Dr Melinda Ricci
CHIROPRACTOR•BSc. Chiro B. Chiro, Hons Chiro
Dr Melinda Ricci established Success Chiropractic Clinic in 2011, seeking to fulfill her goal of providing patient-centered, effective chiropractic care to the Cockburn community. Melinda completed a double bachelor degree in Chiropractic at Murdoch University, and then continued in a research degree where she was awarded first-class honours. She has been the recipient of the Chiropractor's Association Student Choice Award, the Murdoch University Riptide Award and more recently, the Australian Chiropractor of the year at the 2018 Allied Health Awards. She has additional training as a massage therapist, Sports trainer and has completed advanced modules in Dry Needling (acupuncture), rehabilitative Ultrasound and Chiropractic pediatrics. Melinda’s availability is limited to two days, as she divides her time between clinical practice here, and her role as a Clinical Educator and University Lecturer.
Melinda utilises a multi-modal approach in her Chiropractic treatment sessions; incorporating massage, myofacial release, trigger point therapy, dry needling and rehabilitation which, combined with Chiropractic adjustments and mobilisations address both muscular and joint pain/dysfunction. Success Chiropractic clinic also has a flexion-distraction table which can help in the treatment of disc injuries and sciatic pain.
Melinda is experienced in treating patients of all ages including infants and children and has a special interest in paediatrics and sporting injuries. Melinda can also provide services for injury claims from Motor Vehicle Accidents, Worker's Compensation and Department of Veterans Affairs.
Dr Ricci is available from 8am to 7:30pm on Tuesdays and 8am to 2pm on Fridays.
Dr Melinda Ricci
Dr Christine Allegretta
Dr Christine Allegretta
CHIROPRACTOR •Bsc. Chiro B. Chiro
Dr Christine Allegretta (nee Parkin) has been practicing at Success Chiropractic since graduating from Murdoch University in 2013. During her final year, she was selected to participate in a competitive outreach program which provided chiropractic care to remote communities in the Pilbara and also volunteered at many sporting and community events. Since graduating, Christine has completed further training in dry needling and women’s health including antenatal and post-natal management. She has also worked as an anatomy demonstrator at Murdoch University. Christine is a current member of Chiropractic Australia.
Christine focuses on providing evidence-based, patient-centered care and combines chiropractic adjustments with various soft tissue techniques such as massage, dry needling and trigger point therapy. She also incorporates other low-force techniques such as drop piece and activator adjusting, biomechanical blocking, flexion-distraction and kinesiotaping into her treatments.
Christine can also provide services for injury claims from Motor Vehicle Accidents, Worker's Compensation and Department of Veterans Affairs.
Dr Allegretta is available on Saturday mornings. She is sharing her role with Dr Charne Lombard
Dr Janene Troy
Dr Janene Troy
CHIROPRACTOR •BSc. Chiro B. Chiro B. Bus
Dr Janene Troy graduated with distinction from Murdoch University in 2016; a culmination of her life-long goal to practice as a Chiropractor. In addition to her clinical practice, she also lectures and continues to work in the small business development sector. Janene is a current member of Chiropractic Australia.
Janene’s treatment approach is evidence-based and draws from a range of skill sets. These include manual chiropractic adjustments, soft tissue techniques including massage, muscle energy techniques (MET), instrument assisted soft tissue mobilisation (IASTM), dry needling and kinesiotaping. She may also use other low-force techniques including drop piece, activator, biomechanical blocking and flexion-distraction. Janene strongly encourages self-care strategies and provides customised exercises, stretches and home care strategies.
Janene brings a broad range of life experiences to her practice including two-year’s service in the Australian Army reserves; living and studying in Bangkok, Thailand for 12 months; and living and working across regional WA including Derby and Northam.
Dr Troy is available on Monday afternoons, Wednesday afternoons, all day Thursday and on Saturday mornings
Dr Tim McLeish
Dr. Timothy McLeish
CHIROPRACTOR •Bsc. Chiro B. Chiro
Dr Timothy McLeish is a Murdoch graduate who was recognised in his final year of studies with an award for clinical professionalism. Prior to studying chiropractic, Tim completed a Diploma of Enrolled Nursing and a Bachelors of Biomedical Science providing him with a good depth of knowledge and invaluable experience within the health care system. During his final year of chiropractic, Tim worked with the Bullcreek Leeming Football Club providing injury management support. Tim also has extensive sporting experience with over 9 years of training in CrossFit and Taekwondo.
