PAUL W MELLISH

  • Chiropractor
  • Upper Coomera, QLD
  • Dec 22, 2025
Full Time Academic Associate Locum / Independent Contractor

Personal Summary

I am a fit 66-year-old experienced master manual and drop piece adjuster with decades of clinical practice across Australia, Europe, and Asia. I have no plans to retire until I am unable to work. I am skilled in spinal examination, diversified and structural adjusting, X-ray interpretation, scoliosis analysis, and sports performance optimisation. I am known for rapid integration into new clinics, high patient satisfaction, effective communication, and strong NP conversion rates. I like efficiency and people and can contribute to a positive team spirit and the goals set. I am willing to relocate for the right fit and incentives.

Skills

  • Diversified / Gonstead
  • Thompson / Cox
  • Arthrostim / Activator
  • Toggle & drop-piece techniques
  • X-ray analysis
  • Scoliosis assessment
  • Sports chiropractic
  • High-volume efficiency
  • Word / Excel / Publisher
  • Nanocad 2D / learning 3D
  • Video editing (2D & 3D)

Licenses and certifications

  • Cert IV Workplace Health & Safety

Awards and achievements

  • ACA spokesperson for Far North Queensland

Work Experience

Self employed
Jan 1990 - Dec 2025

Successfully maintained clinic performance during principal’s overseas absence; strong patient feedback.

Associate/Locum
Mar 2025 - Aug 2025 This Is Life Chiropractic

Achieved 90% patient approval in Mermaid Beach locum;

Clinic Operator
Jan 1992 - Dec 2025 Multiple Clinics

Operated multiple clinics including Kalgoorlie, Mosman, North Cairns, Edmonton & Jimboomba. work_ex

International Chiropractor
Jan 1985 - Jan 1988 Various Locations

Practiced internationally in Singapore, UK, Northern Ireland, and Sweden.

Chiropractor
Various Locations

Early high-volume training in Melbourne, Wollongong & Victor Harbor.

Education

BAppSc (Chiropractic)
- Jan 1983 RMIT
Cert 4 WHS