Total Balance Chiropractic

Meet Our Team

Dr James Cobb

Hamilton Clinic

Dr James Cobb

BChiroSc/MChiro Chiropractor in Newcastle

James was introduced to chiropractic in his teens when chiropractic care helped him overcome some of his own health issues.

He graduated from Melbourne’s RMIT University in 1997 and has practiced in Australia and overseas, including a 7 year stint in Glasgow, Scotland. He returned to Australia in 2008 and opened Total Balance Chiropractic in 2009.

He has Level 2 certification in ABC™, and is a founding member of Advanced Biostructural Correction Australiasia (ABCA), the body responsible for ABC™ training in Australia and NZ.

He and his wife Amanda and his sons Ethan and Caleb enjoy trips to the beach, travelling, catching up with friends or just hanging at home with their dog Raven and their cat Gryffindor.

Dr Susannah Gilder

Hamilton Clinic

Dr Susannah Gilder

BChiroSc/MChiro Chiropractor in Newcastle

Susannah happened upon Chiropractic in her final year of high school, and spurred on by curiosity, undertook her degree at Macquarie University the following year. She moved from Sydney to Newcastle in 2018 for a change of pace and lifestyle.

Susannah quickly became inspired by the benefits of chiropractic care, and its potential to improve overall function and quality of life in any person. It also seemed to be a natural fit to her lifestyle, as it complemented her passion for dance and fitness.

She has previously worked in family and sports chiropractic clinics, gaining skills in the treatment of chronic pain, dry needling, and functional rehab. She was more recently exposed to ABC, and was captivated by the consistent results it produced in postural correction and optimal functioning.

Susannah still engages in ballet, fitness and sport on a weekly basis, and loves a good social gathering or outdoor adventure on the weekends!

Dr Thomas Terrell

Wallsend Clinic

Dr Tom Terrell

BChiroSc/MChiro Chiropractor in Newcastle

Tom graduated from Macquarie University with a Bachelor of Chiropractic Sciences and Masters of Chiropractic in 2012. He was exposed to chiropractic at a young age and from the age of 14 set his sights on becoming a chiropractor himself, after learning firsthand the positive benefits that chiropractic can have.

Prior to becoming a Chiropractor Tom worked as a community Care worker for young children with special needs and found this work whilst a challenge extremely rewarding.

Tom is an avid sports fan and grew up playing Football (soccer) and Cricket for both local and school teams, finding a true passion and love for a large range of sports. Still To this day he is an active participant in several sports. Tom Lives with his wife Carmen and their two poodles Asha and Cearra and has a love for cooking!

He now works from our Wallsend Clinic and will no longer be available in Hamilton starting next week.

Brett

Brett Peterson

Business Manager

With 20+ years in the Allied Health and Medical Field, I still love being part of each patient’s journey (and working with a team that knows how to keep things real while delivering great care). Since swapping Sydney for Newcastle three years ago, I’ve traded traffic for beach walks, hikes, and backyard gardening wins. I’m all about nature, community, and making healthcare feel a little more human.

Our Administrative Staff

Crystal

Crystal Otton

Clinic Coordinator

Ebony

Ebony

Chiropractic Assistant

Mairead

Mairead

Chiropractic Assistant