Dr. Matthew Smith BSc. MCHIR. - Chiropractor

I was born and raised near Warrnambool in Victoria. As a typical farm boy, i rode (and fell off) motorbikes, played football and did all the normal things a farm boy does to hurt himself. I was lucky enough to grow up with parents who took me and my siblings to our local Chiropractor to have general checks, as well as treating specific injuries.

While attending Chiropractic visits myself, I started to understand that Chiropractic was more of a philosophy rather than a technique or practice. This "philosophy" of removing interference and dysfunction from the body, so that it can function and heal correctly appealed to my "how things work" mindset.

During a 5 year double degee at Macquarie University (Bachelor of Science and Masters in Chiropractic) I was fortunate enough to be awarded the following awards:
The Chiropractors Association of Australia Academic award
The Chiropractic Education Australia Clinic Internship award
The Chiropractors Association of Australia Graduate of the year award
The Vice Chancellors Commendation for academic excellance

After graduating I have gained a lot of experience in my field, having worked a year in Australia and the following 6 years working in Europe in one of the busiest Chiropractic clinics in the United Kingdom before opening Absolute Health in 2011.

Nicky suckle BSc. (Hons) MSc. - Physiotherapist

Nicky works in Absolute Health in Mooloolaba where she treats all musculoskeletal problems and provides rehabilitation. See Services for more information on conditions treated and treatments used. Absolute Health is a multi-modality centre with allied health professionals working together to provide a holistic approach to health care.

Nicky graduated with BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy in 2003 from Glasgow Caledonian University, UK. She then worked in a hospital for a year, focusing on orthopaedics, musculoskeletal injuries, rheumatology, back pain and care of the elderly, prior to setting up her own clinic in Glasgow where she specialised in sports in juries and occupational health physiotherapy. She is qualified in Pilates and enjoys using this exercise form for rehabilitation. She is also qualified in dry needling.
In 2009 Nicky qualified from The London Veterinary College with masters in Veterinary physiotherapy and has been working in the UK with top event horses and international dressage horses and their riders. She also treats cats and dogs. More can be found out on Nicky's animal physiotherapy website: www.animalphysiotherapist.com.au

Nicky is a keen cyclist, hockey player and competitive horse rider and understands the necessity for injury prevention and quick remedial action in the event of injuries and minor niggles.

Dr. Jenna Smith Dip.App.Sc, B.Chir - Chiropractor

Dr. Jenna Smith Dip.App.Sci, B.Chiro -Chiropractor
Nambour Chiropractor Dr. Jenna Smith has spent most of her life on a large dairy farm in southwest Victoria with her parents and four older brothers. She enjoys playing netball, volleyball and danced competitively for 10 years.
Jenna was introduced to chiropractic as a young child visiting the local chiropractor to have general checks as well as treating specific injuries. Jenna's family seeks chiropractic for health promotion and disease prevention based care. By attaining chiropractic care through her life Jenna has achieved a level of wellness including more energy, better sleep quality, improved joint mobility and better performance at work and recreational activities. Jenna was inspired to become a Chiropractor; with the dream of influencing other people's lives the way Chiropractic has hers.
Jenna graduated with a Diploma of Applied Science from the Auckland University of technology then completing a 5-year Bachelor of Chiropractic degree from the world-renowned New Zealand College of Chiropractic. Jenna practices a range of techniques to suit all patients including babies and elderly patients and every one in-between.
Jenna ascertains that 'if your nervous system is working properly the body is better able to heal itself and perform at its full potential. A healthy spine and nervous system can help anyone at any time in their life regardless of age, condition, and presence of symptoms.'

Andrew Logan BPhty. - Physiotherapist

Andrew brings 10 years of Physiotherapy experience to the practice at Absolute Health following his move to the Sunshine Coast. Previously running a large private practice in Bundaberg for 8 years, Andrew and his family have moved to the Sunshine Coast for a change of lifestyle. Andrew graduated from University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy in 2004. He has completed post-graduate strength & conditioning, advanced taping, acupuncture, dry needling & workplace rehabilitation certificates and is a Level II Sports Physiotherapist.
Andrew has worked with many sporting teams on field, including the Australian Ski & Snowboard teams during the FIS World Cup in 2012. He has also worked with National, International & Olympic level athletes and professional NRL players during his time in practice.

Dominic Rogers BPhty. - Physiotherapist

Sunshine Coast Physiotherapist Dom made the move to the Sunshine Coast from Townsville in North Queensland. He completed his Bachelor of Physiotherapy at James Cook University in 2013 and has worked in private practise ever since. His time in Townsville was spent in a leading sports injury clinic treating all types of musculoskeletal injuries.
Dom has a keen interest in basketball, both as a player and a physiotherapist. He has worked with the Townsville Crocodiles and Fire (NBL and WNBL teams) as well as the Adelaide 36ers and Perth Lynx. Currently on the Sunshine Coast he is the physiotherapist for the Sunshine Coast University Rip QBL teams.
Coming from a basketball background he has particular interest in treating ankle and knee problems, as well as neck, shoulder, lower back and workplace injuries. He has completed further courses in Dry Needling, Rocktape, spinal treatment and sporting hip and groin injuries, and uses these modalities in treatment sessions.