At Evolve Chiropractic we help people live a bigger life
We believe that there is a realm of possibility for wellbeing and human performance that isn’t often explored in a traditional health setting and we love to expand your view of what is possible.
What if there was a way to live life with more freedom, energy and ease? Move from just treating pain and managing symptoms into a model of prevention and being proactive with your health. And if you choose, take it to the next level and maximise performance so that all aspects of your life will benefit from your body being more balanced and working better.
If you’re looking for a new perspective on health, then exploring Chiropractic may be the next path you take.
Our Core Values
Our practice and the way we provide care is founded on these principles
Connection
We value the deep relationships we’ve created with our clients…we’ve been looking after some of them for over 20 years!
Integrity
Quite simple, we do what we say we’re going to do.
Kindness
A wide range of our community attends our office and we strive to be open, friendly and considerate to everyone’s needs.
Evolution
If you’re not growing then life can look very stagnant and uninspiring. We’re all about living the biggest and best version of your life!
Our Core Values
Our practice and the way we provide care is founded on these principles
EVOLVE. (verb)
To change or develop slowly, often into a better, more complex or more advanced state.
Dr Rachel Swan
Dr Rachel has been the happy recipient of chiropractic care since she was 12 years old and that experience shaped her fascination with the body, health and healing. After completing a Bachelor of Science/ Masters of Chiropractic at Macquarie University in Sydney in 2001, she set out to begin mastering the art, science and philosophy of her profession so that she could assist the person in front of her be a better version of themselves.
Several techniques, hundreds of hours of study and time spent learning from the masters has formed the core of her practice, which is helping people adapt to the stresses of modern life.
She has undertaken Advanced training in the Sympathetic Dominance Protocol, Women’s Health care and has currently landed in the world of Bio-Geometric Integration and is reveling in all that it’s teaching her about the body and life.
Unwavering passion for helping people, combined with a personal and unique approach has created a referral based practice that the community has been drawn to for 20+ years.
A coast girl at heart, on her days off you’ll find her swimming in the ocean, in her veggie garden, bushwalking along the cliffs of Bouddi or having coffee in Terrigal. Never one to sit still for long, she has recently completed two Camino pilgrimages. The first in Portugal followed by an 800km walk in Spain the next year.
Michelle Cooper
Michelle was thrilled to join the team in March 2015, and knows first hand the benefits that Chiropractic care can bring both for herself and her family, first coming to know Evolve Chiropractic as a client. With a background in Recruitment, Marketing and Client Services she ensures the clinic runs smoothly.
Michelle is married and she and her husband have raised 4 children on the Central Coast, after moving up from Sydney’s northern beaches in 1991. Her latest endeavour is learning to be a grandmother to her first granddaughter.
In her spare time she loves to get into nature with her two Kelpie dogs, she also enjoys helping at the Riding for Disabled Somersby stables, where she can see the special bond developed between rider and horse.
Lisette Tyson
Lisette started at Evolve in May 2023; while enjoying a year off from study after graduating from Erina High School in 2022. During school she took part in public speaking and achieved being a state semifinalist in 2021. She enjoys taking part in sports, playing the piano and loves swimming at the beach.
Meet Your Team
Chiropractors Dr Rachel Swan and Dr Elise McNamara have been serving the people of the Central Coast for over 20 years and have a passion for helping them discover a better version of themselves.
With a broad knowledge base and a sound understanding of the evidence, we’ll provide a clear map of what it will take to achieve positive health outcomes.
At Evolve Chiropractic our chiropractors continually work at embodying these characteristics as well as being skillful and safe practitioners. Our difference is that we are constantly upgrading both our clinical and technical know-how while also growing in the experience as a human being so that we can better care for our people.
Dr Elise McNamara
Dr Elise received her Masters degree in Chiropractic from Macquarie University in 2005. She brings a wealth of experience and a refreshing, holistic approach to the health care of her clients.
In her real and relatable way, she strives to address the unique needs and personal health goals of all her clients to empower them to move better, feel better and live better.
It is this personalised approach, combined with her friendly, easy-going nature that has attracted hundreds of clients to choose Dr Elise as their chiropractor over the almost two decades she has been in practice. With her experience and training in stress adaptation (certified SD Protocol Practitioner), Dr Elise has a special interest in the connection between posture and stress and the effect it has on the optimum performance of your body.
