Meet Dr. Paul Bruno (Chiropractor)

Distinguished Fellow, Chiropractor Of The Year 2018

Coming from a family that included a heart surgeon, gastroenterologist, and brother who, at the time, was soon to become a neurologist, I thought chiropractic as a profession could be difficult for my family to accept. Mind you, before I decided to become a chiropractor I spent six years becoming an Ocean Engineer, due to my fascination and appreciation of the ocean.

When starting to investigate chiropractic, I was surprised to find out how many friends and even family members were seeing chiropractors. I even found out that one of my cousins was a chiropractor.

When discussing this with my family I was surprised by the support I received considering the medical aspect of my family. However, I was not surprised by the support I received from my mother and her sister. My aunt was probably one of the largest factors in considering chiropractic as a career. She was truly a believer in alternative/natural forms of health care. She was always subjecting her family to all kinds of natural health ideas and chiropractic was at the top of the list.

I was told by the chiropractic college I needed some additional courses to be eligible to apply. I immediately enrolled into two local Universities and started taking the additional pre-chiropractic courses to add to my previous science degree to be eligible. It took me three attempts before they accepted me. They knew I would keep applying until accepted. It’s all I wanted to be.

Not long after, I packed up and moved to Atlanta, Georgia and began my chiropractic education at Life Chiropractic College (currently Life University). During these additional four years the courses included; biochemistry, histology, multiple anatomy courses, physiology, x-ray, pathology, neurology, orthopaedics, multiple adjusting techniques, and a strict internship in both of the Life Chiropractic Colleges public clinics.

After graduating in 1990, I moved to Florida where I thought I was to begin my chiropractic career. To my surprise, I received a few phone calls from different chiropractors in Australia. I remember mentioning in school one day, “it would be interesting to maybe practice in Australia for a while”. It’s amazing how far words can travel!

Within a few months I packed my bags again and headed for Melbourne Australia where I practised for a few years before settling in homey Perth. In Perth I built a purpose built office which is almost an exact drawing of plans I drew as my dream office during a class in the last semester at school. Dreams do happen. Many people doubted the size, sophistication and location of my office but I figured “if you build it they will come”. (Field of Dreams)

In July 2016 my wife fell in love with a house in Mindarie surrounded by multiple parks for our children and dogs. Next thing you know, we are living in Mindarie. Our next thought was to try and slow down a little so I thought if an office space became available in Mindarie Keys Shopping Centre, we would move our business within walking distance of our home.

We sold our building in Joondalup, rented it back and waited for the seed to grow. One plus years later, the universe answered our call. We fitted out a beautiful office and our dreams came true of practicing near home, our children going to school within walking distance and us practicing in a close knit community. All the pieces have fallen together perfectly.

We are all so grateful for the opportunity to live and work within this community. However living within a close knit community we realise that we need to lead by example and provide and communicate the best care and service possible.

At Mindarie Keys Chiropractic and Wellness Centre we love and accept all types of patients. Even SKEPTICS! Once the sceptics concerns are addressed and relieved, they become the best patients. This is one of the reasons we make sure we explain everything to the patients as best we can from the moment they call us on the phone and through-out any ongoing care. We know patients expect and appreciate this level of communication.

Over the years I have been heavily involved in my profession. I have been State President, National Vice President, Liason to the Chiropractic University and Chaired Public Education Nationally and within the states I have practiced.

I am also one of a few in Australia who has been blessed with the honour from the International Chiropractor’s Association as a Distinguished Fellow.

In 2010 I was married to my beautiful wife Natasha who also shares the same love and passion for chiropractic. We have three beautiful daughters who have all been raised with chiropractic and wellness principals; Marina, who is the oldest from a previous marriage, Adriana and Naylah who always keep our lives interesting.

As the principle chiropractor of Mindarie Keys Chiropractic and Wellness Centre, I would like to thank you for visiting our site. There are three Chiropractors in our office and all of us would be more than happy to serve you and your family. I am fortunate to have fallen in love with a profession that I have enjoyed for the past 30+ years!

I can only hope that all that read this love what they do as much as I do. Everyday in my office brings new experiences and continued appreciation from our beautiful patients. Words can not explain the passion I have for what I do.

And…. a great thanks with lots of love and appreciation to and for our staff. They are our extended family and the very best. They will always go out of their way for you whether you are a new patient or regular patient. They will always find an appointment for you. We can always come in early or stay later to accommodate your busy life.

Any other questions or for more information, please contact Shelley, our Office Manager. She is amazing and very informed.

Thank you.

Dr. Paul F. Bruno BS FICA
Distinguished Fellow
Chiropractor

Dr. Paul Bruno | Chiropractor Mindarie | (08) 9301 2300