Sports ‘n’ Spines Chiropractic
Red Edge Shopping Centre,
Basement Level Unit 17,
30-32 Cypress St,
Redland Bay, QLD 4165
Red Edge Shopping Centre,
Basement Level Unit 17,
30-32 Cypress St,
Redland Bay, QLD 4165
Dr Dannielle Medhurst – Director/Chiropractor
DC BSc Hons
WIOC Welsh Institute of Chiropractic Glamorgan University (UK).
Dannielle is our clinic owner and director. She is the eyes, ears and heart beat of Sports ‘n’ Spines. She graduated in 2005 with a 1st grade Bachelor of Science with Honours in Chiropractic from the university of Glamorgan in Wales, UK.
After graduation Dannielle moved to Oman in the Middle East and opened its first ever ‘mixer’ chiropractic clinic. Her primary goal was to offer a health care solution to those with no alternative. In 2011, a new challenge brought Dannielle to the Redlands. Dannielle has had a varied upbringing completing her studies in the UK and living abroad in Brunei and Oman.
Her philosophy for care is to ‘treat others how I would like to be treated and find what treatment best suits the complaint and individual’ therefore utilising a mixer style of care. She believes in the importance of crisis pain management, but more importantly maintenance care to improve one’s quality of life via a holistic, non pharmaceutical approach. Although Dannielle has a keen interest in sports injuries her care can be styled to help any individual to help them function at their best.
Dannielle’s treatment style is multi modality and may include manipulative adjustments, soft issue work, electrotherapy, ultrasound, dry needling, stretching, rehabilitative care and education. She has completed many additional certificates including SD Protocol, Thompson Technique, Webster, Syntropy, dry needling to name a few.
Outside of clinic, Dannielle enjoys time with her partner, daughter, twin boys, two step children, three dogs, cat and seven chickens!!! With any spare time she loves to get out camping and 4wdriving.
A word from Dannielle
“On a personal note. Over the years I have had my share of musculoskeletal complaints these have included congenital deformities, chronic migraines and sporting injuries but the worst was falling off a ten meter cliff in 2010 and suffering ten+ spinal fractures, a few rib fractures, a partially dislocated jaw, a skull fracture, two open head wounds and a significant concussion. I lost my memory for a period and was on months of bed rest and rehabilitation. All this was after becoming a chiropractor! Chiropractic care has been a vital part in my recovery both then and now as I find myself in the early stages of spinal disc degeneration and osteoarthritis. Chiropractic care allows me to function at my best both mentally and physically. It helps me achieve the things I have to do, need to do and want to do without any limitation or hesitation. I believe unfortunately but fortunately, my experiences allow me to understand and sympathise with the physical but often emotional toll that comes when you are not living your best life.”
Dannielle is registered with AHPRA and a member of the Australian Chiropractic Association.
Dr Emma Van Dyken – Chiropractor
MClinChiro, BS (Chiro)
CQU Central Queensland University (Australia).
Emma is our care bear ray of sunshine. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science (Chiro) and Master of Clinical Chiropractic from Central Queensland University right here in Brisbane.
Emma is not only a Dr of Chiropractic but a qualified Remedial Massage therapist so treatments can be tailored to include both therapies if desired. She also has further studies in dry needling, Syntropy, scraping, cupping, SOT and Scoliosis specific rehabilitation.
Emma has a passion for people of any age, background and walk of life. She loves treating a wide range of conditions but has a special interest in scoliosis and chronic pain. Emma takes a holistic approach to treatment and looks at the body as a whole to help ensure we our functioning at our optimum health and wellbeing.
Emma’s treatment style is multi modality and may include manual manipulative therapy, soft tissue therapies, remedial massage techniques, dry needling, rehabilitation and education.
In her spare time, she enjoys bouldering, volunteering with a youth group and drinking coffee.
A word from Emma
“Having grown up with a chronic spinal condition I am no stranger to the effects that ongoing discomfort and lack of function can have on our daily living and ability to perform well. Because of this I have been shown the importance of taking care of and regularly investing in your body. I do this through chiropractic care, massage therapy, regular exercise and focussing on living a healthy lifestyle.”
Emma is registered with AHPRA.
Dr Tammie Markham – Chiropractor
BSc MClin (Chiro)
CQUniversity
Tammie has always been passionate about healthcare; after receiving great benefits from chiropractic care she decided to further her knowledge in the profession. Tammie completed her Bachelor of Science (chiropractic) and Masters of Clinical Chiropractic at CQUniversity.
Since graduation Tammie has acquired further certificates in ART, IASTM, dry needling, DNS, Inspiral Sacro Occipital Technique (SOT) and the Thompson Technique. Tammie continually strives to broaden her knowledge and skill base allowing her to provide a tailored, individualised, multimodality approach when managing and caring for her clients.
Over the years Tammie has participated in a variety of sports including soccer, touch football, netball, volleyball and ice skating and although able to treat all members of our community, this background developed her interest in sports performance, prevention and injury management. In more recent years Tammie has also developed a passion in caring for our mini humans (peadiatrics), making sure that the are developing and growing with optimal health and function.
Outside of clinic, Tammie’s interests include CrossFit, touch football camping, time with her dogs and games nights with friends.
A word from Tammie
“Over the years I have suffered multiple sporting injuries. This is what drove my passion to learn more about musculoskeletal conditions and appropriate management to get the best results with not only short-term but long-term goals. I understand what the emotional and physical strain of being in pain and not performing at your best can be. I enjoy finding ways to improve the bodies flexibility and range of motion which in turn enhances recovery, sports performance and injury prevention. There are many ways to help us perform at our best, recover from ailments, improve health and achieve our goals whether it be getting back in the garden or reaching new PB’s.
I have a positive attitude and am always eager to learn new ways to live a healthy productive life. Doing so means we are able to do the things we have to do or need to do (like dressing, looking after children or going to work), things we want to do (like gardening or going to the gym) but also perform such activities without limitation or even hesitation. I am excited about what that life can bring”.
Tammie is registered with AHPRA and a member of the Australian Chiropractic Association.
