Our Team
Dr Adam Stewart
Chiropractor
Dr. Adam (Chiropractor) is a chiropractor with 22 years experience in practice. He is passionate about preventative healthcare, with chiropractic, nutrition, exercise and meditation forming the basis of his health philosophy.
In 2014, Adam opened OptiStart Chiropractic Berwick with the aim of providing families with a healthier start to life.
In 2009 Adam completed the 3 year postgraduate Chiropractic paediatric fellowship program and has researched Chiropractic solutions for children, publishing articles on syncope, breastfeeding, and craniosynostosis.
In his spare time, Adam is involved in the education of chiropractors through Vital Child Chiropractic Education, which holds informational seminars across Australia.
Adam is a chiropractor with a passion for empowering you to be able to live a “life without fear” by facilitating you to feel confident and in control of your health, and the health of your children.
Dr Adam’s (Chiropractor) interests:
- learning, mood, behaviour, concentration
- retained primitive reflexes and cerebellar function
- infant (baby) care
- posture, balance, co-ordination
- sports performance
- difficult problems
- men’s health
Dr Adam’s (Chiropractor) research publications:
**2012: Syncope (fainting)
Chiropractic Management of a 22 Month Old Child with Syncope: A Case Report and Suggested Management within the Chiropractic Clinic
**2012: Breastfeeding difficulties
Paediatric Chiropractic and Infant Breastfeeding Difficulties: A Pilot Case Series Study involving 19 Cases.
**2013: Head shape issues
The Recognition of Craniosynostosis when Managing Patients with Plagiocephaly: Two Case Reports of Lambdoid Craniosynostosis
Dr Vicky Zarzu
Chiropractor
Dr Vicky (Chiropractor) has spent the past 18 years learning and applying principals of holistic healthcare to help her family and practice members reach their health goals.
After years of dealing with headache and migraine attacks personally and in practice, she has developed a passion for understanding and managing these debilitating conditions by using the specific art of chiropractic, exercise, dry needling, nutrition and has also attended the Watson Headache® Institute, Level 1, Foundation Headache Course titled “The Role of C1-C3 Cervical Afferents in Primary Headache.
As a chiropractor Vicky has had the opportunity to volunteer with organisations such as Hands on Health and Melbourne Street Chiros to offer chiropractic care to the elderly, homeless and volunteer fire fighters during the 2019 – 2020 fires.
She has experience working as an associate, a locum for several other chiropractors, and practice owner. Vicky will be available for appointments on Thursday afternoons.
While not in practice, you will find her spending time with her husband, 3 teenage children and 6-month-old baby, at Pilates, or volunteering as an ambassador for Migraine Australia. Her other passion is reading, and she does that as often as her other commitments allow. Ask her about the book she is reading the next time you see her.
Dr Vicky’s (Chiropractor) interests:
- holistic healthcare
- headaches
- migraines
- pregnancy care
- women’s health
- children’s care
Sarah Millard
REMEDIAL MASSAGE THERAPIST
Sarah has developed a gentle approach to remedial release through her many years’ experience working with chronic pain/anxiety/autoimmune conditions, oncology, and pregnancy massage.
Her sessions can use a combination of Remedial, Therapeutic Swedish massage, Shiatsu acupressure/meridian massage, neurovascular release, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, relaxation techniques, stretching and corrective exercise advice for injury prevention.
Graduating from RMIT with Diploma of Remedial Massage, and shiatsu and eastern holistic and therapeutic bodywork with Melbourne College of Natural Medicine.
Sarah has participated in multiple sports outreaches and further training with Victorian University, MSAC, NICA, Anatomy Trains.
Sarah is an active member of the Australian Natural Therapies Association and Complimentary Medicine Practitioner Associations Council and has enjoyed working as a licensed massage therapist for the past 20years+ in multidisciplinary health and wellness centres across Victoria.
She approaches each client with a holistic, mind-body-spirit perspective and accommodates to the individual needs of each client in providing a range of modalities and massage techniques.
