Our Team at Mona Vale Chiropractic and Natural Therapies
BSc. M.Chiro. DACCP. C.Acup Advanced Paediatric Chiropractor (ACCP)
Stefan is the director of Mona Vale Chiropractic and Natural Therapies and has been in private practice as a chiropractor for 30 years. Stefan is on the Board of Directors of the Chiropractic Paediatric Research Foundation and held the position of Vice President of the Australian College of Chiropractic Paediatrics for 7 years. He has also lectured for a combined 10 years at Macquarie University and The College of Complementary Medicine.
Stefan has completed qualifications at Sydney, Macquarie and New South Wales Universities. On graduation, he was awarded the University medal "Clinician of the Year".
An interest in the benefits of Acupuncture saw Stefan commit to a further year in the study of acupuncture and Chinese medicine. Stefan went on to serve several years on the executive committee of the Chiropractic Alumni body eventually in the office of President. He has been an examiner for the Chiropractors' Registration Board assessing new graduates in their final eligibility exams to join the profession.
As his three children arrived Stefan was spurred on to pursue his long-held interest in paediatric chiropractic care. Stefan is one of the few chiropractors with postgraduate paediatric qualifications. He graduated first place in NSW and second place nationally in the 2-year Diplomate of Chiropractic Paediatrics Program and in 2016 became a founding member and the Vice President of the Australian College of Chiropractic Paediatrics. He continues to hold "Advanced Paediatric Chiropractor (APC) recognition through the ACCP.
Stefan’s passion is to provide Holistic Care Tailored for Families. His adult patients receive an entirely personalised program of care which may involve muscle releases, gentle spinal correction, techniques utilising kinesiology, acupuncture and strategic nutritional supplementation. For our younger patients, Stefan provides age appropriate testing, tracking developmental milestones and uses gentle techniques are specifically chosen to suit your child’s size and condition.
B.ChiroSc. M.Chiropractic
Inspired by her own experience with chiropractic care during high school, Gianna enjoys helping people with spinal and peripheral joint complaints. She works closely with Stefan to care for families, using a range of techniques including both Activator and manual adjustments, deep tissue Massage, Dry Needling and Shockwave Therapy.
Gianna has completed the Master of Chiropractic program at Macquarie University. Surrounded pregnant friends and colleagues, Gianna keeps herself updated with regular pregnancy and paediatric-care seminars.
She believes that good communication is essential to enable patients to better understand their condition and how to regain optimal health and wellbeing.
Gianna is welcoming new patients and is available Monday, Tuesday and Fridays.
Front Desk Team Leader
With a wealth of experience, Bridget has been assisting our patients for 13 years now on front desk and keeps our office running smoothly and efficiently.
Bridget manages our front desk team and additionally oversees product stock control to ensure our patients have access to the very best in supplements, herbs, orthotics and therapeutic products.
Bridget is especially interested in natural health and fitness being a long distance runner and swimming trainer. These days her happy place is skiing, particularly in Europe.
Front Desk Administration
We’re delighted to welcome Kira to our front desk team!
Kira has quickly become a friendly and familiar face around the clinic, enjoying getting to know our patients and learning more about chiropractic care and natural health.
Outside the clinic, Kira loves teaching Pilates and spending time in the ocean, so staying active and healthy is a big part of her life.
Kira is also currently studying Chiropractic Science at Macquarie University. Her studies give her a growing understanding of the body and chiropractic care, and she’s always keen to learn something new.
We’re excited to have Kira as part of the Mona Vale Chiropractic and Natural Therapies team and look forward to watching her knowledge and experience grow!
Front Desk Administration and Social Media Manager
Chloe brings a big smile and a lots of energy to welcome our patients at front desk. She enjoys a chat with patients and also manages our social media presence.
Chloe loves cooking and taking scenic walks around our stunning beaches!
She is very interested in holsitic healthcare and is well into her Bachelor of Psychology study at Macquarie University.
