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The Team
Chiropractors
Jonathon Langer
BSc(Sport), M(Chiro), ICSSD
Jonathon Langer graduated from Macquarie University in Sydney in 1999 where he completed his Master of Chiropractic degree. This was followed immediately by a post graduate degree in Sports Chiropractic. Prior to his Chiropractic studies, he completed his Sports Science degree in Perth.
He has a strong interest in sports chiropractic – an avenue he believes allows the athlete to perform at their optimum and reduce the vulnerability to injury – be it the "weekend warrior" or the elite athlete. He has worked on many elite level sports people from many disciplines including Aussie Rules football, rugby union and rugby league, cricket, dancing, tennis, martial arts and golf, and at many local and international sporting events.
Jonathon is also very passionate about providing chiropractic care to families, including babies, who can respond extremely favourable to gentle subtle correction of spinal dysfunction for conditions such as sleeping difficulties, colic, reflux, bowel problems, and uncontrolled crying, and in children, postural abnormalities and spinal problems.
Jon Tan
BSc(Chiro), BChiro, ICSSD
Jon graduated from Murdoch University here in Perth in 2006, as the first cohort of graduate chiropractors in Western Australia. He has also completed a post graduate qualification in Sports Chiropractic, the International Chiropractic Sports Science Diploma (ICSSD). This allows participation at the World Games and Olympic Games.
Jon is passionate about chiropractic and the health benefits it provides to children, adults, and athletes. Jon feels strongly that regular chiropractic care should be an essential part of an overall approach to good health.
Jon has been on the Board of Directors for the Chiropractors' Association of Australia (WA Branch) for 2 years, is currently the WA State Coordinator for Sports Chiropractic Australia, and is also the team chiropractor for the Subiaco Football Club (WAFL). Jon was also awarded the Chiropractors' Association of Australia (WA) "Young Chiropractor of the Year" award in 2009.
Occupational Therapists
Erin Hunter
BSc(Occupational Therapy)
Erin Hunter graduated from Curtin University in 1998 and has been practising in the area of soft tissue rehabilitation since then. She has extensive experience with holistic health and various musculoskeletal conditions.
Erin has done two years additional study in the field of myopractic which is a new method of myofascial release that utilizes a cross-fibre technique to release and retrain muscle fibres. Myopractic is quickly gaining recognition as one of the most effective soft tissue techniques being taught in Australia today.
Erin has worked with many sporting teams and was the practitioner for a state league baseball club for many years. She has worked with a range of athletes such as international dancers, state netball players, national baseball pitchers and currently with state, national and world champion kick-boxers from internationally renowned Riddler’s Gym.
Erin is the past president of the Soft Tissue Interest Group – representing professionals in this area and organizing professional development for practitioners in this field. She guest lectures to students at Curtin University and Edith Cowan University and runs education sessions to students on this area of occupational therapy. Erin also has wide-ranging knowledge and experience in the area of workplace ergonomics and uses this information to educate clients on how to reduce aggravating factors in the workplace.
Jacque Beros
BSc(Occupational Therapy)
Jacque completed her Occupational Therapy degree at Curtin University, Perth in 1999. Prior to this she graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from UWA, with a double major in Human Movement and Human Biology.
Jacque uses myofascial trigger point therapy techniques to treat a variety of acute and chronic soft tissue injuries. She has a particular interest in dance medicine treating both professional and semi-professional classical ballet and contemporary dancers.
Jacque has been involved with elite Sport Aerobics as a member of the National Squad Selection Panel and as the Team Medical Officer. She travelled with the Australian Team to International Competition in 2003, 2004 and 2005.
Jacque was on the board of the High Performance Centre for Rhythmic Gymnastics in 2006 and 2007, and travelled with the WA Team to the 2007 Australian Championships.
Danae Beard
BSc(Occupational Therapy)
Danae Beard completed her Occupational Therapy degree at Curtin University in 2006, where she graduated with a Distinction. Since this time, she has specialised in the area of soft tissue therapy, using a combination of myofascial and myopractic techniques to improve muscle, tendon and ligament function. Treatment is always provided with education and advice in order to get to the cause of the problem.
Danae approaches soft tissue therapy with the aim of improving people’s participation in occupation without physical limitations. Occupation ranges from physical activity and sport, to computer based work, to gardening, to travelling and leisure, to sleeping, and so on. From this view point, her experiences with patients are from the very young to the elderly, the everyday athlete to the elite/national sportsperson in many disciplines, and those who wish to improve their overall health and well-being.
Danae is a current member of the Australian Injury Prevention Network, Sports Medicine Australia, World Federation of Occupational Therapy and the Soft Tissue Interest Group. All of these organisations provide avenues for on-going education and professional development.
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