Dr Kirby Laurie (Collins)

Chiropractor

Special interests:

• Chiropractic Neuro-Developmental Paediatrics
• Optimal Maternal Positioning (OPM) for Pregnancy
• Retained Primitive Reflex Testing
• Sports Chiropractic
• Applied Kinesiology (AK)
• Sacro-occipital Technique (SOT)
• Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA)
• Dry Needling

Dr Kirby’s Story

Originally hailing from Portland on the South West coast of Victoria, Dr. Kirby joined Geelong Chiropractic in 2020 and brought with her 10 years of professional experience as a Melbourne-based Family and Sports Chiropractor.

Dr Kirby’s devotion to working with pregnant mums and children is where her expertise shines. Having completed an extra two-year postgraduate diplomate in Chiropractic Neuro-Developmental Paediatrics, her knowledge in this field brings a new level of care to Geelong families. Although she sees newborns through to adolescence, she has a particular interest in working with kids with neurodevelopmental disorders such as ASD, ADHD and learning difficulties. She has knowledge in the field of retained primitive reflexes and brain balance exercise therapies.

Sports Chiropractic is also one of Dr Kirby’s great passions, and her dedication to helping athletes reach their goals through expert Chiropractic care and applied functional movement techniques is second to none. As a previous national and international Crossfit athlete, Dr Kirby has first-hand knowledge of how vital it is to give the body ongoing care and treatment to perform at a peak level.

When she’s not in the clinic you’ll find her being a supermum to her two step kids, baby boy and her fur babies, or hanging with her husband.

Dr Ursula Maher

Chiropractor

Dr. Ursula’s Story

Chiropractic has been an intrinsic part of Dr Ursula’s life since birth. As a baby, a Chiropractor helped to treat her colic and feeding issues. And now as an adult with her own babies benefiting from adjustments since birth, Dr Ursula is using her 20 years of Chiropractic wisdom to help a whole new generation and their families maximise their health potential.

Dr Ursula has always had a sparked interest in how the human body moves, thinks, heals, and thrives. She is drawn to Chiropractic for its unique ability to combine the physical, chemical, and emotional elements of healthcare to treat problems holistically, working in tandem with other modalities for the best results.

Dr Ursula doesn’t just treat patients like friends, she treats them like family. From the quick calls and texts to school pickup tips and tricks, she always makes herself available as your go-to healthcare supporter and wellness cheerleader.

New to the Geelong area, Dr Ursula discovered Geelong Chiropractic and instantly knew it was the right team for her. She saw a collectively shared dedication to helping patients feel great, and a close-knit and supportive team driving each other to be the best practitioners who deliver the best results.

With her Irish heritage and a few musical bones, Dr Ursula can spring into a traditional Irish dance at a moment’s notice, play a ditty on the tin whistle, and a sonata on the piano!

Dr Florence Drummond

Chiropractor

Dr. Florence’s Story

Dr Florence’s captivation with Chiropractic is a story that began to sprout in her childhood. Severe hip dysplasia landed her on the operating table for surgery, and recovery set her on a knowledge-gathering journey about the human anatomy and physiology. As she grew, so did her interest in biology, and through competitive badminton and netball, Chiropractic became her new goal.

Studying Chiropractic in the UK, Dr Florence’s eyes were opened to the undeniable link between our health and our surroundings, calling for an approach to wellness that goes beyond what’s visible within clinic walls. Her ethos towards wellness has nestled in perfectly with the diverse and supportive team at Geelong Chiropractic.

Driven by the complex and evolving knowledge of the human body, Dr Florence aims to inspire every patient to learn about how their body works. For Dr Florence, reaching your goals isn’t an occasional visit to ‘fix’ the ‘problem’. It’s a combination of the right support, disciple, time, and effort to help you reach goals you never thought were possible.

A former South Coast UK native, Dr Florence has rediscovered her roots on the stunning beaches of Ocean Grove where she soaks up the beauty and benefits of the Bellarine.

Dr Eden Raymond-McLean

Chiropractor

Dr. Eden’s Story  

Full of spirit, a passion for health, and a lifelong fascination with what the human body takes to thrive, Dr Eden has nestled into the Geelong Chiropractic team wonderfully.

Dr Eden’s story with chiropractic starts with a love for living an active lifestyle full of adventure, movement, and fun, that was brought to an abrupt halt in her teenage years after suffering a debilitating back injury. Determined to climb her way back to a happy, pain-free, and healthy life as naturally as possible, she found the ultimate support in chiropractic care sparking a new career pathway in helping others do the same.

