Together our team shares over 120 years of knowledge and clinical experience - all collaboratively working for your outcomes in health

Our Team

Chiropractors

  • Dr Dave Riordan - Functional Chiropractor

    With Dr Dave’s passion for functional movement, sport and over 20 years’ experience he has become highly sought after by elite athletes for his extensive knowledge on correcting poor movement patterns and posture. He has special interest in scoliosis management, anxiety and migraine/headaches.

    With additional training in myofascial release techniques, Dry Needling and neuromuscular stimulation therapy, Dr Dave provides a holistic, multi-modal approach to his treatment plans.

    He believes that your health is your greatest investment in life, and that we should all focus on a healthy nervous system, hydration, whole food lifestyle, good posture and keeping flexible and active as we age .

    He is meticulous in creating a treatment plan that is specific to each individual patient and will include specific goal-oriented treatment, prescription exercises relevant to your ability and ensure your body is performing at its greatest potential.

  • Dr Lyndall Sunberg - Network Chiropractor

    Lyndall has 13 years of clinical experience, almost 9 of which have been here serving communities on the Gold Coast. She is excited to be a part ofthe Thrive team.

    Lyndall utilises a low-force technique – Network Spinal Analysis – to influence the health of the people she works with. With a focus on tone, tension and patterns of nervous system dysregulation, Network Chiropractic is an extremely gentle chiropractic technique suitable for clients of all ages from infancy to the elderly and everyone in between.

    Network Chiropractic looks to affect the structure of the body and the patterns and strategies that it is using to influence the health of the central nervous system and its ability to reorganise to a higher level of function.

    Lyndall has a particular focus on helping her clients recover from the effects of chronic stress and overwhelm. She is passionate about educating on how the body deals and adapts to the stresses of everyday life and focuses on empowering people with tools and strategies to help them support their body to create greater ease.

  • Dr Adrian Chong - Family Chiropractor

    Dr Adrian has been a chiropractor for over 20 years and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience helping families achieve optimal health through natural chiropractic care.

    Adrian graduated from Macquarie University with a Masters in Chiropractic. Before moving to the Gold Coast, Adrian has worked and managed practices in Sydney, Glasgow and London.

    Adrian specialises in the use of the Activator Methods protocol. An extensively researched, instrument (TGA approved) based, chiropractic technique that cleverly doesn’t require the use of manual manipulation.

    Adrian is one of only a small number of chiropractors who have achieved an advanced proficiency rating in Activator Methods. He continues to maintain this high level of qualification longer than any other chiropractor in Queensland.

    Adrian enjoys meeting new people. He is passionate about helping his patients get the most out of life, whether they are young or just young at heart!

Physiotherapists & Clinical Pilates

  • Emma Ballantyne

    Meet Emma,  our talented Physiotherapist and Clinical Pilates instructor, with over 10 years of experience in private practice. She’s known for her down-to-earth approach and genuine care, always going the extra mile to support her clients on their health journeys.

    Emma studied Human Movement at the University of Sydney before going on to complete a Masters in Physiotherapy. Her solid education, paired with years of hands-on experience, gives her the tools to treat a wide range of injuries and conditions.

    She’s passionate about helping people feel their best, using a mix of techniques like cupping, dry needling, and manual therapy—always tailored to suit each client’s unique needs. Emma also loves incorporating exercise into treatment plans whenever possible, combining traditional physio methods with Clinical Pilates to deliver well-rounded care that gets to the root of the problem.

    Her approach is all about movement, strength, and helping you get back to doing what you love. Emma takes the time to understand each person’s goals and creates personalised plans that support long-term health and recovery. She’s also committed to ongoing learning, so her clients benefit from the latest evidence-based techniques.

    If you're after a physio who’s not only highly skilled but also warm, supportive, and genuinely invested in your wellbeing, Emma’s got you covered. We’re lucky to have her on the team!

Naturopaths

  • Julie Lemmo

    Julie is an incredibly skilled and experienced degree-qualified naturopath. With more than 16 years in the healthcare industry, and 13 years as a qualified Naturopath, Julie brings a wealth of knowledge, expertise and wisdom to each of her consults.

    Julie is a compassionate Naturopath who is committed to holistic principles and takes a whole-person approach in her clinic. She takes time to listen to her client's history and concerns ensuring that each client has a bespoke treatment plan to align with their unique needs.

    Julie has worked as an educator at Gold Coast Private Hospital in their integrative Cancer program supporting clients through conventional treatment, while educating and sharing her knowledge about the power of using food as medicine and its direct influence on how we feel and function from day to day. 

