Dr. Roy Smith

Dr. Roy is dedicated to assisting members of the community in obtaining optimal nervous system function through the use of Chiropractic care and education. He is determined to help his patients enjoy an AWESOME quality of life.

Dr. Roy enjoys working with active, health conscious people who are willing to engage in Chiropractic care in order to recover from, and prevent, injuries. He works with people of all ages and has a special interest in assisting his patients with managing stress and its effects on the body.

Early in his Chiropractic career, Dr. Roy observed that a gentle approach combined with practical and inspirational health advice would deliver excellent outcomes to his patients.  By attending regular continuing professional development and education courses, Dr. Roy easily keeps up with the latest in Chiropractic and natural healthcare.

Born in South Africa, Dr. Roy moved to Melbourne in 1998 where he completed his 6 years of Chiropractic training at RMIT University and graduated with a Bachelor of Clinical Science and a Bachelor of Chiropractic Science. Subsequently, Dr. Roy earned a Graduate Certificate in Sports Chiropractic and an International Chiropractic Sport Science Diploma.

Dr. Roy was presented with an Outstanding Service Award (Chiropractors’ Association of Australia – VIC) in 2015 (having previously received it in 2007). He received the prestigious award of Victorian Chiropractor of the Year for his service to the profession and community in 2008 and was honoured with a Certificate of Clinical Excellence from Chiropractic Education Australia in 2001.

Dr. Roy is a member of the Australian Chiropractors Association and previously served as a senior director on the board of the Victorian branch (previously known as the Chiropractor’s Association of Australia (Vic)) for almost 15 years.

A proud husband and father of two children, Dr. Roy enjoys spending time with his family when not taking care of the health of the community. He challenges himself by running medium to long distances. Maintaining mental and physical balance is essential to Dr. Roy’s lifestyle.

Techniques: Manual diversified, Toggle recoil, Logan Basic, Thompson, Applied Kinesiology (certified), Extremity adjusting, Cranial adjusting and SD Protocol.

What’s your approach to patient care, and what can patients expect during a session with you? Your session is about what you are looking at achieving in your health. After getting to understand you better through detailed discussion, we’ll move onto a comprehensive examination, which often allows us to understand two elements: your pain/symptoms bringing you in and understanding if there are underlying imbalances or weaknesses causing these symptoms. Once we are complete with your examination, we can discuss if any other investigation is required or what plan of action should be taken to address your concerns and achieve your goals. From there on, we aim to achieve your results through hands on care.

What’s your favourite aspect of working in Chiropractic? I love reflecting back after having taken care of people and families over years and hearing their reflections about the health changes they have noticed since receiving chiropractic care. I love seeing people’s lives change for the better by taking an active part in recovery. 

What are some of the conditions that you find you are most successful in helping people with? I’ve built many years of experience understanding the wound-up brain and how this impacts how people feel and function. Patients often present with the following: Headaches, Jaw pain, …..

What’s your favourite way to unwind after a busy day? Watch relaxing, light Netflix series, go for a walk with my wife and an early night of sleep as my day starts at 5.30am

What are some common misconceptions about your profession that you’d like to address? Many people need to be understand that Chiropractic is building better brain function. Ultimately Chiropractic adjustments exercise small muscles at a spinal level with improve nerve feedback to brain function. Once you see that big picture, along with results, Chiropractic care becomes something you want, rather than need.

What’s the energy like in your treatment room? I enjoy upbeat tunes, friendly warm energy, light conversation, positive life reinforcement and a combination of manual and low force Chiropractic adjustments.

Coffee or tea? Strong Flat white does it for me first thing in the morning before work or after my morning run.

Sweet or savoury? Regrettably Sweet. Although the “bliss point” between sweet and savoury is awesome!

What’s one health tip you wish more people knew? Eat well, think well, and move well. Small changes (1%) with consistency over time will change your life.

What’s a hidden talent or hobby you have? Handyman work and gardening at home. When I mess up though, it does not look good!

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