Meet The Team
Nadine Simmonds
Director & Chiropractor BHSc.B.App.Sc (Chiropractic) Remedial Therapist DipRemMas Dr Nadine Simmonds is a caring and highly skilled Chiropractic practitioner dedicated to improving the lives of her patients via evidence-based techniques. With a special interest in chronic pain, acute injuries, disc bulges, and sporting injuries, she utilises a variety of techniques to provide high quality, comprehensive care. Her expertise includes diversified manual adjustments, activator methods, drop piece techniques, blocks, soft tissue therapies, mobilizations, dry needling, and rehabilitative exercise. Dr. Nadines wholistic, individualised, patient-centred approach, and commitment to continuous learning, ensures that each patient receives a personalised gold-standard care in a supportive and understanding environment. Get ready to learn about yourself, as Nadine loves to provide you with the information on what's happening in your body so you can achieve your health goals. Dr Nadine is not only a Chiropractor but also a Remedial Therapist, and the Director at The Chiropractice Upwey. If Chiropractic care was a brand, she would have her hand up volunteering to be an ambassador! Dr Nadine has been a part of the thriving Upwey community for over 18 years, and you will regularly find her out and about with her family supporting local business and enjoying the hills life.
Sam Cecil
Chiropractor BHSc.B.App.Sc (Chiropractic) B.App.Sc (Sports Coaching) Dr. Sam and her young family have called Upwey home for the last decade. For seven of those years, she has provided care for the local community as a Chiropractor. She is an invaluable member of our team, known for her easy-going, kind nature and her ability to make patients feel at ease. Dr Sam is experienced in treating a wide range of conditions and she understands that every body is unique. She individualizes care to suit each person, ensuring they receive the best possible treatment. Her wide range of techniques, including diversified, drop piece, activator, low force techniques, dry needling and soft tissue techniques, are all tailored to the specific needs of her patients. Dr Sam has a special interest in pre and postnatal care and working with young people to help them through the issues that come with each phase of life. She also loves her sport and, with a background in roller derby and swimming, is keenly aware of how important it is to get back to doing what you love best after injury. Sam is focused on assisting people through injury and maintaining good health. She is excited about educating her patients to improve their well-being and holistically manage their pain. In her spare time, you'll find her running around after her young twin boys. If you see her around Upwey, say hi.
Karen Lamonica
Clinic Manager/Chiropractic Assistant Karen is a qualified Health Services Assistant. She worked previously at The Angliss Hospital before coming to The Chiropractice Upwey. Karen has a keen interest in health and recovery and a firm belief in how diet and exercise play such a huge role in our overall health and wellbeing. In her spare time, she spends most of her time in the great outdoors. At work, you will find her greeting you at reception to help you with all of your enquires, accompanied by her warming smile. Karen loves a chat , so stop in anytime and say hello!
Kate
Chiropractic Assistant Kate is our Chiropractic Assistant, and has been working at the clinic since March 2024. Kate has previously worked in the emergency services for over 20 years Kate has a keen interest in all modalities of natural health and had recently completed a degree in Western Herbal Medicine. Whether its your first visit or a follow-up, Kate is here to ensure you receive the best customer service!