Here at Darch Chiropractic, it is our passion to help guide you towards making your health a priority.
We know that life has its aches and pains which is why we offer evidence-based, trusted and patient-focused treatments to help you become a healthier version of you.
MEET THE CHIRO TEAM
OUR CHIROPRACTORHello, I’m Melissa!
Dr Melissa Vernon is an evidence-based Chiropractor who has a passion for helping others and always has a smile on her face.
Growing up, Melissa always had a fascination with the human body and started seeing a Chiropractor at a young age.
This ignited her initial passion for discovering a link between Chiropractic care and how the body functions and heals.
DR. MELISSA'S JOURNEYDr. Melissa’s medical journey started with a rewarding role as a Registered Nurse, obtaining post graduate qualifications in Oncology and then specialising in Critical Care in the ICU. After working in the medical industry for over 17 years, this has allowed Dr. Melissa to develop excellent diagnostic and treatment skills.
After several years of Nursing, Dr. Melissa decided to pursue her initial passion and returned to study for five years to become a Chiropractor. Now Dr. Melissa’s focus is on the treatment of musculoskeletal injuries and disease prevention and management.
Dr. Melissa graduated from Murdoch University with honours obtaining a double degree in Chiropractic and has a Bachelor of Nursing degree from Edith Cowan University. She is also the recipient of two awards including the Ross Gilmore Award for Excellence in Radiology and the Marcia Cerutty Award for Excellence in Outpatient Care.
It excites Dr Melissa to see how the body and nervous system responds quickly to a Chiropractic adjustment and now Dr. Melissa’s primary goal is to have her client’s focus shift towards prevention.
AREAS OF INTERESTDr Melissa has a keen interest in women’s health, pregnancy care, and the treatment of migraines.
Dr Melissa is highly trained to treat musculoskeletal complaints and uses a variety of treatment approaches to cater to the individual needs of her patients. These include diversified manual adjusting, drop piece, activator, bio-mechanical blocking, dry needling, taping and soft tissue techniques.
A QUOTE THAT INSPIRES DR. MELISSA:“The doctor of the future will give no medication but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, diet and in the cause and prevention of disease.” – Thomas Edison
IN DR. MELISSA'S FREE TIME...You can find Dr Melissa working on her horse riding at her local pony club, eating Ben & Jerry’s ice cream or camping with her husband of 18 years & 7 year old daughter, She has also has recently become a backyard chicken farmer with her 5 glorious chickens who are more babies than pets.
Dr. Melissa loves that chiropractic care is for everyone - from birth to senior care and everywhere in between. She is passionate about making your health a priority and is looking forward to being a part of your family's health journey, as your trusted Chiropractor!
OUR CHIROPRACTORHello, I’m Hannah!
Dr Hannah Cox is an evidence-based Chiropractor who has a passion for treating patients who suffer from neck & shoulder pain as well as injury prevention.
As someone who has been regularly seeing Chiropractors for majority of her life, Dr Hannah found the Chiropractors who were able to see her as a person and not just a number were the best.
”That is what I want for my patients. Someone who cares for them & genuinely wants them to feel and see improvements in both their physical & mental health.”
DR. HANNAH'S JOURNEYHannah made the adventurous move from sunny Queensland to Perth to study Chiropractic at Murdoch University.
After 5 dedicated years of full time study, she graduated with distinction in Chiropractic and decided to make Perth her home.
Participating in numerous sports growing up, including netball and swimming, Hannah has had her fair share of sporting injuries which benefited from chiropractic care. This sparked her interest in Chiropractic care for sporting injuries and improving the health and wellbeing she has today.
Hannah is ready to help you reach your health and wellbeing goals with a smile.
AREAS OF INTERESTDr. Hannah has a keen interest in neck & shoulder pain, sporting injuries and personalised injury prevention care.
Dr. Hannah is trained to diagnose and treat musculoskeletal complaints and uses a variety of treatment approaches to cater to
the individual needs of her patients. These include diversified manual adjusting, drop piece, activator, bio-mechanical blocking,
dry needling, taping and soft tissue techniques.
A QUOTE THAT INSPIRES DR. HANNAH:‘A calm mind is a powerful mind’ - Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
IN DR. HANNAH'S FREE TIME...When not in the clinic, you can often find Hannah on the netball court or football field working on getting that winning shot!
Hannah also enjoys being outside & active in the sunshine, whether at the beach or on a walk, with her partner Timothy who is also a Chiropractor. A sneaky scoop of Passionfruit gelato or Yochi will always be her top pick and her future goal in the near future is to start fostering furry friends.
