Dr Mark Townsend
B. App Sci, B. Chiropractic
Dr Mark is committed to providing safe, gentle and effective chiropractic care to families and individuals in the Sunshine Coast community. Mark grew up in Little Mountain, near Caloundra on the Sunshine Coast and now lives locally with his wife Dr Nicole Calder, and their son.
Mark and his wife Nicole established Little Mountain Chiropractic in 2008, and are passionate about helping families and individuals ‘reach their peak’ in health. They also are the founders of Geebung Family Chiropractic in North Brisbane.
Mark received chiropractic care from a Caloundra Chiropractor as a teenager, and the health benefits he experienced motivated him to study Chiropractic. Mark graduated from RMIT University Melbourne in 2005, completing a five year dual degree B. App Sci, B. Chiropractic, and has continued to expand his knowledge with post graduate study in areas such as paediatrics, pregnancy, sports and extremity Chiropractic and Cranial adjusting.
His extensive training and experience allows him to provide patients with the best chiropractic care available for their specific concerns and individual needs.
Mark’s passion for Chiropractic has taken him overseas to India in 2008 and 2010 to volunteer his time to adjust local communities without health support.
Mark is a Dad to his 5 year old son, husband to Nicole, loves motorcycles, surfing and working within his local Caloundra community. He welcomes you to the clinic and looks forward to helping you live a healthier happier life.
Mark is a member of the Australian Chiropractors Association, SOTO Australia and is a registered Chiropractic provider for most health funds, including being a preferred provider for BUPA and Medibank Private. Mark is registered for DVA and Medicare EPC plans with GP referral.
Mark is one of the longest consistently serving Caloundra Chiropractors having worked in the community of Caloundra as a Chiropractor since 2006.
Dr Nicole Calder
B.Ap.Sci (Comp Med Chiro) / M. Clin Chiro
Dr Nicole is passionate about providing safe, gentle and effective Chiropractic care to families and individuals in the Sunshine Coast community. Nicole grew up in Brisbane and now lives on the Sunshine Coast with her husband Dr Mark Townsend and their son.
Nicole and her husband Mark established Little Mountain Chiropractic in 2008, and are also the founders of Geebung Family Chiropractic on the Northern Suburbs of Brisbane.Nicole has always had a passion for natural health, and discovered Chiropractic in her late teens. When she experienced the health benefits of being regularly adjusted, she knew she wanted to study the art, science and philosophy of chiropractic.
Nicole completed 5 years of study and graduated from RMIT University Melbourne in 2007 with a B.Ap.Sci(Comp Med Chiro) /M. Clin Chiro. Since then Nicole has done extensive post graduate study in pregnancy, paediatrics, and cranial specific adjusting.
Nicole has worked within the Brisbane and Sunshine Coast communities for over 15 years, and feels blessed to live in a part of the world that is not only beautiful, but fosters a natural, healthy lifestyle. With a wonderful climate to remain active outdoors, access to fresh local and organic food and a beautiful community of like minded people, practicing Chiropractic here has been extremely fulfilling.
Nicole is a Mum to her 5 year old son, wife to Mark, loves the beach, yoga, local farmers markets, and providing natural health care within the Sunshine Coast & North Brisbane community. She welcomes you to the clinic and looks forward to helping you and your family live happier, healthier more vibrant lives.
Nicole is a member of the Chiropractors Association of Australia, SOT Australia and is a registered Chiropractic provider for most health funds, including being a preferred provider for BUPA and Medibank Private. Nicole is also registered for DVA and Medicare EPC plans with GP referrals.
Dr Samantha Morley
B.Ap.Sci (Comp Med Chiro) / M. Clin Chiro
Sam first came across chiropractic in her early teens, after injuring her back at school camp, and continued to enjoy the benefits of regular care through her active school years. Sam always knew she wanted to work in the health and fitness industry, studying Exercise Physiology at UQ before completing her Masters in Chiropractic at Macquarie University. Since graduating, Sam has completed further studies in SOT, dry needling, pregnancy and paediatrics.
