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meet the team
Dr Mike: Director & Principal Family Chiropractor
Dr. Mike is the visionary behind Coast Family Chiropractic and the heart of our community-focused care.
Chiropractic has been part of Mike’s life since day one—literally! His parents first sought care for him at just three days old, not because anything was “wrong,” but as a proactive choice after his C-section birth. That early start shaped a lifelong passion for understanding how the nervous system impacts our health from the very beginning.
Originally dreaming of working with elite athletes, Mike knew by the age of 14 that chiropractic was his calling. But it wasn’t long into practice before he discovered his true purpose—helping babies, kids, and families thrive through neurologically focused care.
Dr. Mike has dedicated his career to supporting children who face challenges related to ASD, ADHD, and emotional or behavioural regulation. He offers a child centred, caring approach that focuses on helping children regulate, connect, and grow. His work is grounded in the belief that every child deserves to be healthy, and he brings a wealth of knowledge, empathy, and commitment to each family he supports.
Driven by a deep desire to serve his community, Mike spent years carefully designing every element of Coast Family Chiropractic. His vision was clear: to create a warm, welcoming space where families feel heard, empowered, and supported to take charge of their health—without barriers.
Outside the clinic, Mike is a proud dad and husband, and loves spending time with his family. You’ll often find him out in nature—surfing, golfing, or training—recharging so he can keep showing up with energy and heart.
Dr Ben: Family Chiropractor
Born and raised right here in Adelaide, Dr Ben is part of the trailblazing first graduating class of the Australian Chiropractic College—and he’s hit the ground running ever since!
With a deep passion for neurologically focused care, Dr Ben is committed to helping families thrive at every stage of life. Whether it’s supporting little ones through key developmental milestones or helping parents stay energised and balanced, Ben’s mission is simple: to help you and your family feel your absolute best.
Known for his warm nature and big heart, Dr Ben brings a calm confidence to the practice—and our practice members love him for it.
When he’s not in the practice, you’ll likely find him chasing waves, going for a run, or soaking up time outdoors—recharging in nature so he can show up fully for his community.
Devon: Chief Operating Officer & Head of Culture
While Coast Family Chiropractic may have started as Dr Mike’s vision, Devon has truly made it her own. With a deep passion for family health—especially since becoming a mum—and a genuine love for community, Devon brings her signature positive energy, big smile, and contagious laugh to everything she touches. She’s the quiet force that keeps Coast running smoothly behind the scenes.
Devon’s journey with chiropractic began back in New Zealand when she and Mike first started dating. After experiencing firsthand the powerful shifts in her own health and energy through regular adjustments, she fell in love with the philosophy that the body is inherently intelligent—designed to heal, adapt, and thrive when given the right support.
Originally from the sun-soaked shores of Pāpāmoa, NZ, Devon moved to Adelaide with Mike in 2021 to bring their shared dream to life. Today, she champions the culture, connection, and care that make Coast Family Chiropractic feel like home—for families, team members, and the entire community.
Gemma: Practice Experience Manager
Gemma and Dr Mike have been a dynamic duo long before Coast Family Chiropractic came to life, having spent over three years working side by side while serving the Prospect community. So when it came time to build Coast, there was no question—Gemma had to be part of it.
While she’s not a chiropractor, Gemma is just as passionate about supporting families through every step of their health journey. With her warm nature, sharp intuition, and calming presence, she has a true gift for making people feel seen, heard, and genuinely cared for the moment they walk through our doors.
As our Practice Experience Manager, Gemma plays a key role in keeping our team on track and delivering the outstading service Coast is known for. She’s a guiding force behind the scenes, a familiar face at the front, and a big part of what makes Coast feel like home.
Mabel
Mabel is the official top dog at Coast Family Chiropractic! While she’s not in the practice every day, her visits are guaranteed to bring smiles, boost morale, and add a little extra joy to your day.
Just like Devon, Mabel hails from the beautiful shores of New Zealand and made the big move to Australia with Mike and Devon in 2021. She’s settled into Aussie life with ease and has become a much-loved part of the Coast community.
And here’s a fun twist—her name isn’t just cute, it’s chiropractic royalty! Mabel Palmer was known as the “First Lady of Chiropractic,” a little fact that Mike kept under wraps until after they’d both fallen in love with the name. Coincidence? Maybe. Or maybe she was destined to be part of the chiropractic story all along.
What to expect?
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Initial Consult
- Right away you’ll notice a big difference from other practitioners, our team will dive deep into your or your child’s case history unlike any other professional out there, really listening and taking the time to find the root causes of your/ your child’s health challenges.
- Many clients report that they feel excited and confident about care, because it’s the first time they’ve actually felt heard and found answers as to why they or their child is struggling in the first place.
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Insight Scans, Functional Brain Testing & Neuro-Structural Testing
- During your first visit we deep dive into the function of the central nervous system, using state-of-the-art technology called INSiGHT Scans. They consist of three (3) individual scans that will find, measure, and quantify how much stress and tension may be stuck in the autonomic nervous system.
- Our team will also perform Functional Brain Testing to get a better insight into how the brain and central nervous system are regulating important functions such as movement, balance, coordination & posture.
- In order to gain a deeper understanding of your challenges, our chiropractic team may refer you for some spinal x-rays when clinically necessary.
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Care Plan
- We understand there is no one size fits all approach to health. Every child & every adult is unique. After the Initial Consult, our team takes time to review your/ your child’s individual case history, INSiGHT Scans & functional brain testing (& x-rays if necessary). This allows us to recommend a fully personalised and customised care plan (frequency and duration of adjustments) for you and your family.
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Report of Findings
- This is our favorite visit! This is when we get to tell you exactly what’s going on and give you a clear action plan to get your/your child’s health back on track! At this visit we will go over the INSIGHT scans, functional brain testing & any other testing from the Initial Consult. This is the visit where we get to answer every single one of your questions and concerns!
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Chiropractic Adjustments
- Let the healing begin! Chiropractic adjustments are safe, gentle and work to relieve the tension and stress from the nervous system! We know that some people will be a little nervous for their first chiropractic adjustment, but for most people they are immediately put at ease by how gentle neurologically- focused family chiropractic care is.
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fREE PHONE CONSULTATION
- We get it, booking an appointment for yourself or your child sometimes feels like a lucky dip. Schedule a time to chat to Dr. Mike about any concerns you may have before your first appointment.
