Healthy Families, Stronger Communities
Born from a passion to raise the standard of natural healthcare within our community.
Kinfolk Chiropractic was created with a simple but powerful intention, to raise the standard of natural healthcare within our local community.
Founded in Colac, Kinfolk grew from a belief that families deserve more than rushed appointments or one-size-fits-all care. We wanted to create a space where people feel welcomed, listened to, and supported at every stage of life, from pregnancy and childhood through to adulthood and later years.
Kinfolk is not just where care happens. It’s where people slow down, reconnect with their bodies, and feel confident they’re in safe, professional hands.
Healthy Families, Stronger Communities.
Meet the Team
Our chiropractors and support team are passionate about providing professional, ethical and family-focused care. We’re here to listen, guide and support, ensuring you always feel informed and comfortable with your care choices.
Dr. Peter Papadimitriou
Director & Chiropractor
Dr Peter is dedicated to helping families feel their best and move with ease. Originally from Hobart, Tasmania, he works with people of all ages, supporting the nervous system so the body can adapt, recover and function naturally. He also provides pregnancy and paediatric care alongside Dr Maddy, giving families confidence that their care is consistent and connected.
Before becoming a chiropractor, Peter spent 18 years as a massage therapist, developing a hands-on understanding of the body and movement. After completing his double Bachelor of Health Science and Applied Science in Chiropractic, he undertook further training in paediatrics and pregnancy, including achieving his Webster Certification through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association. He continues learning through seminars and workshops to ensure families receive care that honours the body’s natural design.
Peter’s approach is precise and attentive, centred on the nervous system and the body’s ability to respond and adapt. Families across the region trust him for support with movement, recovery, wellbeing and growth, knowing they are in capable and attentive hands.
As co-founder of Kinfolk Chiropractic Centre, he has helped create a space that is welcoming, calm and connected to the community. Outside the centre, Peter enjoys playing the drums, exploring nature, and spending time with family and friends. The care he brings to the community is the same care he brings to every patient.
Dr. Maddison Bone
Director & Chiropractor
Dr Maddy is especially passionate about walking alongside mothers. The physical, emotional and neurological changes that happen from preconception through postpartum are profound, and having the right support during this time can make a lasting difference not just for mum, but for the entire family. She believes the way a mother is supported changes the way a family grows.
After completing her double Bachelor of Health Science and Applied Science in Chiropractic, Dr Maddy pursued further training in pregnancy and paediatric care. She holds her Webster Certification through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association and regularly attends seminars in prenatal and paediatric chiropractic. She values ongoing learning because families deserve care that honours how naturally the body is designed to function.
Her approach centres on the nervous system and the body’s innate ability to adapt, grow and heal. She believes pregnancy is purposeful and powerful, birth is to be understood and supported, and babies are resilient and capable when the nervous system is functioning well.
Families seek Dr Maddy for support during preconception, pregnancy, postpartum recovery and early childhood because this focus is the heart of her work. She is committed to guiding families through these foundational years and to raising the standard of pregnancy and paediatric chiropractic care in the region.
As co-founder of Kinfolk Chiropractic Centre, she has helped shape a space that feels calm, connected and community-centred. Outside the centre, she enjoys spending time near the coast, cooking for loved ones, and being with family and friends. The care she brings to the community is the same care she brings to every patient.
Lauren Mayes
Chiropractic Assistant
Experienced musculoskeletal clinician with 20 years’ hands-on bodywork background.
Myoung Jee Shin
Chiropractic Assistant
Experienced musculoskeletal clinician with 20 years’ hands-on bodywork background.
Ida Bone
Chiropractic Assistant
Experienced musculoskeletal clinician with 20 years’ hands-on bodywork background.
Linda Perkins
Chiropractic Assistant
Experienced musculoskeletal clinician with 20 years’ hands-on bodywork background.
A Space Designed for Whole-Family Wellbeing
Kinfolk was intentionally designed to feel different from a traditional centre. From the moment you arrive, the space supports calm, comfort and ease, whether you’re attending on your own or with your family.
Empowerment
Education
Community
Natural Healing
Empowerment
Education
Community
Natural Healing
Empowerment
Education
Community
Natural Healing
Empowerment
Education
Community
Natural Healing
A Space Designed for Healing. A Team Dedicated to You.
Discover a place where your family’s wellbeing is nurtured, not rushed.
