Family Care, Two Generations
Chiropractic takes a unique and holistic approach to modern medicine. Ackers Chiropractic is a family-owned team combining chiropractic, acupuncture, massage, and traditional Chinese medicine under one roof.
Our History
Ackers Chiropractic was founded in 2006 by siblings Dr Shawn Ackers and Dr Carmel Ackers, both trained in the USA and registered with the Chiropractic Board of Australia through Ahpra. What began as a single chiropractic clinic grew to meet a clear need for chiropractic care alongside acupuncture, massage, and traditional Chinese medicine in one place. Today the practice spans two clinic locations, Taylors Lakes and Gladstone Park, supported by a multi-practitioner team and on-site HICAPS claiming. The clinics remain family-owned, with the same founding commitment to hands-on, personal care.
Why We Started Ackers Chiropractic
Dr. Shawn Ackers and Dr. Carmel Ackers grew up watching their own family navigate fragmented healthcare: a chiropractor in one suburb, an acupuncturist in another, no one talking to each other. After training in the USA and returning to Melbourne, they set out to build something different: a single practice where chiropractic, acupuncture, massage, and Traditional Chinese Medicine could work together for the same patient. They opened their first clinic in Taylors Lakes in 2006, determined to treat neighbours the way they'd want their own family treated: thoroughly, patiently, and without rushing anyone out the door. Nearly two decades on, that same brother-and-sister partnership still leads the team across both clinic locations.
Meet Our Lead Practitioners
Dr. Shawn Ackers, co-founder and chiropractor trained in the United States and registered with the Chiropractic Board of Australia through Ahpra, has practised chiropractic care in Melbourne since 2006, drawing on techniques including Gonstead, Diversified, and Cox Flexion Distraction.
Dr Carmel Ackers, co-founder and chiropractor, also USA-trained and AHPRA-registered, has spent nearly two decades treating patients across both clinic locations, with particular focus on structural alignment and joint mobility care.
They are supported by a multi-practitioner team including Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners Anita Ackers and Mystique, both qualified and registered TCM practitioners bringing acupuncture, cupping, and Chinese herbal medicine expertise to the wider care team.
Our Approach
Relationship-Driven Care
We get to know you, not just your chart. Many of our patients have been with us for years, and our team treats you like a neighbour, not a number.
Proactive, Not Reactive
We look for the underlying cause of pain and imbalance early, rather than waiting for a crisis, so your care plan addresses what's really going on.
Full Ownership of Your Care
From your first assessment to your ongoing treatment plan, your practitioner stays involved, coordinating with our other on-site disciplines when a combined approach will help you more.
Fast, Clear Communication
You'll always understand what we found, what we recommend, and why, no jargon, no guesswork, and a team that's easy to reach with questions.
Ackers Chiropractic serves families and individuals from two clinic locations, Taylors Lakes and Gladstone Park, with unified patient records so you can attend whichever site suits you on any given day.
Fees vary by service and session length, and most private health funds offer Extras rebates claimable on the spot via our on-site HICAPS terminals. Our reception team is happy to talk through costs and any applicable Medicare or health fund rebates before you book.
Let's Talk About Your Care
Have questions about which service is right for you, or want to talk through your care before booking? Our team is happy to help, no pressure, just a conversation.
