Dr Adam Mackey
​B. App. Sc (Chiro) Certified Chiropractic Sports Practitioner

Dr Mackey is the founder and director of Adam's Back, a sports and family-based chiropractic healthcare centre in Rosebud, Victoria where he has enjoyed supporting the local community for over 20 years. Dr Mackey became a chiropractor because it was Chiropractic care that helped him with his persistent sporting injuries. He has since been a consistent contributor to athletes around the world with his care.
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Early in his career, he worked in the UK with the Guildford Flames ice hockey team and later in Scotland for the rugby teams of Perthshire. In 1996, he travelled with the Australian Surf Lifesaving team to Durban in South Africa for the lifesaving world championships. He returned to Africa in 2000 to work in the medical village of the All African Games. He worked at the Uncle Toby’s Iron Man events in Victoria and at the Australian Lifesaving Championships for 5 years. He was the team chiropractor for Taekwondo Victoria and Taekwondo Australia for many years, travelling the country to provide chiropractic care at numerous international events including the Commonwealth Taekwondo Championships at Homebush. He is currently a clinician for the not-for-profit organisation Hands On Health Australia and he is a student mentor for RMIT. 

Dr Ellie Wooldridge
BHSc/BAppSc (Chiropractic)​

 Dr Ellie is passionate about helping people to achieve their goals and improve their wellbeing through Chiropractic. She loves caring for people in her local community and helping individuals to reach their full health potential.
She uses a range of techniques to tailor treatment to each individual, taking a holistic approach to physical, nutritional and emotional health throughout all life stages. She understands how Chiropractic can help people to improve function and performance as well as the importance of a healthy spine and nervous system in maintaining good overall health.
In 2017 Dr Ellie spent time working with a team in India providing Chiropractic care to people from disadvantaged communities. She is very excited about teaching people how to take control of their health and use a holistic approach to wellbeing.

Ajai Augustine
BNYS -Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yogic sciences

Ajai is the creator of a unique yoga therapy program at Adam's Back. Ajai offers a fusion of yoga, massage, naturopathy and mindful meditation that perfectly complements Chiropractic.
Yoga therapy works with you to cement the changes created with your Chiropractic care to improve your movement and manage pain in the long term.
Aja lives on the Mornington Peninsula with his wife two children.
Join Ajai on the yoga mats and discover what Yoga therapy can do for you. Call today for a Remedial Massage or Naturopathy appointment.

Dr. Tim Kirwan - Sports Podiatrist BSc (Podiatry)

Dr. Tim Kirwan completed his studies in Podiatry at Latrobe University and has since worked in varying areas of Podiatry including general podiatric care, sports and musculoskeletal Podiatry.
A keen sportsman from a young age, Tim excelled as a soccer player but was plagued by ankle and knee ligament injuries, which hampered his sporting career and active lifestyle. This in combination with his natural interest in sport and biomechanics (how the body works) led Tim to a career in Podiatry, with a particular interest in Sports and Musculoskeletal concerns.
Tim's personal experience dealing with reoccurring injuries and his naturally caring disposition have provided him with a passion for helping others so they can get the most out of their lives, and a very real understanding and empathy for others suffering pain and injury.
Tim's academic excellence and thirst for knowledge ensures he has a great understanding of the very latest Podiatry practices and treatments. He takes a personalised and holistic approach to health and healing, utilising the most appropriate treatments for each individual case, based on the latest medical research. He is skilled in all areas of Musculoskeletal Podiatric Medicine including; biomechanical assessment and diagnosis, prescription orthotic therapy, prolotherapy (natural regenerative injection therapy), dry needling and exercise prescription in regards to supporting and strengthening muscle and soft tissue for healing.
Tim is a registered Podiatrist recognised by AHPRA.