Dr Eden takes an approach with clients that encourages them to be in an active role at the helm of their own health and wellness journey. She is a strong advocate for women’s health, and she loves supporting her clients with gentle guidance, effective treatments, and comprehensive action plans to get the most out of life in whatever way they desire.

Working at the junction of the art and science of chiropractic and the natural processes of the body is a dream come true for Dr Eden. She has always been in awe of the support, dedication, and multidisciplinary approach of the team at Geelong Chiropractic, and is thrilled to be part of our community!

Eden can be spotted doing cartwheels for fun at any time of day and in any location. She also taught her cat how to play Jenga, although at a severe disadvantage given the lack of opposable thumbs!

Sean Hermann

Exercise Physiologist – Personal Training

Sean’s Story

From the green scenes of Colac, via the warm rays of Maryborough, and finally settling in Geelong’s regional neighbour, Ballarat, Sean Hermann has now come to join the ranks at Geelong Chiropractic as our resident Exercise Physiologist.

Sean’s flame for exercise physiology was ignited as a high school student, where he completed his work experience at a private practice rehab clinic and saw firsthand how exercise and movement could help heal and empower people.

Eager to pursue a career in the field, Sean went on to study a Bachelor of Exercise Science and Masters of Exercise Physiology, where he took every opportunity presented to him and gained a wealth of experience across two rehabilitation wards and private rehabilitation practice. Through these opportunities, Sean put his education to use and began evolving his unique treatment approach to help prevent and manage injuries, support rehabilitation, and assist in restoring function to people’s bodies, health, and wellbeing.

Sean is a self-confessed sports fanatic and plays football for his local club in Carisbrook, as well as teeing off on the greens at golf, bowling a spinner at cricket, and hitting the nets at basketball. His love for sports and physical activity plays into his intuitive ability to support others in their physical goals.

He has always wanted to move to Geelong and close to the beach, and he barracks for the Richmond Tigers, which may be the reason for his delay in moving here due to the unspoken conflict (which we won’t hold against him). He’s ready to get your body moving to the best of its ability!

Kathryn Jenkinson

Myotherapist

Special interests

• Myotherapy
• Dynamic cupping and Dry needling
• Pain management

Kathryn’s Story

Kathryn’s story begins in regional NSW, where she first fell in love with both music and the inner workings of the body.

Completing her Cert IV in Massage Therapy along with her Bachelor of Music (Classical Voice), Kathryn learnt how to take the intuition of music and apply it to the way she treated her massage clients. Her musician colleagues were all too happy to reap the rewards of her vocal talents and healing hands alike!

Kathryn’s love for bodywork and its ability to manage pain, treat ailments, and help in the natural healing process, whisked her from the NSW country to the Victorian big city to pursue a Diploma of Remedial Massage and an Advanced Diploma in Myotherapy at RMIT in Melbourne.

After 6 years of clinical experience working alongside osteopaths, neuro-physiotherapists, gyms, and yoga studios, Kathryn now brings her practised hands (and singing voice) to Geelong, where she joins the team at Geelong Chiropractic in bringing unrivalled patient care to the community through a client-centred approach.

Kathryn’s thirst for a deeper understanding of how the body moves has led her to currently be completing her Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology to bring a new level of treatment plans to her clients.

An adventurer at heart, you can find Kathryn and her dog, Pippa, trying out new activities and exploring our beautiful region at every chance she gets.

Brooke Hedley

Myotherapist

Special interests

• Myotherapy
• Trigger point therapy
• Lymphatic drainage
• Rehabilitation exercise

Brooke’s Story

Brooke’s journey to Myotherapy was born from a long-held fascination with the human body’s ability to function, adjust, and heal. From her hometown of Wonthaggi, Brooke’s pursuit of a community to call home has drawn her to the team at Geelong Chiropractic. Completing her Diploma of Advanced Myotherapy at RMIT in 2015, Brooke has developed a treatment style that combines techniques designed for pain reduction and injury prevention so her patients can get back to their best quicker and stay that way longer.

Brooke’s hands-on approach to treatment and her in-depth discovery process with patients allows her to identify causes of pain intuitively in an individualised way for each patient. The trusting and comfortable relationships she forms with her patients allow her to educate and empower through goal-oriented exercise and preventative care towards a pain-free movement that lasts.

Brooke’s specialty fields include deep tissue massage, cupping, dry needling, trigger point therapy, lymphatic drainage (for oedema, post-surgery/injury, and hay fever) and rehabilitative exercises.

