Our Chiropractors

At Embrace Life, we have a team of experienced Chiropractors at our North Lakes centre who utilise a variety of techniques that cater for newborn infants and families to sports injuries and wise age.

  • Dr Caireen du Plessis (Chiropractor)

    Qualifications:

    BhSc RMIT University (Melbourne)

    BAppSc (Chiro) RMIT University (Melbourne)

    DACCP (Diplomate of Australian College of Chiropractic Paediatrics)

    Dry Needling (Certificate Level 1 & 2)

    Techniques:

    Diversified manual, drop piece, blocks, activator, dry needling, biomesotherapy needling, soft tissue, rehabilitation, paediatrics and pregnancy, ergonomic and postural advice.

    Passion:

    My true passion is helping people live a better quality of life.  I am a family Chiropractor so I am happy to see patients of all ages and  in all walks of life: including pregnancy, newborns, paediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics/elderly patients.

    I first found Chiropractic when I was 16 years old and was experiencing lower back pain and it was then that I realised I had found my calling!  I have worked in aged care centres, family practices (both rural and suburban) and have completed post graduate studies in paediatric Chiropractic (DACCP). During my Chiro studies I was working as a Pilates instructor.  So if you are after rehabilitation exercises, I am here for you!

  • Dr Charles Chittinappilly (Chiropractor)

    Qualifications:

    B.Chiro (NZCC)

    Techniques:

    Diversified manual, Thompson (Drop Piece), Activator, soft tissue, trigger point, ergonomic and postural advice.

    Passion:

    Originally from beautiful New Zealand, I recently made the move to sunny Queensland in search of warmer weather and exciting new opportunities. It’s been an incredible journey so far, and I can’t wait to dive into this new adventure with all of you.

    When I’m not in the clinic, you’ll often find me on the court, indulging in my love for sports, especially racket sports like tennis, table tennis, and badminton. I also enjoy powerlifting. Powerlifting drives me to push my physical limits and continuously improve my strength. Training for powerlifting is both challenging and rewarding, demanding dedication, consistency, and mental toughness. The sense of accomplishment from setting and achieving personal records is incredible.

    Staying active has always been a big part of my life, and I’m passionate about helping others do the same.

    One of the things that truly drives me is seeing the difference I can make in people’s lives, especially when it comes to acute injuries and chronic pain. Being able to support individuals through these challenges and help them find relief is incredibly rewarding to me.
    I’m beyond excited to be here at Embrace Life, and I’m looking forward to getting to know each and every one of you. Together, let’s work towards achieving your wellness goals and making a positive impact on our community.
  • Fiona Johnson Chiropractor Embrace Life
    Dr Fiona Johnston (Chiropractor)

    Qualifications:

    Master of Chiropractic (M. Chiro)

    Bachelor of Chiropractic Science (B. Chiro Sc.)

    Diplomate of Chiropractic Paediatrics (DACCP)

    Techniques:

    Diversified, Cranials, Paediatrics, Pregnancy Activator, Drop table, SOT, soft tissue releases, ergonomic and postural advice.

    Passion:

    I have always been fascinated by how the brain and body function and that everything is connected. Chiropractic was therefore a natural fit and I love being able to share my passion for health and wellness with others.

    I strongly believe that the choices we make now shape and impact our future health and well-being and that is why I completed a further 2 years of post-graduate study in pregnancy and paediatrics (DACCP), to ensure that even the littlest of humans can make a good start in life and achieve their optimal potential.  Only a handful of Chiropractors in Australia hold this qualification.

  • Dr Jana Kyte – B.ApSc (Clinical), B.ChiroSc, DACCP, Advanced Paediatric Chiropractor (ACCP)

    Qualifications:

    B.ApSc(Clinical)

    B.ChiroSc

    Diplomate of Australian College of Chiropractic Paediatrics – DACCP

    Techniques:

    Diversified manual, drop piece, blocks, cranial’s, primitive retained reflexes, activator, dry needling, soft tissue, exercise rehabilitation, paediatrics, pregnancy & women’s health, ergonomic and postural advice.

