About The Back Dr Team

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Our chiropractic practice has been delivering safe, gentle and effective Chiropractic care to the Illawarra since 1994.

Dr Oz

Senior Chiropractor

Chiropractor, Mentor & Health Advocate

Dr. Timay Ozkose, better known as Dr. Oz, is a passionate chiropractor and business mentor dedicated to transforming lives through natural health solutions. As the driving force behind The Back Dr in Shellharbour, NSW, he has helped thousands achieve lasting relief and optimal well-being through his high-tech, high-touch approach. With over seven years of experience, Dr. Oz specialises in family health, spinal wellness, and empowering patients with proactive care strategies.

Beyond the clinic, he coaches chiropractors through The Remarkable Practice, guiding them to build thriving, patient-focused practices. Whether he’s adjusting spines, mentoring professionals, or hosting BackChat with The BackDr, Dr. Oz’s mission remains the same—creating a healthier, happier community, naturally.

Dr. Ben Taylor (Chiropractor, DACNB)

Bsc. health sci, Ms. Clin chiro, Diplomate American Chiropractic Neurology Board (DACNB), Neurorehabilitation Chiropractor (MAICE, 2025) as awarded by The Institute of Chiropractic Education (AICE), a part of the Australian Chiropractors Association.

Dr. Ben is a passionate chiropractor committed to helping people discover the life-changing benefits of chiropractic care. At The Back Dr, his mission is simple: to empower as many individuals as possible to take charge of their health through natural, effective, and holistic chiropractic solutions.

His journey into chiropractic began in his teenage years after suffering from persistent neck and back pain from working as a chef, and associated stress in the industry. He had tried countless treatments with little success—until he visited a chiropractor. To his surprise, just a few sessions significantly relieved his pain and restored his quality of life. That experience left a lasting impression and ultimately inspired him to pursue a career in chiropractic. He has never looked back.

What Dr. Ben loves most about chiropractic is its focus on activating the body’s innate ability to heal from within. It’s a powerful, patient-centered, evidence-based approach that not only addresses pain, but also promotes long-term wellness. He has a keen interest in keeping up with the latest health science research, with a published study of his own. He is always expanding his skills and knowledge in the topics of chiropractic, functional neurology, manual therapy, nutrition, and rehabilitation to better care for patients.

Post-graduation, he completed a rigorous 300 hours of Clinical Neuroscience education with The Carrick Institute (USA). He is an active Diplomate with The American Chiropractic Neurology Board, after passing the board certification exams. He is one of the few clinicians to hold this merit in Australia and around the world.

When he is not fixing spines and changing minds, he enjoys cooking, health and fitness, great coffee, learning more, and travel. He looks forward to meeting patients and supporting them on their journey toward better health and vitality.

Dr Carina

Chiropractor

Hey there! I’m Dr Carina!

Chiropractic is part of who I am. After having a miracle experience with natural medicine as a child, I went on to become a chiropractor so I could help heal and serve the community in a unique way.

I am passionate about pediatrics, women’s health and nutrition, and like to incorporate this into our practice. I love serving the local south coast community and it brings me great joy seeing the amazing results of our practice members.

Growing up, I began noticing that people would talk about pain, and how it would stop them from doing things and was astounded that they were doing nothing about it, or jumping to surgery and pain killers when I knew that there was so much they could do for themselves naturally! A drive to lead people to live healthy, fulfilling lives is what got me into this wonderful profession, and what motivates me each day.

Being born in India and having lived in multiple countries, I have been exposed to many cultures throughout my life, which has led me to explore yoga, meditation and dance which have shaped who I am. When I’m not in the practice, you can bet that I’m in a ballet class, walking on the beach or just laying under a tree enjoying nature!

Dr Angus

Chiropractor

From his earliest memories, Dr. Angus was in awe of the natural world: the complexity, the intelligence, and the balance of nature truly fascinated him. Fast forward a few decades, and here he is, a fully trained Doctor of Chiropractic!

What he loves about Chiropractic is the way it makes use of the body’s innate ability to restore order and rebuild normal function. Often, the team sees people who have almost given up on restoring their health. However, using his 26 years of experience to help people live their biggest, best, and most fulfilling lives is the most satisfying thing he can imagine!

One thing that most people don’t know about Dr. Angus is that he once adjusted 2,000 people in a week while volunteering to take care of some of Panama’s most vulnerable residents.

Originally from England and having graduated from the prestigious Anglo-European College of Chiropractic, he ran a large family wellness practice in Nottinghamshire. This taught him a real appreciation for the benefits of adjusting babies and kids.

The saying goes, “As the Twig Is Bent – So Grows the Tree.” And this approach still drives him in practice today. He just loves seeing kids and adults alike being given the chance to develop normally and grow into the best version of themselves.

Naturally, in his free time, he loves doing outdoor activities with his family. They love going “bush” to enjoy hiking, fishing, and camping, as well as spending quality time at the beach.

Dr Chen

Chiropractor

Dr. Ben is passionate about helping people move better, feel stronger, and live healthier, more active lives.

His passion for chiropractic care began from personal experience. As a student, Dr. Ben spent years focused heavily on academics while completely neglecting his posture and spinal health. Over time, he developed significant neck and back pain caused by poor posture, including a forward head position and rounded shoulders. The pain eventually began affecting his focus, energy, and quality of life.

Everything changed after seeing a chiropractor who not only helped resolve his pain, but also educated him on the importance of posture, movement, strength, and long-term spinal health. That experience had a profound impact on Dr. Ben and inspired his journey into chiropractic care.

Since then, Dr. Ben has developed a strong interest in posture correction, rehabilitation, strength and conditioning, and helping people achieve better function through natural healthcare. He has experience working alongside athletes from sports including baseball, basketball, golf, and track and field, helping support performance, recovery, and injury prevention.

