Working to achieve your health goals

By utilising Chiropractic, Applied Kinesiology, Functional and Integrative Nutrition, Customised Exercise Programs and many other tools, we aim to help our patients, young and old, with their:

  • Pain
  • Movement/Co-ordination
  • Strength
  • Postural issues
  • Moods
  • Sleep quality
  • Poor Concentration
  • Digestive Problems
  • Learning Challenges
  • Inappropriate behaviour
  • Sensory Issues
  • Food sensitivities
  • Allergies/Immune function
  • Speech Difficulty
  • Social, emotional difficulties

We also love working with other Doctors, Specialists, Dentists, Naturopaths, Physio’s, Educators, Coaches and Carers to provide a comprehensive support team.

Dr Melissa McGuire

Chiropractor

Dr Melissa McGuire graduated from Macquarie University in 2007 and joined an amazing practice in Toowoomba where she saw many families and children thrive. She relocated to the Gold Coast, opening Healthy Bodies Chiropractic in 2010.

The arrival of her own children brought about a new understanding of the complex nature of kids health. This reaffirmed her desire to provide individualised and holistic health care for the whole family.

In 2017, Mel was diagnosed with a brain tumour. A long and complex surgery resulted in many sensory functions being significantly affected. Mel was left with double vision, balance issues, vertigo, deafness, tinnitus, facial tingling and numbness, difficulties chewing, swallowing and speaking, cognitive impairments and extreme fatigue. Specialists were hopeful she may recover some function in the following 12 months, but advised her to expect that this may be permanent.

By putting into practice the very same advice she gives her patients, receiving chiropractic care, nutritional and emotional support and returning to exercise, she was able to overcome almost all of these conditions. She returned to practice less than 6 months after surgery. 8 years on, she is enjoying a happy healthy life and enjoys bringing this unique experience into her practice to help others.

Dr Lauren Lockyer

Chiropractor

Dr Lauren Lockyer completed a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Clinical Chiropractic at Central Queensland University, graduating with distinction in both degrees.

She is dedicated to helping people of all ages feel at ease in their bodies, supporting better movement, nervous system regulation and overall wellbeing. She takes a personalised approach to care and genuinely loves seeing people thrive through chiropractic care.
Although she loves working with a diverse range of people, she has a passion for supporting women through preconception, pregnancy and the postnatal period, as well as caring for little ones and families. As a mother of a young family herself, she understands the physical, emotional and mental support needed to empower women through pregnancy, recovery and transitioning into family life. She has undertaken postgraduate study in pregnancy and paediatric care and enjoys helping women and families feel supported through these different stages.
Lauren’s experience in the dental field also sparked her interest in temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction, and she enjoys combining this knowledge with her chiropractic approach to care.
Outside the clinic, she enjoys spending time with her young family, reading, running, hiking and a love for cooking healthy and nutritious food.

Dr Rebecca Ryan

Chiropractor and Women’s Health Practitioner
Dr. Rebecca Ryan is a dedicated chiropractor and proud graduate of the New Zealand College of Chiropractic. With a holistic and personalised approach to care, she is passionate about supporting people of all ages to feel their best and achieve their health and wellbeing goals.
Dr. Bec has completed a Diplomate in Clinical Women’s Health and is a certified Webster Technique practitioner, with a particular focus on supporting women through the different stages of life. She provides separate women’s health appointments for concerns including period pain, endometriosis, PMOS, hormonal changes, perimenopausal symptoms, pregnancy and postpartum-related concerns.
Her approach is tailored to each individual, combining a variety of gentle manual and soft-tissue techniques, including SOT, Activator, and Diversified techniques. Dr. Bec works with clients through all stages of life, from infants and children through to adults and seniors, adapting care to suit their individual needs and goals.
Whether you’re seeking support with pain, women’s health concerns, pregnancy and postpartum care, or simply looking to enhance your overall wellbeing, Dr. Bec is committed to providing personalised, compassionate care to help you feel supported throughout your health journey.

Rebecca Mannix

Practice Manager

Bec has been with us since 2015 and we don’t know what we would do without her! She has a great energy and is one of the kindest humans. She goes above and beyond to create an amazing experience for everyone.
Bec is also a qualified remedial massage therapist.

Maree Armitage

Chiropractic Assistant

Maree is a qualified Remedial Massage Therapist who has recently retired after practicing on the Gold Coast since 2003.

She understands the benefits of Chiropractic, not only as an allied health practitioner herself, but as a patient. After sustaining a severe neck injury many years ago, she received treatment to help manage her pain and dysfunction.

Maree has been a patient of the clinic for a number of years and is now able to bring her experience and knowledge to the Healthy Bodies Team.