Meet the Team at Mt Eliza Family Chiropractic
The Mt.Eliza Family Chiropractic Clinic has six chiropractors, two myotherapists and six chiropractic assistants as part of our wonderful team.
Our clinic also offers the combined experience of three fully qualified Myotherapists, Myotherapy and Massage Therapy are available every day in our practice.
With such a huge volume of experience on hand you can feel sure that your family is in the right place. For over 30 years Mt.Eliza Family Chiropractic has provided care to members of our local and extended community including Mt.Eliza, Frankston, Mornington, Karingal, Carrum Downs, Somerville, Seaford, Baxter, Cranbourne, Pearcedale and beyond.
Dr Glenn Maginness
Founder | Mt Eliza Family Chiropractic
Dr Glenn Maginness is the founder of Mt Eliza Family Chiropractic and a highly respected figure in Australian chiropractic, particularly in the field of paediatrics.
Graduating from RMIT University in 1986 as a Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr Glenn established his practice in Mt Eliza shortly after and has lived and worked within the local community ever since. Over the course of his career, his passion became clear — supporting the health and development of infants and children. From 2002 onwards, he dedicated his clinical practice exclusively to paediatric care.
Dr Glenn holds a Master’s Degree in Chiropractic Paediatrics and is one of only a small number of chiropractors Australia-wide to have achieved this qualification. He has lectured extensively to chiropractors around the world, presenting seminars throughout Australia, New Zealand, Canada, South Africa, and the United Kingdom, and has played a significant role in advancing paediatric chiropractic education internationally.
While Dr Glenn has now retired from seeing patients, his philosophy and approach to family-centred care continue through his daughters, who now lead and run Mt Eliza Family Chiropractic. The clinic remains grounded in the values he established; clinical excellence, education, and deep community connection, while continuing to evolve for future generations of families.
Dr Glenn lives on the Mornington Peninsula with his wife Lindy. With over 40 years of family and professional roots in Mt Eliza, his legacy continues through both his family and the many families the clinic serves.
Dr Hayley Maginness
Co-owner | Chiropractor
Dr Hayley Maginness graduated from RMIT University with a Bachelor Degree in Health Science (Chiropractic) and a Master’s Degree in Chiropractic.
Coming from a family of chiropractors, Dr Hayley is deeply passionate about health and wellbeing, with a strong clinical focus on paediatric care. She has completed extensive post-graduate studies in Chiropractic Paediatrics and has a particular interest in supporting infants and children through their early development and nervous system health.
Dr Hayley has also completed a Diploma of Breastfeeding Management, allowing her to provide specialised support for mothers and infants during the breastfeeding journey. This additional training enables her to confidently support families through feeding challenges with a comprehensive, informed, and compassionate approach.
Alongside her clinical work, Dr Hayley speaks internationally on paediatric chiropractic care and coaches chiropractors through Elevate Paediatrics, delivering seminars and education focused on building confident, competent paediatric practices and high-quality care for children and families.
Dr Brianna Maginness
Co-owner | Chiropractor
Dr Brianna Maginness graduated with Distinction from RMIT University, holding a double Bachelor Degree in Health Science and Applied Science (Chiropractic). She graduated at the top of her class and received the Academic Excellence Award for her five-year degree.
Coming from a family of chiropractors, Dr Brianna is deeply passionate about health and wellbeing, with a strong clinical focus on paediatric care. She has completed extensive post-graduate education in Chiropractic Paediatrics and pregnancy care, with a particular interest in supporting infants and children through their early development and nervous system health.
Dr Brianna is a Focus Certified Provider, with specialised training in supporting children with behavioural, learning, socialisation, and developmental challenges. This advanced training allows her to understand the developmental trajectory of childhood and the impact of stress on the developing nervous system, enabling her to support families with clarity, confidence, and care.
Alongside her clinical work, Dr Brianna speaks nationally and internationally on paediatric chiropractic care and co-leads education and mentoring through Elevate Paediatrics, delivering seminars and training for chiropractors focused on building confident, competent paediatric practices and high-quality care for children and families.
Currently, Dr. Brianna is focused exclusively on paediatric patients, no longer accepting new adult patients to dedicate her expertise to children’s health and development.
Dr Jemima Hoult
Chiropractor
Dr. Jemima Hoult graduated from RMIT in 1999 with a double degree in a Bachelor of Applied Science (Clinical) and a Bachelor of Chiropractic Science. After beginning practice at a Sports Chiropractic Clinic in Sandringham, Dr. Jem joined the team at MECC in 2002 whilst furthering her studies in Chiropractic Paediatrics.
Dr. Jem welcomes and enjoys treating patients of any age at MECC. You will often see her looking after entire families including babies, children, parents and grandparents! Dr. Jem will tailor her chiropractic care to best suit the patient; reflecting their age or stage of life, the patient’s health history and their treatment preferences.
Jem has a particular interest in; Care of the pregnant patient, developmental delay in the preschool /school aged child, adolescent health & wellness, adult health & wellbeing and managing spinal health whilst working from home, integrative holistic health care and discussing additional preventative care for the patient in their home & work life and spinal care and maintaining fitness in the transition to retirement.