    Julie brings this passion into home life and as a mother in a fast-paced society acutely understands the importance of keeping it simple and realistic when it comes to health and wellness.

  • Laurel Barron

    Laurel is a degree-qualified Naturopath and Herbalist with over 15 years of experience. She offers a warm, down-to-earth approach that makes clients feel supported while empowering them with practical, evidence-based tools to take charge of their health.

    Laurel works with individuals and families of all ages, supporting everything from hormonal balance, fertility, and gut health to emotional wellbeing, immunity, and children’s behavioural challenges. She has a special interest in women’s urinary and vaginal microbiome health, including recurrent and embedded UTIs.

    Her approach blends the accuracy of functional laboratory testing with the traditional wisdom of herbal medicine, creating highly personalised plans that are both realistic and sustainable.

    As a mum herself, Laurel understands the juggle of modern life and the challenges that come with maintaining wellbeing. She guides her clients toward achievable lifestyle changes that lead to long-term results, whether they are seeking support for stress, hormonal balance, fertility, digestive issues, or children’s health.

    Laurel’s goal is simple: to help you uncover the root cause of your symptoms and move forward with clarity, confidence, and renewed vitality.

Psychology & Clinical Hypnotherapy

  • Eugenia Urioste - Pychologist & EMDR Therapist

    Eugenia Urioste is an AHPRA fully registered psychologist with extensive clinical skills and experience, particularly working with clients who experienced trauma and complex trauma(PTSD), clients with emotional disorders, and attachment difficulties.

    Eu enjoys supporting those individuals experiencing life transitions as well as those going through relationship issues. She also loves working with gender-diverse and neurodiverse clients.

    A highly caring approach, and consistent training is something characteristic of her, always looking to expand her knowledge and tools to better support and tailor each client's therapeutic process. Eugenia offers therapy both in English and Spanish, and is fluent in both languages.

  • Lela Diaz - Clinical Hypnotherapist & NLP Coach

    Lela Diaz is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in Energy and the Mind. Throughout her journey, she has dedicated herself to the study and exploration of Energy in various forms, acquiring an extensive understanding of its profound impact on individuals.

    With her exceptional ability to create a safe and nurturing space for healing and transformation, she has guided countless clients on profound journeys of self-discovery. Fuelled by an unwavering passion for facilitating positive change, she pursued advanced education and earned a Master Certificate in Clinical Hypnotherapy, NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming), and Life Coaching from The Mind Academy. These cutting-edge modalities enable her to harness the power of the subconscious mind, empowering individuals to overcome obstacles and create meaningful transformations in their lives.

Lactation Consultant & Midwife

  • Kerrie Adams - Lactation Consultant and Registered Midwife

    Kerrie is an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and Registered Midwife with 20 years of experience in antenatal, birth, and postnatal care, including high-risk maternity management. Originally from England and now living on the Gold Coast with her husband and two children, she brings both professional expertise and personal insight into breastfeeding challenges. Having overcome her own difficult journeys with tongue/lip ties and mastitis, Kerrie offers compassionate, holistic support. Her gentle, hands-off approach focuses on the whole family and aims to uncover the root causes of breastfeeding issues. She provides prenatal prep, latch support, trauma healing, and more.

Podiatry & Kinesiology

  • Kelli Cahill - Podiatrist

    As a practitioner Kelli values communication, integrity and excellence and she applies this in all areas of her podiatry practice to achieve the best possible outcomes for her patients.

    From the growing child to the retiree; the working adult to the pregnant mum, foot pain is frustrating and can be debilitating and impact the entire body. The stage of life you are at is big determinate of the foot problems you may experience and whether you want to get through the work day, go for a daily walk or keep playing sport pain free, I am here to assist you.

    Kellie is particularly passionate about ankle injuries, ankle sprains and chronic ankle instability, which can greatly impact your gait and mobility.

  • Catherine Speirs - Kinesiologist

    Catherine is a Kinesiologist, Reiki(2) practitioner and mentor, who supports her clients to move through life’s challenges and transitions. She helps them to anchor back into their own personal power and vitality.

    Catherine supports clients in the realms of self-awareness, subconscious conditioning, transitions and transformation, conscious manifesting, forgiveness, and support with processing trauma.

    She offers a collaborative and safe space to explore your inner world, what isn't working and why? Using kinesiology, mentoring and Reiki to work through any blocks, supporting your true vision for your future to unfold.

    Kinesiology is a complementary therapy which helps you connect and communicate with yourself on a deeper level, it’s a tool that can help you to dive deep into who you are and the unconscious blocks which create stress and imbalance in your body and mind.