Our Team
Dr Daniel Shakespeare (Chiropractor)
After completing a Bachelor of Business degree at Newcastle University, and entering a career in finance, I found myself facing a number of health challenges, for which I was prescribed regular ongoing medication. Seeking another alternative, I commenced chiropractic care, and found those, and a number of other ailments that I had just put down as 'normal', ultimately resolved. I began informal study into the science and philosophy behind chiropractic and immediately fell in love with it. Soon after I left my career in finance to pursue my Doctor of Chiropractic qualification.
Having now witnessed my two little girls grow up under chiropractic care from birth, I have made it my mission to help others enjoy the same level of health and vitality.
Valley Rising was created to serve the community with the highest quality chiropractic care possible, and to educate and empower the masses as to where true health and healing comes from.
Our VISION is a world in which true health through greater connection between life and the human form is self evident, and chiropractic care an imperative from birth.
Valley Rising is not a practice, nor a business... it is a MISSION.
Dr Josh McNamara (Chiropractor)
Having been adjusted since birth, I’ve never known what it’s like to not be under chiropractic care. It wasn’t until years later, after having never suffered from such common disorders like back pain and headaches, that I understood just how important chiropractic care is for a natural development, and just how grateful I was to have received that care.
"The power that made the body heals the body" - A core principle of chiropractic, and one that just makes sense. I love that chiropractic doesn’t aim to treat any condition or ailment, but rather enables the body to interpret and express life better, via the removal or reduction of vertebral subluxation. This allows the most intelligent organism on our planet, to get well, but more importantly to thrive, which is what everybody deserves.
Being a chiropractor is not a job for me, it’s my telos... my purpose. Being able to care for someone, to be able to have a positive influence on the quality of their life, is an unmeasurable reward. Empowering people to realise the level of health they can have, but also the life they can have, is what fuels and feeds my passion.
Dr Scott Williams (Chiropractor)
My chiropractic journey began a lot later than I would have liked, having never been adjusted until the start of my chiropractic degree. It wasn’t until I was getting adjusted on a regular basis that I started to understand the full benefits of chiropractic care. Having played rugby league my entire life, I wanted something to keep me on the field and doing the things I loved... I found that in the power of the chiropractic adjustment. I also discovered that the preservation of my health was a lot easier than waiting to get sick, then trying to cure any injury or illness that I suffered. This is what kept me play at a high level for so many years.
Once we understand that the body is one big homeostatic organism, controlled by the nervous system, that runs on feedback loops, it is easy to see how vital removing any interference to that system is. This is the role of chiropractic. The body has an incredible way of healing itself, and with a fully functioning nervous system, it can overcome an enormous array of illnesses and dysfunctions.
Chiropractic has created so many positive changes in my life that I can't wait to see if it can do the same for you too!
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Dr Alex Bojanic (Chiropractor)
Growing up, I was never badly sick or unhealthy—but I also never truly felt my best. It was like I was functioning, but not thriving, but I didn’t think much of it at the time.
After observing a chiropractor, my eyes were opened to a whole new way of looking at health—not just as the absence of illness, but as the presence of thriving health. It’s not enough to just “get by” and wait for sickness to arrive. People should feel like they are living at their best. “Medicine is the study of disease and what causes a man to die. Chiropractic is the study of health and what causes a man to live.” The body is designed to heal and function at its best when there are no interferences.
That’s why I love this profession. Helping people naturally—without relying on medications or quick fixes is why I do it. It’s become more than a career; it’s become my purpose. That’s why our mission is to give your body the best chance to communicate, function, and heal. “The preservation of health is easier than the cure of disease.”
The most rewarding part is the people and their journeys: connecting with individuals, understanding their stories, and working together to find the best path forward. Every story is different, and I’m grateful to witness people move toward their healthiest self.