Sam Bettison

Sam is an experienced chiropractor who has been working in Sydney and in the Canberra region since early 2010. 

He has a Bachelor of Chiropractic Science and Master of Chiropractic degree from Macquarie University, completed in 2009. Since then he has regularly exceeded his professional development requirements in order to improve his skills as a practitioner by attending various workshops and seminars, listed below. 

Treatment with Sam involves the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions, and the assessment and correction of movement dysfunctions and structural concerns, with the aim of the return to normal activity as quickly and completely as possible.

Focus on sport

Sam has a particular interest in working with sports-related injuries and issues, treating people from a range of sporting backgrounds. He has also completed additional training in the diagnosis, treatment and management of concussion and post-concussion syndrome. Sam’s own experience in marathons and CrossFit enables him to better understand the needs and requirements of athletes. He can help you manage your acute or chronic injury, and return to training, whatever your current sport or level of involvement. 

Sam has treated at sporting events including at the IRONMAN World Championships in Kona, Hawai’i, and at the Pacific Regional CrossFit Games in Wollongong. He has often treated at a variety of local CrossFit events. 

Focus on paediatric and pregnancy care

Sam has also completed professional development related to working with pregnant women, babies and children, including a two year Diplomate in Chiropractic Neurodevelopmental Paediatrics. He has also completed additional courses in the assessment and treatment of tongue and lip ties in babies, children and adults. Sam provides treatment and advice to mums-to-be for the management of pregnancy related musculoskeletal issues. He works with babies and children to assess and manage various musculoskeletal and structural conditions. These can include, among others, plagiocephaly and tongue tie in babies, and gait issues and postural concerns in older children.

Professional development

• Diplomate in Chiropractic Neurodevelopmental Paediatrics

• ART (Active Release Technique) modules for:

  • Spine Level 1 & 2

  • Lower Extremity Level 1

  • Upper Extremity Level 1

  • Long Tract Nerve Entrapments

  • Complex Protocols

  • Biomechanics

• SFMA (Selective Functional Movement Assessment) Level 1 & 2

• FMS (Functional Movement Screen) Level 1 & 2

• CCMI (Complete Concussion Management Inc) practitioner certification

• Inspiral Paediatric Seminars (modules 1 & 2)

• Switched-On Kids

• Tongue Tie Institute:

  • Foundation Course

  • Advanced Children and Adults Course

• MyoCPD Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (OMT)

Ongoing professional development

• ICSC (International Certificate in Sports Chiropractic)

Professional memberships

• Australian Chiropractors Association

• Sports Chiropractic Australia

• Chiropractic Australia

• Sports Medicine Australia (professional member)

• College of Chiropractic Paediatrics

Sam Bettison’s chiropractic blog