Dr. Warrick R. Hooper is the founder and director of The Spinal
Centre practice. He is also the principal practitioner and editor of
The Spinal Centre online practice and website.
Dr. Hooper began as a medical scientist with a background in Advanced Neuroscience and Molecular Genetics.
With an extensive knowledge of neuroanatomy and physiology, he then progressed to Chiropractic and Sports Nutrition.
Beyond this, Dr. Hooper has furthered his expertise in the areas of holistic health including Chinese medicine and Natural Medicine, specialising with a Masters in Acupuncture, one of the highest qualifications currently available in Australia.
For the award of his Masters Degree, Dr. Hooper completed a thesis on the treatment of spinal pain and lower back disc injuries using clinical acupuncture.
Dr. Hooper is the editor of the highly successful Emed.com.au natural medicine website which receives over 800, 000 hits per month. His highly informative and innovative weekly email is read by nearly 5000 members (including patients, doctors and other health care practitioners) each week, all across the world.
Dr. Hooper practices as an Integrative Medicine Physician utilising extensive University training from the following fields:
- Advanced Neuroscience
- Molecular Genetics
- Parasitology
- Chiropractic Sciences
- Sports and Performance Chiropractic
- Clinical and Neurologically Based Acupuncture
- Chinese Medicine
- Orthomolecular Medicine
- Clinical Nutrition
Dr. Hooper utilises Integrative Medicine as the platform for treatment of patients to enhance health and assist with complex spinal injuries, pain and disability.
Integrative Medicine looks at all aspects of the body applying conservative based treatments across a number of fields of health disciplines.
All treatment protocols are based on what you require as a patient; drawing from knowledge across multiple fields of learning; to provide the best care possible.
As father of five, Dr. Hooper has a keen interest in assisting the health needs of families and children.
He is passionate about the use of natural medicine and better nutrition within his own family, his practice and his internet based clients.
Academic Background
- Bachelor of Science - Advanced Neuroscience and Molecular Genetics at The Australian National University in Canberra while on Full Scholarship at the Australian Institute of Sport.
- Bachelor of Applied Science - Chiropractic at RMIT University.
- Graduate Certificate of Acupuncture at RMIT University.
- Master of Applied Science - Chinese Medicine; Clinical Acupuncture at RMIT University.
- Diplomate of the National Board of Chiropractic - USA.
- Member of the Australian Chiropractic Association - CAA.
- Member of the Chiropractic and Osteopathic College of Australia - COCA.
- Member of the Acupuncture Association of Victoria - AAV.
- Registered Acupuncturist of the Chinese Medicine Registration Board of Victoria - CMRBV.
Elite Sporting Background:
With an extensive sporting background, Dr. Hooper has developed a
number of nutritional protocols for top athletes. The science of
nutrition in the treatment of athletes has helped maintain him at the
cutting edge of current trends in natural and orthomolecular medicine.
Dr. Hooper was a full scholarship athlete of the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), the Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS), and member of the 1992 Olympic rowing squad and “Oarsome Foursome”.
He was a multiple Australian Rowing Champion and multiple Victorian Rowing Champion. Warrick was also winner of the prestigious “Kings Cup” the Champion Rowing VIII's of Australia.
Dr. Hooper represented Australia and formed part of the Australian Rowing Team from 1989 to 1991. The Australian Rowing team competed in Austria, Britain, Holland, New Zealand, Switzerland and Germany during these years.
Dr. Hooper stays fit with kayaking, mountain biking, kite surfing and running.
He continues to compete regularly and mentors numerous athletes across a range of sporting disciplines.
Dr. Hooper was an original member of the "Oarsome Foursome" - Winner of the Victorian and Australian Rowing Championships
Sporting History
- 14 time Victorian State Rowing Champion
- 9 time Australian National Rowing Champion
- Winner of the Australian Youth, Senior B and Open Championships
- Winner of the Australian Kings Cup - fastest crew in Australia
- Australian University Rowing Champion
- Awarded a "Full Blue" for Rowing at Monash University
- Athlete of the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) - Canberra
- Athlete of the Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS)
- Member of the "Oarsome Foursome" - State and National Champions
- Member of the Australian Olympic Rowing Squad
- Member of the Australian Rowing Team 1989, 1990, 1991
- Competitor of the World Rowing Championships 1990 - Placed 8th
- Competitor of the European Rowing Championships 1990 - Placed 4th
- Winner of the Trans-Tasman International Series in New Zealand 1989
- Placed fifth in the 2003 Kayak Murray Marathon
- Winner of the 2005 Kayak Echuca Mini Marathon
- Winner of the 2005 Cobram 40 miler Kayak Marathon
- Winner of the 2005 Red Cross Murray Marathon; open relay.
Dr. Hooper was a member of The Australian Rowing Team - Placing 8th at the 1990 World Rowing Championships