Originally from the Central Coast, Elise now calls Sydney’s Inner West home with her partner Sarah and young daughter Maple. They enjoy spending time outdoors exploring the local parks, and love the beach. Elise feels lucky to enjoy the best of both the city and coast lifestyles, and looks forward to serving the Central Coast community for years to come.
Denise Amir
After more than 15 years in the Insurance industry, Denise was excited with the chance to work locally and become part of the wonderful team at Evolve in 2023.
She was born overseas in Egypt, and in her younger years spent a lot of time swimming in the Red Sea.
Being used to the heat, she is a lover of the sunshine, the ocean, and anything outdoors.
In 2006, after 17 years in Western Sydney, she moved to the Central Coast with her husband to be closer to the water and start a family. Denise has 2 girls and Wilson the dog – which keeps her very active.
Denise loves getting to know the wonderful clients who are part of the Evolve family.
Keeping your body healthy is an expression of gratitude to the whole cosmos
— the trees, the clouds, everything ~ Thich Nhat Hanh
Meet Your Team
Chiropractors Dr Rachel Swan and Dr Elise McNamara have been serving the people of the Central Coast for over 20 years and have a passion for helping them discover a better version of themselves.
With a broad knowledge base and a sound understanding of the evidence, we’ll provide a clear map of what it will take to achieve positive health outcomes.
At Evolve Chiropractic our chiropractors continually work at embodying these characteristics as well as being skillful and safe practitioners. Our difference is that we are constantly upgrading both our clinical and technical know-how while also growing in the experience as a human being so that we can better care for our people.
Dr Rachel Swan
Dr Rachel has been the happy recipient of chiropractic care since she was 12 years old and that experience shaped her fascination with the body, health and healing. After completing a Bachelor of Science/Masters of Chiropractic at Macquarie University in Sydney in 2001, she set out to begin mastering the art, science and philosophy of her profession so that she could assist the person in front of her be a better version of themselves.
Several techniques, hundreds of hours of study and time spent learning from the masters has formed the core of her practice, which is helping people adapt to the stresses of modern life.
She has undertaken Advanced training in the Sympathetic Dominance Protocol, Women’s Health care and has currently landed in the world of Bio-Geometric Integration and is reveling in all that it’s teaching her about the body and life.
Unwavering passion for helping people, combined with a personal and unique approach has created a referral based practice that the community has been drawn to for 20+ years.
A coast girl at heart, on her days off you’ll find her swimming in the ocean, in her veggie garden, bushwalking along the cliffs of Bouddi or having coffee in Terrigal. Never one to sit still for long, she has recently completed two Camino pilgrimages. The first in Portugal followed by an 800km walk in Spain the next year.
Dr Elise McNamara
Dr Elise received her Masters degree in Chiropractic from Macquarie University in 2005. She brings a wealth of experience and a refreshing, holistic approach to the health care of her clients.
In her real and relatable way, she strives to address the unique needs and personal health goals of all her clients to empower them to move better, feel better and live better.
It is this personalised approach, combined with her friendly, easy-going nature that has attracted hundreds of clients to choose Dr Elise as their chiropractor over the almost two decades she has been in practice. With her experience and training in stress adaptation (certified SD Protocol Practitioner), Dr Elise has a special interest in the connection between posture and stress and the effect it has on the optimum performance of your body.
Originally from the Central Coast, Elise now calls Sydney’s Inner West home with her partner Sarah and young daughter Maple. They enjoy spending time outdoors exploring the local parks, and love the beach. Elise feels lucky to enjoy the best of both the city and coast lifestyles, and looks forward to serving the Central Coast community for years to come.
Michelle Cooper
Michelle was thrilled to join the team in March 2015, and knows first hand the benefits that Chiropractic care can bring both for herself and her family, first coming to know Evolve Chiropractic as a client. With a background in Recruitment, Marketing and Client Services she ensures the clinic runs smoothly.
Michelle is married and she and her husband have raised 4 children on the Central Coast, after moving up from Sydney’s northern beaches in 1991. Her latest endeavour is learning to be a grandmother to her first granddaughter.
In her spare time she loves to get into nature with her two Kelpie dogs, she also enjoys helping at the Riding for Disabled Somersby stables, where she can see the special bond developed between rider and horse.
