Meet The Southside Team
Dr Ben Wingfield
BAppSc(Chiro), Chiropractor.
Ben was initially inspired to become a chiropractor as a teenager after falling out of a tree and hurting his back. After completing his chiropractic degree in 1993 at RMIT University in Melbourne, Ben practised in clinics throughout Australia, England, Scotland and Ireland, gaining extensive experience in many chiropractic techniques and physiological therapies. He has since completed post graduate training in dry needling. Ben founded Southside Chiropractic & Massage in 2000.
Ben has a special interest in working with sports people and he is keen to ensure his sporting patients are physically able to participate in their sport at an optimal level. He is a member of both The Australian Chiropractors Association and Chiropractic Australia.
Dr Dan Johnstone
BHSc, MClinChiro, BPsychSc(Hons), Chiropractor
Dan graduated as a chiropractor from RMIT University in Melbourne and has since had extensive post-graduate education. He completed further studies in chiropractic neuro-rehabilitation, dry needling and has also attained an honours degree in psychology. Dan is currently undertaking studies towards gaining his PhD.
He has practised throughout Australia, as well as two years abroad working in NZ (Queenstown) and around the UK.
His areas of special interests in chiropractic practice include neck injuries, jaw pain, headaches, sports chiropractic and balance disorders (vertigo and dizziness).
As well as chiropractic, Dan has also worked for Camp Quality in providing weekend camps for children affected by cancer.
Recreationally, Dan enjoys travel and playing basketball.
Dr Peita Rowlands
BChiroSc, MChiro, Chiropractor.
Peita is a graduate of Macquarie University in Sydney, where she completed both her Bachelor and Master of Chiropractic Science degrees.
Pam Collins
Massage Therapist
Pam graduated from the South Australian Health Education Centre (now Endeavour College) in 2008 with a diploma of Remedial Massage. Soon after graduating, she commenced running her own massage business, before joining Southside Chiropractic & Massage in 2013. She is a fully accredited member of The Australian Traditional Medicine Society.
Pam has special interests in sports massage, deep tissue massage, lymphatic drainage techniques, as well as managing chronic pain and occupational injuries. Using lymphatic drainage, Pam has been very successful in helping clients who have swelling caused by lymphodema and weight problems. She takes pride in effectively using her skills to ease muscular aches and pains, improve athletic performance, improve circulation and reduce stress levels. Pam is very proficient in providing both firm and gentle techniques.
Through her extensive experience of bodywork, Pam is well able to create a better state of health and wellbeing for each client. She has a great ability to adapt her treatment for each individual so that they feel relaxed and at ease.
Dave Gibbs
Remedial Massage Therapist
Dave graduated with a Diploma in Remedial Massage in 2009. In particular, he has a passion for sports massage. Dave’s extensive experience in this area includes working for Port Adelaide Football Club for eight seasons and working at CrossFit Gym for seven years, thus giving him particular experience in working with pro football players, CrossFitters, body builders, pro lifters and dancers. Dave thrives on helping his sporting clients achieve their optimum athletic performance.
As well as sport massage, Dave is also skilled in deep trigger point therapy, deep tissue massage and myofascial cupping.
Dave takes great pride in being hands-on (literally) in helping his clients achieve their fitness and wellbeing goals, not only via massage but also with postural analysis, exercise prescription and educating his clients about muscles and daily movement habits that might be causing pain/injury.
Dr Ben Wingfield
BAppSc(Chiro), Chiropractor.
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Ben was initially inspired to become a chiropractor as a teenager after falling out of a tree and hurting his back. After completing his chiropractic degree in 1993 at RMIT University in Melbourne, Ben practised in clinics throughout Australia, England, Scotland and Ireland, gaining extensive experience in many chiropractic techniques and physiological therapies. He has since completed post graduate training in dry needling. Ben founded Southside Chiropractic & Massage in 2000. Additionally, Ben has conducted original research into the potential of chiropractic to be effective in the treatment of migraines and associated visual disturbances, particularly tunnel vision. His work in this field was published in the world’s leading chiropractic scientific journal, The Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics. Ben continues to take special interest in this area.
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Dr Dan Johnstone
BHSc, MClinChiro, BPsychSc
(Hons), Chiropractor
Dan graduated as a chiropractor from RMIT University in Melbourne and has since had extensive post-graduate education. He completed further studies in chiropractic neuro-rehabilitation, dry needling and has also attained an honours degree in psychology. Dan is currently undertaking studies towards gaining his PhD.
He has practised throughout Australia, as well as two years abroad working in NZ (Queenstown) and around the UK.
His areas of special interests in chiropractic practice include neck injuries, jaw pain, headaches, sports chiropractic and balance disorders (vertigo and dizziness).
As well as chiropractic, Dan has also worked for Camp Quality in providing weekend camps for children affected by cancer.
Recreationally, Dan enjoys travel and playing basketball.
Dr Peita Rowlands
BChiroSc, MChiro, Chiropractor.
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Peita is a graduate of Macquarie University in Sydney, where she completed both her Bachelor and Master of Chiropractic Science degrees. She really enjoys treating people of all ages including her own children. With her strong interest in health and wellbeing, Peita endeavours to promote an active lifestyle as an integral part of her chiropractic practice. Peita is constantly striving to widen her knowledge and technique with the aim of improving function and decreasing pain for those with both acute and chronic injuries. Peita is an active member of Chiropractic Australia and Sports Chiropractic Australia. As an avid sportswoman, Peita has developed a special interest in sports chiropractic. She has had a wide variety of sporting interests throughout life including netball, swimming, gymnastics and snowboarding. Her current passion is aerial yoga. |
Pam Collins
Massage Therapist
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Pam graduated from the South Australian Health Education Centre (now Endeavour College) in 2008 with a diploma of Remedial Massage. Soon after graduating, she commenced running her own massage business, before joining Southside Chiropractic & Massage in 2013. She is a fully accredited member of The Australian Traditional Medicine Society. Pam has special interests in sports massage, deep tissue massage, lymphatic drainage techniques, as well as managing chronic pain and occupational injuries. Using lymphatic drainage, Pam has been very successful in helping clients who have swelling caused by lymphodema and weight problems. She takes pride in effectively using her skills to ease muscular aches and pains, improve athletic performance, improve circulation and reduce stress levels. Pam is very proficient in providing both firm and gentle techniques. Through her extensive experience of bodywork, Pam is well able to create a better state of health and wellbeing for each client. She has a great ability to adapt her treatment for each individual so that they feel relaxed and at ease. |
Dave Gibbs
Remedial Massage Therapist
Dave graduated with a Diploma in Remedial Massage in 2009. In particular, he has a passion for sports massage. Dave’s extensive experience in this area includes working for Port Adelaide Football Club for eight seasons and working at CrossFit Gym for seven years, thus giving him particular experience in working with pro football players, CrossFitters, body builders, pro lifters and dancers. Dave thrives on helping his sporting clients achieve their optimum athletic performance.
As well as sport massage, Dave is also skilled in deep trigger point therapy, deep tissue massage and myofascial cupping.
Dave takes great pride in being hands-on (literally) in helping his clients achieve their fitness and wellbeing goals, not only via massage but also with postural analysis, exercise prescription and educating his clients about muscles and daily movement habits that might be causing pain/injury.
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