INTRINSIC HEALTHCARE - Key Persons
Dr. Joel Karslake graduated from RMIT University in 2018 completing a double degree; Bachelor of Health Sciences and Bachelor of Applied Science in Chiropractic. Having a keen interest in leading a healthy and active lifestyle, chiropractic offered Dr. Joel the perfect avenue in helping others to improve their health.
Dr. Joel has received treatment from chiropractors since infancy with great results inspiring him to seek a career in this diverse industry. Having grown up in Ballarat and attended St Patrick's College, Dr. Joel is excited to be able to offer chiropractic treatment back to this community in a safe and effective way allowing them reach their optimal level of functionality.
Dr. Joel began practicing at Intrinsic Healthcare since its establishment in 2018. He has spent his graduate year being personally mentored by Dr. Kerry spending over 1000 contact hours in 2019 fast tracking his development and experience. He has developed a unique skill set due to the clinic's interdisciplinary healthcare approach and as a result can understand your body and prescribe high quality individualised care to improve your health quickly.
Dr. Joel does accept Medicare referrals prescribed by GPs. This type of care arrangement is called Chronic Disease Management (CDM) or formerly Enhanced Primary Care (EPC). More information on this type of arrangement can be found at the website for The Department of Health by clicking here or by talking to your GP to discuss your eligibility. These consults are not bulk billed by Dr. Joel for both initial and return appointments. The out of pocket costs are minimal, please contact our reception to discuss the rebates that will apply to you.
Dr Joel is keen to study rehabilitation using chiropractic techniques in the future bringing together best evidence and clinical practice to give you improved outcomes.
Dr. Joel is taking new patients of all ages excluding those below the age of 3 years old.
Dr. Kerry graduated from RMIT University in 2008 with a complimentary medicine degree and in 2010 as a Master of Clinical Chiropractic, receiving an award for most outstanding research in the field. In 2018 she was awarded a certificate in Chiropractic Paediatrics from BPP University in the UK. Kerry is passionate about the healthcare industry and has an interest in childhood development and functional neurology.
Dr. Kerry Farrell has been a chiropractic patient since she was six weeks old and has personally benefited from care throughout her young sporting career. She was inspired by one of the professions leaders and from the age of 12 set her mind towards becoming a Chiropractor. The Chiropractic technique Dr. Kerry uses is safe, effective, science-backed and gives fast results without the traditional chiropractic manipulation (that means no cracking!). During your consult, Dr. Kerry will demonstrate how the technique will affect you or your child in a positive way before proceeding with treatment. You will feel immediate change after you have been treated on the first consultation and Dr. Kerry will be able to predict likely outcomes based on extensive clinical experience.
Kerry is only taking pregnant women and children under 18 years as new patients
Dylan is an accredited Exercise Physiologist who is fantastic at understanding health goals and educating his patients on specific techniques to help rehabilitate both acute injuries (sporting and or otherwise) and manage chronic disease.
After graduating from Ballarat University with a Bachelor of Exercise Sports Science in 2016, Dylan knew he had a keen interest in the health and fitness industry. He had realised that he wanted to make a difference to people's health so he enrolled into the Master's of Clinical Exercise Physiology program. The focus of his study looked at testing peak lower limb power in adults aged 55 to 80. This research led him to believe that anyone can achieve greatness through appropriate cardiovascular and resistance training.
Dylan is passionate about many areas within Exercise Physiology, from postnatal care and weight loss to sports and workplace injuries. He loves prescribing safe and effective exercise to assist patients with pain relief and improved function not only for the short term, but also for better management of long-term chronic pain conditions. You may not understand very well about the injury or condition you have been diagnosed with, or why chronic pain is so persistent and crippling the way you live. Understanding is critical to your recovery. Dylan is a wealth of knowledge and will take the time to educate you and help set your rehabilitation goals, guiding you work towards self management and recovery.
Being a keen sportsperson means Dylan has an interest in many musculoskeletal types of sporting injuries. Personally experiencing a range of injuries over the years has enabled him to empathise and share his knowledge in the rehabilitation process. No matter what your injury may be, Dylan can take you through a guided rehabilitative Exercise Physiology program to ensure you get back to the sport you enjoy sooner, feeling stronger than before.
It is important to Dylan that you are enabled to exercise in an environment that is comfortable for you. That may be through the use of a Home Exercise Program (HEP), which is perfect for completing in the privacy of your own home, home visits so you do not need to come to the clinic, or he can meet you at a local gym/aquatic centre to guide you through effective ways to use equipment correctly and safely. Home and community visits are within Ballarat and the surrounding regions.
Dylan is registered for NDIS, WorkCover, DVA and TAC. He also accepts bulk bill (no out of pocket fee) Medicare funded referrals from GP's. This type of care arrangement is called Chronic Disease Management (CDM) or formerly Enhanced Primary Care (EPC). More information on this type of arrangement can be found at the website for The Department of Health by clicking here or by talking to your GP to discuss your eligibility.
Dylan lives a healthy and active lifestyle which not only enables him to keep fit and well but also creates a positive outlook on life and everything he does. He enjoys going to the gym, running, cycling and watching/playing team sports (Aussie Rules & Cricket). He loves getting out into nature and exploring beautiful landscapes whether it be hiking or camping or even four-wheel driving. Dylan is an adventure seeker and to him nothing beats cooking over a campfire and spending time with mates in the bush.
Job Titles:
- Nurse Practitioner & Allergy Specialist
- Reception Team
Sigrid graduated From the University of Melbourne in 2020 completing her Masters in Advanced Practice Nursing (Nurse Practitioner). She began her career in 2013 as a nurse at the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne, then completed her Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Nursing Care in 2014. Sigrid then moved into food allergy research at Murdoch Children's Research Institute where she fell in love with all things allergy!
In 2022 she helped set up a new paediatric allergy department at Monash Children's Hospital. Sigrid is also currently working two days a week as a Senior Lecturer at Monash University in the school of Nursing and Midwifery.