Our Team

Dr Joshua Griffiths is a trained and registered chiropractor bringing over 15 years of chiropractic experience to the Health First Chiropractic team. Starting his chiropractic career in 2004, Josh worked as an associate chiropractor in private practice at Victoria Park for eight years, whilst establishing Health First Chiropractic in 2006 with his partner in life and business, chiropractor Dr Naomi Swan.

Josh enjoys treating a wide range of patients and conditions and particularly loves helping patients manage the common aches and pains from work, accidents or sports injuries, “computer syndrome”, overuse or underuse issues and stress.

He is passionate about helping his chiropractic patients stay well tuned and functioning at their very best. His down to earth nature and practical approach has helped thousands of patients live healthier, happier and more active lives through chiropractic care.

Accreditations:

• Master of Chiropractic 2004 (M.Chiro) – Macquarie University
• Bachelor of Science 2000 (B.Sc) – Adelaide University
• Registered practitioner with the Chiropractic Board of Australia
• Member of Chiropractic Association of Australia
• Registered for Private Health Fund rebates through HICAPS
• Registered DVA (Department of Veterans’ Affairs) provider

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Dr Naomi Swan is a trained and registered family chiropractor with a comprehensive understanding of patients’ spine care needs and concerns. She is passionate about providing high quality, ethical patient focused care.

Naomi has been under chiropractic care from a young age and has experienced firsthand the benefits of having a healthy spine and nervous system. After experiencing back pain as a teenager following a school skiing trip, she was introduced to chiropractic care with amazing results. Not only did chiropractic care help relieve her back pain but it also resolved the migraines she suffered. It was this positive experience with chiropractic treatment that stayed in the forefront of her mind and led to her becoming a professional chiropractor in Adelaide.

Naomi enjoys treating a wide range of patients and conditions and particularly likes the challenge presented by chronic degenerative conditions of the spine and lumbar disc injuries. She possesses the compassion, patience and understanding which is much needed to manage these conditions.

Accreditations:

• Master of Chiropractic 2006 (M.Chiro ) – Macquarie University
• Bachelor of Health Science 2003 (B.Health Sc) – Adelaide University
• Registered practitioner with the Chiropractic Board of Australia
• Member of Chiropractic Association of Australia
• Registered for private health fund rebates through HICAPS
• Registered DVA (Department of Veterans’ Affairs) provider

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Dr Ella Bourne joined the Health First Chiropractic team is 2014, and is a trained and registered chiropractor with a keen interest in anything that relates to spine care, sports health or scoliosis (spinal curvature).

Growing up as an avid hockey player and umpire, Ella is well aware of the common injuries that can affect athletes, and is committed to sports injury management and prevention, as well as helping patients return to a high level exercise and competitive sport.

Since 2014, Ella has been devoted to postgraduate education in the field of non surgical scoliosis treatment, and now provides specialised scoliosis management services.

Ella has received advanced training and certification in SEAS (Scientific Exercise Approach to Scoliosis) and is committed to assessing and implementing specific exercise programs one-on-one with scoliosis patients to ensure they receive the most suitable evidence-based rehabilitation program.

Ella partners with a network of health professionals to provide the right treatment at the right time. She enjoys bringing these facets of health together, educating and empowering her patients to make life-changing choices for their future wellbeing.

Accreditations:

• Master of Chiropractic 2014 (M.Chiro) – Macquarie University
• Bachelor of Science 2011 (B.Sc) – Adelaide University
• Registered practitioner with the Chiropractic Board of Australia
• Member of Chiropractic Australia
• Registered for private health fund rebates through HICAPS
• Registered DVA (Department of Veterans’ Affairs) provider

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Jill Zupanic is a qualified remedial massage therapist, registered with all major private health funds giving you the ability to claim a rebate for any chosen massage service.

Joining the Health First Chiropractic team in 2021, Jill has wasted no time immersing herself in the field of musculoskeletal health, quickly becoming recognised for her unique ability to intuitively sense and quickly relieve those “problem areas”.

Jill has extensive training and knowledge in myofascial release and brings a distinctive set of skills to the Health First Chiropractic team. Her focus in detecting variations in normal myofascial tissue and specialist hand skills to apply a remedial treatment aimed at addressing the cause is the key to finding relief from your pain and tension.

Jill is wonderfully warm hearted and will help put your mind and body at ease from your very first experience.

Jill integrates a range of massage techniques including:

• remedial and therapeutic massage
• deep tissue therapy
• trigger point therapy
• myofascial release
• pregnancy massage

Accreditations:

• Diploma of Remedial Massage HLT52015 2019 Evolve College
• Certificate IV in Massage Therapy HLT42015 2018 Evolve College
• Member of Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS)
• Department of Human Services – Working with Children Check
• Registered for private health fund rebates through HICAPS

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Karen is an experienced chiropractic assistant providing crucial front of house support for the team, and maintaining high standards for all aspects of the practice.

Since joining our team in 2010, Karen has gained a strong understanding of patients’ needs ensuring all patients feel welcome, comfortable and confident.

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Cheryl is an experienced chiropractic assistant with an extensive background in medical reception in various health related organisations.

She takes a great deal of pride in offering exceptional customer service and always offers our clients a warm and friendly environment. Cheryl’s professional nature and sense of humour is well appreciated by our team and our patients.

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