About Family Life Chiropractic
About Us: The Story Behind Family Life Chiropractic
Skeptic to Newcastle Chiropractor
Our Newcastle chiropractor, David, did not always have a favorable view of chiropractic care. Growing up in a family skeptical of its benefits, he had limited exposure to the profession. However, his perspective changed dramatically during his final year of school when his mother suffered a debilitating back injury that left her bedridden.
Despite seeking help from numerous healthcare professionals, she found no relief—until she visited a local chiropractor as a last resort. To David and his family’s surprise, the chiropractor’s treatments brought significant improvement, helping his mother regain mobility and return to her normal life. Witnessing this remarkable recovery firsthand deeply inspired David.
Motivated by this experience, David decided to pursue a career in chiropractic care, driven by a passion to help others find relief and healing. Today, he channels this personal journey and commitment into his practice at Family Life Chiropractic. Working alongside skilled massage therapists and practitioner assistants, David is dedicated to enhancing the wellbeing of families across Newcastle through compassionate, expert care.
Our Approach
At Family Life Chiropractic, we are committed to helping you live your best life with a healthy, well-aligned spine and a resilient nervous system. Our mission is to provide exceptional chiropractic care tailored to your needs while simplifying the path to lasting wellness. We aim to empower you with the knowledge and tools to improve your health and quality of life.
With nearly two decades of experience serving Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, and the surrounding areas, we have become a trusted provider in the community. Our expertise and dedication to excellence ensure every patient receives professional, compassionate, and results-driven care in a welcoming environment.
We know spines and everything about them!
- Experienced Care: With nearly two decades of practice, we specialise in delivering safe and effective chiropractic treatments for all ages.
- Community-Focused: We believe healthy spines lead to strong families, and strong families create thriving communities.
- Patient-Centered Approach: Your well-being is our priority. We take the time to listen, understand your concerns, and create a personalized care plan to achieve your health goals.
- Education and Support: We empower you with practical advice and resources to support your journey to optimal health, ensuring you feel confident every step of the way.
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If you are new to chiropractic or just not sure what it is that we do, check out our what to expect page. Now that you know a little more about us at Family Life Chiropractic, we would be delighted to meet you and discuss your health to see how we can help. If you’re not quite ready for a visit but have questions, please feel free to email us or call our friendly team — we’re here to listen and support you.
Yours in Health
The Family Life Team
Meet Our Family Life Chiropractic Team
Dr David Diehm
As a father of three daughters and husband to an inspiring and supportive wife, I deeply understand the importance of fostering a healthy and thriving family. My passion for chiropractic care stems from the profound benefits it has provided my own family, and I am committed to sharing these benefits with yours.
After completing a rigorous five-year program at Macquarie University in Sydney and earning my Master of Chiropractic, I was fortunate to discover Newcastle. As someone who grew up in the country, I immediately connected with Newcastle’s welcoming and relaxed lifestyle. It is a privilege to live, work, and raise my family in such a vibrant and supportive community.
Outside the clinic, my family and I cherish exploring the outdoors, embracing the natural beauty of our surroundings. My personal interests include running, hiking, woodworking, and photography. Capturing the stunning landscapes of Newcastle and the Hunter Region has evolved into a significant creative pursuit, and my work can be viewed at daviddiehmphotography.com.au.
Patricia McDonald
After working in pharmacy for many years I decided to study Remedial Massage as a way to provide personalised health care for my husband who was unwell and to work within the community.
I completed my studies in 2010 after studying at Tafe New England and then studied my Diploma in Remedial Massage at the Australian College of Massage. I have been working as a therapist for the past
ten years. I began my massage career at Tamworth Remedial Massage Centre and also had my own home business.
I am very passionate about my work as a Newcastle massage therapist and I love being able to help people manage their pain. I see massage as a great alternative treatment for injuries, stress and pain management. Offering clients relief from stress and tension in a friendly and relaxation environment is very important to me.
I offer my clients Remedial and Deep Tissue Massage, Sports Massage, Pregnancy Massage, Hot Stone, Cupping, Children’s Massage, Relaxation Massage. I am a member of Australian Association of Massage.
Peta Peters
(Currently on maternity leave)
As a mother of two wonderful children and wife to my amazing husband living a healthy active life is important to our family and our values. I bring these values to every aspect of my life and my career in Remedial Massage.
Working with people to support their health has been a passion all my life. Being able to provide relief and understanding along with kindness and education is hugely important to me as a Remedial Massage Therapist.
Since 2012 I have had the privilege of working in Newcastle and Hunter regions helping people understand and manage their pain with the goal of providing relief and a better quality of life through Remedial Massage.
I am happy to provide clients with Remedial and Deep tissue massage, Pregnancy Massage, Relaxation Massage, Dry Needling, Sports Massage, Modern Cupping, Hot Stone Therapy Massage and children’s massage treatments. I am a member of Massage and Myotherapy Australia.
Lauren Cullen
I live locally with my husband, two adult sons and our cat. In our down time we enjoy exploring the walking tracks, going to the beach, camping, working in the yard and catching up with friends.
Having worked as an early childhood teacher for thirty years, I decided to make a change last year. While I will always be a teacher, I am currently studying for my second career in the health and wellbeing sector.
The environment and being connected to the natural world has always been an important part of my teaching philosophy and will be a major part of my future role.
I am thrilled to be a part of the team here and look forward to helping our clients.
Robyn Brown
Robyn moved from New Zealand in 1994 while working in sales and marketing. In 1998, while at 3M, she began studying metaphysics, spiritual healing, and parapsychology, which led her to leave the corporate world and embrace her calling as an intuitive therapist. For over 20 years, Robyn has provided healing arts services on the Central Coast, and she’s now bringing her expertise to Newcastle.
Robyn is incredibly proud of her 21-year-old daughter, who recently began traveling the world, a passion they’ve shared. This opportunity allowed Robyn to relocate to Newcastle, a place she finds reminiscent of Wellington, Sydney, and the Central Coast. She enjoys bushwalking, hiking, beach walks with her collie-cross dog, and exploring the area’s hidden gems.
Her chiropractic journey started as a young elite athlete, where chiropractic care and massage were integral to her training, recovery, and preventative health.
“I’m thrilled to be part of the Family Life Chiropractic team, helping deliver health and well-being to our community as your practice assistant.”
Mr Bone Jangles
Affectionately known as Bonesy, he has been with us since the very beginning. Standing tall at 180cm, this full-grown male skeleton might lack a heart, but he more than makes up for it with his incredible character! Often spotted out and about enjoying the Newcastle lifestyle, Bonesy is a regular at our community events and never misses an opportunity to share a laugh.
Bonesy shares our passion for connecting with people and educating them about spine health, often using himself as an example. His favorite time of the year is Halloween, where his charm truly shines. However, he does get a bit anxious around dogs—who can blame him?
Most importantly, Bonesy is our constant reminder to never take life too seriously. After all, laughter is the best medicine, and he’s always ready with a joke or two (he considers his humor humerus).
Keep an eye out for Bonesy at our next event—he’s sure to leave you smiling!