Our Team

MEET OUR DEDICATED TEAM 

At The Murray Valley Chiropractic Centre, we have a dedicated team of staff members who are committed to offering all patients professional and compassionate care. Our valued staff have many years of combined service and look forward to meeting you in the clinic.

BRENTON KLEMM – CHIROPRACTOR

Personal
Born in Booleroo Centre, grew up at Appila in the state’s northern agricultural area on a wheat, sheep and dairy farm, and I have never lost my interest in the land. I am firmly entrenched in Murray Bridge with a family who have finished their schooling in Murray Bridge, now at University, and a daughter working in the Clinic.

Experience
Private practice at this centre since 1984.
Techniques
  • Diversified
  • Thompson-drop piece
  • Impulse/Activator
  • Toggle recoil
  • Gonstead
  • Extremities
  • S.O.T Blocks
  • Cox Flexion Distraction 
  • Cold Laser Therapy
Qualifications
  • 1985 Bachelor of Applied Science in Chiropractic, Phillip Institute, Melbourne (now RMIT).
  • 1994 Post graduate certificate in Clinical Chiropractic Paediatrics, RMIT.
  • 1994 Post graduate certificate in Impairment Rating, RMIT.
  • 1995 Post graduate certificate in Physiological Therapeutics, RMIT.
Membership of Professional Associations
  • Australian Chiropractic Association (ACA)

WENDY DENMEADE – CHIROPRACTOR
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Born and raised in sunny Mildura, Victoria and had several ‘other lives’ before deciding on returning to University to become a Chiropractor. I completed my Science Degree (anatomy and physiological) at Adelaide University before moving to Sydney’s Macquarie University to finish my final 3 years – Masters Chiropractic.

After University I travelled doing locum work, which I loved, and a few associateships before opening my own clinic in Mildura. I have been back in Adelaide now for some time and have been working in Murray Bridge since March 2012 and loving it!


Techniques 
  • Diversified
  • Thompson-drop piece
  • Impulse/Activator
  • AK Applied Kinesiology
  • Extremities
  • Cranial
  • S.O.T Blocks
  • NET
  • Gonstead
  • N.O.T
  • Cox Flexion Distraction  
Interests
  • Family
  • Travel
  • Diving
  • If possible combining all the above!


ANDY KIM – CHIROPRACTOR
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I lived in Adelaide for about 5 years, so I am quite familiar with South Australia. In 2016, I had an opportunity to travel to India, to assist a health care team with my Chiropractic skills in many developing villages. I always embraced learning about well being and I enjoy attending seminars and academic conferences to expand my Chiropractic knowledge in the natural healing arts. I am passionate about widening my range of techniques to enable me to serve patients with more options to get better results. 


Techniques
  • Diversified
  • Thompson drop piece
  • S.O.T Blocks
  • Activator/Impulse
  • Toggle Recoil
  • Extremities
  • Trigger Point Therapy
  • Cold Laser Therapy
  • Dry Needling 
  • Cupping
  • Musculoskeletal Kinetic Therapy

Qualifications
  • Academic Excellence form RIMT with a Bachelor of Health Science
  • Master degree in Clinical Chiropractic 
  • Advanced Diploma in Myotherapy 
  • Diploma in Remedial Massage
 
Outside Interests 
  • Soccer
  • Swimming
  • Scuba Diving 
  • Rock Climbing
GARRY BLUNT – CHIROPRACTOR
I was born in Adelaide, raised in Salisbury, lived in Woomera for 4 years and went to High School in Canberra. I discovered chiropractic through my parents’ experiences and results. Then in 1975 I enrolled at chiropractic university in Melbourne. After 5 years of study I moved back to South Australia in 1979
I established my first practice in Gawler for 5 years and then moved to Mt Barker where I’ve been practicing ever since. I currently live in the Adelaide hills on a hobby farm surrounded by various sheep, chooks, ducks, three cats, two dogs and Lucy our pet cow.

