Meet Dr Katie McManus: Chiropractor/Kinesiologist

Dr Katie McManus opened Circle of Life Chiropractic and Natural Therapies in order to create a multi-discipline holistic facility where a team of practitioners can work together to get you the best result. With Chiropractic, Kinesiology, Womens Health Physiotherapy and Remedial/Therapeutic Massage services available, our team can help you reclaim your health!

Dr Katie graduated from Macquarie University with a Bachelor of Chiropractic Science in 2005 and a Master of Chiropractic in 2007. She has also completed extensive training and examinations in Chiropractic Functional Neurology and Chiropractic Neuro-rehabilitation by the Carrick Institute, and has undertaken further postgraduate courses in paediatric chiropractic to ensure the most safe, thorough and up-to-date knowledge is used to treat children.

Dr Katie loves working with children and improving their development, especially with neurobehavioural conditions, using extensive paediatric neurological tests to create personalised exercise and nutrition/supplement plans alongside regular chiropractic care so that your child can reach their full potential.

She has also dedicated time to learning several kinesiology techniques, studying biochemistry and using functional pathology testing to identify genetic and nutritional deficiency conditions, such as MTHFR gene mutations, as well as gut imbalances, pathogens and intolerances/allergens.

Her care of patients involves holistic chiropractic care along with lifestyle modifications, nutritional support and co-management with other practitioners if required (including integrative GP’s, functional dentists, naturopaths, physiotherapists and OT’s/speech pathologists). She uses several techniques in practice including standard and low force chiropractic adjustments, Applied Kinesiology, Total Body Modification, and Functional Neurology (Brain Balance).

Meet Dr Vanessa Rendall: Chiropractor/Kinesiologist inc NET

Dr Vanessa completed her Bachelor of Chiropractic Science and Master of Chiropractic at Macquarie University in 2019, and is incredibly passionate about chiropractic, health and the self empowerment to make the changes needed to improve your life. After four years in practice, she has now joined the team at Circle of Life Chiropractic in 2023 and shares our philosophy of treating the whole body, under the triad of health (physical, biochemical and emotional) approach.

With a special interest in hormonal health and how emotions can affect our physical being, Dr Vanessa further developed her skills in NET (Neuroemotional Technique) and Applied Kinesiology. She is now also undertaking studies in Total Body Modification. These techniques along with functional lab tests facilitate a holistic approach, so that Vanessa not only address spinal and neurological health but looks at your whole being.

She is passionate about women’s health, with a strong focus on autoimmune and hormonal conditions. She has extensive knowledge on the gut-brain axis and the influence of specific vitamins/supplements.

Meet Selena O’Dwyer: Women’s Health Physiotherapist

With 9 years experience working as a physiotherapist and 5+ years focusing on pelvic health, Selena is passionate about helping women learn, discover, and strengthen their amazing bodies!

Selena has additional training and qualifications in pelvic floor health, pre/postnatal care, incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, and menopause.

She is committed to helping you understand and manage the pelvic health issues you are facing.

When Selena isn’t in the clinic you can find her swimming in an ocean pool, paddleboarding, or sipping an oat latte somewhere scenic!

QUALS: B.Hlth.Sc., M.Physio., APAM, Gradcert.Physio (Exercise and Women’s Health), Gradcert.Physio (Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy)

Meet Courtnay MacDonald…our Remedial Massage Therapist!

Bio coming soon….