Dr. Hannah believes her patients are family and thrives to create an environment where her patients feel a personalised level of treatment & care. She is passionate about making your health a priority and is looking forward to being a part of your ongoing health journey.
OUR CHIROPRACTORHello, I’m Kelsey!
Dr Kelsey McColl is an evidence-based, compassionate Chiropractor who loves connecting with people and her local community.
Being able to empower her patients to achieve their optimal health through better function, reduced pain & enhance their overall wellbeing is her true passion.
”I aim to make a positive impact on the lives of my patients through personalised care, education & empowerment. I am dedicated to deliver exceptional care & to be your chiropractor through out your entire health journey .”
DR. KELSEY'S JOURNEYBorn in Liverpool, England, Dr Kelsey immigrated to Australia at a young age and has always had a passion for science & biomechanics of the body.
Her journey into chiropractic care began after a dance injury in 2016, which introduced her to the Chiropractic profession and its potential for healing and performance optimization.
Attending Murdoch University & completing over 5 years of rigorous academic & clinical training, Dr Kelsey utilises the latest research & techniques to address a wide range of health concerns from chronic pain to sporting injuries to preventative care.
She now uses her own injury rehabilitation experience to empower patients to take control of their health in a safe & supportive environment.
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AREAS OF INTERESTSENIORS CARE: Dr Kelsey has a keen interest in seniors care by utilizing a gentle tailored technique approach to address age-related concerns & promote healthy aging and increased quality of life.
FAMILY CARE: Understanding that spinal health is for all ages, Dr Kelsey finds family care to be the heart of her passion. She enjoys working with families to promote healthy growth & development and foster life long commitment to wellness.
SCOLIOSIS: Using an evidence based approach, Dr Kelsey has an interest in patients with a scoliosis diagnosis. Her goal is to empower patients to take control of their condition, reduce pain & discomfort and optimize their spinal health.
DANCE & SPORT INJURIES: After suffering her own dancing injury, Dr Kelsey now has true compassion when it comes to injuries as a result from sport. Her aim is to help individuals recover from injuries from acute trauma to chronic overuse. Her aim is to optimize their performance & prevent future set backs in their athletic journey.
Dr Kelsey is also experienced in diversified manual adjusting techniques, activator & drop piece techniques, bio-mechanical blocking, taping & soft tissue techniques.
A QUOTE THAT INSPIRES DR. KELSEY
“Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live.” – Jim Rohn
IN DR. KELSEY'S FREE TIME...Outside the practice, Dr Kelsey loves all things active! “You can often find me exploring new destinations as travelling the world and all of the beauty that it has to offer has become a true passion of mine” Her recent trip to Japan has increased her love of skiing & trying new food - especially sashimi!
Living coastal, Dr Kelsey enjoys our beautiful Perth coastline and enjoys taking her fur baby for daily walks along the beach & soaking up the sunshine. Good local food is a must, so exploring new restaurants for the perfect bite to eat or sip of coffee with friends is often where you will find her most weekends.
Dr Kelsey really does just love helping people experience the joys of life and feeling confident & connected to their body. She is committed to supporting individuals and families in their own personalised health journeys and offering inspired direction to living a life of happiness and fulfilment.
OUR PRACTICE MANAGERHi there, I’m Melanie!
As a young child, I was introduced to Chiropractic care and found it fascinating how a single adjustment can affect not only your spine, but also your nervous system and body as a whole. I then incorporated this into my daily life with an ethos that ‘prevention is better than cure’ and strive to always choose preventive health first for my family.
MELANIE'S JOURNEYAfter completing a Commerce degree from Curtin University, Melanie knew she wanted to combine her passion for health and people, with her love for small business.
She went on to work in the Chiropractic industry as a practice manager for eleven years, gaining the knowledge of how important the power of regular Chiropractic care is. She has experienced firsthand the positive effects of regular chiropractic care in all three of her pregnancies. Melanie finds an adjustment helps her be at her peak, when raising three small children and managing life in general.
A QUOTE THAT INSPIRES MELANIE:“The preservation of health is easier than the cure of disease.” - BJ Palmer
IN MELANIE'S FREE TIME...When not in the clinic, you can often find Melanie with a strong coffee in hand chasing after her 3 young children, with another on the way! She loves exploring new places & camping with her husband of 12 years, avoiding sunburn at the beach and loves creating a charcuterie board for her friends.
Melanie is passionate on ensuring that you become a part of our Darch Chiropractic family and is always ready to greet you with a smile and have a chat. She is here to help you on your journey to making your health a priority.
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