Techniques 
  • Drop table
  • Thompson style adjustments.
  • Diversified
  • Manual adjustments
  • Also extremities, some Activator, blocks, trigger point therapy and cranial.
Interest 
  • 4 Wheel Driving and camping
  •  Target Shooting
  •  Farm repairs and maintenance!
SIMON BREEN– CHIROPRACTOR
Personal
I was born and raised in Adelaide as well doing my schooling there. After graduating as a Chiropractor in 1986 at Phillip Institute in Melbourne I spent my early years of practice in Sydney and then Darwin. I returned to Adelaide with my wife in 1988 to start work with my father in Rundle Mall. I settled into that practice and remained there for 24 years. Along the way we started our family and have had 4 wonderful sons. Our family has expanded and we now have 3 beautiful daughter in laws and 8 grandkids and counting. Our family is spread all over the country, which means lots of travel destinations. We’ve been fortunate to have the opportunity to move around since I sold the practice in the city. I have had the pleasure to have worked here for 4 years quite some time ago, before we moved to the Northern Rivers of NSW and then to the Central West of NSW. We continue to appreciate the beauty of this country and the many wonderful people we have met along the way.
I am looking forward to getting know the people in this region again and working in this practice.
Techniques
  • Diversified
  • Gonstead
  • Thompson drop piece
  • Impulse/Activator
  • Trigger Point Therapy
  • Extremity Technique
Qualifications 
  • Bachelor of Applied Science in Chiropractic. Phillip Institute (RMIT) 1986
TERRY CRISP– LOCUM CHIROPRACTOR
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Terry spent his childhood on Southwest NSW and attended boarding school in central NSW before completing his High School in Mildura. After graduating as a Chiropractor in 1979 he returned to practice in Mildura from 1979 to 1982 after which he worked as a Lecturer at RMITS School of Chiropractic. In 1988 he moved to Loxton in private practice for 22 years until 2010. Dr Crisp then moved to Bright Victoria and live at Mt Hotham ski resort to pursue a passion of skiing. He still spends each winter in the snow skiing and as a fireman. Dr Crisp has previously spent 8 years as a national director of the Australian Chiropractors Association and is currently Deputy Chair of the Council on the Chiropractic Education Australasia. Dr Crisp and his wife Rowan have three children (two in Adelaide and one in Sydney) and four grandchildren and all in Adelaide. Terry is very much looking forward to his time in Murray Bridge.

Techniques 
  • Diversified
  • Gonstead
  • Extremities
  • Thompson Drop Piece
  • Trigger Point Therapy
  • Activator
  • SOT Blocks
BRENDAN GRAVES – PHYSIOTHERAPIST
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Married to Liz with 3 children: Rebecca, a teacher; Alida, a financial planner; and Adrian, computer specialist. I grew up between the Cheltenham racecourse and the Alberton Oval, which predictably makes me a Port Adelaide supporter. Now I live on a few acres at Hope Forest with Liz, 2 horses and 2 dogs.
Experience
  • Started employment in physiotherapy for rehabilitation provider, supplying support and treatment for injured workers.
  • Worked for Noarlunga Community Health Services and later was involved in the implementation of physiotherapy services at the newly built Noarlunga Hospital.
  • Came to Murray Bridge as the Senior Physiotherapist at Murray Mallee Community Health Services/Murray Bridge Hospital and stayed for 14 years.
  • Commenced private practice at these premises in 2002.
Qualifications
Bachelor Applied Science (Physiotherapy), University of South Australia.
 
Interests
  • Family
  • Keeping up with latest developments in physiotherapy in particular and medicine in general
  • Photography
  • Gardening
  • Cycling and walking
RACHEL EISEN – REMEDIAL MASSAGE THERAPIST
Techniques
  • Relaxation 
  • Lymphatic Drainage
  • Remedial Therapy
  • Sports
  • Trigger Point
  • Aromatherapy
  • Pregnancy
  • Craniosacral Therapy
  • Myofascial Release
CAROLINE BUSSELL - PODIATRIST 
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I grew up in South Africa and immigrated to New Zealand at the age of 13. I completed my secondary education and a university degree whilst in New Zealand. After graduating I decided to start my first podiatry job in South Australia, Gawler. The rest is history after I moved to Adelaide permanently and started my family. I am now married to Simon with two young children plus a dog! 

Techniques 
  • Orthotic therapy 
  • Nail Surgery 
  • Removal of Corns and Callous 
  • Wart Treatments 
  • Dry needling

Membership of Professional Associations
  • Member of the Australian Podiatry Association

KATE HOLLIS - PODIATRIST

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I was born and raised on the beautiful North West Coast of Tasmania, and completed my Bachelor Degree in Podiatry at La Trobe University, Melbourne, in 1998. With over 24 years of Podiatry experience (that is a lot of feet!), I have worked across many varied clinical settings. From Public Health in Tasmania, to Remote Health in far NW QLD, to owning my own practice in Tasmania, and many other private and public positions across Western Australia, Victoria and Tasmania.


My husband, 4 kids and I were living in Western Australia from 2012, but at the end of 2021 we decided to sell up and travel around Australia in a camper trailer and swags for all of 2022. At the conclusion of our travels, we have decided to call the Murraylands home.

I am passionate about podiatry and always strive to provide the best care possible to my clients. 


Techniques 

 

  • Diabetes foot and wound care
  • General Podiatry Care
  • Children’s podiatry
  • Sports Podiatry
  • Orthoses Therapy
  • Footwear Advice

 

MEREDITH BUHAGIAR – OFFICE MANAGER 
 Meredith Buhagiar started with the clinic as a Chiropractic Assistant in January 2012 and took over the Office Manager role in January 2015. With her husband John, Meredith and her family are building a holiday home in Port Hughes, to enjoy breaks by the sea and now spending time with her new grandchild. Meredith’s commitment to her role at the practice has earned her the respect of staff, practitioners and clients. If you have anything you wish to discuss in regards the services you receive at the centre, please share your thoughts with Meredith.