OUR FOUNDER
Dr DORTE BLADT
Chiropractor Dr. Dorte Bladt has dedicated the last 25 years to doing what she loves most: caring for children and families. Dorte is the founder and principal chiropractor at Family Chiropractic Centre – Charlestown. Her passion for children’s health led Dorte to create ‘Switched-On Kids’, an educational program for Chiropractors who work with children. Dorte teaches this program both nationally and internationally, and is the driving force behind the international paediatric chiropractic research fundraising initiative ‘The Kid’s Summit’. In addition, Dorte is also the author of ‘Switched-On Kids: The Natural Way for Children to be Their Best’ – a guide for all parents.
As part of Dorte’s commitment to providing the most up-to-date care at Family Chiropractic Centre – Charlestown she has continually furthered her education. She holds a Master’s degree in Chiropractic Paediatrics through McTimoney College of Chiropractic in the UK, as well as Certificates in Chiropractic Paediatrics through the University of Wales and in Childhood Neurodevelopmental Disorders through International Association of Functional Neurology and Rehabilitation from USA.
Above all, Dorte is a mum – of two now grown up children – who knows what it’s like to raise a child with challenges in learning and development.
Dr ELENA ROSSEEL
Dr Elena Rosseel (Chiropractor) holds a Master of Chiropractic from the Anglo-European College of Chiropractic in Bournemouth, UK, and has practiced in the UK, Belgium and Sydney. Growing up in Belgium, Elena is fluent in Dutch, French and English.
Having extensive training and experience across various chiropractic techniques and styles allows Elena to provide individualised care for every person, based upon their specific needs. Elena has a special interest in care for children and has a Master’s in Chiropractic Paediatrics at the McTimoney College of Chiropractic (UK).
Elena experienced chiropractic care from a young age herself, growing up in the family of a chiropractor. She enjoys sharing this experience of life-long health and wellbeing with the people she cares for, young and old.
Outside of her chiropractic work Elena is an active hiker and hopeful surfer. She enjoys maintaining a healthy and balanced life through cycling, attending the gym and yoga classes. She enjoys challenging herself, competing in the occasional triathlon and having recently taken to ocean swimming.
Dr MORENA FUENTES
Dr Morena Fuentes (chiropractor) graduated from Macquarie University with a Master of Chiropractic and has practiced on the Northern Beaches of Sydney for several years before making the move to Newcastle with her fiancé.
Leaving no stone unturned, Morena takes a holistic and nurturing approach to every person’s health and wellbeing. While she works with people of all ages, she has a keen interest in women’s health and pregnancy as well as the care of babies and children. Her ability to connect with both adults and children empowers her clients to experience lasting improvements. Morena’s passion for serving people and problem solving continues to expand with her work as a practitioner.
She balances her professional life by playing soccer and golf, ocean swims (sometimes even in the winter!) and reformer Pilates. Morena brings her enthusiasm, vibrancy, and passion for healing to the FCC team.
