About the clinic

Meet the team

Four chiropractors, one shared goal: to help you move well, feel well and stay well.

Interior of the Coogee Chiropractic clinic

Our approach

At Coogee Chiropractic, our mission is to provide the highest level of evidence-based care in a professional, warm and educational environment. Performance is not just for athletes; we all have to show up in different ways each day. We are here to help you do that, and to make each day better than the one before.

We focus on understanding the function of your spine and nervous system, then diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal conditions with adjustments tailored to your size, age and health issue.

Our chiropractors

Dr Riana Kuswardiyanto

Dr Riana Kuswardiyanto

B.Sc (Chiro), B.Chiro

Dr Riana is a compassionate chiropractor dedicated to helping patients achieve their health goals. She graduated with distinction from Murdoch University in 2022 and takes a personalised approach, always putting her patients' needs first.

As a lifelong chiropractic patient, she understands the benefits of care and is passionate about sharing them. She has a keen interest in pregnancy, women's health, paediatrics and family care. Outside the clinic she enjoys travelling, hiking, pilates, karate and spending time with loved ones.

Dr Bridget Axford

Dr Bridget Axford

B.Sc (Chiro), B.Chiro (Hons / H.Dist)

Dr Bridget is passionate about wellness-focused, patient-centred care. Her approach goes beyond relieving immediate pain; she supports long-term wellbeing, functional movement and overall health. She graduated from Murdoch University with High Distinction and received the Fifth Year Dux Award from Chiropractic Australia.

She is completing the Diplomate of the Australian College of Chiropractic Paediatrics (DACCP). Her interests include female professionals, paediatrics and families, and rowers and athletes. Outside the clinic she coaches rowing and enjoys time with friends and family.

Dr Lichia Cheong

Dr Lichia Cheong

B.Sc (BioMed), B.Sc (Chiro), B.Chiro

Dr Lichia began with a Biomedical Science degree at the University of Western Australia before discovering her passion for proactive health. She spent five years at Murdoch University earning her chiropractic qualifications.

In 2007 she travelled to Siliguri, India, to establish field clinics with a team of chiropractors. She lives in Mount Pleasant with her husband, three sons and two dogs, and supports the Fremantle Dockers.

Dr Nicola Kilbee

Dr Nicola Kilbee

Currently on maternity leave

Dr Nicola completed her Double Bachelor Degree in Chiropractic at Murdoch University with distinction in 2015. During her studies she was President of the Hands on India Foundation and helped raise $100,000 for field clinics in Siliguri, India.

Her special interests include women's health, pregnancy care, the effects of stress on the body, and improving overall health and wellbeing. She has also returned to Murdoch University to teach and mentor chiropractic students.

Professional memberships

We are proud to be associated with the following organisations:

Chiropractic Association of Australia

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Sports Chiropractic Australia

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Australian Spinal Research Foundation

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ICPA

International Chiropractic Pediatric Association logo

FICS

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Book your appointment

Call (08) 9434 5555 or book online with our team.

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