Our Team

Chiropractor · N.I.S Practitioner · Director

Dr. Don Cannon

A chiropractor since 1962, Dr. Don brings decades of experience built on a lifelong quest to understand how improving the function of the nervous system leads to and maintains optimal health.

Since graduating from Chiropractic College in 1962, Dr Don's mission has always been to find out why the body gets into trouble and how we can improve the function of the nervous system to reach and maintain health. Over the years Don has travelled the world to learn from the leaders in the field of Chiropractic and is committed to expanding his knowledge to offer the very best to his patients.

Don has been involved with and practising N.I.S. (Neurological Integrative System) since its founding by Dr Phillips nearly 30 years ago. He enjoys seeing a variety of patients and has the pleasure of taking care of entire families — grandparents, parents and children — with a wide range of conditions associated with interference to the nervous system.

Chiropractor · N.I.S Practitioner · Director

Dr. Emmily Micallef

Part of the Auburn Chiropractic family since 2008, Dr. Emmily Micallef — known to her patients as Dr. Emm — brings a deep passion for paediatric and neurologically-focused chiropractic care.

Dr Emm graduated with Distinction from a Masters in Clinical Chiropractic in 2011, with a passion for advancing the health of children and those with neurological issues. She has expanded her knowledge in both areas with further training in N.I.S. and tutelage in a range of paediatric programmes over many years.

Dr Emm has a particular clinical interest in treating babies and expecting mothers, and loves working with entire families. She continues to demonstrate her commitment to her craft, assisting RMIT University with training students in their final years of study. Her joy in the work is unmistakable — you always hear laughter coming out of her room.

Chinese Medicine Practitioner · Acupuncturist · N.I.S Practitioner · Director

Dr. Jessica Johnston

Our principal Chinese Medicine Practitioner and an accredited Doula, Dr. Jessica Johnston is a depth of knowledge — bringing years of clinical experience across fertility, gynaecology, pregnancy and preventive health.

Dr Jess completed a 5-year double degree in Chinese Medicine and Human Biology at RMIT University. She is an accredited Doula, certified in placenta encapsulation, and also practises N.I.S. Her extensive training has taken her overseas to learn from leading fertility and gynaecological experts in her field.

Jessica works closely with IVF programmes and is highly respected in her profession. Compassionate, enthusiastic and professional, she always goes above and beyond for her clients — addressing every aspect of their emotional and physical health through a blend of traditional and contemporary approaches.

TBM Practitioner · Chiropractor

Dr. William Donaldson

Dr. Donaldson has been a Chiropractor, Total Body Modification (TBM) Practitioner, and Holistic Healthcare Educator for over 40 years, and a Certified TBM Instructor for over 15 years — bringing rare depth and a global perspective to his practice at Auburn.

From a young age, Dr. William was immersed in the world of alternative therapies. He studied at the International College of Chiropractic at RMIT University, graduating in 1981. His pivotal encounter with Dr. Victor Frank in France in 2001 introduced him to Total Body Modification (TBM) — a comprehensive system that addresses communication between brain, nervous system and organs.

He is a master practitioner committed to developing and promoting TBM at Auburn Chiropractic. His ongoing mission is to mentor and train chiropractors, wellness practitioners and healers in TBM — ensuring this powerful modality continues to reach those who need it.

Kinesiologist · Transformational Practitioner · Retreat Facilitator

Narelle Link

Narelle Link is a Transformational Practitioner, Kinesiologist and Retreat Facilitator — specialising in uncovering the underlying neurological and psychophysiological patterns that drive chronic pain, emotional overwhelm and recurring life challenges.

Her framework draws together kinesiology, subconscious rewiring, hypnotherapy, nervous-system regulation and lifestyle recalibration, working at the root cause rather than the surface symptom. Narelle approaches each client with curiosity and care, helping them to understand and shift the patterns that have kept them stuck.

Myotherapist

David Luke

With over a decade of clinical experience, David is a highly qualified Myotherapist dedicated to helping clients move better, feel stronger, and live well. His approach is evidence-based, client-centred and genuinely holistic.

David holds an Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy from RMIT (2015) and a Bachelor of Health Science in Clinical Myotherapy from the Southern School of Natural Therapies (2020). He brings this deep foundation to every session, tailoring treatment to each person's needs and goals.