Sarah is very passionate about holistic healthcare, relaxation therapy, natural pain relief, injury prevention and enjoys helping and seeing others optimise their health and reach well-being goals.
Sarah joined OptiStart Chiropractic Berwick in 2022.
Sarah’s (Remedial Massage Therapist) special interests:
- Chronic conditions
- Promote mental health
- Assists in sleep
- Injuries
- Relaxation
- Back and neck pain
Shane Bautista
MYOTHERAPIST
Shane Bautista is a passionate and experienced health professional with a diverse background in physical and mental health. His journey in the health and fitness industry began in 2008 when he became a qualified Personal Trainer, earning a Certificate III in Fitness and a Certificate IV in Personal Training. This foundation in movement and exercise science sparked a lifelong commitment to helping others achieve their health and wellness goals.
In 2012, Shane graduated from Endeavour College of Natural Health with a Bachelor of Health Science in Musculoskeletal Therapy (now known as Clinical Myotherapy). Since then, he has worked across both his own private practice and within multidisciplinary allied health clinics, delivering personalised, hands-on treatments to support recovery and performance. His clinical focus includes Myotherapy manual therapies, dry needling, cupping, joint mobilisation, remedial massage, exercise prescription, and client education.
To broaden his ability to support people more holistically, Shane pursued further study in nursing. He completed his Bachelor of Nursing at Victoria University in 2017 and has since worked as a dedicated Mental Health Nurse for the past seven years. His mental health work has involved supporting individuals facing a wide range of psychological challenges in both inpatient and community settings. More recently, Shane has also taken on the role of an ICU Nurse, gaining valuable experience in high-pressure acute care environments.
Shane has recently joined the team at OptiStart Chiropractic, where he integrates his Myotherapy expertise with his deep understanding of the body and mind. His treatments are tailored to each individual, whether they are recovering from injury, managing chronic pain, or looking to enhance their physical performance. Shane is known for his calm, approachable nature and his ability to build strong therapeutic relationships with clients.
Outside of his clinical work, Shane enjoys an active lifestyle and is a proud fur dad to Koby, his energetic two-year-old Kelpie cross. Their outdoor adventures keep him grounded and reflect his ongoing commitment to living a healthy, balanced life.
With qualifications in Myotherapy, Nursing, and Personal Training, Shane offers a truly holistic approach to health—blending physical therapy, clinical knowledge, and compassionate care to help clients move better, feel better, and thrive.
Shane joined OptiStart Chiropractic Berwick in June 2025
Shane’s (Myotherspist) special interests:
- Men’s Health
- Mental health recovery
- Sports injuries
- Strength and conditioning
- Chronic injuries
- Hip and back pain
Madison
Chiropractic Assistant (C.A.)
Madison joined OptiStart Chiropractic Berwick in March 2023.
Madison was a Registered Nurse for 8 years, and recently stepped out of the hospital scene to work in chiropractic care and disability support work.
She is a mum to a little boy River. She is a lover of all things natural and low-tox. Her personal journey towards a healthier lifestyle really kicked off during her postpartum period- wanting the best for her and her family. It has also inspired her to help and educate others to improve their well-being and lead healthier lifestyles.
Madison enjoys spending quality time in nature with friends and family, whether that be walking the dogs, hiking, camping or having a picnic!
“Lets work together to create a healthier version of you.”
Lachlan
Chiropractic Assistant (C.A.)
Lachlan joined OptiStart Chiropractic in January 2023.
Lachlan is currently studying a Bachelor of Health Science and a Bachelor of Applied Science (Chiropractic) at RMIT. With a passion for helping people and wanting the best for others, Lachlan joins the OptiStart Chiropractic team with an eagerness to learn and grow in the profession to better help those within the community reach their health goals, all whilst bolstering his own knowledge and understanding to go alongside his studies.
Lachlan joined OptiStart Chiropractic Berwick in 2022.
Lachlan loves to get outdoors, with previous interest in sporting endeavours including football and basketball. He now loves to explore out on adventures with walks in nature, running, and a little bit of bike riding.