Dr. Ben believes true health is about more than simply being pain-free. He is passionate about educating and empowering practice members to take better care of their bodies so they can continue doing the things they love for years to come.

Outside the clinic, Dr. Ben enjoys training at the gym, spending time at the beach, and staying active. He values movement, balance, and living a healthy lifestyle, and brings that same energy and enthusiasm into the care he provides every day.

Chris

Remedial Massage Therapist

Chris graduated in 2012 with a Diploma in Remedial Massage. Chris utilises a strong hands on approach which incorporates exercises to promote corrective and preventative healthcare. He is a qualified healthcare practitioner who deals with disorders of the musculoskeletal system through manual treatment techniques.

Sarah

Remedial Massage Therapist

As a woman, a mum, and someone over 40, she knows firsthand the juggle of modern life. She’s here to make self-care something that fits and feels good. Her mission is simple: help you feel your best and enjoy the journey getting there.

Sarah is a passionate Remedial Massage Therapist who believes wellness should be realistic, joyful, and deeply healing. With a strong focus on relieving tension, restoring movement, and supporting the body’s natural recovery, her treatments are designed to help you feel better inside and out. She integrates cupping and dry needling into her sessions to boost circulation, break down scar tissue, and enhance overall results.

Backed by extensive training in massage and fitness, Sarah brings both skill and heart to every treatment.

Fi

Office Manager

Fi joined the team in early 2022. She moved from Thailand at the age of 9 and have since called The Illawarra her home. Fi always sees the best in everyone, she loves to help others in anyway that she can. Family, health and wellness are her biggest values in life.

She loves spending quality time with family and friends and enjoying the great outdoors by walking her dogs along the beach in her spare time. You’ll see Fi around the practice always welcoming you with her warm smile.

Lance

Chiropractic Assistant

Lance joined our team in 2020 and moved from New Zealand to the Illawarra with his family back in 2003. He is a very active, easy-going person and has always loved reading, going to the gym, running and adventuring around finding new sights to see with friends.

Exercise is something that Lance has been very passionate about and encourages everyone to get their body moving. You’ll catch Lance lending the chiropractors a hand by providing our clients with quality advice and care to achieve the best possible health outcomes.

Dut

Dut joined the team in 2022. Originally from South Sudan in Africa , Dut has been in Australia since 1997. He has always lived near the coast having lived n the central coast before making the move down to Illawarra in early 2022 with his wife and two dogs.

When not at The Back Dr providing his warm and friendly service, you’ll likely find Dut walking his dogs, at the beach or playing a game of soccer.

Amy

Amy joined our team in 2023 after almost a year and a half of being a practice member herself; having dealt with a lower back injury from netball, she turned to us for chiropractic care and having loved it so much, she joined the team! Amy can be found flitting around the practice and at the front desk; helping others and sharing her love for education and support. When not in the practice, she’s often geeking out; gaming with her husband and close friends, playing with her two staffies, bushwalking and collecting rocks and crystals.

Amy’s past experience as a primary teacher and youth worker sparks her interest in keeping up to date with the latest studies and research articles regarding education, psychology and neurodiversity, and how she is able to apply that to our chiropractic philosophy with love and care.

Charlie

Charlie works as a Chiropractic Assistant at The Back Dr, assisting the Doctors in education and movement of the body to get the best possible outcomes. He was once in so much pain that it was hard to walk or do basic daily tasks, and he was constantly told to take painkillers, which never helped. He eventually found his way to The Back Dr in 2020 as a patient looking to address the root cause of his issues and establish a long-term management plan—and he has never looked back since.

Incorporating Chiropractic as part of a wellness lifestyle became the key to managing his health effectively, and it quickly grew into a personal passion. He started working for The Back Dr in 2023, and now it is his turn to help others reach their full health potential. Seeing other people happy and doing the things they love brings him great joy.

Originally from South Africa, Charlie made the move to Australia in 2001. During his downtime, he likes to listen to and play music, go to gigs, and express his general creativity. He loves recharging his batteries in mother nature, especially among the mountains and forests.

Dian

Dian joined our team in 2023 as a Chiropractic Assistant and always brings a ray of sunshine to every interaction. She is eager to assist and is dedicated to finding the perfect appointment schedule for our valued clients. Her affable nature is sure to brighten your day. In her leisure hours, she indulges her passion for culinary delights, preparing delicious meals for her loved ones and showering her senior dogs with care and attention

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   Roslyn Weitenberg 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The Back Doctor is a highly professional  back clinic. They are very thorough and really know what is best for each patient. I'm very a happy with the results I have achieved so far.
  
 
        
   Yvonne Blackburn 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had a Stoke in June 2020 and my neck has been sore ever since I could not turn my neck left or right . since attending the Back doctor, I can finally turn my neck which is a big relief with my whole body is feeling so much better thanks for your great work guys  I focused so much more on my posture now.
  
 
        
   Kim Campbell 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Our whole family goes to the Back Doctor now. The staff are so friendly and knowledgeable.
  
 
        
   Erica Rath 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I want to say thank you and how happy I am with the results I have achieved since coming to your practice. Head aches gone, neck pain gone, I’m standing taller, feeling stronger and have achieved a much more positive sense of wellbeing. The chiropractors and staff are all very knowledgeable, professional and supportive. I would recommend them to anyone needing treatment and support. As always I’m looking forward to my next adjustment. Thank you team. You are great!
  
 
        
   Lee Smith 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Hi i went to the back dr suffering severe sciatica pain not being able to drive or walk and using crutches and within weeks im down to 1 crutch and alot less pain and back driving again so any one with back pain or problems don't hesitate come and see the crew as I totally recommend them
  
 
  
  
 
 
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