Meet Dr Matthew Comerford
Dr Matthew began his Chiropractic career in 2002, and has over 2 decades experience with assessing and managing a range of neuro-musculoskeletal conditions.
He met his beautiful wife, Dr Emma Piovesan while studying chiropractic and together have 2 children, Thea and Will.
He loves being active, and spends his spare time swimming with his kids or Masters club, mountain bike riding with his son, playing tennis, walking his dog ‘Addie’ and also keeps flexible with daily yoga.
Dr Matthew believes that in order to be able to enjoy exercise, you need good joint function, balance, flexibility and strength, and that is why chiropractic is so important.
It is extremely important to teach children healthy habits as early as possible, with knowledge on good food choices, exercise and stress management. He is very proud of his Children’s sporting achievements in swimming, running, tennis, orienteering and triathlon.
Qualifications
Dr Matthew, is one of 3 chiropractors in Queensland with university recognised qualification specifically in Children’s Chiropractic. His training includes;
- Bachelor of Science (University of Queensland)
- Master of Chiropractic (Macquarie University)
- Master of Science in Chiropractic Paediatrics (Uni of Wales- London).
- Certified Chiropractic Wellness Lifestyle Practitioner (International Chiropractors Assoc) to provide an evidence based approach to nutrition, exercise and stress management, to get the best results with the chiropractic care.
- Dr Matthew has also completed the Tongue Tie Institute Foundation Course as well as the Tongue Tie Institute extension course on body work and oral restrictions. He works closely with Dr Marjan Jones at Enhance Dental in Brisbane and Lactation consultants Rebecca Denny and Jen James in Toowoomba to help babies with feeding difficulties with lip and tongue ties and musculoskeletal dysfunction.
Dr Matthew loves learning and is currently studying The Melillo Method to help Children with developmental difficulties.
He is also studying LLLT (Low Level Laser Therapy) to help in a range of neuromuscular conditions as well.
Outside of the Practice
In his spare time, Dr Matthew loves reading, art and photography. He also loves cooking healthy meals for friends and family. He also loves gardening and has a very productive vegetable, fruit and herb garden.
Thank you for visiting our site. I hope that it can be a source of hope and healing for you and your family. If you have any questions, please contact us today.
References
1. S Boyd Eaton et al. ‘Stone Agers in the fast Lane: Chronic Degenerative Diseases in Evolutionary Perspective’. 1998. American Journal of Medicine, 84; 739-749.
