Team
Meet Our Experts
Dr. Kelsea Tarlinton
Chiropractor
Dr Kelsea specialises in primitive reflex integration, nervous system regulation, and holistic wellness care for children, families, and individuals. Known for her focused, results-driven approach, she fosters a collaborative environment, working closely with Chione (Clinical Nutritionist) to support gut-brain health, alongside our team of Chiropractors to promote emotional and neurological stability, and with our dedicated
Allied Health Assistants to ensure seamless, efficient, personalised care. Dr Kelsea’s passion for neurological and holistic wellness inspires both patients and families alike.
Dr. Mary Sarfas
Chiropractor & Kinesiologist
Dr Mary combines chiropractic care with kinesiology, Neuro-Emotional Technique (NET), primitive reflex integration, and nervous system regulation. She supports children, families, and individuals in achieving balance, emotional regulation, and overall wellness through a personalised, integrative approach.
Dr. Leah Defeo
Chiropractor
Dr Leah has been an integral part of the Balance and Bloom team for over a year and is loved by our paediatric patients and their families. She focuses on primitive reflex integration and nervous system regulation for children and families, helping each person achieve greater balance, coordination, and wellbeing. Dr Leah is recognised as one of the welcoming faces of our clinic.
Chione Sofianidis
Clinical Nutritionist
Chione works closely with each of our patients, providing personalised nutrition and wellness support for children, families, and individuals. She specialises in supporting gut-brain connection, regulating the vagus nerve system, and collaborating closely with our chiropractors to deliver integrated care. By exploring each person’s unique biochemistry through tests such as gut microbiome analysis, genetic testing, heavy metals, mycotoxins, and lab insights from blood, urine, hair, saliva, or stool, Chione creates tailored plans to promote nervous system regulation, balance, and overall wellbeing.
Caitlin Robson
Paediatric & Women's Health Physiotherapist:
Caitlin supports children and mothers through every stage of growth and recovery.
In paediatrics, she provides gentle, play-based neurological rehabilitation to improve walking, strength, balance and coordination, particularly for children with developmental delays or low muscle tone.
In women’s health, she specialises in pelvic floor rehabilitation, core restoration and Pilates-based strength across pre-pregnancy, pregnancy and postpartum.
Passionate about supporting the whole family, Caitlin also treats general musculoskeletal conditions across all ages — helping everyone move well, feel strong and function at their best.