About Us
Your local & trusted Chiropractor in south-east Melbourne.
At OptiLife Chiropractic, we take a whole-person approach to your health. Rather than focusing on isolated symptoms, we look at how your whole body and nervous system are functioning together.
We also see each person as part of something bigger. Connected to family, community and the world around them. Our approach is built on supporting your body’s own natural capacity to function and adapt, rather than treating symptoms in isolation.
At OptiLife, we use the gentle, specific Gonstead method to assess how your spine is moving and functioning. It’s an unhurried, careful process and one that looks at your whole spine, not just where discomfort may be present, so care can be tailored specifically to you.
Get to know the people who are dedicated to helping our community move well, live well and thrive.
Dr. Adam (Chiropractor) is a chiropractor with 24 years experience in practice. He is passionate about preventative healthcare, with chiropractic, nutrition, exercise and meditation forming the basis of his health philosophy.
Adam worked as a children’s’ only Chiropractor for over ten years, with 50% of new patients as babies, and 50% of new patients aged 1-16. In 2014, Adam opened OptiStart Chiropractic Berwick with the aim of providing babies and children with a healthier start to life.
In 2009 Adam completed the 3 year postgraduate Chiropractic paediatric fellowship program and has researched Chiropractic solutions for children, publishing articles on syncope, breastfeeding, and craniosynostosis.
In his spare time, Adam is involved in the education of chiropractors through Vital Child Chiropractic Education, which holds informational seminars across Australia.
Adam is currently accepting adult new patients, using the Gonstead System of Chiropractic exclusively.
Adam is a chiropractor with a passion for empowering you to be able to live a “life without fear” by facilitating you to feel confident and in control of your health, and the health of your children.
Chiropractic Management of a 22 Month Old Child with Syncope: A Case Report and Suggested Management within the Chiropractic Clinic.
Paediatric Chiropractic and Infant Breastfeeding Difficulties: A Pilot Case Series Study involving 19 Cases.
The Recognition of Craniosynostosis when Managing Patients with Plagiocephaly: Two Case Reports of Lambdoid Craniosynostosis.
Daniel is a massage therapist here to help you be your best, joining OptiLife Chiropractic Berwick in September 2025.
Daniel is a recent graduate of Remedial Massage who made the leap from the IT industry to follow his long-standing passion for human anatomy and movement. With over 150 hours of hands-on experience in a student clinic, Daniel brings a strong foundation of practical skills and knowledge to every treatment.
He has a particular focus on soft tissue and deep tissue massage techniques, aiming to reduce pain, tension, and stiffness, and help clients move more freely and comfortably. Whether you’re dealing with chronic discomfort, muscle tightness, or recovering from injury, Daniel’s treatments are tailored to support your body’s natural healing and restore functional movement. His approach is grounded in evidence-based practice, and he brings a calm, thoughtful presence to every session.
Outside the clinic, Daniel enjoys staying active through gym sessions and long walks with his dogs. His ongoing interest in health, fitness, and how the body works continues to shape the way he supports and cares for his clients.
Madison joined OptiLife Chiropractic Berwick in March 2023.
Madison was a Registered Nurse for 8 years, and recently stepped out of the hospital scene to work in chiropractic care and disability support work.
She is a mum to a little boy River. She is a lover of all things natural and low-tox. Her personal journey towards a healthier lifestyle really kicked off during her postpartum period- wanting the best for her and her family. It has also inspired her to help and educate others to improve their well-being and lead healthier lifestyles.
Madison enjoys spending quality time in nature with friends and family, whether that be walking the dogs, hiking, camping or having a picnic!
“Lets work together to create a healthier version of you.”
Hayley graduated from Holmesglen Institute as a Remedial Massage therapist and offers a variety of treatments such as remedial, deep tissue and relaxation massage, which could optionally include hot towels and aromatherapy treatments.
Hayley enjoys working with the client to alleviate the main areas of concern, using communication to find the right pressure on any given day and stage of soft tissue injury.
Hayley has a good sense of humour with a friendly personality, having always worked in customer-facing roles throughout her working career, and has always enjoyed a good joke, but can appreciate a quiet massage if rest and relaxation is required.
The Gonstead system is a distinctive method of chiropractic analysis. It’s built around detailed, thorough assessment, with every decision about care based on the full picture of what’s found.
Adjustments are performed using the minimum amount of force needed and are designed to be gentle, precise and comfortable. For babies and children, techniques are carefully adapted to suit their age, size and stage of development.
The Gonstead system was developed by Dr Clarence Gonstead, who graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1923. As interest in his methods grew, Dr Gonstead began teaching seminars to fellow chiropractors. Today, the Gonstead system continues to be taught worldwide, and mastering the technique takes years of ongoing dedication and practice — something our chiropractors continue to build on through regular training.
Understanding your health background and how it relates to common patterns
Using a handheld nervoscope to assess temperature differences along the spine
Checking for swelling, tenderness, misalignment and muscle tightness
Motion palpation — assessing how each spinal segment moves.
Reviewing posture, muscle tone and tightness
Full spine, weight-bearing X-rays to assess spinal structure and posture, and to guide safe, appropriate care
At OptiLife Chiropractic, we believe every stage of life deserves personalised, gentle care. From your very first days to your senior years, our team is here to support your spine and nervous system, so you can move, feel and live well at every age.
Our team is passionate about helping individuals and families achieve better health through personalised and compassionate care.