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Dr Andrew Arnold

Dr Andrew Arnold

Berwick,VIC

Summary

Experienced allied health practitioner in the chiropractic profession, serving as a senior chiropractor, practice director, and shareholder at Back In Motion in Cranbourne, Victoria. Certified sports chiropractic physician with a strong background in disability employment services as a qualified national panel assessor. Also a certified business coach. With 35 years of private practice experience, worked in various capacities within the chiropractic and allied health field, from clinical associate to partner, practice owner to franchisee, and franchisee to corporate clinic class shareholder and practice director. Expertise includes managing third-party patients such as NDIS, DVA, Workover, and TAC. Well-versed in conducting patient assessments related to medico-legal matters including workplace modifications, functional capacity, return to work capacity, total and permanent disabilities, and ongoing treatment planning. Provides consultation services to numerous allied health physiotherapy practices, specializing in non-clinical professional development for young graduates. Committed to advancing the field of allied health private practice and developed an innovative online mentoring platform called My Allied Health Academy that offers tailored AI-driven support.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

National Panel Assessor

Self Employed Services
01.2023 - Current
  • A National Panel Assessor or NPA assists workers who need assistance maintaining employment. We work through the DES Program facilitating ongoing support.
  • Ongoing Support is when a Disability Employment Service (DES) provider gives an employee extra support to keep a job. Many employees with a disability need flexible, moderate or high ongoing support to keep their job.
  • The independent assessor asks questions in relation to the clients work and any extra help they may need to stay in the job. The Assessor also works with the DES Provider.
  • I currently complete approximately 30 reports per annum.

Chiropractor (Private Practice)

Healthia | Back In Motion Health Group
01.2020 - Current
  • My role is as senior Chiropractor and Practice Director.
  • I supervise and mentor my admin and practitioner teams whilst maintaining clinic operations.
  • I manage a team of 12.
  • Our practice generates approx. $850k per annum and sees around 10,000 patient consultations each year.
  • Maintained detailed records of patient treatments, progress, and outcomes to facilitate effective care coordination and continuity.
  • Assisted patients in achieving pain management goals through the implementation of effective therapeutic techniques.
  • Educated patients on the importance of proper posture and ergonomics, resulting in reduced workplace-related musculoskeletal issues.

Founder

My Allied Health Academy
01.2020 - Current
  • I am the founder of an AI based, online learning platform for Allied Health practitioners.
  • My Allied Health Academy or MAHA offers a rich array of resources, including AI coaching and learning support, engaging videos, quizzes, comprehensive tutorials and Study Books, ensuring a dynamic and immersive learning experience for everyone.
  • MAHA serves Podiatrists, Chiropractors, Physiotherapists, Osteopaths, Occupational Therapists, Exercise Physiologists, Massage therapists, Myotherapists.

Allied Health Practice Coach / Consultant

Self Employed
01.2016 - Current
  • I consult and mentor to both individuals (Practitioners and Practice owners) and Allied Health practice teams helping them grow successful practices.
  • I have worked with over 100 professionals over the past 10 years.

Certified Business Coach

Self Employed Services
01.2012 - Current
  • I currently offer one on one mentoring and coaching for Allied Health professionals
  • I have worked with over 100 Allied Health professionals over the past 10 years.

Chiropractor (Private Practice)

Cranbourne Family Chiropractic and Wellness Centre
01.2009 - 01.2020
  • I operated Cranbourne Family Chiropractic and Wellness Centre as a sole owner.
  • The practice was multi-disciplinary with around 12 team members.
  • My role included administration, payroll, recruitment, invoicing and account payable, managing 3rd party patients...

President

Cranbourne Chamber of Commerce
01.2014 - 01.2018
  • My role was to oversee Chamber operations, manage membership and promote the organisation in the local area.

Chiropractor (Private Practice)

Casey Chiropractic
01.1997 - 01.2009

My role was working with a business partner in the day to day operations of the practice.

  • Treated 150 patients weekly and accurately documented and maintained patient notes and charts.
  • Maintained detailed records of patient treatments, progress, and outcomes to facilitate effective care coordination and continuity.
  • Assisted patients in achieving pain management goals through the implementation of effective therapeutic techniques.
  • Educated patients on the importance of proper posture and ergonomics, resulting in reduced workplace-related musculoskeletal issues.
  • Reduced recovery time for patients suffering from sports injuries through targeted chiropractic interventions.

Cranbourne Comets Division 1, Soccer - Club Chiropractor

Cranbourne Comets
01.1997 - 01.2001
  • Reduced recovery time for players suffering from sports injuries through targeted chiropractic interventions.
  • Educated players on the importance of proper posture and injury prevention to help reduce workplace-related musculoskeletal issues.
  • Conducted thorough examinations, diagnosing conditions accurately and developing appropriate treatment plans accordingly.
  • Counseled players about lifestyle choices impacting injuries, conditions, and recovery.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure optimal player care and overall wellness.
  • Evaluated functioning of neuromusculoskeletal system and spine using systems of chiropractic diagnosis.
  • Developed strong relationships with local medical providers, facilitating referrals and fostering a collaborative approach to managing individual players.

Naturopathic Private Practice

Various Multi-discliplinary Allied Health Clinics
01.1990 - 01.2000
  • Enhanced the overall reputation of the practice by delivering exceptional client care and adhering to ethical guidelines set forth by professional organizations.
  • Established rapport with clients, fostering an environment of trust and open communication to facilitate effective therapy sessions.
  • Provided Naturopath private practice services to the patient and the practice owner.
  • Increased client retention rates by consistently evaluating progress and adjusting treatment plans as needed.

