most of South Plympton
Marion Road is the corridor. The clinic is the large green building on the city-bound side, just before Cross Road. We are on your left just before Cross Road, opposite the Forbes Primary School.
City-bound on Marion Road
Heading into the city on Marion Road, the clinic is on your left just before Cross Road. Look for the large green building.
If your commute already runs along Marion Road or South Road, the clinic sits on the way rather than out of it. Heading into the city, we are on your left just before Cross Road.
Drive times vary with traffic. Enter via the front door on Marion Road.
Quick Answers
Straight answers before you book, including how close we are to South Plympton.
How far is Stapleton Chiropractic from South Plympton? Most asked
We are at 528 Marion Road, Plympton Park, about 3 minutes from South Plympton and about about 1.6 km door to door depending on your end of the suburb. Follow Marion Road west to Marion Road and turn right toward the city: we are on your left just before Cross Road. Look for the large green building opposite the Forbes Primary School. Free on-site parking is at the door.
Do you accept private health? Most asked
All major private health funds accepted where your cover applies.
What if I'm not sure chiropractic is right for me? Most asked
That is a fair place to start. Your first visit is an honest assessment before choosing a path of care.
Dr Sam Johnson (Chiropractor) explains findings in language that is easy to follow. If chiropractic may help, you hear what that could look like. If care is not the right fit here, we will say so and can help refer and point you in the right direction.
For some soft tissue concerns, cold laser therapy (Adelaide Cold Laser) may be discussed in-house. Ask at your visit. Individual responses vary.
Does treatment hurt? Is care comfortable?
Many people find care comfortable. Some may feel temporary discomfort during or after assessment or treatment. That varies from person to person.
Dr Sam Johnson (Chiropractor) adapts care to you: your presentation, your preferences where clinically appropriate, and what is suitable. Hands-on and gentle low-force options are available where clinically appropriate.
Before treatment begins, suitability is assessed. Your options are explained, and your questions are answered so you can decide. Care is only offered when it is clinically appropriate. Individual responses vary.
Where do I park, and how do I find you from South Plympton?
Free on-site parking at 528 Marion Road, Plympton Park. From South Plympton, take Marion Road to Marion Road, then turn right toward the city. We are on your left just before Cross Road, opposite the Forbes Primary School. Open in Maps.
Transparent fees
Clear numbers. No surprises.
Initial visit
Save over 40% vs the SA average
$69 initial · SA average $122*
Initial consultation
$69
SA average: $122*
Standard visit
$60
SA average: $71*
All major health funds accepted
You choose what happens next
After your assessment, you choose how you'd like to proceed. The decision is always yours.
*Australian Chiropractors Association Consultation Fee Survey 2025 (SA data). All care is provided subject to clinical assessment and individual suitability. Individual responses to treatment vary.
Ready to book?
Choose a time that suits. No referral needed.
Your first visit
Dr Sam Johnson (Chiropractor)
B.Sc.(Chiro), M.Chiro.(Macq) · Adelaide chiropractor
$69
Initial consultation
Open the live diary and pick a time that suits
- $69 first visit
- Weekdays 7am to 7pm
- Saturday mornings
- Free on-site parking
- All major health funds
- No lock-in plans
Prefer to call? (08) 8297 5277
All care is provided subject to clinical assessment and individual suitability. Individual responses to treatment vary.
More questions
Local routes first, then the questions people ask before they book.
What is the quickest way from Castle Plaza?
From Castle Plaza, the simplest named run is Marion Road: follow it west to Marion Road, turn right toward the city, and we are 500 m along on the left, just before Cross Road. Allow about 5 to 7 minutes in most traffic.
Is the clinic on my way to the city from South Plympton?
For many people, yes. Heading into the city on Marion Road, the clinic is on your left just before Cross Road, opposite the Forbes Primary School, so appointments are easy to fold into a commute. Early morning and after-work times are available.
What are your opening hours?
Monday to Friday 7am to 7pm, and Saturday 8am to 12pm. Early morning and after-work appointments are available.
Do I need a referral?
No referral is needed. Book online or call (08) 8297 5277. No GP referral is required to claim health fund rebates for chiropractic care.
Do you offer same-day appointments?
We do our best to accommodate same-day bookings, subject to availability. Book online or call (08) 8297 5277 and the front desk will help you find a time.