Dr. Laura Lawrence
Chiropractor
Dr. Laura Lawrence graduated from RMIT in 2002 with a double degree in Bachelor of Applied Science (Clinical) and Bachelor of Chiropractic Science. After beginning practice as a 3rd generation Chiropractor in her family’s clinic in the Melbourne CBD she joined the team at MECC in 2002.
Dr. Laura has enjoyed treating patients of all ages from children and their parents, up to and including their grandparents! Dr. Laura has a particular interest in child postural and neurological development, scoliosis and sports injury management, Women’s health (from puberty to menopause) and aging.
Over the last two decades Dr. Laura has focused on the management, support and co-ordination of complex pain including disc and nerve injuries, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis and pre/post operative care. Dr. Laura is trained in cold laser therapy and has a Graduate Diploma of Nutritional Medicine and a Masters of Wellness.
Dr Robert Warren
Chiropractor
Dr Robert Warren has been a member of our practice since 2007. Dr Rob has a Bachelor of Science in Neurology from Melbourne University, a Bachelor of Complimentary Medicine and a Masters Degree in Clinical Chiropractic from RMIT. Dr Rob has clinical expertise in nutrition, neurology and sports chiropractic.
As well as treating paediatrics. As a former basketball and a new golfer, Rob enjoys helping athletes correct imbalances that are preventing them from peak performance in sport and in the gym.
Dr Stefanie Pelz
Chiropractor
Dr Stef Pelz graduated from RMIT University with a double Bachelor Degree in Health Science and Applied Science (Chiropractic).
Dr Stef enjoys working with individuals and families of all ages, from paediatric through to geriatric care. She takes a personalised and thoughtful approach to care, focusing on understanding each patient’s concerns, goals, and lifestyle so treatment can be tailored to what their body needs at that time.
Committed to ongoing professional development, Dr Stef has undertaken further study in Paediatric Chiropractic Care, Women’s Health Essentials, Sacro Occipital Technique, and Functional Neuro Rehabilitation. This continued learning allows her to provide up-to-date, evidence-informed care that supports both everyday function and active lifestyles.
Dr Stef is passionate about supporting individuals and families throughout their health journeys, helping them move better, feel more connected to their bodies, and build long-term resilience and wellbeing.
Dr Bailey Yelland
Chiropractor
Dr Bailey Yelland holds a double degree in Health Science and Applied Science (Chiropractic) from RMIT University. He is passionate about ongoing professional development and is expanding his clinical training in Sacro Occipital Technique (SOT) and Applied Kinesiology (AK).
Having grown up under regular chiropractic care in Wangaratta, Dr Bailey developed an early appreciation for the role chiropractic plays in supporting lifelong health. He is passionate about caring for individuals and families at every stage of life – from newborns through to older adults – and takes pride in creating a welcoming, supportive environment for those in his care.
Dr Bailey places strong emphasis on clear communication and meaningful practitioner–patient relationships, recognising these as essential foundations for long-term wellbeing.
Outside the clinic, he enjoys travelling, music production, and spending time outdoors with friends and family, particularly hiking and snow trip
Demi Cooney
Chiropractor
Dr Demi Cooney graduated in 2015 with from RMIT University with a Bachelor Degree in Health Science (Chiropractic) and a Master’s Degree in Chiropractic.
Dr Demi grew up in a family of Chiropractor’s and Naturopath’s so has a strong belief in the innate healing potential of the body and the ways in which our environment helps promote and support a healthy life trajectory. She loves caring for the whole family from newborns to grandparents and believes that optimal health is a journey not a destination. Children mirror their care givers, so her hope is to empower her clients to make health decisions that will enhance the health for not only them but for the generations to come. She loves providing individualised care that is tailored to her clients age, development stage, goals and lifestyle to ensure that they are getting the best care to express health 100%.
Dr Demi has a keen interest in paediatric neurodevelopment, health and wellbeing, women’s health and pregnancy. In 2020 Dr Demi completed her International Chiropractic Paediatric and Perinatal Chiropractic and Webster certification. This certification is an advanced training program that equips chiropractors with specialised knowledge and skills to provide safe, evidence-informed, and developmentally appropriate care from pregnancy through childhood. It has a strong emphasis on neurodevelopment, birth physiology, and the Webster Technique.
Dr Demi utilises a number of techniques with her clients including SOT and Neuro-Emotional Technique (NET). Neuro-Emotional Technique is a mind-body approach that helps identify and release unresolved emotional stress stored in the nervous system, supporting improved physical and emotional wellbeing. She will be offering this service for clients late 2026.
Our clinic also offers access to experienced Myotherapists, with Myotherapy and Massage Therapy available daily to support your care.
Contact us to find out more about how we can help.
Danielle Mortimer
Myotherapist
Danielle also has an Advanced Diploma of Remedial Massage (Myotherapy), which includes proficiency in dry needling, cupping, exercise rehabilitation, TENS and bio-feedback. Danni has a special interest in working with athletes and improving sports performance. With sportsmen and women Danni focuses specifically on rehabilitation, injury prevention, as well as maximising athletic performance.
Danni recently participated in a study looking at the effect of massage on knee mobility. The results were very positive, clearly demonstrating the potential amazing benefits of myotherapy for both elite athletes, as well as for ‘weekend joggers’.
Chiropractic Assistants:
- Phaedra Cherry
- Kerry Edwards
- Melissa Quill
- Brooke McKinnon
- Maddie Tolley
- Kendra Russell
