MEET YOUR HORNSBY CHIROPRACTORS
Dr Stuart Ivey (Chiropractor)
B.Chiro.Sc (Macq.), M.Chiro (Macq.), RTP (adv), TPI, FIFA
Stuart is a graduate of Macquarie University having completed a 3 year Bachelor of Chiropractic Science and a 2 year Master of Chiropractic.
Stuart is passionate about health and loves helping people of all ages reach their full potential - from people with back pain and neck pain; young people with sports injuries; office workers needing postural help; and the elderly wanting to maintain strength and movement.
Stuart particularly enjoys working with the complex conditions of headache, migraine, dizziness and balance. Also, having been an elite sportsman himself, he has specialised knowledge and expertise in muscular and joint sporting injuries.
Stuart has learnt from the world’s best in golf to achieve certification from the Titleist Performance Institute, which qualifies Stuart to assess golfers of all levels to identify any physical issues that can affect your golf swing. He has also completed the FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine.
Further to his university degrees, Stuart has completed studies with the Trigenics Institute of Functional Neurology, where he attained an advanced diploma in the neurology and management of muscular injuries, aches/pains, and function.
A self-confessed nerd, Stuart continually attends a wide range of seminars to stay up-to-date with all the latest research, as well as to accumulate a comprehensive assortment of treatment methods. This provides Stuart with an extensive “tool-kit” from the gentle to the strong, such as spinal mobilisation/manipulation, muscular releases, dry needling, kinesio-taping and rehabilitation.
Stuart is available Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
Dr Linda Baak (Chiropractor)
B.Chiro.Sc (Macq.), M.Chiro (Macq.)
For over 20 years, Dr Linda Baak has been caring for people of all ages with a gentle, whole-body approach to chiropractic care. She’s passionate about helping her patients move freely, feel balanced, and live without pain — from the tiniest babies to growing teens and adults.
With a special interest in dancers — and as a ballet dancer herself — Linda understands the importance of alignment, balance, and biomechanics in supporting strength, flexibility, and injury prevention. She loves helping dancers of all levels perform at their best and care for their bodies through every stage of training and performance.
Linda also has a strong focus on women’s health, including pregnancy and postnatal care, offering safe and supportive treatment during this special time.
She uses a range of gentle and effective techniques, including the Webster Technique for pregnancy, cranial care for babies, and is certified in Dry Needling. She has also completed Foundations and Bodywork training in Tongue Tie, allowing her to provide specialised care for infants and mothers.
Known for her warm nature and genuine care, Linda takes the time to listen and tailor each treatment to the individual — supporting her patients and their families to feel their best, move well, and thrive.
Linda is available Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday
Dr Astrid Ramsden (Chiropractor)
B.Med.Sc M.Chiro
Astrid joined the team at Hornsby chiropractic in January 2009. She has a Bachelor Degree in Medical Science from the University of Sydney (majoring in Anatomy and Neuroscience), and a Masters of Chiropractic from Macquarie University.
As a graduate, Astrid moved to Newcastle where she gained additional experience in nutritional supplementation and gait analysis for orthotic prescription. Astrid also was involved in the sporting community and worked as a volunteer chiropractor in surf carnivals, such as ‘Surfest’. Astrid has a particular interest in several areas of chiropractic such as sports and injury management, headache and migraine treatment and arthritis relief.
Astrid continues to develop her skills through regular seminars and conferences. She has undergone further studies in Sacro-Occipital Technique, Lower Limb Biomechanics and Chiropractic and Active Care to improve patient outcomes. Astrid has a keen interest in rehabilitation of the spine and neck.
Astrid is available Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and some Saturdays
Dr Jeff Baxter (Chiropractor)
B.Sc,Grad.Dip.Chiro
Jeff gained his training as a Bachelor of Science (anatomy & physiology) & a Graduate Diploma in Chiropractic. He’s been in full time practice as a chiropractor since 1989. Before joining Hornsby Chiropractic in 2002, he was in private practice in Chester Hill (south-west Sydney).
He uses a number of Chiropractic techniques – including Cranio-Sacral therapy, Diversified, Activator & SOT – as well as dry needling, vitamin/mineral & herbal supplements, dietary and fitness advice.
The major focus of Jeff’s interest is the relationship between our health & our emotional wellbeing. ‘Stress’ – be it emotional, environmental, work, dietary etc – impacts & shapes our health & our ability to respond to life. Jeff aims to help his patients achieve good health through chiropractic care, good diet, exercise & education.
Jeff is passionate about working with his patients as a partnership, to help them achieve the very best in all facets of their health.
Jeff is currently available Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
CHIROPRACTIC ASSISTANTS
Our Chiropractic Assistants are always pleased to assist you with any questions. They are there to help you with your paperwork, billing and booking appointment times . If you ever have any questions, please do not hesitate to call the clinic and one of our able assistants will be only too happy to help you.
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