About us
A husband-and-wife team caring for Monash since 1995
We focus on you - your pain, your wellbeing, and your quality of life. We diagnose and treat your back pain, neck pain, or headaches through evidence-based methods tailored to your unique needs and goals.
Dr Michael Azari
BAppSc(Chiro), BSc(Hons), PhD, FRCC(UK)
Michael obtained his chiropractic degree from RMIT University in 1994, then a PhD in neuroscience from the medical faculty of Monash University in 2005. He has a special interest in headaches, neck pain and low back pain. Michael also worked for many years at Monash and RMIT Universities conducting research in chiropractic and medical fields. In recognition of his contribution to chiropractic research, he was awarded the fellowship of the Royal College of Chiropractors in the UK - one of only a handful of Australian chiropractors to hold this prestigious fellowship.
Michael now also sees patients at the Monash University clinic on the Clayton campus.
Dr Karen Azari
BAppSc(Chiro)
Karen earned her chiropractic degree from RMIT University in 1992 and has been in private practice ever since. She has a special interest in muscle and tendon injuries, as well as neck and back pain. Karen uses more gentle techniques of muscle and joint manipulation that are particularly effective in older people, along with specific rehabilitation exercises.
Accreditation
- Registered with the Chiropractic Board of Australia under AHPRA
- Fellowship of the Royal College of Chiropractors, UK (Dr Michael Azari)