Never turning down the opportunity to get her body moving and explore the elements, Brooke’s regular haunts include the gym, hiking in the Grampians, surfing the local swells, and refuelling at new and exciting local restaurants.

Leandro Bordenowsky

Remedial Massage Therapist

From the vibrant culture and tropics of Brazil to the sun-kissed shores of Australia, Leandro brings an inspiring passion to remedial massage that goes beyond the table. With a Certificate III and IV in Fitness, he combines his extensive knowledge of the body with his skilled massage techniques to form the best individual treatment plans for each client.

For Leandro’s clients, comfort and confidence start from the second they’re welcomed through the door, to the second they rise from the table feeling relaxed, relieved, and improved.

Leandro aims to make a positive impact on the lives of his clients by weaving mobility, flexibility, and pain reduction together with overall lifestyle and health choices to keep the progress up between massages.

Leandro’s enthusiasm and positivity align perfectly with the team at Geelong Chiropractic. From the first day, he knew he’d found a workplace with likeminded and skilled professionals who are engaged with clients and genuinely care about their community’s wellbeing.

When he’s not busy helping bodies feel better, Leandro has a big mix of hobbies he enjoys. He loves sports and playing soccer, a nice walk with some relaxing music, whipping up different recipes in the kitchen, travelling and culture, and spending time with his wife and cat.

Marcus Warhurst

Remedial Massage Therapist

Marcus’s Story

Marcus’s practiced hands come from a background in sporting clubs and gyms where he has combined the knowledge of his Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science with his Diploma of Remedial Massage to create the ultimate treatment combo for clients.

Marcus is a hands-on therapist well-versed in treating injuries and ailments with an approach that tackles lifestyle, strength, and overall health through massage. He loves spending time getting to know his clients’ goals, motivations, and behaviours to better understand the right treatment pathways to their staying mobile and strong.

Through his educational approach, Marcus empowers clients to understand how everyday habits – like work routines, tech use, or stress – impact their health. He’s passionate about showing clients how to regain confidence in their bodies and trust in the healing process, guiding them step by step on the road to recovery.

Marcus aligns himself strongly with the collective goal at Geelong Chiropractic of an integrated approach to health and wellness,  and to giving clients the right tools to move better, grow stronger, and live a happy and healthy life.

When he’s not helping clients, Marcus stays active himself with hiking and hitting the gym. He’s also an enthusiastic home cook who loves experimenting with fresh, wholesome meals – so if you’re into food, he’d be more than happy to swap recipes!

Darcy Giddings

Movement Coach

Darcy’s Story

Lara born and raised, Darcy has spent his life on the field playing footy and competing in athletics, pushing his body to climb the ladder of health and wellbeing through sport.

As is the case for so many, Darcy’s days on the field weren’t without injuries, and he collected them along with the experience of frustration and pain on the recovery journey back to full health. It was through this appreciation for the test of mental and physical fortitude that Darcy began to set his eyes on a career in helping others return to their full health and strength.

Darcy is currently studying biomedicine at Deakin University and combining his academia and life experience to bring knowledge, care, and wellness through movement to the Geelong Chiropractic community.

Darcy creates fun and enjoyable sessions for clients to improve their movement in an atmosphere they can feel welcomed and comfortable in, because wellness shouldn’t feel like a chore.

Darcy’s approachability and the care and respect he has for his clients aligns perfectly with the entire team at Geelong Chiropractic and our amazing community of people.

In an amazing feat, Darcy represented Australia in discus at the World U20 Athletics Championships in 2024 finishing 16^th in the world! (we can’t let him throw things in the clinic because they might end up in Geelong West).

Tori Hardy 

Practice Manager/ Health Coach

Tori has grown up and lived in Geelong her entire life, taking walks along the stunning beaches and always managing time for a good shopping spree at local stores. The notorious travel bug bit her early, and she spent five months backpacking around Europe, absorbing different cultures and meeting incredible people along the way.

Tori has always been drawn to the health industry with a keen curiosity and passion for learning about how our bodies function and can take a natural approach to healing. This thirst for knowledge is currently seeing her undertake a Diploma of Health and Wellbeing.

As a Chiropractic Assistant, Tori spins a lot of very important plates at Geelong Chiropractic, from streamlining admin processes and increasing efficiency to providing support and clarity to both our team and our clients.

Outside the clinic, you can catch Tori travelling, spending time with her partner and fur babies.

Emotional Support Dog: Luna

Luna is a rescue Great Dane cross and is the baby of Dr Hannah. You will often see her in the back rehab room chilling out and giving moral support to clients as they correct their various movement issues!