Our Clinical Team
Dr Margaret Tay (Chiropractor)
Margaret graduated from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology in 2001, after a five year double degree including a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Clinical Science in Chiropractic.
Prior to graduation, Margaret did her final year internship in Bali, Indonesia.
Margaret and her husband Chen, took over Discover Chiropractic Ballina in April 2002.
Margaret has a particular interest in spinal rehabilitation, using the technique Chiropractic Biophysics (CBP). Margaret is a certified Level 2 ScoliBalance provider with advanced certification. She is dedicated to long term care and improved outcomes of her scoliosis patients.
Other techniques that have been studied include Sacro Occipital Technique, Gonstead technique, Diversified, Impulse Instrument, and Cranial adjusting.
Dr Chen Tay (Chiropractor)
Dr. Chen Tay graduated from RMIT in 2001 and has practiced all over Australia as a locum chiropractor.
Through his extensive research, travel and clinical experience, he has personally experienced the incredible benefits of regular chiropractic care.
Chen has a particular interest in Sacro Occipital Technique, Activator Methods, Gonstead technique, and Diversified adjusting.
In his spare time, he loves to read, write and play cricket. Whether it’s indoor, outdoor or the backyard, if there’s a game on, he’ll be there.
Chen has been married for 18 years and have three active boys who love cricket, soccer and camping.
Chen is a member of the Australia Chiropractors Association, ACA.
Margaret and Chen Tay have three Children, Elijah, Bayden and Gabriel. Chen was born in Cambodia, and has lived in Melbourne most of his life. Margaret lived on the Sunshine Coast all her life, until moving to Melbourne to study Chiropractic.
Chen and Margaret met while studying Chiropractic at RMIT.
Suzy Tonkin (Massage Therapist)
Suzy Graduated from Kingscliff Tafe in 2017 and has been working fulltime as a Remedial massage Therapist in the Northern Rivers for the last 6 years.
Suzy inhales Nature, loves The Beach, does Reformer Pilates for strength, rides Horse’s for a challenge, Admires Art and Travels for new experiences.
Suzy specialises in providing customised Massage Therapy treatments that help restore balance,
improve strength and flexibility and alleviate muscle pain and tension.
Her techniques are tailored to meet the individual needs and goals of each client.
Suzy’s main services she provides are:
- Remedial Massage
- Sports Remedial Massage
- Pregnancy Massage
- Deep tissue Massage
- Myofascial release
- Trigger Pointing
Health, wellbeing and a Big smile is an important part of Suzy’s lifestyle.