Denise Amir
After more than 15 years in the Insurance industry, Denise was excited with the chance to work locally and become part of the wonderful team at Evolve in 2023.
She was born overseas in Egypt, and in her younger years spent a lot of time swimming in the Red Sea.
Being used to the heat, she is a lover of the sunshine, the ocean, and anything outdoors.
In 2006, after 17 years in Western Sydney, she moved to the Central Coast with her husband to be closer to the water and start a family. Denise has 2 girls and Wilson the dog – which keeps her very active.
Denise loves getting to know the wonderful clients who are part of the Evolve family.
Lisette Tyson
Lisette started at Evolve in May 2023; while enjoying a year off from study after graduating from Erina High School in 2022. During school she took part in public speaking and achieved being a state semifinalist in 2021. She enjoys taking part in sports, playing the piano and loves swimming at the beach.
Keeping your body healthy is an expression of gratitude to the whole cosmos — the trees, the clouds, everything
~ Thich Nhat Hanh
Why Choose Us
We value the freedom that great health gives you and we want you to experience that in a way that allows you to live a life full of joy and meaning.
Imagine if you were able to move without restriction, do your work with ease, get down on the floor to play with the grandkids, excel in your chosen sport or even just make it to the end the day without feeling like you have to drag yourself through it…
At Evolve Chiropractic you’ll experience:
A new perspective: understand why your body isn’t working optimally and what can be done to address the immediate concerns but also addressing the root cause instead of putting the usual “band-aid” on it
Love and care: we’ve been in this field long enough to know that love heals and we want to give you the same care we’d want for ourselves and our families
True health: it’s more than just the absence of symptoms, in fact they’re often the tip of the iceberg. We believe it’s everyone’s birthright to experience the highest level of health possible because it supports the greatest expression of themselves
Safety: just like visiting a specialist, we’ll take a full history, complete a thorough examination, take x-rays if needed on-site so that we know exactly what is going on before we start care. Our techniques are low force and gentle. No ‘YouTube’ style cracking here!
Possibility: the world opens up when you experience a greater level of health. It’s easier to engage in feelings of ease, happiness and abundance when you’re in good health. Who knows what you might create when living in this state? For us, that is the crux of what we do – helping you to evolve into a bigger, more expanded version of yourself
What People Say
While we’d love to share some of the amazing things we see in our office every day, national legislation prevents a range of practitioners, including chiropractors, from sharing client testimonials on any form of media.
So how can you trust we’ll be the right people for you?
Here are a few thoughts… Almost all of our clients are recommended by an existing patient or other practitioner. We are really proud of that fact and love that our people share their positive experiences with family and friends.
We guarantee that if you’re not happy and satisfied with any aspect of your care, you won’t pay for that visit – no questions asked.
Oddly enough, we can include comments about the office, team, parking etc so here are a few of those:
“I love the energy of the office, it just feels really good“ LH
“Knowledgeable, professional, honest and approachable team that not only deliver results – they truly care” AC
“Our family was referred over 20 years ago and it was one of the best health decisions we ever made” TG
“Their approach is holistic and caring, supportive and positive. The office is peaceful and professional, we always feel welcome and part of the Evolve family” BG
“Friendly and accommodating, fresh and cheerful vibe… nothing is ever too much trouble for the team” LW
The greatest wealth is health ~ Virgil
What Is Chiropractic ?
Chiropractic was founded in 1895 on the premise that if the spine moved well it would also mean the nervous system that it protected would be able to work at its best.
Since the brain and nervous system control every function in the body – how we move, digest our food, sleep, think thoughts, emotions we feel – it stands to reason that we want it to be in tip-top shape.
More research comes out each year and is showing the relationship between chiropractic care and its effectiveness for a range of conditions, not because we treat the symptoms but address the underlying cause. And the best part of restoring this balance to the body is that it can impact all aspects of our lives.
How We Work
We have a very simple 3 step process
First Step: Book a consultation to see if it’s a chiropractic issue we’re dealing with (sometimes it’s not) and if we’re the right chiropractors for you. If we are, great! If not, we’ll be able to refer you to someone else we think could help.
Second Step: We’ll complete an initial consult and exam, from which we formulate a plan that will help you get to where you want to go.
Third Step: You complete the recommended sessions and watch your health (and life!) transform for the better.