Mona Vale Chiropractic

Mona Vale Chiropractic Centre was founded in 1974 by Martin and Christine Gregory (Neil’s parents). It is now the longest running family operated Chiropractic Clinic in Mona Vale and the entire Northern Beaches.

The clinic has been at it’s current location of 1801 Pittwater Road, Mona Vale since 1986. Neil and his wife Lynette originally lived at the back of the Chiropractic clinic. As their family grew with the addition of 3 active sons it was time to expand the clinic and move the family. The building was changed to Professional Suites in 1995 when extra treatment rooms were added. We began providing Massage Therapy services and other Chiropractors jointed Neil in the busy practice. Clinical Psychologist Gunter Swoboda has also been running his health-care businesses from 1801 Pittwater Road for many years.

Our Ethics

All Health care practitioners are governed by a strict code of ethics. We believe that we have a duty and responsibility to provide the highest standard of care to our patients. If we feel that your particular health condition would benefit from seeing a different Health Professional then we will refer you on. We do not force patients to sign up for lengthy treatment plans. We do not have on-site X-Rays equipment, nor insist that X-Rays are taken. We don’t derive any income from X-Rays or associated scans. We will always refer patients needing X-Rays. We believe that X-Rays, CT and associated scans are best performed by specialists who have the latest equipment technology and can give patients the highest level of Medicare rebate.

Our Team

Neil Gregory

Neil comes from a good Chiropractic lineage, with both of his parents being qualified Chiropractors.   It was his parents Martin and Christine who established Mona Vale Chiropractic Centre in 1974.  Neil took over the running of the clinic in 1984. Neil graduated from Sydney College of Chiropractic in 1981.  He achieved a Doctorate in Osteopathy as well as Chiropractic.  This training combination is achieved by very few practitioners.   He completed his Acupuncture training in 1984 which culminated with a training visit to China.  Neil is trained in all Chiropractic techniques including Diversified, Activator, Gonstead, SOTO and AK.  He is also a SCENAR Practitioner.  Neil has been a Govenor of Sydney College of Chiropractic for many years as well as being Vice President of the Australian Acupuncture Association. His special areas of interest are sports injuries and the treatment of children and animals!  It is a common sight to see children playing and dogs patiently waiting in line for the next treatment.  Neil’s 3 sons and 3 dogs have certainly given him lots of experience in these areas.  Neil has been the trainer for Sydney school boy rugby teams and is happiest when he is running the side-line or strapping the players at local clubs Newport and Warringah.   Neil is also very involved with Collaroy Surf Club.  Mona Vale Chiropractic Centre supports the Collaroy club and the Beach Sprinting team in particular, with many of the competitors regular attendees at the clinic.

Christopha Knee

Chris completed his Bachelor of Science and Masters of Chiropractic at Macquarie University in Sydney Australia. Chris has a keen sporting interest having played and participated in representative soccer, tennis, surfing and athletics. Chris’s core clinical goal is simple: Help people back to pain free function as quickly as possible using evidence based chiropractic methods, muscle therapy and exercise prescription.  When Christopha graduated one of his goals was to work as a Chiropractor on the Northern Beaches.  Chris has quickly become a vital part of the Chiropractic team at Mona Vale Chiropractic.

Alison Parsons

Alison is originally from Seattle, Washington but has been living in Sydney since 2004 and currently resides in Palm Beach on the beautiful Northern Beaches.   Alison became a chiropractor after she realised the amazing benefits of chiropractic care. Alison suffered from chronic leg pain for years due to an autoimmune disease but after chiropractic care she has been able to live a pain free life. Her goal is share the same positive experience she has had from chiropractic care and making a lasting impact on her clients’ health and wellbeing. She is also driven to educate and empower people to take responsibility for their health and their quality of life. Alison uses Applied Kinesiology (AK) to individualise care for her clients’ specific needs and uses a variety of techniques ranging from manual adjustments to gentle low force forms such as Activator, cranio-sacral work and Neuro-Emotional Technique (NET). Alison’s holistic approach incorporates ancillary techniques including muscle release, trigger point therapy, cranial and temperomandibular (TMJ) correction and a strong emphasis on advice relating to home rehabilitation exercise, posture/ergonomics, nutrition and information on overall health and well-being. We are lucky to have Alison as one of the newest members to our Chiropractic team at Mona Vale Chiropractic Centre.

Mel Williams

Mel has been working as a Massage Therapist for 11 years and has a Diploma of Remedial Massage.  Mel is a registered fitness instructor with 28 years experience in teaching exercise classes, fitness training and exercise advice and program prescription.  Mel has worked in many gyms in the Northern Beaches and anyone who has done an exercise class in Mona Vale, Narrabeen or Warriewood during the past few decades would have probably had Mel as their instructor.   Mel has a particular soft spot for dogs and loves taking her 2 canine friends for long walks. Mel has also recently taken over as our clinic manager so hers is the smiling face you see behind the desk most days.

Graeme Cleverly

Graeme has been working at Mona Vale since November 2009 and holds a Diploma of Remedial Massage. He is also a professional freelance musician, working as a flautist in various orchestras. Graeme enjoys the humanistic combination of music and remedial massage and belives in the healing quality of touch. 

Leanne Shanahan

You will see Leanne at the front desk making sure that everything runs smoothly and giving everyone a helping hand.  Leanne loves to play netball and has managed to keep playing 2 or 3 times a week in Mona Vale, Curl Curl & Warriewood for years without any major injuries!  Leanne has 2 sons and a daughter – who is taking after her mother on the netball court.