Our Vision
Is to help all our clients regain and maintain their health and wellness in order to live their life as it was intended and not be governed by the presence of dis-ease. By understanding and restoring the fundamental laws of health that apply to all, will allow the natural God given process of function, health and healing to naturally happen. Health and healing just happens.
Our Philosophy
Philosophy : Thomas Edison once stated, "The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, in a proper diet, and in the cause and prevention of disease". Our philosophy and clinic procedures are based on this statement. We believe there is a fundamental set of laws, which apply, to all humans governing development, health and wellbeing. And that if we stray from these laws the opportunity for dis-ease, dysfunction and premature ageing escalates. As for a plant, in order for it to be fully alive, healthy and thriving, the conditions that give life must be available in the right balance, for example, sunlight, water, and food. If they are out of balance, the plant may well be living, but of a sickly state. Once returning back to balance what the plant needs to thrive, IT SIMPLY WILL. For humans, these fundamentals of life may include such as, structural integrity, breathe, water, nutrition, and mindfulness. In order for humans to be fully alive, such as the plant, we must address these fundamental principles first. Nature does the rest. B.J Palmer stated, The body does not need any help, it just needs no interference.
The Team
Darren Scheuner - Principal Chiropractor
Darren Scheuner D.C. is the principal chiropractor at Atlas Chiropractic.
His interest in Chiropractic unknowingly started in his early years as an electrician. A surfing accident however, left him severely struggling with years of varying back, neck and health issues.
After Darren was assisted by chiropractic care, he had the realization the electrical wiring systems he worked on were much like the nervous system of the body.
His path was now chosen, and after studying a health science degree, was accepted to study at the Prestigious Palmer Chiropractic College in The USA.
Darren furthered his studies and becoming a Board Certification Atlas Orthogonist, has now been in practice for 9 years and is one of few Upper Cervical Chiropractors in Australia.
Bronson Clarke - MedX Specialist
Bronson Clarke is the manager of Core Essentials Studio. Core Essentials Studio incorporates a world leading spinal rehab program utilizing specialized equipment called MedX.
Bronson is one of those rare people who is 100% committed to this unique program which has a large history of changing the lives of so many people.
Bronson has been committed to furthering the excellence of this program over the last eight years and has become one of Australias leading authorities of such a powerful program.
Justin Evans - Physiotherapist
Justin Evans is a new member of the team. Justin has completed a Masters of Physiotherapy and followed on to do training in the MedX programs. Although there are many modalities with which to treat clients with there complaints, Justin believes there is no other system able to obtain the results that the MedX program offers. Justin gets a great satisfaction out of watching the life being restored in his clients, as this rehabilitation, core-strengthening procedure unfolds.
Cathy Mason - Cox - Buteyko Breathing
Cathy Mason-Cox is not only a housewife, mother of three and eldest sister to Dr Darren Scheuner, but is our passionate Buteyko breathing practitioner. Why? Because Cathy saw the amazing health benefits that the breathing program has had on the health of her children and family. She now wants to share this life-changing program with everyone else. Cathy has intently studied the Buteyko method and is continually amazed at improving the life and wellbeing of so many people by simply educating and retraining their breathing behaviour.
Karen Scheuner - Practice Manager
Karen Scheuner, sister in-law of Darren Scheuner, has been our office manager since the clinic opened in Burleigh Heads. She has enjoyed the Atlas Chiropractic journey in what has become her 9th year with the team. What has made her job fulfilling is seeing the positive difference Chiropractic care, breathing programs, and MedX programs have made with so many of the clients.
Narinda Weaver - Receptionist
Narinda Weaver is another sister of Dr Darren Scheuner. Narinda is part of the team on the front desk. It is a real joy to be welcomed with such a smile and have her as part of the healing team.
