Dr Helen Acciarito has been a member of the team at Hopper Health (Hopper Crossing Family Chiropractic) for the last 12 years. Helen believes in taking lifestyle factors into account along with realigning and releasing spinal stress. She loves to take a wholistic approach to your Chiropractic care by involving you, the patient, in your own self-care by incorporating gentle stretches and postural exercises and also by chatting with you regarding your dietary intake and how this may sometimes be adversely effecting your response to life stresses, and your recovery from ill health or injury. Helen is always enhancing her knowledge on how food can be used as medicine and how toxins in the environment can play a huge role in everyone’s health and the hidden dangers of being blasé around these issues. She follows this up in her own lifestyle by eating a wholefood diet free from packaged and fast food, by cooking from scratch, by growing her own organic vegetables and herbs, by attending yoga classes and by updating knowledge constantly along these lines. Helen is certified in the Webster technique for pregnant women and loves to help women experience improved pelvic stability through pregnancy, enhancing the chances for having a normal and more comfortable birth experience. Helen is available for appointments Monday morning, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday and other times by arrangement.

Dr Jaimee is a recent Chiropractic Graduate from RMIT University, graduating with a double degree in Health Sciences/Applied Sciences (Chiropractic). Jaimee has been involved with the clinic for the last few years of her studies, even completing her Chiropractic Placement at the clinic in 2019. Jaimee Approaches each patient’s treatment with enthusiasm and tailors treatments to that individual’s needs. She aims on improving a patient’s overall; movement, function and wellbeing. She does this through utilizing an array of techniques including:  Gentle Chiropractic Adjustments (Diversified)  Drop Piece Techniques  Mobilizations  Activator Methods (Hand-held Adjusting Tool)  Soft Tissue Techniques  Pelvic Blocking  Rehabilitative Exercises Jaimee constantly pursues the latest evidenced based research to expand her skills and knowledge for the benefit of her patients. She is also a member of the Australian Chiropractors Association (ACA).

Dr James Portelli (Chiropractor) graduated with a double degree from RMIT University: Bachelor of Health Science Bachelor of Applied Science James is passionate about all aspects of health, and has a special interest in neuromuscular rehabilitation, treating sporting injuries and musculoskeletal disorders. He uses evidence-based techniques and has completed courses in neurological orthopaedic rehabilitation, dry needling, dynamic taping and activator methods (Hand-held adjusting tool). He continues to develop his skills to better serve his patients. Dr James has a heavily influenced sports background playing hockey at state championship levels. He also enjoys playing golf, reading and spending time with family and friends.

Lisa comes to us with 15 years of supporting the community as a teacher and hypnotherapist, during which time she has been afforded the opportunity to interact with a broad section of society. During this time, Lisa noticed that a strong correlation between physical health and mental wellbeing, where one is weak, the other suffers and where one is strong, the other flourishes. It is from this realisation that Lisa pursued an education in Chinese medicine. Lisa has trained in Ericksonion hypnosis and personal coaching and after earning her Bachelor of Health Science Traditional Chinese Medicine, Lisa approaches her patients with personalised treatment and an holistic approach based on how a person presents on any given day. Using a combination of acupuncture, herbal medicine, bodyworks, diet and lifestyle advice, Lisa works to improve the overall health, wellbeing and quality of life for every individual she is fortunate enough to cross paths with. Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Cupping / Wet Cupping, Gua Sha, Moxa, Massage Lisa has a special interest in - Mental Health – Depression, Anxiety, Grief, PTSD - Disturbed Sleep - Insomnia - Musculoskeletal pain - Fatigue - Digestive issues - Stress Management - Headache and Migraine - Hormonal Imbalances - Natural Male and Female Fertility Support - Menopause Support - Acute and Chronic Respiratory conditions

Dr Luke wants his patients to stay health and active. His approach is to detect conditions before they develop into bigger problems. These conditions can affect mobility, posture or pain. Looking after your spine is a crucial part of taking care of your overall health, making a Chiropractor an important part of your preventative health plan. Dr Luke uses different techniques like Applied Kinesiology (muscle testing), Diversified (manual adjusting), Cold laser therapy (for sports injuries and arthritic problems), Quantum Neurology, Activator and arthrostim (low force techniques), Extremity adjusting (foot, knee, hip, shoulder, elbow, wrist, ribs and TMJ), Sacro Occipital Technique (SOT), Drop Table (Low force adjusting) and Gonstead (manual adjusting). Dr Luke joined his father in the practice in 2010. Continuing education forms a large part of his professional development and he attends conferences regularly to ensure best practice is delivered to his patients. Dr Luke enjoys tutoring final year chiropractic students for clinical placement in the practice. He is a BUPA Members First Chiropractic Network preferred provider as well as a Medibank Members Choice provider and is a registered chiropractor.

Matt is a fully qualified and registered dental prosthetist as well as being a qualified advanced technician. He can make new dentures, full or partial dentures, sports mouth guards or do any repairs to your dentures. All dentures are of high quality at an affordable price. Repairs and mouth guards can be made within a couple of hours most of the time. Implant dentures, splints and immediate dentures can also be made by working with your dentist.

With over 13 years of experience in Country Victoria and Melbourne, I'm a dedicated chiropractor that provides tailored management for all patients (with youngest patient being 3 weeks to elderly of 99 years of age) for different conditions. I'm an open communicator and a great listener to ensure my patients situations are fully understood prior to finding a efficient and effective solution for my patients.

Dr Peter has been taking care of patients in Hoppers Crossing and Point Cook since 1986 as one of the first chiropractors in the area. He has an ongoing interest in sports injuries and was the Medical Officer for the Australian Womens’ Lacrosse team. Since completing his degrees in Engineering (biomed) at Melb Uni and Chiropratic at RMIT University he has completed a Diploma in Acupuncture as well as post graduate studies in Applied Kinesiology, Pediatrics, Nutritional Therapy, CranioSacral Therapy, Foot Levellers and Quantum Neurology. He was honoured with a clinical excellence award for chiropractic. He uses a wide range of techniques from diversified, gonstead, AK, SOT, active muscle release and lengthening, acupuncture and cold laser. Continuing education forms a large part of his professional development and he attends conferences regularly to ensure best practice is delivered to his patients. Dr Peter enjoys tutoring final year chiropractic students for clinical placement in the practice. Recently, Dr Peter supervised a group of Master of Clinical Chiropractic students in Samoa as part of the R.M.I.T. University program. He uses a wide range of techniques and procedures for spinal as well as shoulder, foot, knee and elbow injuries. He is a BUPA Members First Chiropractic Network preferred provider as well as a Medibank Members Choice provider and is a registered chiropractor with endorsement to practice Acupuncture.

Nicolene’s past experience in the fitness & wellness industry have helped formulate her ideas to assess, treat and heal her clientele with a caring holistic approach. As well as deep tissue massage and trigger point therapy, Nikki treats quite chronic illnesses which require a very thorough approach. She uses her skill and intuition to find the ideal treatment protocol, and is always focused on the clients journey to become pain free. Some techniques she frequently uses are Myofascial Cupping and Trigger Point Dry Needling to further enhance the healing process. Always a lover of the outdoors and yoga, Nikki’s never too far away from an adventure.

Ying has been qualified as a remedial massage therapist since 2018. After two years of remedial massage career, she decided to advance her studies and improve her technique and has gained entry to. Health Science & Applied Sciences(Chiropractic) at RMIT. She started this new qualification in 2020. She is also a respected yoga and pilates practitioner. She focuses on soft tissue therapy, trigger point therapy， traditional Chinese massage and deep tissue massage. She is registered with AMT(Association of Massage Therapists).