Our Team

Dr Garron Ives

Dr Garron Ives is the Principal Chiropractor at Oak Flats Chiropractic.

Garron is the new owner of Oak Flats Chiropractic and is passionate about helping people move better, feel better, and get back to doing what they love. He takes a patient-centred approach, focusing on the root cause of pain, not just the symptoms.

After graduating from Macquarie University, Garron worked in rural communities, predominantly South West Rocks and Tumut NSW, treating a wide range of conditions and building genuine connections with his patients. He combines hands-on care, dry needling and practical advice, with a strong interest in jaw pain, headaches and everyday musculoskeletal issues. As a migraine sufferer himself, he knows firsthand how much they can take out of your day.

Garron is also studying animal biomechanical medicine, and welcomes four-legged patients too, offering rehabilitation care for horses and dogs.

In his spare time you'll find him out in nature, whether that's camping, hiking, paddleboarding or hitting the slopes skiing, usually with his dog in tow where he can.

Dr Cameron Potter

After graduating from the 5 year chiropractic degree at Phillip Institute (now RMIT University) in Melbourne 1992, Cameron moved to Wangaratta in North-Eastern Victoria to work with chiropractic icon, Dr Leo Maguire. After two years in Wangaratta he and his wife Sally moved to London.

Initially working as a locum chiropractor, Cameron then took over the busy Putney Chiropractic Centre, which helped him further develop his broad range of skills. In Putney, Sally and Cameron grew a busy practice and started their own family. After 9 years in the UK, it was time to return to Australia, finally settling in Kiama.

In 2003, Cameron took over Oak Flats Chiropractic from retiring chiropractor Dr. Kelvin Brinsmead. In practice, Cameron utilizes a range of chiropractic approaches including Diversified, Activator/Impulse, Thompson drop piece, SOT, as well as soft tissue techniques and rehabilitation exercises.

Cameron's time out of the practice is mainly devoted to his family. However, he has been known to enjoy snow skiing, surfing, mountain biking, his guitar and a glass of red wine.

Dr David Russell

David graduated with a Master's Degree in Chiropractic from Durban University of Technology in 1997. He launched his first practice in the picturesque hills of Natal, South Africa, shortly after graduation. Following the birth of his child, David and his young family made the bold move to Australia, where he established a thriving chiropractic clinic in Noosa, serving the community for 22 years.

When the time was right, David and his wife packed up and hit the road, living the Aussie dream with a lap around the country - Tassie included! The adventure didn't stop there. They ventured overseas and even bought a yacht, planning to sail around the world. But like many plans, COVID had other ideas - and they dropped anchor and settled back into life on land.

David holds two postgraduate qualifications in Sports Chiropractic and has competed in international cross-country mountain bike races and multi-sport events. These days, he's happiest paddling a kayak, riding the trails, or sharing a glass of wine and good conversation with friends.