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South Australian Scoliosis Service
is a joint venture between Adelaide Spine and Brain & ScoliCare.
Our aim is to achieve better patient outcomes for patients with spinal deformity (including Scoliosis and Hyperkyphosis) in South Australia by making early intervention more accessible - without the wait list.
Our Services
Meet the Clinicians
Dedicated Team
Dr Michael Selby
SurgeonDr Mike Selby is an internationally recognised expert in the management of Paediatric and Adult Spinal conditions, including complex conditions such as Scoliosis, Kyphosis, and Spondylolisthesis. Dr Selby completed medical school and post-graduate training in Adelaide prior to completing extensive fellowship training including at BC Children’s Hospital in Vancouver. Dr Selby regularly is invited to speak on new research and techniques at International and National meetings. Dr Selby has lead the introduction of new technology including minimally invasive spine surgery to SA. He is the only surgeon in South Australia who is accredited in Vertebral Body Tethering and the Bipolar technique for Neuromuscular Scoliosis.
Dr Ella Bourne
Scoliosis Clinician / ChiropractorDr Ella Bourne is a registered Chiropractor with a special interest in non-surgical management of scoliosis. She holds a Bachelor of Science (Physiology) and a Master of Chiropractic. Since entering private practice in 2014, she has completed SEAS (Scientific Exercise Approach to Scoliosis) training and accreditation, and ScoliCare accredited courses such as ScoliBalance (ScoliCare's physiotherapeutic scoliosis specific exercise program). Dr Bourne is based in South Australia at the ScoliCare Clinic Adelaide, providing scoliosis assessment, bracing, and case management.
Brittany Jessup
Exercise PhysiologistBrittany is an enthusiastic Exercise Physiologist with a passion for empowering individuals to optimise their rehabilitation journey that allows them to live an active healthy life without limitations. She is committed to providing best practice care and facilitating a connection with patients that is built on trust and understanding. Brittany has further qualifications in Exercise Science, Strength and Conditioning (ASCA Level 1), and is excited to commence further comprehensive training in the field of Scoliosis. Outside of work Brittany enjoys a very active lifestyle herself, with trail running, triathlons and surfing being regular part of her routine.
"We want you to get the right care, for the best possible outcomes" - Dr Michael Selby
We’re committed to ensuring scoliosis patients get the right advice and the right treatment, sooner.
Patients with scoliosis can achieve better long term results with earlier intervention. However, current wait times for assessment and treatment in South Australia means many patients are missing out on the opportunity for their best treatment outcomes.
The South Australian Scoliosis Service was formed to give these patients faster access to initial assessment and diagnosis, and to a range of non-surgical and surgical treatment options.
No referral is necessary for our non-surgical services, surgical consultation will require a referral by a GP.