Meet the Team at Pickford Chiropractic Clinic
Get to Know Us
Dr Mark Pickford, Chiropractor
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.
Read More About Dr Pickford »“I’m married to Annette and we have four children and four grandchildren. Our youngest daughter Hannah has graduated as a Chiropractor to carry on the family tradition. Our oldest daughter Shelley is married to Jeff and they have three sons – Will, Tom and Jack. Our second daughter Carly is married to Sean with one daughter – Maddison. Our son Luke is the manager of a FORD car dealership in Brisbane.”
“I love the sea! Living at Runaway Bay gives me access to the water so I can go boating, fishing and jet skiing. I also enjoy travelling, not only around Australia, but overseas. However, there’s nothing quite like the Australian bush for camping and touring. Perhaps you’ll resonate with my favourite quote, “Consistency is the key to success in any endeavour.” I hope I get the opportunity to meet you and become your family’s chiropractor. Ring our Mt Warren Park chiropractic office today and let’s get started!
Dr Craig Matthews, Chiropractor
Dr Craig graduated from Macquarie University, Sydney, in 2000 and since then has been in private practice. During this time, he has worked in a variety of clinical settings from a practice owner, locum and associate positions in NSW and Queensland. He enjoys working with all age groups and backgrounds with primarily manual adjusting techniques adapted to the individual. Dr Craig was a board member of the Queensland Branch of the Chiropractors Association of Australia (CAAQLD) from 2008 to 2016 in various roles. He currently is a member of the Northern Region committee of the Australian Chiropractors Association (ACA) and is a Justice of the Peace (Qualified), a service he happily provides to the community.
Dr Jonathon Petersen, Chiropractor
“Many years of manual labour took its toll on my body, and living with chronic pain since childhood led me on a journey to find pain relief. This journey ultimately led me to chiropractic care, so I decided to become a chiropractor and share this amazing gift with others.”
Jon earned a Bachelor of Science (Chiropractic), a Master of Clinical Chiropractic, and a Diploma of Remedial Massage from Central Queensland University, graduating in 2024.
Passionate about advancing his education for the benefit of patients, Jon plans to take professional development courses in 2025. “I will continue to explore the fields of neurology and chiropractic care, focusing on areas such as concussion management, headaches, dizziness, and more.”
For Jon, who has lived with pain for most of his life, the most fulfilling aspect of being a chiropractor is seeing patients improve.
Outside of the practice, Jon loves spending time with his wife and their two large, fluffy white Bichons, Tyson and Buddy. “I also enjoy cooking (though I’m still working on my cleaning skills), watching the All Blacks play (I always know what they should have done if they lose—just ask me), and attending church on Sundays.” Jon and his wife teach primary children aged 5 and 6 at church. “If you’d like to join us, you’re more than welcome—church starts at 9 Sunday morning.”
Dr Yanika Chiangthong, Chiropractor
Dr Yanika graduated from Latrobe University and RMIT with a Bachelor of Health Science (Anatomy and Physiology), Bachelor of Applied Science (Chiropractic), and Master of Clinical Chiropractic in 2016. Since then, she has been passionate about helping patients return to their favourite activities. Her passion for sports, human biomechanics, and movement stems from her own active background in competitive basketball and tennis, and her current love of surfing (not competitive) along the Sunshine Coast.
Dr Yanika takes a comprehensive approach to chiropractic care, continually advancing her skills through professional development in areas including jaw pain and dysfunction (TMJD), women’s health, pregnancy and perinatal care, Gonstead techniques, Thompson techniques, and syntropy. “The most fulfilling aspect of being a chiropractor is getting people back to do what they love to do, sharing knowledge and giving people tools about health that enable them to improve their quality of life.”
Outside the clinic, Dr Yanika enjoys spending time with her partner and friends in the ocean on her surfboard, and she’s currently developing her barista skills. After spending two winters in Melbourne, she’s delighted to be back enjoying the sunshine while continuing to explore topics related to health and wellbeing.
Carly Gallagher, Naturopath
Carly graduated from the Australian College of Natural Medicine in 1996 with an Advanced Diploma of Health Science – Adv Dip HSC (Nat). Since then, she has become a Yoga Teacher and Beyond Quantum Healer.
As a self-described integrative Naturopath, Carly is open to holistic and natural medicine and certain medical approaches that are beneficial and don’t have side effects.
Carly uses Quantum Healing to get information from the body by sitting with it and seeing what it’s trying to tell you. “I do a lot of emotional healing as well as spiritual healing through the modalities used.”
After 25+ yrs of learning and healing my own Thyroid condition, I created my signature ‘Metabolic Alchemy’ courses that blends, Nutrition, Exercise, Yoga, Gut Healing, Meditation and more so that you can learn how to lose weight and keep it off the right way. It’s tried and tested by hundreds of my clients and I fully live and breathe my lessons everyday.
Sienna, Massage Therapist
Growing up in China, Sienna was immersed in massage therapy from a young age, as it was a common practice within her family. From age 6, she received massages regularly and began giving massages to her grandmother after school, starting at 11. “Experiencing the joy of relieving others’ pain and discomfort fueled my passion for the profession, providing a sense of fulfillment that continues to inspire me today.”
In 2015, Sienna earned a Diploma in Remedial Massage Therapy from Melbourne Metro College of Technology. She is also a member of Australia’s Association of Massage Therapists (AMT). As a member, Sienna engages in ongoing professional development and continuing education courses to stay updated with the latest techniques and advancements in the field.
Read more about Sienna »Sienna uses the following techniques:
- Deep tissue
- Soft tissue
- Sports
- Relaxation
She skilfully combines Thai, Chinese and Swedish massage elements, resulting in a unique and beneficial approach. “I invite you to experience the benefits firsthand!”
Outside of work, Sienna enjoys being a YouTuber, conversing, and sharing stories about different cultures. She’s also a PADI-certified scuba diver. Sienna finds solace in the healing properties of water and believes in its ability to foster unity among diverse cultures. “My dream is to bridge cultural divides, much like the harmony found among marine life, while preserving individual uniqueness for collective growth.”
Natalie, Office Manager & Chiropractic Assistant
Natalie has a dual role at our practice – Office Manager and Chiropractic Assistant. She loves seeing the difference that chiropractic care makes in the lives of our patients. While she spent many years before joining our team in Real Estate, she feels like she’s found the perfect fit for her at Pickford Chiropractic Clinic.
Here, she enjoys helping patients of all walks of life have a positive experience in our care while being a part of their journey to express their true health potential.
Outside of the practice, Natalie enjoys spending time with her family and her dog outdoors and camping. She also loves watching her children participate in sports.
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Jacky, Chiropractic Assistant
Jacky used to get debilitating migraines three times a week and discovered the benefits of chiropractic care, which has been a large part of her health regime for over 30 years. She has worked as a CA for 15 years on and off and has a background in human resources (in the hospitality industries).
For Jacky, the most rewarding aspect of her job is to help improve patients’ quality of life due to the care they receive.
When she’s not at the practice, Jacky loves DIY projects, camping, gardening, and spending time with her animals: a cat named Bob, and a German Shepherd named Pepper.[/two_thirds]
