Meet Our Team

Dr. Nathan Bridge

Dr. Nathan Bridge joined the Chiropractic Works team in 2005 after running a busy practice in Sydney and lecturing and tutoring at Macquarie University. Nathan’s qualifications include a Bachelor of Chiropractic Science and a Master of Chiropractic.

Nathan has served on the Chiropractors Association of Australia NSW Executive Board, the Executive Board of the Gonstead Chiropractic Society, has been the Far North Qld Regional Co-ordinator for the Chiropractors Association of Australia QLD and is a current Governor of the Sydney College of Chiropractic. Nathan is a regular and sought after speaker on health topics around Far North Queensland.

In private practice Nathan has earned a reputation for helping many people. He looks after people of all ages and walks of life and has performed additional training in the assessment and treatment of Scoliosis. He has a keen interest in all things about health, keeps up to date with the latest information and has dedicated a large part of his life to keeping fit and helping his patients improve their health.

Dr. Rachel McEwan

Dr. Rachel McEwan has been looking after members of the Cairns community for 15 years. Originally from Central Victoria, she moved to Melbourne where she completed her chiropractic degree at RMIT with distinction.

Rachel is passionate about helping people achieve their maximum potential and has a special interest in women’s health and chronic pain management.

Rachel regularly attends seminars and workshops to increase her knowledge and skill set for the benefit of patients including additional scoliosis rehabilitation training (SEAS), Explain Pain (NOI group), Inspiral paediatric seminar series and multiple Chiropractic Development International modules. Rachel is a member of the Australian Chiropractors Association.

When Rachel isn’t in the office you will find her on a lifting platform working with her barbells or strongman log and from time to time still hanging upside down somewhere, honing her aerial circus skills.

Dr. Chris Bannon

Dr. Chris Bannon considers himself to be a lifelong student. His 9 years of university has provided him with an extensive knowledge base on how the body works and how to improve health and function.

Chris graduated from RMIT University in Melbourne with a Bachelor of Chiropractic and a Bachelor of Applied Clinical Science. Prior to this accomplishment he studied Human Kinetics for 4 years at the University of Windsor, in Canada. Remarkably, Chris has maintained his thirst for knowledge and continues his education by regularly attending seminars on paediatrics, nutrition and chiropractic.

Dr. Chris is committed to serving the Cairns and Mareeba community. He is passionate about not only helping people get out of pain, but also keeping people well. His mission is to improve the health and quality of life of families without the use of drugs or surgery.

Dr. Kate Smallwood

Dr. Kate Smallwood has always had a healthy lifestyle being involved in many sports and loves exploring the wonderful backyard Far North Queensland has to offer.

She has always had interest in how the human body works and the importance of the nervous system through growth and development. These interests lead Kate to 7 years of study, undertaking a Sport and Exercise Science degree and then a Bachelor of Chiropractic, graduating from the New Zealand College of Chiropractic. Kate is a member of the Australian Chiropractors Association (ACA) and the Gonstead Chiropractic Society Australia. Kate is always undertaking seminars to gain more information and learn new skills. She has completed many seminars in infant and childhood development, including courses on tongue and lip ties, and their impact on development. 

Dr Kate’s true passion is working with pregnant mothers through their journey pre and post birth, as well as working with children allowing them to develop and grow as healthily as possible.  

Let Dr Kate help you optimize your full potential in life.

Colin Smallwood

Colin Smallwood joined the Chiropractic Works team mid 2015 after vigorously juggling a career as a trade’s person while completing his studies. Colin’s true passion is massage, and we are excited to have his skills as part of Chiropractic Works.

Colin has an array of hobbies, including surfing, diving, bush walking and photography, and has a great understanding of the body, and what is needed for us to live life to the fullest.

Colin’s passion for massage is broad, and he fully believes a healthier person means a healthier and happier community.

You can see Colin in the Cairns clinic Monday through to Thursday, he also sees clients in Mareeba every second Wednesday.

Stewart Ting

Stewart has been a remedial massage therapist for 19 years and brings over 25 years combined industry experience to our practice. He has recently relocated to Cairns after spending 4 years working in the Gold Coast, and prior to that in Sydney and regional New South Wales.

Following the completion of an Advanced Diploma in Health and Sports Coaching in 1997, Stewart attained a National A Badge netball umpiring qualification and is currently a member of the Queensland High-Performance Umpiring Group. 

In 2003, Stewart combined his passions for both sport and health to complete an Advanced Diploma of Bodywork Therapies, and in 2007 completed an Advanced Diploma in Health Science - specialising in kinesiology.  He has worked within a variety of clinical settings and has an intuitive understanding of body, mind, and emotional connections to injury.

You can see Stewart in the Cairns clinic Wednesday through to Friday.

Please note Stewart is not currently claimable under HICAPS.

Shellie Ruiz

Shellie is a Remedial Massage Therapist and Certified Personal Trainer specialising in manual therapy, movement, mindset and nourishment. As part of the Health and Fitness Industry now for 10 plus years, she has a passion for learning and up-skilling herself and her knowledge in all areas to give her clients the best experience possible.

Shellie believes that combining movement, nourishment, mindset and manual therapy to be a powerful combination in improving your health & lifestyle.  When she is not immersing herself in all thing's health & wellbeing, you can find Shellie spending quality time with her husband and five children and friends either on the water or outdoors. 

You can see Shellie in the Cairns clinic on a Wednesday or Friday.