About Vida Lifestyles

Damian has been in the health industry now for more than 20 years in many different capacities. As a Naturopath, Nutritionist and Chiropractor he has enjoyed helping thousands of people regain health and vitality through natural approaches. Damian is continually excited and delighted by the life changes that people experience when they start to trust in their own ability to heal without excessive intervention.

Having combined the philosophies of both Naturopathic and Chiropractic approaches to healing and well-being – he believes that people learn and achieve the most when there is no interference and there is appropriate supply of goodness to allow the body to thrive.

I am the Practice Manager and Chiropractic Assistant at Vida, a local mum with 2 boys and come from a bookkeeping admin and customer service background.

I started receiving chiropractic care over 20 years ago and I have been a practice member at Vida for the past 10 years. I have seen first hand the importance and benefits of regular care for my whole family for optimum health and wellbeing. My boys have been receiving chiropractic care since they were babies.

Emma is a chiropractic student at RMIT university. With a passion for health and wellness, she believes that what we do with our bodies and how we feel are directly correlated. With this view she aspires to help people in their journey to a more balanced life. In her spare time she loves walking her babies (dogs) and traveling the world with her friends. 

Rachael's main goal is to help you maintain self care, mental health and wellbeing. She understands the struggles of making time for you and what your body needs which is where she found her passion for Massage therapy. Rachael completed a Diploma in Remedial Massage Therapy and more recently gained certificate in Pregnancy Massage. 

Working alongside other Mothers, Rachael understands that we require a service that can provide comfort and professionalism. Which is why she has tailored Summer Hill Massage Therapy to cater for everyone. 

She also has a great passion for sports treatments having worked with many top athletes. HEr ability for treatment on injury recovery and pre and post game treatments has given her great credibility in the industry and a high caliber client list. 

Emma has 9 years of experience as a Relaxation and Remedial Massage Therapist.

Throughout her career she has been lucky enough to gain experience in a whole host of different settings. Emma's recent role was working with a sports clinic treating a range of clients, with individual needs.

She specialises in pre and post sports massage, targeting tension headaches, lower back pain, shoulder and neck pain, hip pain, pregnancy massage and overall health and wellness. Emma has qualifications in Health Sciences - Rehabilitation, Remedial Massage. 
She has always been passionate about health, wellbeing and caring for others and loves that she can bring both of these worlds together in my chosen career.