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Chiropractor in Logan City : Pickford Chiropractic Clinic
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Chiropractor in Logan City : Dr Mark Pickford
“I’m a chiropractor and my Dad was a pharmacist. I think that surprises a lot of people.
“Growing up in a small country community of 3,000 in North Queensland and being sent to the city to Church of England Grammar as a boarder at the age of 15 was a big shock. During that time, my parents moved from Mareeba to the Gold Coast a big change for a family from the bush. Then off to University in Melbourne for five years.
“I was encouraged by my pharmacist father to become a chiropractor in 1976. He recognised the need to change the emphasis on dangerous, often over-prescribed medications whose only goal was reduction of the symptoms. Dad thought that chiropractic was a sensible career and a business of the future. “Dad was right.”
Chiropractic Education
Dr. Pickford graduated from RMIT in Melbourne in 1981 after a five-year degree course in Chiropractic. After graduating, Mark set up his chiropractic practice in Beenleigh. He served the profession on the executive of the Chiropractic Association of Australia from 1982 and later became president of the Queensland branch for two years. He continued this service when he was appointed to the Queensland Registration Board in 1997 and became its chairperson for three years until he retired from the position in 2002.
The Family Life of a Logan City Chiropractor
“I’m married to Annette and we have four children and four grandchildren. Our youngest daughter Hannah has just entered 5th year to carry on a family tradition in chiropractic. B. App. Sc (Chiro) Dip. App. Sc (H.Biol) MACA (Member of the Australasian College of Chiropractors). “Our oldest daughter, Shelley Gallus, 36 years, is married to Jeff. They have three boys, Will, Tom and Jack. Our second daughter, Carly, 34, is married to Sean, with one daughter, Maddison. Our third child, Luke is 25.”
When This Logan City Chiropractor Isn’t Seeing Patients
“I love the sea! Living at Runaway Bay, a suburb of the Gold Coast, gives me access to the water so I can use our 30-foot boat for fishing and recreation, plus put my Jet Ski through its paces. I also enjoy traveling, not only around Australia, but overseas. However, there’s nothing quite like the Australian bush for camping and touring. I also fill my spare time with fishing and boating and attempting to keep up with my children who play rugby and basketball at very high levels.
“Perhaps you’ll resonate with my favourite quote, “Out of intense complexities, simplicities occur.”
“I hope I get the opportunity to meet you and become your family’s chiropractor. Ring our Logan City Chiropractic office today and let’s get started!”
Chiropractor in Logan City : Dr. Christine Thatcher
Dr. Christine Thatcher comes from Ontario, Canada. Her husband David is from Brighton, England.
Christine did her Chiropractic degree at RMIT University in Melbourne and then they decided to make Queensland their home.
Christine worked as a gym instructor for many years, so don't hesitate to ask her for advice.
Christine and Dave welcomed their first child Sophie into the world in September 2006. Then in July 2009 came the birth of their son Isaac.
Chiropractor in Logan City : Dr. Anthony Tucker
Dr. Tucker was born and raised in Melbourne. He completed his 5 year Chiropractic studies at RMIT in Melbourne. In addition, he has successfully completed the Canadian Chiropractic board exams and is therefore qualified to practice in Canada.
Anthony moved to Queensland in 2004 with his wife, Dr. Tanya MacDonald who is also a Chiropractor. They have a daughter, Sienna Rose , who was born in September 2008. They also welcomed their son Mackenzie John into the world in May 2011.
Dr. Tucker has a passion for sports which include AFL, tennis, NHL and cricket to name a few. He supports St. Kilda, Toronto Maple Leafs and believes Roger Federer is a “complete” tennis player.
Chiropractor in Logan City : Dr. Tanya MacDonald
Dr. Tanya MacDonald comes from Toronto, Canada. She studied Human Movement at the University of Western Ontario before embarking on her Chiropractic studies at RMIT in Melbourne where she met her husband Dr. Anthony Tucker. After working in Melbourne, Tanya and Anthony made the sea change to Queensland and haven't looked back.
With previous experience in personal training and exercise rehabilitation, Tanya stays involved in the fitness industry, teaching classes and practicing what she preaches. You may have also seen her in "The Perfect Spine" DVD which is a core strengthening program she developed with another chiropractor in Melbourne.
Tanya's hobbies and interests are traveling (usually back to Canada), any type of sport, cooking and enjoying life with Anthony, Sienna and Mackenzie.
