08/03/2026
International Women’s Day 2026….
I was scrolling & saw a post from another amazing female business owner reflecting on her journey to get where she is today & I realised a lot of my patients & followers might like me sharing a little about me.
I grew up in Ballarat, graduating from Ballarat High School, then spending 2 years at Monash University studying Science. I returned to Ballarat & completed my degree in Food Technology ending up working for Fosters International until becoming a mum. Life certainly changed then!
I then began my Chiropractic degree at RMIT with a 3 year old, not quite 2 year old and 5 month old baby. I was determined, naive & motivated!
5 years & another baby later I graduated in 2013 with distinctions! I worked for 2 years within a medical practice before separating from my ex husband and opening my own business with months. 8 very happy years were spent in the back room of the Ballarat South Chiropractic clinic including through the challenging COVID times (cue the face masks and briefly face shields!) and working with the Ballarat Miners Basketball club.
Remarrying Chris & having Morgan were highlights during this time!
In 2023, after an amazing albeit quick trip to Darwin, Chris & I chose to relocate to Townsville. 2024 saw the opening of Smiles Chiropractic Townsville and making Townsville home.
To say I love Townsville and all it has to offer is an understatement. I don’t think I could ever move away from here! To have been given the opportunity to run my own business, using my different non cracking technique and being accepted by the Townsville community, I feel lucky & grateful!
I am now undergoing my graduate diploma in psychology to help me further help my patients living with chronic pain. I am proud to say that the past 2 subjects I have passed with distinctions and are loving the extra learning! Don’t worry I have not plans on stopping my chiro practicing!
So now you know a little more about me, celebrate your achievements, as little achievements are often just as significant as the big ones and have an amazing International Women’s Day.