Our Team
Dr Michael Northwood
Director | Chiropractor
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With over 3 decades of experience, Dr Michael Northwood still enjoys helping people regain their health and live better lives.
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Michael graduated from RMIT in 1992 with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Chiropractic.
Originally from Ayr, he returned to the district to deliver safe and effective chiropractic care to the many locals he grew up with.
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Having been a chiropractic patient since his early teens, Michael has experienced the benefit of regular chiropractic care. His focus is on wellness care and the belief that the body can heal itself, provided it is well adjusted and functioning optimally.
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Michael refines his knowledge and skills by completing ongoing post-graduate studies. This allows him to continue to deliver up to date, gentle, safe and effective care.
Outside of work he enjoys spending time with his family, travelling and playing squash and pickleball.
Dr Dy-Anne Ward
Chiropractor
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Dr Dy-Anne Ward graduated as a chiropractor from CQ University in Mackay in 2018.
She initially worked in Innisfail before beginning work with Chiropractic Care Ayr in late 2019.​
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Dy-Anne grew up on a cattle property near Mackay and has been a chiropractic patient since her early years as a child. This is where her passion and love for chiropractic care began. The instant relief from an adjustment encouraged Dy-Anne to help others feel the same.
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Her primary focus is to help restore people’s health and wellbeing as quickly as possible.
To achieve this Dy-Anne has trained in a variety of techniques including manual adjustments, drop-piece, activator, blocking, dry needling, cupping and soft tissue work. She continues to keep up to date with current techniques & skills.
Leaha Hansen
Massage Therapist
Leaha Hansen is our Massage Therapist. She is friendly, caring and compassionate and loves to travel, and explore new experience with friends, family and her pets.​
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Originally from Victoria, Leaha completed her Diploma of Remedial Massage in 2006. She initially worked in a day spa in Moama, before locating to Queensland.
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For over 10 years, she has been part of the Chiropractic Care Ayr team and is continually studying in gentle and effective techniques, including Emmet Therapy.
She finds the most enjoyable thing about her job is getting to know people and helping them on their path to better health and relaxation.
Melissa Northwood
Practice Manager
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Kerry Poli
Administration Officer
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