naturally restoring your health and well being
Our Team
Dr. Michael Carbone – Chiropractor
B.App.Sc.(Clin)
B.Chiro.Sc.
Dr. Michael graduated from the 5 year Chiropractic / Clinical Science degree course at RMIT in June 2003. He initially began his tertiary studies at the University of Melbourne, studying a Bachelor of Science. His studies have equipped him with expert knowledge in anatomy, physiology, pathology, neurology, biomechanics, radiography and nutrition. Dr. Michael has specialised in the Gonstead System of Chiropractic through regular attendance at national and international seminars. He is also certified in the Gonstead Extremity Technique, allowing him to successfully manage sporting teams at all levels, especially soccer that he has a keen interest in. Dr. Michael has also completed postgraduate studies in paediatric chiropractic. He balances his life by being a proud father of 2 beautiful children.
Dr. Damien Nagalingum – Chiropractor
B.App.Sc.(Clin)
B.Chiro.Sc.
Dr. Damien also started his tertiary studies at the University of Melbourne, completing his Bachelor of Science in 1998. He completed his double degree of Chiropractic & Clinical Science in June 2003. With his diverse knowledge of the human body, Dr. Damien utilises the Gonstead System of Chiropractic, delivering safe, specific and effective treatment to his patients. He regularly attends both interstate and international seminars and is certified in the Gonstead Extremity Technique. He is a member of the Chiropractor’s Association of Australia and has completed postgraduate studies in paediatric chiropractic. He has a passion for food with cooking and dining, enjoys exercising and loves to travel.
Kristy Markopoulos - Podiatrist
Kristy is qualified with a Bachelor of Podiatry from Latrobe University and a Bachelor of Science from The University of Melbourne. She is a member of the Australian Podiatry Association (Vic) and has undertaken extra studies to be qualified in dry needling of the lower limb. Kristy’s expertise lies in all fields of Podiatry, which includes general skin and nail care, nail surgery, biomechanics of the lower limb, sporting injuries and orthotic management. However, she shows a particular enthusiasm for paediatric podiatry, giving children happy and healthy feet. This has allowed her to work and run several Podiatry awareness clinics with local kindergartens, swimming centres and children’s sporting teams. Kristy enjoys travelling, socialising, fine dining, keeping fit and spending time with her friends and family. Kristy is also a passionate member of the Collingwood Football Club.
Natalia Bugeja - Naturopath / Nutritionist
Natalia is a graduate from the Australian College of Natural Medicine and after 4 years of full time study has a Bachelor of Health Sciences Naturopathy. Her studies enable her to practice ear candling, prescribe Bach flower essences, write up weight loss programs, perform relaxation massage and treat individuals using herbal and nutritional medicine. Her clinical research is kept up to date by attending regular seminars and doing private research for individual patients. She provides a holistic approach to treating everyone individually and believes in the importance of preventing disease. Natalia speaks fluent Spanish and enjoys coming home from work to her husband and energetic Bengal cat.
Samantha Addamo - Myotherapist
Samantha obtained her Diploma of Remedial Massage at the Australian College of Massage Therapy then completed her Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy at NMIT. Samantha has been a qualified practitioner since 2004 and has worked at elite sporting levels such as AFL and TAC Under 18’s to local sporting clubs, gaining vast knowledge of sporting injuries and rehabilitation techniques. She is a committed practitioner with her patients interests and well being at heart. Samantha is also a keen sports woman and keeps fit herself. She has a black belt first dan in martial arts and has competed at an elite level winning a Best of the Best National Title in Sydney in 2004, enabling her to compete at World Title level in 2005, where she finished as runner up. Besides exercising and keeping fit, she is a devoted wife and mum of two teenagers.
Anna Hannon - Chiropractic Assistant
Anna joined our team in 2008 and is now an integral member of our administrative staff. With experience working in high volume medical practices, Anna’s strengths are efficiency and accuracy while always maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction. She is a proud mum and embraces a natural healthy lifestyle of home cooking and exercising.
Anne Davisson - Chiropractic Assistant
With almost 10 years of experience as a Chiropractic Assistant, Anne has a wealth of chiropractic knowledge in addition to witnessing numerous success stories of chiropractic. She is a mother of 4 with a calm and friendly nature.
Lara Faga - Chiropractic Assistant
Lara has been providing customer service with a smile for over 10 years, in industries ranging from fitness to healthcare. She is studying a Bachelor of Applied Science in Psychology, with a goal of practising as a health and counselling psychologist. With her warm and caring nature, she has a passion for helping others. She loves the outdoors, keeping fit and spending time with her wonderful family and friends
Robin Fothergill - Chiropractic Assistant
Robin has worked in administration for over 20 years, completing a course in medical terminology along the way. She loves keeping fit, plays tennis weekly and enjoys yoga, aerobics and taking her dogs for long walks. Robin revels in meeting new people and thrives on providing outstanding customer service. Time spent with her husband, two wonderful children, as well as her family and friends are one of her favourite things.