Our Team

Dr Jeb McAviney
ScoliCare CEO, Chiropractor

Dr McAviney  is the CEO of ScoliCare, and one of Australia’s leading authorities on non-surgical scoliosis treatment.

He holds  Masters degrees in Pain Medicine and Chiropractic, and brings a wealth of experience in scoliosis treatment, education, and research.

Dr McAviney oversees all cases and gives guidance to the clinical team. He drives research development initiatives to ensure patients get access to the latest and most evidence-based procedures.


Scoliosis Accreditations:

  • ScoliBalance Course Creator, Developer and Trainer
  • World Masters Course in Scoliosis Management
  • Sforzesco TLSO Brace Provider
  • Cheneau TLSO Brace Provider
  • Scientific Exercise Approach to Scoliosis (SEAS) Therapist – Level 3, Advanced, Basic
  • SCHROTH trained
  • Gomez Orthotic Systems (GOS) TLSO Brace Provider
  • SpineCor Scoliosis Bracing Clinician & Instructor
  • SpineCor Scoliosis Physiotherapy Instructor
  • Chiropractic Biophysics Instructor
  • Neuromechanical Instrument Adjusting Instructor
  • Advanced Fellow of Chiropractic Biophysics
Dr Juan Du Plessis
Scoliosis Clinician, Chiropractor

Originally from South Africa, with a Masters in Technology of Chiropractic, Dr Du Plessis has been a clinic director in prestigious healthcare centres in Asia, providing scoliosis rehabilitation and bracing.

He has received advanced training and certification in SpineCor and ScoliBrace bracing protocols and has completed SEAS (Scientific Exercise Approach to Scoliosis) training and accreditation.


Scoliosis Accreditations:

  • World Masters Course in Scoliosis Management
  • SpineCor Scoliosis Bracing Clinician
  • Accredited Scientific Exercise Approach to Scoliosis (SEAS) Therapist – Advanced, Basic
  • Certified ScoliBrace Provider
  • Certified ScoliBalance Provider
  • SCHROTH trained
Dr Benjamin Brown
Research/Clinical Consultant, Chiropractor

Dr Brown is a registered Chiropractor with a special interest in non-surgical management of scoliosis. He holds a Bachelor of Chiropractic Science, a Master of Chiropractic and completed his PhD in 2012.

Dr Brown is an experienced clinician, having been in private practice since 2003, and has extensive experience in helping and supporting patients as they move through their treatment journey.

He has received advanced training and certification in ScoliBrace bracing protocols, and is Schroth and SEAS (Scientific Exercise Approach to Scoliosis) trained.

Dr Brown is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Chiropractic at Macquarie University.


Scoliosis Accreditations:

  • World Masters Course in Scoliosis Management
  • Certified ScoliBrace provider
  • Accredited Scientific Exercise Approach to Scoliosis (SEAS) Therapist – Basic & Advanced
  • Schroth trained
Daniel Firth
Scoliosis Clinician, Orthotist 

Daniel, BSc Hons (Orthotics and Prosthetics), is an experienced Orthotist who graduated from Salford University in the UK, with a passionate interest in the non-surgical treatment of scoliosis and spinal conditions.

As a specialist Orthotist in the UK, he has worked at the prestigious London children’s hospitals of Great Ormond Street and Evelina Children’s Hospital. In Australia, Daniel has worked at Royal North Shore Hospital helping to providing a state-wide Orthotic service for spinal cord injuries

Daniel has received advanced training and certification in ScoliBrace bracing protocols and has extensive experience in supporting families and individuals through their treatment journey ensuring they receive the best possible care available. Daniel is also a Certified ScoliBalance Provider.

Rebecca Phillips
Exercise Physiologist Team Leader

Rebecca has many years' experience in Exercise Physiology and is ESSA accredited. She has worked with patients of all ages in various health care settings. She has also undertaken training in scoliosis and scoliosis specific exercise to ensure all patients have the most suitable evidence based rehabilitation program for them. Rebecca is a ScoliBalance Course Developer and Trainer.

Rebecca has a supportive approach to encourage all patients to achieve the best outcome in treating their scoliosis, and holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise Physiology).


Accreditations:

  • ESSA accredited
  • ScoliBalance Course Developer and Trainer
  • SEAS accredited & trained
  • SCHROTH trained
Erin Shailes
Clinics Co-ordinator

Erin brings her supportive nature and efficient manner to the ScoliCare Clinics. She has worked with patients and customers in various health related and educational positions in recent years.

Erin is always happy to assist all our patients and their families throughout their treatment journey.