Meet Dr. Alison Nicholls
Dr. Alison has always enjoyed an active lifestyle, spending her childhood playing a variety of sports, dancing, and joining her older brother in countless backyard games of cricket, football, and basketball. She experienced her share of injuries, giving her a firsthand understanding of the pain, frustration, and the impact that injuries can have. These experiences inspired her to pursue a career in chiropractic.
Dr. Alison graduated from RMIT University in 2018 with a Bachelor of Health Science and a Bachelor of Applied Science (Chiropractic), both with Distinction. She was honoured to be awarded Dux of her graduating class. Following graduation, Alison returned to her hometown of Adelaide.
Passionate about continuing her learning, Dr. Alison has returned to university in 2026 to study a Masters of Physiotherapy. Upon completion, she will be dual-qualified as both a Chiropractor and Physiotherapist, allowing her to combine the strengths of both professions to provide patient-centred care.
Dr Alison uses multiple adjusting techniques such as manual adjustments, drop pieces, blocks and activators as well as incorporating soft tissue technique and rehabilitation. She is a strong advocate for home exercise programs, recognising that movement and rehabilitation play an important role in supporting long-term results and helping patients stay active.
Memberships
- Australian Chiropractors Association
- Chiropractic Australia
- Australian Physiotherapy Association
- Sports Medicine Australia
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Health Science, RMIT University
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Chiropractic), RMIT University (2018)
- Master of Physiotherapy, Flinders University (currently undertaking)
Clinical Interests
Dr. Alison has a particular interest in:
- Family Chiropractic Care – Providing care for people of all ages and helping families stay healthy, active, and moving well throughout every stage of life. (Dr Alison enjoys working with children and welcomes you to bring your little ones to your appointment; however, she currently sees patients aged 3 years and older.)
- Sports Injuries & Rehabilitation – Helping patients recover from injury, improve performance, and reduce the risk of future injuries through chiropractic care and tailored rehabilitation.
- Exercise-Based Care – Combining hands-on treatment with personalised rehabilitation and home exercise programs to support long-term health and function.
- Musculoskeletal Health – Assisting patients with neck pain, back pain, headaches, joint problems, and everyday aches and pains to improve mobility and quality of life.
Outside the clinic, Dr. Alison enjoys maintaining an active lifestyle and spending time with friends. She enjoys taking her labrador, Leroy, for walks along the beach.
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