How much does an appointment cost?
An initial consultation is $69 and standard visits are $60. All major health funds are accepted. The South Australian average initial consultation is $122 (Australian Chiropractors Association Fee Survey 2025).
Are there lock-in plans?
No lock-in plans. After your assessment, you choose how you would like to proceed. The decision is always yours.
Who will I see?
Dr Sam Johnson (Chiropractor), B.Sc.(Chiro), M.Chiro.(Macq). He has practised on Marion Road for over 10 years, continuing a clinic families have trusted since 1972.
All care is provided subject to clinical assessment and individual suitability. Individual responses to treatment vary.
What Happens in Your First Assessment
People coming from South Plympton start the same way. Clear steps. You stay in control of what happens next.
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Thorough assessment
Movement, relevant orthopaedic tests, and a careful look at the area that bothers you.
Where possible, treatment may be provided on the first visit.*
*Only where clinically appropriate, based on clinical need and suitability. Individual responses vary.
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Clear answers
What we found, what it may mean for you, and sensible options from here.
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A plan you control
If care may help, we outline options. You choose whether and how to proceed.
Assessment findings and any care offered are individual. Treatment is only provided where clinically appropriate. Individual responses vary.
What sets this clinic apart
Plain facts Adelaide adults often weigh up before booking.
Trusted by Adelaide families for over 50 years
A long-standing clinic on Marion Road. Dr Sam Johnson (Chiropractor) has practised here for over 10 years, continuing care families have trusted since 1972.
Options explained clearly
We assess first and explain your options clearly. If care is not the right fit here, we will say so and can help refer and point you in the right direction.
Hands-on and gentle low-force options are available where clinically appropriate.*
*Only when clinically suitable. Individual responses vary. Soft tissue options may include cold laser therapy (Adelaide Cold Laser).
Hours that fit work
Early starts and evenings weekdays, plus Saturday mornings. From South Plympton that often means a visit on the way along Marion Road, around work, school runs, and errands.
Transparent fees
$69 initial and $60 standard. All major health funds accepted where your cover applies.
Cold laser therapy (Adelaide Cold Laser) may be available for some soft tissue and inflammatory concerns. Ask at your visit.
Different clinics suit different people. Use this as a practical checklist, not a ranking of other practitioners.
Common concerns people bring
Musculoskeletal concerns we regularly assess for people from South Plympton and nearby. Tap a card for more detail. This list is not exhaustive.
Back pain
Stiffness, seizing when you bend, or desk-day ache that lingers into the evening.
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Neck pain
Tightness or stiffness that may make driving, screens, or sleep harder than they should be.
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Headaches & migraines
That headache or migraine that just will not go away. Tension-style or migraine-type patterns that may build through a long workday.
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Sciatica, herniated disc & pinched nerve
Leg or arm pain, pins and needles, or nerve-type symptoms that may relate to the spine or disc. Individual assessment required.
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Mid-back & shoulder pain
Tension between the blades, desk strain, or movement limits that may interfere with work, training, or sleep.
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Posture strain & scoliosis
Commuter and desk load, or concerns about spinal curves, that may show up as tightness or uneven strain.
Tap for moreNot seeing your concern here?
This list is not exhaustive. We assess many concerns beyond those named here. Even if care is not the right fit here, we can help refer and point you in the right direction.
Tap for moreChiropractic care may help manage musculoskeletal concerns for some people. It is not appropriate for every presentation. Assessment determines suitability.
Location, Hours and Practical Details
What you need for a smooth first visit.
Location
528 Marion Road, Plympton Park SA 5038 About 3 minutes from South Plympton. Free on-site parking at the clinic.
Get directionsOpen early, late, Saturday
- Mon to Fri7am to 7pm
- Saturday8am to 12pm
- SundayClosed
Health funds
All major health funds accepted where your cover applies.
What to bring
Comfortable clothing. Recent imaging or reports if you have them. No referral needed.
Ready when you are
on Marion Road
Est. 1972
Stapleton Chiropractic
528 Marion Road, Plympton Park SA 5038 · Directions
(08) 8297 5277
Mon to Fri 7am to 7pm · Sat 8am to 12pm
528 Marion Road, Plympton Park SA 5038 · Directions
(08) 8297 5277
Mon to Fri 7am to 7pm · Sat 8am to 12pm
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