Russell established Glenferrie Chiropractic in Hawthorn, Melbourne in 1987 after graduating from RMIT School of Chiropractic in 1983 and working for several years in his native Western Australia.
In 2002 Russell established Parade Chiropractic and TMJCare in Ocean Grove, Geelong, as part of a longer term “sea-change” plan. In 2o18 he moved his Melbourne practice to Chiropractic Balance in Hampton. He now spreads his time working between Hampton and Ocean Grove.
Professional and personal development over the years has seen Russell’s therapeutic approach diversify to encompass the healing possibilities found within a broad variety of Chiropractic and manual therapy techniques.
He draws from traditions and training in Australia and internationally in orthodox Chiropractic, myofascial therapy, acupressure and shiatsu, trigger point dry needling, exercise rehabilitation and cranial manual therapy.
In addition to treating the full range of ailments traditionally associated with Chiropractors (see services), Russell works and lectures throughout Australia in the field of jaw (TMJ), and head (Craniofacial) pain and dysfunction. His need for a comprehensive approach has seen him acquire further knowledge in Orofacial Myology and dental approached to jaw dysfunction.
He has contributed to an internationally published textbook titled “Headache, Orofacial Pain and Bruxism” by Elsevier Press 2010. Over the last 25 years he has been lecturing and teaching about TMJ and head/face pain in the undergraduate program at RMIT and in professional seminars to Chiropractors, Physiotherapists, Osteopaths, Myotherapists, and Dentists throughout Australia.
Russell is a member of the Australian Chiropractors Association (ACA). He has met the requirements and been admitted to membership of the Australasian College of Chiropractors (ACC) and the Australian Chapter of the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain (AACP) in recognition of his long association and expertise in the treatment of jaw and head pain.
He is married to Angela, has 4 sons and 4 grandchildren and is in the grip of a mid-life surfing obsession.
See also Dr Mottram’s other website>> drrussellmottramchiro.com.au