    Passion:

    Jana feels very privileged to work with families and enjoys seeing clients able to do things they were not able to do in the past because of their pain or lack of function awareness.  Jana draws a sense of achievement in helping people work towards their health goals in natural ways, and empower themselves to take care of their body with healthy choices.  Jana loves seeing children thrive and develop.  Jana has been working in private practice since 2006 providing care to children and their families. She has extensive training and experience in paediatrics and paediatric care is a strong area of clinical interest.   Her special interests include exercise rehabilitation, paediatrics, women’s health, geriatric care, headaches, neck pain and neurodevelopment.

    Jana has received postgraduate training in areas of neuromuscular stabilisation (DNS), exercise rehabilitation, pregnancy care, paediatrics and baby massage (first touch program).  Jana has completed a 2-year Postgraduate Chiropractic Paediatric Diplomate Program – only a handful of Chiropractors in Australia hold this qualification.  She has also been involved in developing clinical guidelines through the ACCP College for chiropractic paediatric care.   Jana has co-authored “Chiropractic Evidenced Based management of breastfeeding Difficulty” through the ACCP in 2019. She is a great advocate for women’s health and healthy lifestyle.

  • Sue Song
    Dr Sue Song (Chiropractor)

    Qualifications:

    Bachelor of Science (Chiropractic) CQU

    Masters of Clinical Chiropractic CQU

    ABC Certified Practitioner

    Diploma Remedial Massage

    Techniques:

    Diversified manual, ABC, SOT, blocks, activator, soft tissue, trigger point, ergonomic and postural advice.

    Passion:

    I’ve been working in the wellness industry for over 10 years, and have a holistic and multi-modal approach to the neuromusculoskeletal system. I love working as a chiropractor as I love seeing people get out of pain and living their best life!

    I believe that good posture is integral to achieving optimal health, remaining pain free, preventing disease, and performing at your best. I care for people of all ages, and provide a tailored approach for each individual.

    I train in martial arts, and have worked extensively with pro boxers. I adjust and trigger point hands, feet, shoulders, knees, elbows as well as treating the back / neck. I can help with headaches, migraines, referral pain, bad posture, neck and back pain, thoracic outlet syndrome, shoulder pain, lower back pain and much more. I have a particular interest in working with athletes / sporty people and helping all my clients achieve their best level of health and fitness.

  • Dr Wayne Haynes (Chiropractor & Trained Osteopath)

    Qualifications:

    PHD (Posture, Spinal Function & Cognition)

    Doctor of Chiropractic

    Doctor of Osteopathy

    Techniques:

    Diversified manual, drop piece, soft tissue, rehabilitation, sports injuries, ergonomic and postural advice.

    Passion:

    Wayne sees the role of a chiropractor as providing pain relief and functional restoration in order to restore quality of life and engagement in sustained physical activity. Increasing our physical activity levels is a key to many chronic illness states.

    His clinical approach focuses on integrating specialized dynamic hands on therapy, manipulative therapy, exercise advice and lifestyle changes where needed. An approach that encompasses physical activity as “medicine”. Wayne has designed many of the dynamic soft tissue interventions he uses in clinical practice, arising from explorations of research.

    Wayne’s clinical approach also recognizes the importance of psychological factors that are ever present in complex pain disorders; Kinesiophobia, other fear based beliefs associated with spinal stiffness presentations

    Wayne has a strong knowledge of spinal posture and assessment, spinal stability, balance control and correction. He also has a doctoral level of understanding of the neurophysiology of posture and spinal function, its evolutionary origins, phylogenetic development and ontogenetic process of motor coordination refinement from birth to adulthood.

    Having previously worked in elite sports including consulting to the Geelong AFL football club, Cadel Evans (Cyclist), Adam Scott (Golfer) and others, Wayne has extensive experience with various sports injuries. His public health roles involved a leadership position (research and program design) for a national physical activity provider (Bluearth Institute) and as a health care provider for an indigenous health service.

    Wayne has a lifelong interest in learning and research, completing his PhD in relationships between spinal function and cognition, in 2020 at University of Canberra.  His greatest asset in a clinical setting is listening, understanding, relating and building interpersonal relationships based on mutual shared truth, trust and honesty.