Nicky Suckle BSc. (Hons) MSc. - Physiotherapist

Nicky works in Absolute Health in Mooloolaba where she treats all musculoskeletal problems and provides rehabilitation. See Services for more information on conditions treated and treatments used. Absolute Health & Chiropractic is a mu lit-modality centre with allied health professionals working together to provide a holistic approach to health care.

Nicky graduated with BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy in 2003 from Glasgow Caledonian University, UK. She then worked in a hospital for a year, focusing on orthopaedics, musculoskeletal injuries, rheumatology, back pain and care of the elderly, prior to setting up her own clinic in Glasgow where she specialised in sports in juries and occupational health physiotherapy. She is qualified in Pilates and enjoys using this exercise form for rehabilitation. She is also qualified in dry needling.
In 2009 Nicky qualified from The London Veterinary College with masters in Veterinary physiotherapy and has been working in the UK with top event horses and international dressage horses and their riders. She also treats cats and dogs. More can be found out on Nicky's animal physiotherapy website: www.animalphysiotherapist.com.au

Nicky is a keen cyclist, hockey player and competitive horse rider and understands the necessity for injury prevention and quick remedial action in the event of injuries and minor niggles.

Dr. Matthew Smith BSc. MCHIR. - Chiropractor

I was raised on a dairy farm as a typical "farm boy", in western Victoria. I considered Chiropractic as a profession after seeing the results my whole family got while seeing a Chiropractor, and in particular my father. While attending Chiropractic visits myself, I started to understand that Chiropractic was more of a philosophy rather than a technique or practice. This "philosophy" of removing interference and dysfunction from the body, so that it can function and heal correctly appealed to my "how things work" mindset.

I attended Macquarie University in Sydney for 5 years and completed my Bachelor of Science and Masters in Chiropractic (BSc. MCHIR). During my studies I was awarded several awards in academic excellence, including the vice chancellors award, and the graduate of the year (top of my class) on graduation.

After graduating I have gained a lot of experience in my field, having worked a year in Australia and the following 6 years working in Europe in one of the busiest Chiropractic clinics in the United Kingdom.

In October 2010 I moved back to Australia with my partner Nicky (our Physiotherapist in Mooloolaba) to start Absolute Health and Chiropractic in Noosa and Mooloolaba.

As a health care provider, I believe that personalised, preventative care is of the utmost importance in helping each individual to achieve their health goals. Many people come and see me due to a specific health concern like low back pain, neck pain or headaches, but stay under Chiropractic care for prevention and wellness.