Meet the team
Enjoy the services of chiropractic, physiotherapy and exercise physiology.
Dr Maria Ananakis
Chiropractor
Dr Maria Ananakis has been a chiropractor for over 15 years. During that time she has developed a special interest in caring for families, babies, children, as well as pregnant women.
By utlising a range of techniques, including Applied Kinesiology, Sacro-Occipital Technique (S.O.T), cranial corrections, Neuro-Emotional Technique (N.E.T) as well as nutritional advice, Maria takes a holistic approach when caring for families.
Maria has undertaken numerous post graduate studies in pediatric chiropractic, and as a result she sees many babies and young children in her practice. Due to her in-depth knowledge on how pregnancy and the birth process can cause stress to a baby’s spine and nervous system, Maria took it upon herself to adjust all 3 of her children when they were only a few hours old.
Understandably, parents can get a little apprehensive about taking their newborn baby or young child to a chiropractor. For that reason, Maria assures you that whether you are young or old, the quality of care you and your children will receive, would be equivalent to the quality of care she would provide to her own children and family.
Maria continues to to keep up-to-date with the latest in chiropractic research and technique, as well as in other areas of health and nutrition. She regularly shares her knowledge in her practice with her patients, and around the community through talks and presentations.
Maria is a Greek-speaking female chiropractor.
Dr Alwyn Sau
Chiropractor
Dr Alwyn graduated from Macquarie University Bachelor of Chiropractic and Masters of Chiropractic. His approach to Chiropractic care is holistic, where biomechanical, nutritional health, stress and chemicals (medication) are taken into account.
Alwyn undertakes a thorough patient history along with an extensive examination to determine the cause of pain and symptoms. He provides his patients with a tailored treatment plan addressing the underlying issues, and suggests a variety of treatment techniques to help his patients on their journey to recovery. Alwyn also provides advice and education on the condition with exercise prescription and load management for long term injury risk reduction.
“My aim is to guide the patient to a better lifestyle where they will reach optimal health and wellbeing without feeling a loss of control”
Alwyn uses the following techniques To treat his patients:
- Adjustments – diversified / terminal point technique (TPT) / Gonstead / Activator
- Mobilisations
- Functional exercise applications for acute or chronic conditions
- Soft tissue work / Trigger point release / Post isometric relaxation (PIR)
- Dry needling
- Cupping
- Sports Tapping
Alwyn works with his patient’s goals and concerns to provide the most optimal recovery time.
In his spare time he likes to research the latest information in treatment methods to provide the gold standard of treatment.
Alwyn is a Chinese-speaking Chiropractor.
Dr Christina Le
Chiropractor
Dr Christina is a passionate chiropractor who loves to take a holistic approach in helping her clients maximise results. She combines chiropractic with clinical Pilates, soft tissue work, and dry needling, allowing her to care for a range of symptoms and conditions.
“I have experienced first-hand the health benefits of movement through Pilates, swimming, and martial arts throughout my life. This grew my passion and appreciation of the holistic nature of chiropractic care and its ability to address biomechanical dysfunctions, to allow you to continue doing what you love with greater confidence and control over your health”, says Christina.
Christina loves taking care of people with musculoskeletal conditions, and she has a special interest in: Cervicogenic headaches, dizziness, neck pain, back pain, temporomandibular (TMJ) pain, children’s health, and women’s health
She uses a range of techniques to treat her patient:
– Chiropractic Adjustments – Diversified / Trigger Point Technique (TPT) / Gonstead
Activator
– Soft tissue work / Trigger point release / Post Isometric Relaxation (PIR)
– Clinical Pilates
– Functional exercise prescription
– Sport taping
– Dry needling and Cupping
Christina is a Vietnamese speaking female Chiropractor.
Kayla Salopek
Massage Therapist & Wellness Practitioner
Kayla is a qualified Remedial Massage Therapist who has a passion in women’s health, pregnancy and post-partum care, and caring for kids.
She has a background in fitness and Reiki, and has over 10 years experience in helping people with general aches and pains, chronic pain, muscular injuries, frozen shoulder, stress, and pregnancy-related symptoms.
She utilises a range of techniques. These include:
- Pregnancy massage
- Post-partum massage
- Kids Massage
- Sports massage
- Deep tissue massage
- Cupping
- Myofascial release
- Trigger Point Therapy
- Reiki
- Body Wisdom
- Intuitive Healing
Whether you are after a whole-body massage, or a massage specific to a particular pain or injury, Kayla is available to help you.
Carli Sherriff
Massage Therapist & Wellness Practitioner
Kayla is a qualified Remedial Massage Therapist and Wellness Practitioner who has a passion in women’s health, Children’s Massage and Generation Healing.
Beyond her love for massage, Carli is also a Sound & Energy Healer, Neuro-Emotional Technique (N.E.T) Healer, and former Intensive Care Nurse.
She utilises a range of techniques. These include:
- Remedial Massage
- Relaxation Massage
- Kids Massage
- Generation Healing
- Group & Private Sound Healing
- Neuro-Emotional Technique
- Body Wisdom
- Intuitive Healing
Each session with Carli is lovingly designed to cater to your unique health concerns, providing nurturing support for you on your journey towards optimum wellness.
Nathan Forbes
Naturopath
Nathan is a Naturopath with over 15 years experience. He is also a certified NET (Neuro Emotional Technique) and NIS (Neurological Integration System) practitioner.
He has a special interest in degenerative health conditions, autism, learning developmental delays, fatigue, depression, anxiety, chronic pain, hormonal dysfunction, recurrent infection, and inflammatory conditions.
In his spare time Nathan enjoys bike riding, climbing, travelling, and spending time with his family and friends.
Nathan is now available at our Gregory Hills clinic.
