Natessa Henville, Chair
Dr Natessa Henville’s journey in neurorehabilitation began with the 11 week premature birth of her son who had severe retinopathy of prematurity and went on to have developmental delays. Childhood neurodevelopment and learning disorders continue to be her focus in practice. She believes chiropractors are well positioned to recognise and alter the developmental trajectory of these children and her goal is to see her colleagues equipped to do that. A past member of CAA (QLD) and ASRF Boards, she joined the AICE Neurorehabilitation Committee in 2022.
Natessa competed a Bacehlor of Science at University of Queensland and as Masters Of Chiropractic at Macquarie. She was certified as a Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Neurology Board (DACNB) in 2013 and as a Diplomate of the Australian College of Chiropractic Paediatrics (DACCP) in 2021. (Her son commences a Bachelor of Music in Composition at Griffith Conservatorium in 2023).
Tony Cassis, Vice Chair
Dr Tony Cassis, as a founding committee member of the Neurorehabilitation Clinical Practice Group, returned in 2020 after a 2-year hiatus from the committee. Tony has been involved in clinical neurorehabilitation since 2012 when he started a 2-year residency program under the tutelage of Dr. Paul Noone, during which he consulted with hundreds of complex clinical cases. In 2015 Tony became certified as a Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Neurology Board (DACNB) and began his own neuro-rehabilitation practice. His special interest within neurorehabilitation is vertigo, balance and specifically falls-risk.
Tony has assisted on a number of small-scale clinical neuro-rehabilitation trials and is passionate about increasing the level of research and clinical evidence in the rapidly evolving field of neurorehabilitation. He believes that chiropractors, with their unique skillset and training are well placed to be future pioneers and leaders in neurorehabilitation.
Eric Hansen, Communications Officer
Dr Eric Hansen became certified as a Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Neurology Board (DACNB) in 2012 and began to further his study in Vestibular Rehabilitation and helping people to recover from Post-Concussion Syndrome. He now runs a multi-disciplinary clinic in Gladesville focusing on childhood neuro-development and adults with Concussions, vestibular issues and dysautonomia.
Eric’s goal is to help bring greater awareness to chiropractors on the research behind neurorehabilitation and arm them with the tools they need to serve the community.
Lily Lim, Member
Paul Noone, Member
Dr Paul Noone has been a chiropractor for over 40 years, with a practice that spans both Dublin, Ireland, and Melbourne, Australia. He completed his chiropractic studies at Phillip Institute in 1983 and later pursued advanced education in clinical neuroscience under the mentorship of Dr. Ted Carrick from 1994 to 1998 in Europe, earning his DACNB certification.
In 1992, Dr Noone commenced doctoral studies at the University of Exeter, UK, and was awarded his PhD in 1998. His doctoral research focused on a large-scale, multi-centre trial exploring the health behaviours of chronic low back pain patients within chiropractic practice. Returning to Melbourne in 1999, he founded Australia’s first chiropractic neurorehabilitation clinic.
Dr Noone has played a significant role in chiropractic neuro-rehab.
Nicole Quodling, Member
Dr Nicole Quodling holds a Bachelor of Science, a Masters in Chiropractic, and a Masters in Sports Science. She’s a skilled practitioner, proficient in all aspects of chiropractic care with an emphasis on chronic pain, and is committed to patient-centered wellness.
From her early days at the Adelaide Health Care Centre, then in Northern Ireland, to her current role as the Principal Chiropractor at the Walkerville clinic, Nicole is dedicated to guiding individuals on their wellness journey, offering top-tier chiropractic care, and supporting them in achieving a healthier and happier life.
As a talented pianist, she cherishes family jam sessions with husband Tony and two sons, Thomas and Oscar.