Sam has spent the last few years working in Brisbane and on the Sunshine Coast. Sam and her husband, Rob, settled in Little Mountain in 2019 and are enjoying a more laid back lifestyle after quite a few years of nomadic travel. They have 2 sons, Scott and Levi, and love having all the parks, beaches, and beautiful hikes nearby to burn up his energy. Sam loves rock climbing, yoga and dance and believes that all bodies - young and experienced - can benefit from chiropractic care. She is so excited to join the team of Caloundra Chiropractors at Little Mountain Chiropractic to provide natural health care solutions through Chiropractic for members of her local Sunshine Coast community. Sam is a member of the Australian Chiropractic Association and is a registered chiropractic provider for most health funds, including being a preferred provider with BUPA and Medibank. Sam is also registered for DVA and Medicare EPC plans with GP referrals
Dr Lucy Keith
Dr Lucy is committed to providing safe, gentle and effective chiropractic care to families and individuals in the Sunshine Coast community. She has a passion for combining both the Physical and emotional components of healing together, and utilises a variety of different techniques including principles from Sacro-Occipital Technique (SOT), Activator, Neuro-emotional technique (NET) and HeartMath training.
Lucy loves working with families, particularly women and mothers, helping them listen, love and nurture their bodies, nervous systems and hearts. She does welcome all community members to the practice with a variety of experience from working with Olympic athletes at the Philippine Olympic Committee to newborn babies.
She lives in Caloundra with her husband, Rich, and their 2 year old daughter, Marlo.
When not working with local families in clinic, you’ll find Lucy at the beach or exploring nature here on the Sunshine Coast, on family walks with their dog, learning the African drums, dancing or at the local Caloundra coffee shops and playgrounds.
She is so excited to join the Chiropractic team at Little Mountain Chiropractic in 2023 to provide natural health care solutions through Chiropractic for members of her local Sunshine Coast community. Lucy is a registered chiropractic provider for most health funds, including being a preferred provider with BUPA and Medibank. She is also registered for Medicare EPC plans with GP referrals.
To book an appointment with Dr Lucy Keith follow the link here.
Dr Haley Hunt
Dr Haley is excited to be joining the Little Mountain Chiropractic team in 2024.
Haley discovered chiropractic early in life when her younger brother became seriously ill. Medical doctors were only treating his symptoms so her family found a local chiropractor who was able to find the root of his problem and ultimately a full recovery. This sparked Dr Haley's interest in becoming a chiropractor herself and fuels her passion for helping others.
Originally from the US, Haley attended Northwestern Health Sciences University where she obtained her Doctorate of Chiropractic degree. She made the leap to practice in New Zealand after graduation and has since sought out additional training in SOT and Activator to complement her manual adjusting techniques. Haley and her husband, Ricardo, have now settled in Australia and are looking forward to making Sunshine Coast home.
Outside of the office, Dr Haley enjoys a wide range of activities from crafting to racing motorsport. She is an avid hiker and enjoys traveling, especially if it involves discovering a delicious new cafe.
She is excited to join the Chiropractic team at Little Mountain Chiropractic to provide natural health support through Chiropractic for members of the local Caloundra community. Haley is a registered chiropractic provider for most health funds, including being a preferred provider with BUPA and Medibank. She is also registered for Medicare EPC plans with GP referrals and DVA Chiropractic referrals.
To book an appointment with Dr Haley Hunt follow the link here.
Dr Tess Hedley
B. Health Sci. / B. Ap. Sci. (Chiropractic)
Being a local on the Sunshine Coast, Tess initially experienced Chiropractic care when she was in her teens. After noticing the benefits of regular care, a career in Chiropractic came naturally. The Chiropractic lifestyle fit in well with her interest in health, especially having grown up outdoors, playing sports (trying to keep up with her brothers) and living an active coastal lifestyle. The holistic approach to health strongly resonated with her and she decided to pursue her career as a Chiropractor.
Tess completed 5 years of study from RMIT University Melbourne with a Bachelor of Health Science and a Bachelor of Applied Science (Chiropractic). She has undergone further training in SOT (Sacro Occipital Technique) and is excited to continue to learn and evolve. She has a keen interest in wellness care and working together with patients to improve their health with the greater goal of enhancing their quality of life.
A few of her passions include hiking, camping, finding new music to play on repeat and attempting new hobbies like surfing and guitar. Having grown up on the Coast, Tess is really grateful and excited to serve and care for those in the community.
Tess is a member of the Chiropractors Association of Australia, and is a registered Chiropractic provider for most health funds, including being a preferred provider for BUPA and Medibank Private. Tess is also registered for DVA and Medicare EPC plans with GP referrals for Chiropractic care.
Dr Tess Hedley is available at Little Mountain Chiropractic Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday.
Dr Tess will be leaving at the end of April 2024 to travel around Australia for an indefinite time. We wish her well and hope to see her back in the practice in the future sharing her knowledge and heartfelt care with patients.
To book an appointment contact our office on 0754916900 or info@littlemountainchiropractic.com.au