Our Board

Dr Martin Harvey

President of Spinal Research BSc, MChiro

Dr Martin Harvey graduated from MacquarieUniversity in 1992. He has been in private practice since graduating. He practices in a family focussed practice in South Melbourne emphasizing pro-active care. Martin has served the chiropractic profession on the boards of the Chiropractors Association of Australia (Vic), Chiropractic Education Australia and Spinal Research. He has received four Meritorious Service Awards from the CAA and was honoured as an inaugural Member of the AustralasianCollege of Chiropractors.

Martin is the Chair of the Parker Organising Committee, provides the chiropractic and general health content to Spinal Research’s “Illuminate” newsletter and serves on the Clinical Advisory Panel, the Research Agenda Working Committee, and the Dynamic Growth Programming Committee. Martin is inspired by the potential that chiropractic care has to transform the health of our communities in a cost-effective, efficient and safe manner. Martin’s other passions are his family, surfing, wine, food and running.

Dr Ray Hayek

Deputy President of Spinal Research - BSc (Hons), MChiro, PhD, FICC, FACC

Dr Ray Hayek graduated with a Bachelor of Science with 1^st class honours degree in anatomy. He later went on to attain his Master of Chiropractic degree. In 1993, whilst in private practice, Dr Hayek joined Macquarie University as a full-time lecturer, and subsequently graduated in 1999 with a PhD in neuroscience from the Department of Biological Sciences.

Ray has been the head lecturer of Neurology at Macquarie University for the last fourteen years and contributes widely to other subjects including: Professional Studies, Research Methods and Epidemiology, Spinal Biomechanics and Chiropractic Principles. His administrative responsibilities included: Director of Research, Assistant Head of the Department of Health and Chiropractic, and Director of the Centre for Chiropractic at Macquarie University.

Ray jointly received Macquarie University’s 2005 Commercialisation Award for Teleradiology, and was highly commended by Macquarie University’s 2007 Invention Disclosure Award for a collaborative project developing a spinal cord injury stimulator.

Ray serves and has served the profession and the University in various additional capacities including: Executive Member Council on Chiropractic Education Australasia (CCE-A), Governor on the board of the Australian Spinal Research Foundation, Macquarie University’s Academic Senate, Inaugural Chair Consortium of Chiropractic Institutions Australasia (CCI-A), peer reviewer for the "Chiropractic Journal of Australia", advisor to the Health Care Complaints Commission (HCCC), Chair of the Research Committee and Vice President of the Australian Spinal Research Foundation & Foundation Head for the Centre for Spinal and Medical Research, Access Macquarie, Macquarie University. He is a fellow of the International College of Chiropractors (FICC) and a foundation fellow of the Australasian College of Chiropractors (FACC) providing ongoing medicolegal advice to the profession.

Dr Mark Uren

Treasurer of Spinal Research - MChiro, DC

Dr Mark Uren graduated from the Sydney College of Chiropractic in 1983 and completed a post-professional Master of Chiropractic Science Degree at Macquarie University in 1991. Mark has practiced in Lane Cove, Sydney, since 1984. The practice focus is on improving health and wellbeing for all ages. Mark has served on a range of chiropractic organizations including the Chiropractors’ Association of Australia and The College Council of the Sydney College of Chiropractic.

Mark serves as Honorary Secretary and is a member of the Clinical Advisory Panel, Research Agenda Working Committee, and CEO Review Panel. In addition, he is the Logistics Coordinator for the Dynamic Growth Congress, encouraging and empowers more than 130 volunteers to contribute to this amazing event, raising funds for Spinal Research. He is passionate about Chiropractic’s fantastic ability to maximise human potential and the human experience. Mark’s aim is to see that we, as a profession, scientifically document the biological, physical and psych-social mechanisms of the chiropractic adjustment.

Dr Tony Rose

Secretary of Spinal Research BAppSc (Chiro), BClinicalSc

Dr Tony Rose is a 1998 RMIT graduate. Having practiced as an associate, locum and principle throughout Australia, he now calls Adelaide home. Tony is the Dynamic Growth Congress 2009 Convenor, undertaking the role of mustering and coordinating multiple organising teams, speakers and program content – all ensuring maximum delegate learning, inspiration and satisfaction. He sees research as a major vehicle in Chiropractic becoming the leader in health care.

Tony's motto is, 'Walk tall, smile lots!

Dr Carmen Atkinson

Dr Carmen Atkinson graduated from RMIT University in 2001 with Honors. Since graduating Carmen has worked both as an associate and practice owner and now works with an inspired team of Chiropractors in South Melbourne.

Carmen is committed to helping people achieve optimal health, happiness and to experience their fullest potential through pro-active, performance focused Chiropractic Care.

Carmen has also worked in the fitness industry for over a decade and draws on this knowledge and experience to help people achieve their health and fitness goals.

Carmen was elected on to the Australian Spinal Research Board in 2010 and is thrilled to be a part of spinal research and to contribute to increasing the awareness and knowledge of the importance of chiropractic research as it relates to optimizing quality of life and human health performance.

Carmen has recently accepted the role as Dynamic Growth Congress Convenor for 2012 and is looking forward to building on the success of previous DG’s, delivering the latest in chiropractic research, practice management, inspiration and motivation.

Carmen’s other passion is long distance running, regularly traveling the world to compete in many of the world’s most challenging Marathon and Ultra-marathon events.

