Our People


 

Natalie Gowan – Chiropractor

Dr Natalie Gowan graduated from RMIT in 2000 with a Bachelor of Applied Science (Clinical)/ Bachelor of Chiropractic Science.· Since that time Dr Gowan has worked in a variety of clinic settings and had developed a particular interest in family and paediatric chiropractic care.

Continually amazed by the positive impact chiropractic care can have on the health and wellbeing of families, Dr Gowan sees all members of the family- from day old babies to their grandparents and even great grandparents. Since graduating Dr Gowan has completed post graduate education in paediatric care and has also completed further education in nutrition.

Dr Gowan has not limited herself to family care. Her strong sporting background also enables her to help you reach your own health and fitness goals. From the professional athlete to those just wanting to adopt a healthy lifestyle, chiropractic care enables one to reach their personal best. Whether it be injury prevention, treatment or rehabilitation, Dr Gowan is committed to promoting optimal health and bringing out your very best.


 

Katie Hallworth – Chiropractor

Katie has over 14 years of clinical experience and has become committed to be a truly competent paediatric (child) chiropractor by studying paediatrics at a post-graduate University Masters Degree level, which she has completed.

Dr Katie has worked in Melbourne, Brisbane and Darwin, and her expertise has been previously used as a serving member of the Northern Territory Chiropractors and Osteopaths Board, as well as a council member of the CCEA (Chiropractic College of Education Australasia).

Dr Katie was the Paediatric Clinician at RMIT Bundoora before having her children.

Techniques used by Katie are tailored to what is appropriate for you, according to a thorough assessment and diagnosis to manage your condition. Dr Katie will use techniques and treatments that are specific to you, your body type, your age and your particular condition.


 

Libby Hughes – Chiropractic Assistant

Libby Hughes has been a Chiropractic Assistant at Moonee Valley Chiropractic since 2004 and prior to that, had 6 years at various clinics in Northern NSW.

Libby has a strong belief in the Chiropractic philosophy and along with her husband gets regular adjustments..


 

Kate Colquhoun – Chiropractic Assistant

Kate is a mum of three children and is passionate about chiropractic care and natural health.

Kate benefitted from chiropractic care along with massage throughout each of her pregnancies, and her children have been adjusted from birth!

Along with good nutrition and a healthy active lifestyle, Kate believes chiropractic care has been invaluable in strengthening her family’s immune system and helping them thrive.


 

Robert Bruzzese – Remedial Massage Therapist

Robert has a Diploma in Health Science Massage. He has 10 years’ experience as a remedial massage therapist. Robert’s treatments include deep tissue, remedial, relaxation and trigger point therapy.

His therapies have proven successful in treating hip and leg injuries, shoulder injuries, back and neck pain, ’pulled’ muscles and general strains and sprains.

As well as working at Moonee Valley Chiropractic, Robert also works at the Collingwood Football Club as a massage therapist and trainer.