Meet the Chiropaedic Team
Introducing St Leonards Chiropractor Vivienne Brimelow
“From an early age, I had always wanted to be a Medical Doctor. It was my local General Practitioner who frequently encouraged me to pursue a career in Chiropractic, as many of his patients were not responding to conventional medicine approaches to pain and injury, but were achieving magnificent results through regular Chiropractic care.
I scheduled my first appointment with Rowena Lyons, the local Chiropractor, for the unrelenting migraine headaches I was experiencing”.
“The results were almost instantaneous after my first adjustment, the tension had reduced as if a huge weight had been lifted from my neck and shoulders. It was during this moment that I decided I wanted to be a Chiropractor”.
Vivienne began her undergraduate chiropractic education at Macquarie University, where she studied part-time, the basic sciences such as biochemistry, organic chemistry, biology, anatomy and physiology. Outside of university hours, Vivienne was running a very successful Injury Management and Rehabilitation business in a St Leonards health club. It was here where she discovered the benefits of exercise prescription and rehabilitation to assist patients with injury management and long-term health & wellness.
After completing her undergraduate studies, Vivienne commenced a master of chiropractic degree. Courses included anatomy, histology, pathology, rehabilitation, pharmacology, orthopaedics, neurology, radiology, radiography, diagnosis, nutrition, sports medicine, chiropractic adjustment techniques and patient care.
After graduating in 2005, Vivienne established her chiropractic and injury management practise in the St Leonards area.
Working adjacent to a medical practise, and receiving countless patient referrals from the resident doctors, Vivienne has adopted an holistic approach to health care and injury management.
“I will always remember my first visit to the Chiropractor, and the concerns and apprehension I had. So I make it a point to explain everything in advance, answer questions and attempt to over-communicate and to educate. Patients appreciate that”.
Vivienne is a passionate road and track cyclist, and sponsors the Bicisport Cycling Club, the Australian Time Trial Association(ATTA) and Friday Night Winter Track Racing(FNWTR/RAW). She enjoys many hours involved in indoor and outdoor sports, and visits her Chiropractor at least once a month to maintain optimum health and sports performance (if that sounds interesting, be sure to ask Vivienne to explain).
“Thank you for visiting our site. I hope it can be a source of hope and healing. If you have any questions about Chiropractic, Injury Management and Sports Performance please call me or click on the Email the Doctor button at the bottom of every page”.
Introducing Exercise Therapist Beau Seeto
“I have been in the fitness industry for 15 years as an athlete and personal trainer. I love the challenges in life and I possess a passion to help people. I find it a rush to motivate and drive clients to their absolute limits and achieve the impossible”.
Beau competed in the IFBB Bodybuilding Championships in 1993, earning 2nd place in the Mr NSW category, and again in 1994 earning 2nd place in the title Mr Australasia category.
Specialising in injury prevention and rehabilitation, Beau has completed:
- Certificate IV in Fitness
- Advanced Resistance Training Workshop in Rehabilitation
- Conservative and Surgical Management of Knee, Shoulder and Lumbar Spine Injuries
- Advanced Swissball Core Stability and Advanced Sports Conditioning
- Network Cycling Certificate
- Rehabilitation Trainers Course
“You can’t wish for success in life, a wish changes nothing, a decision and actions change everything!”
Introducing Massage Therapist David Hands
I have been involved in the health, fitness and wellbeing industry for many years.
I had a neck injury that caused a constant 24 hour per day headache for over 10 weeks and through a combination of Massage, Yoga, Chiropractic treatments and Exercise the problem was resolved. I maintain my own programme to ensure my own wellbeing. I understand and encourage everyone to establish a maintenance programme for optimal body functioning.
My association with Chiropaedic is by no accident as their wellbeing philosophies fit well with mine. I think almost everyone wants to get as much as possible out of life and to do that we need to establish and maintain a healthy body and mind. I strive to improve all my clients' flexibility, overall health, muscular strength, stamina, breathing, stress levels, focus and concentration.
My primary role at Chiropaedic is that of Massage Therapist.
I use a wide variety of massage techniques to help our clients recover from specific injuries and body imbalances, maintain a healthy well functioning body, or just experience a fabulous relaxation indulgence. I understand that people of all ages are caught up in a hectic work / family situation and would love to regain some of the energy and freedom they experienced in their youth. We at Chiropaedic can assist.
I balance a number of modalities and incorporate them all in my client treatments and programmes.
- Massage Therapist from specific injury treatment and management to relaxation
- Certified Yoga Teacher
- Certificate IV in Fitness and Boxing Instructor
