CHOICE CHIROPRACTIC - Key Persons


Dr Andrew Ng

Job Titles:
  • Chiropractor

Dr Craig Smith

Job Titles:
  • Chiropractor
Dr Craig has been practicing Chiropractic since graduating RMIT University, Melbourne in 1999 and has recently become a Master of Dry Needling Craig was introduced to chiropractic as a teenager however it was while working as a radiographer that he was suffering from severe thoracic pain, low back pain and headaches. It was the excellent results that he got from his chiropractor (Dr Spiby) that spurred him on to change his chosen profession. Craig is passionate about Chiropractic and subsequent transformation in peoples lives. People become free again ‘to do sporting activity, lift their grandkids, or establish more fulfilling relationships' all because we were able to get the pressure off people's nerve systems and change their lifestyle. ‘ This inspired our mission ‘Changing Spines, Changing Lives'.

Dr Martin Kratz

Job Titles:
  • Chiropractor
Martin has a great big welcoming smile, an excellent knowledge of chiropractic and other health issues. Martin has worked for a long period of time as a tennis coach and has a very good understanding of sports related issues and their rehabilitation. Martin has competed at a local and state level in sport while growing up in Grafton, NSW and maintains an interest in Tennis, martial arts, rock climbing, motorsport and bush walking. Martin has established himself here in the Hunter and is looking forward to living a happy and healthy life in the Hunter Valley.

Dr Rachel Annabel

Job Titles:
  • Chiropractor
Rachel has been practicing chiropracitc since graduating from Macquarie University, Sydney in 2009. Rachel has a strong interest in family chiropractic and in particular paediatric and childhood chiropractic. Rachel has been seeing a lot of babies and young kids since joining the practice, with excellent results. Rachel has a special gift in how she communicates with children and makes kids feel very comfortable in her presence. Rachel grew up on the Beautiful Central Coast where she developed her interest in all things horses. Rachel currently owns a couple of horses and is living on a property in the Hunter Valley.

Julie Hails

Job Titles:
  • Chiropractic Assistant

Karmen O'Keefee

Job Titles:
  • Chiropractic Assistant

Mackenzie Smith

Job Titles:
  • Chiropractic Assistant

Madeline Harrison

Job Titles:
  • Chiropractic Assistant

Naomi Smith

Job Titles:
  • Practice Manager
I have been a member of the team at the Choice Chiropractic since 2006, I am married to the principal Chiropractor, Dr Craig Smith. I am now one of the team of Chiropractic Assistants and I enjoy being involved in our family business and look forward to my days at work.

Trish Richardson

Job Titles:
  • Chiropractic Assistant