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Meet Dr Fred Stevenson
After graduating from university in Canada, Dr Fred travelled to Australia and did locum work for 3 years. Meeting his lovely Australian wife he decided to call Australia home and open his own practice in Newcastle in 1985.
Dr Fred Stevenson BSc. D.C.
Meet our wonderful reception team
You will have to come into our office to meet our camera shy support team: Lynell, Michelle and Michelle!
When our team are not making our workplace run like clockwork, they are busy with their grandchildren, fostering guide dogs in training, or out walking to enjoy a moment to themselves!
We are immensely grateful to our team and all that they do to make our workplace a joy to be part of!
Career Highlights
Dr Fred helped initiate the setup of Hands on Health Clinic in Newcastle to give free treatment to homeless people and other disadvantaged people.
In the 1990’s Dr Fred was on the executive of the NSW branch of the Australian Chiropractic Association for 10 years, including 3 years as President.
Dr Fred chaired the ethics and continuing education portfolios of the NSW branch of the Australian Chiropractic Association.
Dr Fred has lectured at the University of Newcastle within the Facility of Medicine.
Dr Fred has been part of the interview panel for potential undergraduate medical students.
Upon request from Centennial, Gretley and Bulga coal mines in the Hunter region Dr Fred provided Chiropractic treatment to all their workers.
He has coached and played for Australia in Inline Hockey.
He has travelled overseas with the Men’s Australian Ice Hockey team for 6 years as the team’s Chiro/Medic.
Dr Fred coached and played for the Newcastle North Stars, and since conception in 2000 he has been the team Chiropractor.
Enjoying an Active Family Life
Current weekly activities include ice hockey (it’s the Canadian in him), golf, running, tennis, cycling, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding.
He has climbed Africa’s and South America’s tallest mountains, Mt Kilimanjaro and Aconcagua. The former with his daughter.
He has finished in the top 10 of his age group in the Blackmore’s 42km marathon.
