Biography and expertise

Biography

Awarded the Order of Australia Medal for services to the chiropractic profession in Australia and internationally. Born and grew up in the Northern Rivers and New England regions of NSW. Practised as a chiropractor in Italy and Australia for 38 years, mainly in Tweed Heads, NSW. Now pushing the limits of understanding of the true nature and potential of chiropractic.

Work contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals

Source: Scopus

Research

Over 20 publications in peer-reviewed journals. Currently exploring the influences of ontologies such as vitalism and mechanism in chiropractic thinking and practice.

Community engagement

Former president of the Chiropractors' Association of Australia and of the World Federation of Chiropractic.

Teaching

Sessional lecturer at the Australian College of Chiropractic.

Other

Former campus administrator of Life University's Rome project.

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Honours

Australian Postgraduate Award
Southern Cross University (Australia, Lismore) - SCU, 2016

Organisational affiliations

Adjunct Fellow, Faculty of Health, Southern Cross University

Sessional lecturer, Australian College of Chiropractic

Education

Bachelor of Science
1972–1974, University of New England

Major in Physiology

Doctor of Chiropractic
1975–1978, Palmer College of Chiropractic (United States, Davenport)

Graduated cum laude

Graduate Certificate in Philosophical Studies
2009–2010, Griffith University (Gold Coast)
The Meaning and Value of Vitalism in Chiropractic
2015–2021, Doctor of Philosophy, Southern Cross University (Australia, Lismore) - SCU