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Chiropractic is a primary health care profession concerned with the diagnostics, treatment and prevention of disorders of the musculo-skeletal system and the effects of these on the nervous system and general health.
Inger Villadsen, Doctor of Chiropractic
Inger Fjord Villadsen was born in Denmark. Chiropractic studies were commenced at Odense University in Denmark and completed in Bournemouth, England at the Anglo European College of Chiropractic in 1985. Following working experience in Denmark, Sweden and Wales, Inger Villadsen immigrated to Australia and commenced private practice in 1988. The main areas of interest in clinical practice are rehabilitation of chronic conditions and implementing preventative measures for patients presenting with a first episode of back pain.
Inger Villadsen served as the chairperson of the Chiropractors' Association of Australia National Education Committee from 1992-2002 and is the Pacific Representative to the World Federation of Chiropractic, WHO Health For All Committee since the committee was established in 1999 at the WFC congress in New Zealand. Previous positions have been held in relation to continuing education from 1991-1994 on the Executive Committee of International College of Chiropractic ( Australia ), now known as Chiropractic Education Australia and served as a chairperson of the Hunter Valley Chiropractic Group from 1990-2000. A Masters in Clinic Epidemiology at Newcastle University was completed in 2004.
Andre De Silva, Doctor of Chiropractic, B.Sc., M.Chiro
Andre De Silva graduated with a Masters of Chiropractic from Macquarie University Sydney in 2000. His final year paper was published in the well respected European Chiropractic Journal. Upon completion of his studies Andre traveled around Australia gaining clinical experience working as a locum in some highly regarded practices.
Andre has settled in his home town of Newcastle, NSW, and has worked over two years at Nineways. Interested in continuing chiropractic education through the latest seminars and communicating regularly with local doctors and the allied health practitioners is a priority for Andre. He also enjoys many sports including Cricket, Golf, Basketball, Soccer and fitness training. |