Dr Nimrod Weiner
BSc (Med) MChiro

Dr Nimrod Weiner graduated from Macquarie University in 2005. He has been in private practice since graduating, both as an associate and practice-owner. He now practices in Sydney, with a superb, skilled, passionate team, in a practice that focuses on constant improvement of health and wellbeing, for everyone. Nimrod serves on the board of the Chiropractors Association of Australia (NSW).

Nimrod is the content editor for The Foundation, providing editorial content for Spinal Research’s “Illuminate” newsletter.
Nimrod is passionate about the potential chiropractic has to impact the health and life of everybody, viewing chiropractic as the social driver that will shift people in to a new paradigm of living. Nimrod is dedicated to ensuring that chiropractors have greater confidence, certainty and credibility in chiropractic.

Professor Elizabeth Deane

BSc (Hon), PhD

Professor Elizabeth Deane has a Bachelor of Science with 1st Class Honours (1975) and PhD (1981) from the University of Sydney. Elizabeth is currently PVC (Education) at the Australian National University. Prior to this, and for over 20 years, she has held a number of academic leadership positions including Foundation Head of Department of Biological Sciences; Head of School of Sciences and Interim Dean of College of Science and Technology at the University of Western Sydney (1989 – 2000) and Dean of Division of Environmental and Life Sciences at Macquarie University, Sydney (2000 – 2008).

Elizabeth has been and is a member of a number of Boards, including:

Access Macquarie - the commercialisation arm of Macquarie University
the DEST CRC Committee and a member of its Communications Sub-Committee
Biomed North - a consortium aimed at increasing the interface between university, medical research and industry to deliver commercial outcomes
Australian Council of Deans of Science Executive

Elizabeth has been an active funded researcher in the area of marsupial biology and management and was a member of the executive for the CRC for Conservation and Management of Marsupials (1998-2003). She has also undertaken research and published in the area of University Management and women and research in Universities.

DrJames Carter DC

Born in Dubbo NSW, Dr. James Carter graduated from Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 1968 and practiced in Mosman until 1980 when he returned to North America to start The Carter Program, a Professional development program for chiropractors which was recognised and funded by the Ontario Government's Department of Skills Development in 1986. He has post graduate studies in psychology and is a certified coach.

Dr James Carter’s is an advisor to chiropractic organizations and practitioners worldwide. Over the past 30 years, his strong message promoting integrity and his compassion for chiropractic have made him a much sought-after international speaker coach and mentor.

His professional appointments Include Editor, Journal of the Australian Chiropractors' Association, Directorships of Chiropractic Education Australia, Chiropractors Association of Australia (National), Chiropractors Association of Australia (NSW), Professional Coach, Chiropractors Association of Australia W. Aust, (CAA)

Dr Gary Smith

BSc (Anatomy), MAppSc (Chiro), DipTeach HCE, GradDipRecStudies

Gary Smith was first introduced to Chiropractic when his eldest daughter was helped significantly with her asthma and turned-in feet. He was so impressed with the results, and the Chiropractic Philosophy, that he threw in his occupation as a Health and Physical Education teacher and went back to university in his 30s and with two young children. After six years of study he graduated from Macquarie University with a Masters in Chiropractic, and has now been practising for 11 years.

Gary has served on the NSW CAA Board and as a consultant Chiropractor with the local Academy of Sport. His practice has a strong family focus and a vision of helping the whole community become healthier without the use of drugs or surgery, and with Chiropractic as a centre-piece of that vision. Gary is also the National Convenor of Dynamic Growth Experiences.

Gary believes the Research and associated activities of Spinal Research are central and vital to the continued growth, recognition, and validation of chiropractic. As Gary states, “anyone who is fair-dinkum about chiropractic must be involved with the Australian Spinal Research Foundation at some level.”

Dr Craig Foote
BAppSc(ClinSc), BCSc

Dr Craig Foote graduated from RMIT in 1998. He is one of the founding Directors of Nervana Chiropractic, which is a synergistic group of chiropractors who’s chief purpose is to change the public’s current perception of chiropractic.

Craig (with his wife Cath) own and operate two clinics in Perth, which are focused on family wellness. This year saw them and their team win the Stirling SBA small business of the year 2011. Craig is a well-respected mentor and coach in the chiropractic profession having worked with Carter Universal, as well as a sought after speaker in the health arena, and consistently presents to groups in both the private and public sectors. He has been the Wiggles Perth-based chiropractor since 2003.

Craig brings to the board immense passion for the chiropractic profession to become the leaders in health that they need to be. He also brings skills in media and new technology that will allow Spinal Research to continue on its quest to get more research faster.

Dr Ali Postles
BChiro

Ali Postles graduated from the New Zealand College of Chiropractic in 2009. Born into a chiropractic family, Ali has grown up with a strong understanding of the philosophy, science, art and politics of the profession.

As a student, Ali was actively involved with the World Congress of Chiropractic Students serving on the Executive for three years and as President of the Organisation in 2009. Ali has accumulated experience in the profession through locuming, being an associate and now operating her own practice in Auckland, NZ.

Ali’s passion for the profession motivates her to contribute to the growth and wide spread utilisation of chiropractic. She acknowledges Spinal Research as an essential vehicle for this to be attained. Ali’s contribution to Spinal Research is currently through convening the DG Jumpstart Program and managing the Emerging Chiropractors Portfolio.