Meet the Team
At McMillan Allied Health Care, we’re proud to have a diverse team of health professionals and support staff working together across our Sale, Traralgon and Bairnsdale clinics.
From our chiropractors and allied health practitioners to our friendly reception and administration team, every member of our team plays an important role in creating a welcoming and supportive experience for our patients.
Our practitioners bring a range of qualifications, experience and areas of interest across chiropractic, massage and myotherapy, podiatry, manual lymphatic drainage, Reiki and other allied health services. Behind the scenes, our dedicated support team helps keep our clinics running smoothly and ensures our patients feel welcome from their first point of contact.
Take a moment to meet the people who make up the McMillan Allied Health Care team and learn a little more about the experience and expertise they bring to our clinics.
Chiropractors
Allied Health
Support
Our Chiropractors
Our chiropractors bring a wealth of experience and a shared commitment to providing individualised, patient-centred care. Whether you’re seeking care for yourself, your family, or support through different stages of life, our team takes the time to understand your needs and develop an approach suited to you.
Dr. Emily Tollner
Director & Chiropractor
B.App.Sc (Clin.Sc.); B.Chiro.Sc
Emily graduated from RMIT University in Melbourne in 1998. She then moved to Perth, Scotland and after working as an associate for 2 years there and in Edinburgh, started her own Chiropractic practice in Edinburgh where she practiced for 5 years. Emily returned home to Sale and joined the McMillan Chiropractic team in 2006. She absolutely loves being a Chiropractor and has a keen interest in women’s health, children, babies and family health.
As well as being a Chiropractor, Emily is Mum to Freya, Isla and Finn and wife to Brett. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her family, travel, keeping fit and cooking. On weekends she is often found on the sidelines of the netball/ basketball court and football field cheering on her kids and their teammates.
Dr. Brett Blackmore
Director & Chiropractor
B.App.Sc (Clin.Sc.); B.Chiro.Sc
Brett graduated as a Chiropractor in 1995 and worked for many years in Glasgow, Scotland where he established a busy family based clinic. He returned to Australia and joined McMillan Chiropractic in 2014.
Brett has extensive post graduate training and experience in clinical neurology, rehabilitation and wellness/lifestyle management, which has seen him study and work in Australia, Europe and the USA.
In that time he has cared for a wide variety of people from the very young to seniors by focusing primarily on gentle, structural correction of the spine and improved nervous system function to enable optimal health and wellbeing. Brett has a special interest in providing Chiropractic Care to families.
Brett has a keen interest in soccer (Celtic FC) and is looking forward to renewing his passion for Aussie rules (Brisbane Lions). Brett and his family live by the principles of optimal health and wellbeing. Brett prides himself on being very fit, active and healthy and leads by example in how to live life to holistic and wellness principles.
Dr. Matthew Stringer
Director & Chiropractor
BHSc (Chiro); M.Clin.Chiro
Dr Matthew Stringer is an experienced chiropractor based in Traralgon, Gippsland. He completed his Bachelor of Health Science (Chiropractic) and Masters of Clinical Chiropractic at RMIT University in 2015. Originally from Traralgon, Matt returned home to begin his chiropractic career and has been a valued member of the McMillan Chiropractic team ever since.
Matt specialises in chiropractic care for families, children, infants, and expectant mothers. He also provides treatment for sports injuries and ongoing sports maintenance, helping patients of all ages achieve optimal health and wellbeing. While these are his key areas of interest, Matt’s holistic approach to chiropractic care extends to all patients in the Gippsland community.
Passionate about long-term health, Matt draws on his own experience as a chiropractic patient from a young age to deliver personalised, patient-focused care. Outside of the clinic, he enjoys playing football, supporting the Western Bulldogs, and spending quality time with his wife and two young daughters.
*Please note- Dr Matthew Stringer does not allow online booking.
Dr. Alexander Andrews
Chiropractor
PhD Candidate, BHlth&BiomedSc (Hons) BHSc/BAppSC (Chiropractic)
Alex graduated from RMIT University in 2018 with a Bachelor of Health Science and Bachelor of Applied Science (Chiropractic). He has a keen interest in musculoskeletal care, particularly lower back and lower limb conditions, and takes a holistic approach to treatment by looking at the body as a whole.
Alongside clinical practice, Alex is currently undertaking a PhD project in prosthetics, continuing his passion for research and improving patient outcomes.
Known for his friendly and approachable nature, Alex is always up for a chat and enjoys having a joke around with patients to help them feel comfortable and at ease during their visits.
Outside the clinic, he enjoys playing indoor soccer, running, and cooking. He’s also a passionate sports fan who keeps up to date with both AFL and soccer — and proudly supports Collingwood Football Club.