Anaesthetic Theatre Technician

Various Private and Public Hospitals.
01.1990 - 12.1998
  • I have worked across both private and public sector as a Anaesthetic Theatre technician.
  • I have worked with a wide array of medical specialities.
  • My role was to support the Anaesthetist, Theatre nurses and Surgeons.
  • This involved theatre preparation, patient care, managing specialised equipment for each operation and managing operation changovers.

Education

Certification - Chiropractic Paediatrics

Elevate Paediatrics
Melbourne, VIC
12-2023

Certification - Certified Business Coach

Wellness Academy
Melbourne, VIC
07-2012

Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician - Sports Chiropractic

American College of Chiropractic
USA
01-2001

Bachelor of Science - Chiropractic

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
Melbourne, VIC
05-1998

Bachelor of Science - Naturopathic Science

Southern School of Natural Therapies
Melbourne, VIC
12-1989

Certificate IV - Remedial Massage Therapies

Southern School of Natural Therapies
Melbourne, VIC
12-1989

Skills

    My key strengths include:

    O Significant experience spanning a 35-year career in Allied health practice

    O Significant experience managing and leading patients and staff, operating Allied health practices This has involved the development of extensive training resources for my team

    O Significant experience mentoring Allied health practice owners and their teams

    O Demonstrating a strong understanding of the Medicare, NDIS, TAC, Workcover and DVA

    O Significant experience working in a wide range of different practice structures, ie Corporate, franchise, private, partnership, associate

    O Experience working in the medical field as an Anesthetic Theatre Technician

    O A wide scope of Chiropractic technique proficiencies

Accomplishments

  • National Panel Assessor (2023 - current)
  • Allied Health practice coach / consultant (2016 - current)
  • Founder: My Allied Health Academy (2020 - current)
  • Chiropractor (Private Practice), Back in Motion health group, Cranbourne, VIC. (2020 - current).
  • Chiropractor (Private Practice) Cranbourne Family Chiropractic and Wellness Centre, Cranbourne, VIC. (2009-2020).
  • Chiropractor (Private Practice) Casey Chiropractic - Cranbourne, VIC. (1997 - 2009).
  • Certified business coach (2012 - current).
  • National Panel Assessor (Disability Employment Services) (2023 - current).
  • Cranbourne Comets Division 1, Soccer - Club Chiropractor (1997-2001).
  • Cranbourne Chamber of Commerce - President (2014-2018)
  • Naturopathic private practice (1990 - 2000)
  • Anaesthetic Theatre Technician, various hospitals (1990 - 1990)

Certification

  • Chiropractic Paediatrics post graduate program, Elevate Paediatrics, 2022-24.
  • Physiotherapy professional development studies, Healthia 2020-current.
  • Foot Leveler Orthotic certification, Dr Mark Charette, 2010 and 2024.
  • Impulse Adjusting Technique, Neuro-mechanical Innovations, 2018.
  • Principles of Effective Headache management, Dr. Charles Teo, 2014
  • The Neurological Examination, 2024
  • Chiropractic, Neuro-emotional technique certification, 2015.
  • Chiropractic, Neuro-link technique certification, 2015.
  • Chiropractic, Applied Kinesiology certification, 2014
  • Chiropractic, Activator Methods certification, 2013.
  • Certified Business Coach, 2012.
  • Risk Management program, Chiropractic Associate of Australia PD, 2011, 2012
  • Chiropractic, Sacro-Occipital Technique certification, 2011
  • Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP), American College of Chiropractic, 2001.
  • Chiropractic, Gonstead technique certification, 1999
  • Bachelor of Applied Science (Chiropractic), B. Clin. Sc. (Clinical) - Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, VIC, 1998.
  • Remedial Massage Certificate, Southern School of Natural Therapies, 1990.
  • Diploma of Applied Science, Naturopathic sciences, Southern School of Natural Therapies, 1990.

Timeline

National Panel Assessor

Self Employed Services
01.2023 - Current

Chiropractor (Private Practice)

Healthia | Back In Motion Health Group
01.2020 - Current

Founder

My Allied Health Academy
01.2020 - Current

Allied Health Practice Coach / Consultant

Self Employed
01.2016 - Current

President

Cranbourne Chamber of Commerce
01.2014 - 01.2018

Certified Business Coach

Self Employed Services
01.2012 - Current

Chiropractor (Private Practice)

Cranbourne Family Chiropractic and Wellness Centre
01.2009 - 01.2020

Chiropractor (Private Practice)

Casey Chiropractic
01.1997 - 01.2009

Cranbourne Comets Division 1, Soccer - Club Chiropractor

Cranbourne Comets
01.1997 - 01.2001

Naturopathic Private Practice

Various Multi-discliplinary Allied Health Clinics
01.1990 - 01.2000

Anaesthetic Theatre Technician

Various Private and Public Hospitals.
01.1990 - 12.1998

Certification - Chiropractic Paediatrics

Elevate Paediatrics

Certification - Certified Business Coach

Wellness Academy

Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician - Sports Chiropractic

American College of Chiropractic

Bachelor of Science - Chiropractic

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Science - Naturopathic Science

Southern School of Natural Therapies

Certificate IV - Remedial Massage Therapies

Southern School of Natural Therapies
Dr Andrew Arnold