Dr Mel (Melanie)  Goyal-Makkar

Dr Melanie Goyal-Makkar has been practising chiropractic since 2004, bringing over 20 years of clinical experience to her patients across both Canada and Australia. She completed her Bachelor of Science at the University of Windsor in Ontario, Canada, before earning her Doctorate of Chiropractic from the renowned Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College - the only chiropractic school in Canada. Mel practised in Canada for several years before relocating to Australia in 2013. Since moving, she has worked across multiple Australian chiropractic practices, gaining extensive experience treating a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions within diverse patient populations. Throughout her career, she has built strong professional relationships with medical practitioners who value her evidence-based, thorough and patient-centred approach to care. With a broad scope of practice, Dr Mel treats a wide range of musculoskeletal and neuro-musculoskeletal conditions, including: • Neck pain and headaches • Low back pain • Postural dysfunction • Sports injuries • Chronic and acute pain presentations She has a particular passion for treating what she calls the “bread and butter” cases - necks and backs. While they may seem common, she finds them incredibly rewarding, especially when patients who have never seen a chiropractor before discover the benefits of care and transition into long-term maintenance. Dr Mel is also certified in custom-made orthotics and believes strongly in identifying and correcting the root cause of dysfunction rather than simply managing symptoms. Her philosophy is simple: the body is incredibly intelligent and has an amazing capacity to heal when given the right support. Outside of practice, Mel enjoys staying active, walking outdoors, training at the gym, and spending time with her 9-year-old son. She values routine, discipline and balance - principles she applies both at home and in clinical practice. Her goal is for every patient to feel heard, supported, and confident in their path toward better health.