who we are
“At McIvor Road Chiropractic we openly invite all community members to maximise their human potential and achieve optimal health for life.”
We have a team of highly educated and experienced Chiropractors who are ready to help you today. Our support staff are also long time practice members and are waiting to welcome you and assist with any questions you may have.
Meet the doctors
Dr tim mannes
BAppSc MClinChiro
Dr Tim first sought Chiropractic care as a 14 year old cricket player! After experiencing the benefits of Chiropractic first hand, he became passionate about the profession. Dr Tim has over 15 years experience in practice, first joining McIvor Road Chiropractic as an Associate, before becoming Principal Chiropractor.
Dr Tim holds an advanced certification in Sacro Occiptital Technique (SOT), acting as a table educator. He enjoys adjusting entire families with this gentle technique, with many women supported throughout their pregnancy and then together with their newborn babies.
Outside of practice, Dr Tim enjoys keeping fit, having completed Ironman Triathlons in both Busselton and Melbourne. Tim has also enjoyed the benefits of Chiropractic care in his athletic pursuits!
Dr Tim welcomes you to McIvor Road Chiropractic and is confident you will love Chiropractic Care as much as he does!
Dr Tim is available for appointments Monday and Thursday all day, Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning.
Dr sarah mannes
BAppSc MClinChiro
Dr Sarah first discovered Chiropractic when she attended McIvor Road Chiropractic Centre as a primary school student! After graduating from RMIT in 2009, Sarah was a Chiropractic associate in Bendigo for 3.5 years, before spending the next 3 as a locum chiropractor in over 17 practices throughout Australia. Sarah joined the McIvor Road Chiropractic Team in 2017 and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience.
Dr Sarah utilises SOT (Sacro-Occipital Technique) and gained advanced certification in 2013. Sarah now acts as a table educator of SOT and holds a position on the SOTO Australia board.
Dr Sarah has a passion for helping individuals and families get the best out of their bodies and had found Chiropractic to be a wonderful tool for the maintenance of health, wellness and illness prevention.
Outside of practice, Dr Sarah enjoys many athletic pursuits, including netball and running, and has completed the New York Marathon! Dr Sarah is also a talented baker, she is aways cooking up delicious treats!
Dr Sarah is available for appointments Monday, Wednesday and Friday all day.
DR kaitlyn makeham
BHSc BAppSc(Chiropractic)
Dr Kaitlyn returned to us in Bendigo in 2022, after many years in Melbourne. Dr Kaitlyn is proficient in Sacro-Occipital Technique (SOT) and loves the amazing results it continues to achieve. With a double degree of a Bachelor of Health Science and a Bachelor of Applied Science (Chiropractic), Dr Kaitlyn brings a wealth of knowledge to McIvor Road. Dr Kaitlyn has completed further studies in SOT (Sacro Occipital Technique) and regularly attends seminars, providing the most up to date and refined care to all at McIvor Road.
Dr Kaitlyn enjoys caring for people of all ages through Chiropractic, and enjoys adjusting all our McIvor Road families!
Dr Kaitlyn is available for appointments Tuesday to Saturday.
Dr Joshua Evans
BHSc BAppSc(Chiropractic)
Originally from Bendigo, Dr Josh and his family have long been a part of McIvor Road Chiropractic. Dr Josh is passionate about Chiropractic for its ability to promote inner healing and overall wellbeing, and the ripple effect this has in every aspect of life. He has a keen interest in using holistic approaches to create happier and healthier communities.
In addition to his double degree - Bachelor of Health Science and a Bachelor of Applied Science (Chiropractic) - Dr Josh has completed additional studies in SOT (Sacro Occiptal Technique) and paediatrics to enable him to deliver the best care possible.
Outside of practice Dr Josh loves to to connect with friends and family, enjoys quality food and enjoy all things sport and leisure, in particular golf, gym and footy.
Dr Josh is available for appointments Tuesday to Saturday.
meet the team
lorelle hinck
Practice Manager
Lorelle was first introduced to Chiropractic when her father suggested she take her newborn to a see a Chiropractor after the birth. Lorelle came with her 7-day-old daughter for her first initial adjustment. Before long, Lorelle was on the adjusting table along with her husband and then their next child.
Lorelle's belief and love of Chiropractic care soon developed even more when she started working as a Chiropractic Assistant. She joined the amazing team here at McIvor Rd Chiropractic Centre and many years on, Lorelle is now our Practice Manager. Lorelle says 'It's a wonderful and powerful clinic to be a part of and Chiropractic care continues to amaze me; it keeps my family and myself happy and healthy and functioning at our best.'
shelley grabasch
Shelley first started Chiropractic care when her sister was studying Chiropractic, and loves that Chiropractic allows people to take control of their health through drug free care under the guidance of a caring professional. Shelley has been part of the team at McIvor Road Chiropractic for over 25 years and loves interacting with everyone who walks through our doors. She has seen people under care as children now bringing in their own children, and loves how they are always looking forward to their adjustments!
Shelley has a great family with a passion for health, with three of her children becoming Chiropractors and one a paramedic. Outside of work, Shelley loves socialising with family and friends, motorbike riding and participating on fitness classes, as well as hoping to travel some more!
aleesha lloyd
Aleesha first discovered Chiropractic when a friend suggested it may help her 5 month old son, who was suffering a few baby issues at the time. Within a few visits, Aleesha noticed a dramatic difference in her son, and appreciated the non-invasive and drug free approach to improving and maintaining one’s health.
Aleesha joined the team in 2018 and is enjoying the family focus of the practice and staff, and loving how well she gets to know everybody who comes through the door!
Aleesha and her husband Clinton have two lovely children, Annabelle and Cooper. Outside of work, Aleesha enjoys cooking, cake decorating, and camping with her family in their campervan. She also is working on their hobby farm, expanding their livestock and having a self sufficient garden.
Nardine Cahoon
Nardine’s whole family has been enjoying Chiropractic care at McIvor Road for many years and know it keeps them at their best and brightest! Nardine is a passionate advocate for Chiropractic and enjoys seeing all generations of her extended family visit us for adjustments at McIvor Road.
Nardine joined the team in 2020 and it has been great having her warm and caring nature welcoming everyone in to the practice.