Dr Lauren Kinnane, Chiropractor

Hi, I’m Lauren, the owner and director of Vital Health Chiropractic and I’m one of those painful but lucky people that LOVES what they do.

I’ve always known I wanted to help people… in fact, along with completing my five-year RMIT Masters in Chiropractic. I also completed a three-year Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy (yep 8 years of university, I thought I’d never finish!)

I’m passionate about working with children (and the occasional grown-up) and helping them with their motor and cognitive development, so they can reach their potential physically and emotionally!

I’ve worked alongside allied health professionals in The Birth House in Geelong, Victoria, and spent two years in a predominately paediatric-based practice in Hawthorn, Melbourne. It is during this time that I completed a two-year post graduate Diplomate in Neuro-developmental Paediatrics to help babies and children with chiropractic care (that’s right…more study!).

Each week I’m lucky enough to work with well children for optimal spinal and nervous system function and also those with plagiocephaly, learning issues, developmental delay, attachment and breastfeeding challenges, sleep issues, colic &/or reflux, ADHD, Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Congenital disorders and more.

When I’m not in the practice I love to bake (gluten free of course!), exercise and practice my Italian.

Dr Tanya Higgs, Chiropractor

Hi, I’m Tanya, one of the Chiropractors here at Vital Health. I am passionate about looking after the local community here in Lara and enjoy seeing people from all walks of life for everything from pain management, general maintenance and preventative care. I understand that every person is unique and am dedicated to offering personalised care to help you feel and function at your best.

Originally from a small farming town outside of Bendigo, I made the move to Melbourne and spent 5 years studying at RMIT university. Following University I went on to complete a two-year diplomate course in paediatric neurology.

In practice, I see kids facing a variety of developmental challenges, which includes delayed motor development, posture concerns, tongue ties, retained primitive reflexes, sleep difficulties and challenges with balance and coordination. My goal is to support the development of each child to allow them to reach their full potential. My work with kids extends to caring for mums throughout their pregnancies and families, to allow each family member to feel their best and help create a healthy family environment.

My journey to chiropractic care stems from my background as an athlete. Growing up I was involved in many sports with a primary focus on athletics, of which I competed at an international level. With competing at a high level, chiropractic care allowed my body to function at its best during competition. Therefore, along with children and families, I love providing care to athletes at all levels to help enhance their performance, through injury recovery, injury prevention & reach new physical potential.

Outside of work, you’ll find me spending time with my family & friends, enjoying live music events, travelling to new destinations, or finding unique & fun activities to try. I also love hot Pilates & smashed avocado breakfasts.

I look forward to supporting the Lara community on their health and wellness journeys.

Dr Amy Jacobs, Chiropractor

Hello, Lara! I’m originally from Bendigo and graduated with distinction from RMIT University. Since early 2023, I’ve been privileged to care for families in the Geelong and Lara communities.

One of my favourite parts about being a chiropractor is that I get to support infants with challenges such as lip and tongue ties, latch and feeding difficulties, retained primitive reflexes, and general unsettledness. I am also very passionate about pre- and post-natal care, and thoroughly enjoy guiding women through their pregnancy journey. My work extends to a range of health concerns, including bulging discs, headaches, osteoarthritis, chronic pain conditions such as fibromyalgia, as well as hip and shoulder impingements and bursitis.

With additional training in chiropractic care for babies and children, I’m skilled in techniques such as SOT, Thompson, Diversified, Manual, and Activator methods. I have a strong interest in understanding how chronic stress, or “sympathetic dominance,” manifests in the body and affects overall health and the nervous system, so you’ll often find me researching about this!

Outside of chiropractic care, you’ll often find me enjoying time at the beach, exploring creative projects or building lego, practicing Pilates, or baking a sweet treat! I have a love for travel and am always delighted to hear about your latest adventures!