Our Allied Health Team
Our allied health team brings together a range of complementary services, providing patients with access to different approaches to support their health and wellbeing.
Our practitioners include remedial and Swedish massage therapists, myotherapists, Reiki practitioners, manual lymphatic drainage therapists and podiatrists. Each practitioner brings their own experience, qualifications and area of interest to the McMillan Allied Health Care team.
Whether you’re looking for massage and bodywork, support with muscle and soft tissue concerns, manual lymphatic drainage, relaxation and wellbeing services, or podiatry care, our team can work alongside your existing healthcare providers and help you find an approach suited to your individual needs.
Meet our allied health practitioners below and learn more about their experience, areas of interest and the services they provide.
Guy McGrath
Myotherapist & Owner of Complete Muscle Care
Adv. Dip. Myotherapy
Born and bred in Gippsland, Guy has been a qualified Myotherapist since 2005 and the owner of Complete Muscle Care for many years. He has been proudly working from McMillan’s since 2009, helping patients get back to doing what they love.
When he’s not in the clinic, Guy is a devoted dad to his three children and spends plenty of time helping out with their sporting commitments. He also enjoys a round of golf, has a well-documented appreciation for energy drinks, and may or may not have a shoe collection that rivals some retail stores.
One thing’s for sure — no two days are the same, and neither are Guy’s shoes. See if you can spot what pair he’s wearing when you come in!
Michelle McDougall
Remedial & Swedish Massage
Michelle has been part of the McMillan team for many years, originally working as a chiropractic assistant before transitioning into massage therapy. She began practising from our clinic in 2022, bringing her extensive knowledge of the clinic and its patients into her new role.
Tailoring each treatment to the individual’s needs, Michelle offers remedial massage, Swedish massage, trigger point therapy and deep tissue massage to help relieve muscle tension, pain and discomfort.
Michelle works from our Sale clinic on Wednesdays. Bookings are available online or through the Sale clinic.
Achilles Mavros
Remedial Massage
Achilles is a local boy from Sale, where he currently spends and has spent most of his life.
Dedicated, devoted, driven and discrete, with a personal focus on working tirelessly in an effort to deliver quality treatment outcomes for everyone, no matter the individual seeking it or their predetermined symptoms.
Phil Cullis
Remedial Massage | Reiki | Spinal Flow | Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Phil has been practicing massage and reiki for over 25 years. He started as a sports trainer for the Stratford Football Club, then with the Sale Umpires Association, where he focused on sporting injuries and performance.
Over the past couple of years, Phil has been keeping up with current trends in the massage industry through completing a Diploma in Remedial Massage, plus certificates in Hot Stone Massage, Manual Lymphatic Drainage and Spinal Flow Technique, an effective way to heal from pain, disease and illness using the anatomy of the Spine and Nervous System.
Stephen Learhinan
Podiatrist
Stephen is originally from Adelaide, South Australia. Stephen graduated from the now University of S.A in 1982 and worked as a Podiatrist in both the public sector and his own private practices until making the tree change to Gippsland with his family in 2003.
Stephen provides a range of Podiatry Services including:
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- General Foot care including removal of corns, calluses and treating nail conditions.
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- Treatment of foot, knee and leg pain including heel, arch, forefoot pain and knee and leg problems.
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- Assessment of body biomechanics and posture in children and adults.
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- Diabetes foot management, arthritic related problems, work and sporting injuries.
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- Fabrication of custom Orthotics and Insoles
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- Foot wear advice
Appointments can be made at:
McMillan Allied Health Care – Bairnsdale on 5152 2621
Available on Wednesdays
Sale (Inglis Medical Centre- 12 Inglis Street, Sale) on 5143 7900
Available Tuesdays and Thursdays
Fees
Initial Consultation $95.00
Subsequent Consultations $85.00
Custom Orthotics/ Insoles POA
Our Support Team
Our support team is an important part of the McMillan Allied Health Care family. From welcoming you when you arrive to helping with appointments, enquiries and the day-to-day running of our clinics, our administration and reception team are here to make your experience as smooth as possible.
Our friendly support staff work across our Sale, Traralgon and Bairnsdale clinics, assisting patients and practitioners behind the scenes and helping keep everything running smoothly.
Whether you’re booking your first appointment, have a question about your upcoming visit, or need a little help navigating your care, our team is here to assist.
Janine
Based in the Bairnsdale clinic.
Jez
Based in the Traralgon clinic.
Isla
Based in the Sale clinic.
Kiara
Based in the Sale clinic.
Hope
Based in the Traralgon clinic.
Aprill
Based in the Bairnsdale clinic.
