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Chiropractor in Canberra, Dr Ben Schutte
Helping hundreds of patients regain their health since 1989
After a surfboat injury in high school, Dr Schutte (Chiropractor) got such good results from chiropractic care that he set his sights on becoming a chiropractor. “I was so impressed by the “hands-on” and drug-free approach to pain relief and ongoing maintenance of health that I decided then and there I wanted to be a chiropractor,” says Dr Schutte (Chiropractor).
Dr Schutte (Chiropractor) completed an honours science degree at the Australian National University and worked for some time as a laboratory technician before undertaking the five-year chiropractic degree at Phillip Institute of Technology (now RMIT University) in Melbourne. Courses included biochemistry, a major emphasis on anatomy and human physiology, x-ray, diagnosis, chiropractic adjusting techniques and patient care in the Institute’s public clinics.
Chiropractic Education
"My university training certainly equipped me with the basics of Chiropractic, but to get the best results possible for the wide diversity of patients our clinic attracts I continue to do many post-graduate courses. This has given my many tools over and above traditional manual adjustments." In particular Dr Schutte (Chiropractor) has completed courses in paediatrics, foot biomechanics, nutrition, Applied Kinesiology (AK), Thompson technique, Torque Release Technique (TRT), and is a certified practitioner of Neuro-Emotional Technique (NET),which helps resolve long-standing health problems that have an emotional component.
He has also completed courses in chiropractic analysis and care of extremity problems; such as shoulder, elbow, hand, TMJ, hip, knee, ankle and foot, and in treatment of adhesions between the spinal cord and the spinal column (Advanced Biostructural Correction).
On a personal note...
I am husband to my wife Robin, who is also practice manager of our clinic. We have 2 sons. Joseph is married and lives nearby with his wife Venla. Martin, the younger son is in 3rd year chiropractic school at Macquarie University in Sydney.
I enjoy most outdoor activities, especially water based sports. I surf (8’2” gun board), snow ski (only blue runs!), paddle (16’ Canadian) and swim (body surf). I go to the gym twice per week, practicing what I preach! I occasionally get out my mountain bike or go for bush walks. I also go on occasional weekend rides (Triumph 955i) with some biker mates (fatbastards.org.au).
I am a committed Christian and worship at the Weston Creek Uniting church. I have had many active roles within the church and am currently serving on the church council. Robin and I are involved with Barnardos and currently provide respite care once a month. We donate monthly to the following organizations: PLAN, Christian Blind Mission, Australian Bush Heritage Fund, Australian Spinal Research Fund and Amnesty International.
Better energy, more strength and less sickness
I have always had a holistic approach to health and realise that in my own life, Chiropractic needs to be part of my health care. As people commit to Chiropractic care for themselves and their family, I have seen the benefits better spinal health in their lives. Better energy, more strength and less sickness. This means fewer trips to the medical practitioner with fewer drugs and less surgery!
Chiropractor in Canberra : Dr Joshua Shea
"I can’t remember a time when chiropractic wasn’t part of my life."
Dr Shea (chiropractor) received his first adjustments from a chiropractor who was a close family friend, and grew up understanding the correlation between good spinal health and feeling great. He decided that he too would be a chiropractor one day.
He was born in Canberra and grew up in Queensland. He studied for five years at Macquarie University, graduating with a Masters degree in Chiropractic. Dr Shea (Chiropractor) moved back to Canberra, where he has been practising in Woden. As well as his general practice, Dr Shea (Chiropractor) has been involved in chiropractic work with sporting teams and the Brain Injury Foundation.
Dr Shea (Chiropractor) is married to Hannah. In his spare time, he enjoys anything to do with the outdoors – motor bikes, basketball and anything to do with the water, particularly fishing and sailing.