Vitality Semaphore

Vitality Semaphore is a whole-family wellness practice in Semaphore, Adelaide, bringing together chiropractic care, counselling, group fitness and a range of complementary services. Its core offering is chiropractic care, with the team taking a detailed look at a person’s history, posture, spine and nervous system rather than focusing only on the immediate symptom. New practice members receive neurological and orthopaedic testing, a postural assessment and, where clinically appropriate, on-site digital X-rays, followed by a personalised care plan discussed at a second visit.

The practice also offers several specialised forms of chiropractic care. Spinal decompression uses purpose-built traction tables as a non-surgical option for some disc-related concerns, with suitability assessed individually. Pregnancy care is adapted across the prenatal and postnatal periods, while paediatric appointments consider a child’s age, development, posture, screen use and school-bag habits. Sports chiropractic is shaped around an athlete’s training load and goals, and care for older adults focuses on mobility, posture and maintaining independence. These services are intended for a broad mix of people, from children and teenagers to active retirees, athletes, families and adults managing musculoskeletal concerns.

Beyond chiropractic, Vitality Semaphore provides counselling with Maria Di Lorenzo-Stefano, whose approach combines person-centred therapy with methods including CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness. The service supports teenagers, young adults and adults dealing with concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress, grief, trauma, relationship difficulties and major life changes. A free 15-minute introductory chat is available. The practice also lists massage therapy, podiatry, acupuncture, group fitness classes and tai chi, giving visitors options beyond one-to-one chiropractic appointments.

The space is described as open, modern and welcoming rather than clinical, with a team that aims to make appointments feel personal and unrushed. Principal chiropractor Dr Mario Stefano has practised since 1996 and is part of the Semaphore community; the wider team includes chiropractors with experience across paediatric care, sports, orthopaedics and family wellness, alongside counselling and other practitioners. The first chiropractic visit generally takes around 45 to 60 minutes, allowing time for a full history and examination. Vitality Semaphore suits people seeking individual care, parents looking for family-focused support, active locals wanting to keep moving, and anyone interested in combining chiropractic services with fitness or complementary therapies.