Practitioner Profiles
About Anthony Nicholson
Anthony Nicholson has a Bachelor of Science from Queensland University, a Masters degree in Chiropractic from Macquarie University (dux) and is a Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Neurology Board. Anthony is also the Chief Executive and Cofounder of Clinical Development International (CDI) – a nationally accredited training organisation (RTO) for chiropractors founded in 2002.
- Lecturer in Neurology at Macquarie University
- Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Neurology Board (D.A.C.N.B.), having completed further specialised training in neurology
- With a special interest in the evolving neuroscience Anthony has released a podcast series on ‘practical neurology for chiropractors’ to a worldwide subscriber base
- Areas of clinical interest include chronic spinal pain, the neurological control of spinal stability, balance, dizziness, headache, sciatica and fall prevention
- Contributor to exam content for speciality board certification examinations conducted by the American Chiropractic Neurology Board
- Past Macquarie University Department of Chiropractic Clinical Competency Examiner
- Regular lecturer and presenter of CDI’s training programs and frequent keynote speaker at professional conferences across Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia
- Member of Chiropractors’ Association of Australia
About Matthew Long
Matthew Long graduated from Sydney University with a Bachelor of Science prior to undertaking his Masters degree in Chiropractic at Macquarie University (dux). Matthew has an active interest in research and is Chief of Research and Cofounder of Clinical Development International (CDI).
- Past lecturer in Neurology and Pre-Clinical Studies at Macquarie University
- Completed specialised training in neurology, which less than 1% of Australian chiropractors have undertaken
- Actively involved in mentoring chiropractors in Australia and New Zealand with an emphasis on professional standards of practice and clinical excellence
- Areas of clinical interest include chronic spinal pain, sciatica and migraine
- Past Macquarie University Department of Chiropractic Clinical Competency Examiner
- Regular lecturer and presenter of CDI’s training programs across Australia and New Zealand
- Past speaker at RACGP Continuing Education Forums
- Member of Chiropractors’ Association of Australia
- Member of the International Association for the Study of Pain