Who We Are
The team at Discover Health Group is made up of professionals who are dedicated to getting our patients back to optimal health. We offer a range of clinical interests and skills to meet the individual needs of each of our patients.
Dr Amy Hurtz
Chiropractor
Dr Amy originally arrived at Discover Health Group in 2023 as a temporary chiropractor, but it didn’t take long for her to fall in love with the Portland community. Now, she’s proud to call Portland home. Dr Amy is passionate about empowering others to lead active, healthy lives through evidence-based care and holistic lifestyle advice. She brings a wealth of knowledge and a continual drive to learn, making her a valuable asset to our team.
Dr Amy utilises a variety of techniques, including manual adjustments, mobilisation, activator methods, and SOT blocking, to effectively address neuro-musculoskeletal conditions and postural concerns.
Whether you’re seeking support for everyday wellness or focused care for specific health goals, Dr Amy is here to guide you every step of the way.
Dr Phoebe Sharp
Chiropractor
Phoebe grew up in Portland and joined the team in 2020, bringing with her experience from clinics across Melbourne and Geelong.
She prioritises patient-centred care, and emphasises personalised treatment plans, often prescribing rehabilitative exercises and other measures to support treatment in the clinic.
With a focus on musculoskeletal conditions, mobility issues, postural concerns, and sports injuries, Phoebe also loves to support women during pregnancy and in their postpartum recovery.
Utilising a diverse range of techniques (manual adjustments, activator, soft tissue therapy, dry needling and exercise rehabilitation), Phoebe helps support patients to achieve their health goals.
Phoebe has completed post-graduate studies in:
- Sports Chiropractic (ICCSP)
- Pregnancy care
- Dry needling
Dr Canh Ly
Chiropractor
Canh grew up in a small Canadian town, he journeyed to Sydney for his Bachelors and Masters in Chiropractic Science at Macquarie University, and then settled in rural Mount Gambier. His chiropractic philosophy centres on the notion that movement is medicine, and he tailors treatments to patient’s individual needs. His clinical interests lie in injury prevention, and he assists clients with a broad range of concerns, ranging from pain associated with desk work to acute sports-related injuries.
Techniques Canh utilises include:
- Soft tissue techniques, dry needling, stretching and rehabilitation advice, joint mobilisation, manual and activator adjustments.
Canh thinks that by providing proper education, patients gain insights into the root causes of their issues, empowering them to prevent recurrences and limit future injury risks.
Outside of work, he enjoys free diving, training at the gym, boxing, and supporting the Vancouver Canucks in ice hockey.
Dr Naomi Fleming
Chiropractor
Naomi, a lifelong Portland resident, has devoted herself to delivering chiropractic care to the local community since 1992.
She started her journey at Henty Chiropractic Centre, working alongside her mother, Helen McKenzie, who was also a chiropractor. Chiropractic seems to run in the family, as Naomi's daughter, Eloise, is now also practicing as a chiropractor on the Bellarine Peninsula.
Naomi's practice centres around muscle testing techniques, particularly applied kinesiology, enabling her to identify areas of weakness accurately. She combines manual adjusting, activator methods, blocks, and soft tissue therapy to provide comprehensive and effective treatment.
Dr Nicola Symons
Osteopath
Nicola has returned to the South West after working in Melbourne over the last three years. She enjoys treating all ages including newborns, children and adults. With a strong focus on family health, Nicola provides care during pregnancy, breastfeeding and early stages of parenting to both baby and mum.
Being a keen runner, she enjoys treating general aches and pains, running and sports injuries, postural and mobility restrictions as well as headaches, neck and jaw pain.
Nicola is a certified breastfeeding specialist and accredited Possums Mum and Infant care provider.
On weekends Nicola loves spending time with family, creating artworks, picking fruit at her family farm and training for the next 10km race.
Bookings via www.nicolasymonsosteo.com/
Macey Hockley
Chiropractic Assistant
Macey has been with Discover Health Group since the start of 2024 and helps keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes.
Whether it’s managing the daily schedule, coordinating appointments, or making sure patient records are up-to-date, Macey plays a big part in ensuring the clinic operates efficiently.
With a friendly and organised approach, Macey is often the first point of contact for patients, helping them feel welcome and making sure everything is ready for their visits.
Outside of work Macey loves everything netball, walking her dog, pilates and training for the 3 Bays team relay.
Interested in joining the Discover Health Group team?
We will be looking to hire a new Chiropractic Assistant at the end of 2024, as Macey will be moving to start her university studies.
Send an expression of interest (will be kept confidential) to phoebe@discoverhealthgroup.com.au