Tim focuses his treatment on patient-centered care and managing musculoskeletal injuries which includes a combination of rehabilitation programming, chiropractic adjustments and soft tissue techniques such as massage, dry needling, myofascial release and trigger point therapy. Additional techniques Tim also incorporates the use of Kinesiotaping, flexion-distraction, drop piece, activator and biomechanical blocking into his care.
Tim works with patients of all ages from infants to the elderly, and from all backgrounds from chronic pain management to sports injury management and performance. Tim also provide services for injury claims from motor vehicle accidents, worker’s compensation and the department of veteran affairs.
Dr McLeish is available from 8am to 7pm Monday to Thursday, 8am to 6pm Friday and 9am-1pm Saturdays.
Dr Charné Lombard
CHIROPRACTOR •Bsc. Chiro B. Chiro
Dr Charné Lombard is an evidence-based Chiropractor with over half a decade worth of experience treating a variety of conditions and patient types all over Australia. Having worked in both rural and metropolitan clinics she is experienced in handling everything from sheep shearers, athletes as well as the most fragile of patients.
You can feel confident that you will receive a high standard of care with techniques tailored to your needs. Charné is experienced in the application of a variety of modalities such as:
o Chiropractic spinal/extremity manipulation/mobilization
o Low force techniques such as drop piece, SOT/blocking, activator
o Myofascial Dry Needling
o Various deep/soft tissue techniques
o Ergonomic advice, spine sparing strategies, sports specific care and rehabilitation.
Charné is looking forward to providing you with patient focused, effective and thorough care.
Charné can also provide services for injury claims from Motor Vehicle Accidents, Worker's Compensation and Department of Veterans Affairs.
Dr Lombard is available all day on Monday, Wednesday and Friday and is sharing the role with Dr Allegretta
Dr Charné Lombard
Callan Jotta
REMEDIAL MASSAGE THERAPIST •
Bringing a vast depth of knowledge, experience and proficiecy in a variety of different modalities including deep tissue massage, myofacial release, dry needling and myofacial cupping, Callan’s treatments are individualised and adapted to effectively manage a variety of musculoskeletal conditions.
Callan has extensive experience working with athletes, focusing on restoring optimal movement and improving function. He also has great success working with postural dysfunction commonly associated with prolonged desk work which is associated with a high incidence of occupational back and neck pain and headaches.
When Callan isn’t fixing bodies he keeps himself busy training and competing in the art of Jiu Jitsu and keeps a close eye on the Fremantle Dockers.
Remedial massage sessions with Callan are eligible for private health fund rebates.
Callan is available on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday.
Callan Jotta
Leah Birch
REMEDIAL MASSAGE THERAPIST •
Leah is a passionate remedial massage therapist who is eager to work with you in order to help you achieve your physical and psychological goals. Her qualifications include a Diploma in Remedial massage and registration with the Association of Massage Therapists as well as a Bachelor in Nursing.
Leah has a keen interest in chronic pain and stress related illness. She uses a combination of massage techniques such as Swedish, deep tissue, trigger points, myofascial release and mobilisations to assist the body in healing and restoring it to its optimum function.
Remedial massage sessions with Leah are eligible for private health fund rebates.
Leah will be returning from maternity leave on the 12th March 2022 and will be available on Saturday afternoons.
Leah Birch
Rachel Ewing
Rachel Ewing
REMEDIAL MASSAGE THERAPIST •
Rachel Ewing has joined Success Chiropractic as a remedial massage therapist having graduated at the top of her class with honours.
Rachel has a special interest in treating sports injuries, chronic pain and improving the function and movement of the body. She is also currently working with sporting teams such as the Fremantle Dockers and Western Force with recovery and training day massage treatments.
Rachel uses a combination of myofascial release, trigger points and deep tissue techniques. This year she will also be able to add joint mobilisation therapeutics and dry needling to her list of skills.
Remedial massage sessions with Rachel are eligible for private health fund rebates
Rachel will be available Monday, Wednesday and Friday from the 9th March.