Our Team
Dr Sonya Floreani-Doherty
Sonya has been a chiropractor now for 30 years both in the UK and Australia. She is passionate about empowering families to make great health choices.
Sonya comes from a huge chiropractic family with three brothers and three sister in laws being chiropractors. At present there are four budding Chiros studying (her eldest Isobella included).
Being a clinician at RMIT and helping students develop their skills enabled Sonya to do what she loves most, excite others about the power of the body and its ability to heal. Empowering others to learn about health and about the rewards you get from making changes is why she still loves being in practice.
Sonya sees many children and babies. Her favourite part of practice is adjusting families.
Dr. Kellie Woods
Dr. Kellie Woods first graduated from Nursing in 1991 and spent 9 years working as a nurse in the Operating Theatre at Bendigo Health. She graduated from Chiropractic at RMIT University in 2000 and started her own family based practice in Oak Park, Melbourne in 2001. During her 7 years in Oak Park, she and her husband, Mark, had 3 beautiful children, Emily, Tom and Charlie, before moving in 2008 to live in Gisborne.
After selling her own practice Dr.Kellie then worked at Liberty Chiropractic for 6 years, before joining the team at Ohana Healing and Wellness in 2017. Dr. Kellie enjoys seeing all ages benefit from chiropractic care by educating and inspiring her clients to achieve optimal health on all levels.
Liz Bennison
Liz is the Practice Manager at Ohana. She keeps the cogs turning, the chiropractors busy, the babies happy and the Mums and Dads supported. Liz came to us with extensive experience in Management and Administration in the construction industry. In her seven years at Ohana, she has undergone a great deal of training to develop her knowledge of Chiropractic and to lead a team in providing quality care and service to our practice members and families. Liz is passionate about our role at Ohana in educating and empowering our families to make great health choices.
A word from Liz:
I started chiropractic journey when I joined the team in 2016. I encouraged my four sons and their families to get adjusted regularly. I have seen first-hand the benefits of chiropractic care, especially in my grandchildren, who vary in ages from five to fourteen years.
I love to travel around the world, especially if I get to spend time with family and friends. As all of my boys live a long way away… my love of travel has come in very handy with regular trips to Japan, Townsville and Griffith. It’s an absolute MUST every year.
I love work and enjoy everyday. I get to see first-hand the miraculous changes in people’s lives due to chiropractic care.
Natalie
I have had chiropractic care since I was little. Over the years I have worked for different chiropractors both here and interstate. I love the wellness model which helps you to look at every aspect of your well being and help you to be the best you can be. I love it when my children, when they are starting to feel sick, ask me to book them an adjustment. They feel so much better quicker.
Naomi
Being a local Macedon Ranges resident and a mum of 6 children. I come from an admin and personal assistant background. I started receiving chiropractic care over fifteen years ago and have seen firsthand the importance and benefits of regular chiropractic care for my whole family for optimum health and wellbeing. A few of my children have been receiving care since they were babies.
I love spending time with my family road tripping and camping. I love music and dancing and I have a passion for learning and especially for helping children to be at their optimal best. I am currently studying Educational Kinesiology and how movement and brain gym can assist optimal development. I’m lucky enough here at Ohana, to be part of a WONDERFUL positive team that is committed to wellness, and to be part of our FABULOUS patient’s lives.
Noelz
I embarked in my journey with Ohana Healing back in 2021. With no prior knowledge to Chiropractic care, I am a firm believer of the benefits chiropractic adjustments can do for your body.
Born and raised in New Zealand, I am a rugby/league fanatic. You will likely find me at the gym on most days. I enjoy pampering myself whether it be a massage or a well deserved facial.
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