Foundation Health Collective · Mackay
Established in Mackay.
Now at FHC.
Dr Dean Petersen and Dr Eileen Petersen have cared for the Mackay community since 2015. From Monday 3 August, you’ll find them at their new practice, Foundation Health Collective.
Existing and new patients are welcome
A practice built with purpose
Care begins with understanding.
We believe you deserve to understand what may be contributing to the way you feel so you can make informed decisions about your options.
At FHC, we listen first, assess thoughtfully, and explain clearly. Recommendations bring together current evidence, clinical experience, and your individual needs and goals.
Listen
We start with your concerns, your history, and what you want to return to.
Understand
We assess carefully and explain our findings in clear, useful language.
Plan together
We discuss appropriate options and build a plan around your priorities.
For existing patients
Continue with the chiropractor you know.
If you have previously seen Dean or Eileen, simply select your usual chiropractor when booking online. If you are unsure which appointment to choose, call our team and we’ll help.
Meet your chiropractors
Familiar faces. A new practice.
Chiropractor · BBioMedSc, MChiro
Dr Dean Petersen
Dean has practised in Mackay since 2015. His background spans biomedical science, chiropractic practice, university teaching, and published research.
He cares for patients across all life stages and has a particular interest in sports injuries, rehabilitation, movement, and physical performance.
Book with DeanChiropractor · BChiroSc, MChiro
Dr Eileen Petersen
Eileen has practised in Mackay since 2015. She has spent more than a decade as a university lecturer and Head of Clinical Chiropractic at CQUniversity, bringing extensive experience in clinical education to her patient care.
She cares for patients across all life stages, from babies and children to older adults. Her practice includes care during pregnancy, post-injury and post-surgery rehabilitation, and support for healthy ageing and mobility.
Book with Eileen
Professional foundations
Distinct experience. One shared approach.
Two established Mackay chiropractors bringing complementary experience to thoughtful, individual care.
An award-recognised academic foundation.
Dean graduated from the University of Southern Queensland with a Bachelor of Biomedical Science with Distinction, receiving a Faculty Prize, and Dean’s Commendation for Outstanding Achievement.
During his Master of Chiropractic studies at Macquarie University, he received the James Maxwell Scholarship, COCA Award, the 2013 CAA Chiropractic Student of the Year award, and a Vice-Chancellor’s Commendation for Academic Excellence.
More than a decade educating future clinicians.
Eileen’s experience as a university lecturer and Head of CQUniversity Health Clinic Mackay brings extensive depth in clinical education, assessment, and communication to her patient care.
How we can help
Whole-body musculoskeletal care.
- Chiropractic care
- Manual therapy
- Dry needling
- Rehabilitation and exercise
- Movement assessment
Across the body · Across every life stage
What can we help you with?
People consult Dean and Eileen for a broad range of musculoskeletal concerns, injuries, and movement problems.
Head, jaw, and neck
TMJ and jaw concerns, headaches, neck pain, and related movement problems.
Back, ribs, and pelvis
Mid-back and lower-back pain, rib concerns, pelvic, and sacroiliac joint concerns.
Shoulder to hand
Shoulder, elbow, forearm, wrist, and hand pain, injury, and mobility concerns.
Hip to foot
Hip, knee, ankle, and foot concerns, including plantar fasciitis.
Sport and performance
Sporting and overuse injuries, rehabilitation, return to activity, and physical performance.
Pregnancy, babies and children
Individualised musculoskeletal assessment and care adapted to pregnancy, and to each age and stage of development.
Not sure what to book?
Call (07) 4863 4600 and our team can help you choose the appropriate appointment.
New to Foundation Health Collective?
Your first visit, made clear.
Knowing what to expect makes choosing care easier.
Tell us what’s happening
We discuss your concerns, health history, and what you would like help with.
Complete an assessment
Your chiropractor performs an appropriate examination based on your presentation.
Understand your options
We explain our findings and discuss appropriate next steps with you.
Appointments now available
Choose your chiropractor.
Book a time that suits you.
Appointments are available from Monday 3 August 2026 at Foundation Health Collective’s new Wood Street clinic.