Meet The Team
Dr Riana Kuswardiyanto Chiropractor
B.Sc (Chiro), B.Chiro
Dr Riana is a compassionate and trustworthy chiropractor who is dedicated to helping patients achieve their health and wellness goals. Dr Riana graduated with distinction from Murdoch University in 2022 and takes a personalised approach to care, always putting her patients' needs and goals first.
As a lifelong chiropractic patient, Dr Riana understands first-hand the transformative power of chiropractic care and is passionate about sharing its benefits with others. Dr Riana enjoys seeing patients from all walks of life, but has a keen interest in pregnancy, women's health, paediatrics and family care.
Outside of the office, Dr Riana enjoys travelling, hiking, pilates, karate and spending time with loved ones. Dr Riana is passionate about helping her patients achieve optimal health and well-being, and she is committed to building trusting, long-lasting relationships with each and every one of her patients.
Dr. Riana looks forward to meeting you soon!
Dr Bridget Axford Chiropractor
B.Sc (Chiro), B.Chiro (Hons / H.Dist)
Dr Bridget is deeply passionate about delivering wellness-focused, patient-centred care. Her approach goes far beyond simply relieving immediate pain; she focuses on supporting long-term wellbeing, enhancing functional movement, and empowering her clients to achieve overall health. Whether she is helping a corporate professional navigate the ergonomic strains of a desk-based career, assisting an athlete to optimise their performance, or supporting growing families, Bridget tailors her care to the unique demands of each individual's lifestyle.
Bridget’s journey into chiropractic care is driven by a profound commitment to clinical excellence and evidence-based practice. She graduated from Murdoch University with High Distinction, a testament to her academic rigour and clinical skill. Her exceptional dedication earned her the prestigious Fifth Year Dux Award for her graduating cohort, presented by Chiropractic Australia.
Continually striving to advance her clinical expertise, Dr Bridget is currently completing the Diplomate of the Australian College of Chiropractic Paediatrics (DACCP). This rigorous, two-year postgraduate qualification equips her with specialised, advanced skills to safely and gently support patients from infancy and early childhood right through to adulthood.
Her clinical focus allows her to blend high-level training with genuine empathy, showing a particular interest in:
- Female Professionals: Addressing the unique postural, stress, and ergonomic challenges of modern work environments.
- Paediatrics & Families: Providing gentle, developmental support for babies, toddlers, and growing kids.
- Rowers & Athletes: Drawing on her firsthand understanding of the sport to manage complex biomechanical demands and boost athletic longevity.
Outside of the clinic, Bridget is dedicated to staying active and giving back to the local community. A passionate rower herself, you will frequently find her down by the water coaching the next generation of rowers, enjoying peaceful walks along the river, or relaxing and spending quality time with her friends and family.
Dr Lichia Cheong Chiropractor
B.Sc (BioMed), B.Sc (Chiro), B.Chiro
Dr Lichia initially dreamed of discovering a cure for cancer, a goal that led her to complete a Biomedical Science degree at the University of Western Australia (UWA). However, during the demanding 12-hour lab sessions of her final semester, she realised her true passion lay in promoting proactive health and vitality. This pivotal moment sparked her dedication to helping people achieve optimal well-being through education and preventative lifestyle approaches.
Driven by this new purpose, Lichia spent five years at Murdoch University earning her Bachelor of Science in Chiropractic and Bachelor of Chiropractic degrees. It was here that she discovered how chiropractic care offers a uniquely effective, drug-free, and non-surgical approach to health. By focusing on the relationship between the spine and the musculoskeletal system, she found she could naturally support the body's overall function.
Today, she loves nothing more than introducing clients to the life-changing benefits of chiropractic care.
For Lichia, the most rewarding part of her journey is seeing clients accomplish health goals they once thought were out of reach. She is incredibly grateful for the opportunity to work with people of all ages and walks of life, utilising a wide range of specific chiropractic techniques tailored to each individual's unique needs.
Lichia’s dedication to care also extends globally. In 2007, she travelled to Siliguri, India, with a team of chiropractors to establish field clinics, providing essential medical supplies and chiropractic care to families in remote villages. Returning home from this profound experience, she made it her mission to actively educate her own local community on the vital importance of spinal health.
Having grown up in Perth, Lichia deeply values the active, outdoor lifestyle the city offers. She currently lives in Mount Pleasant with her husband, their three sons, and two dogs. Outside of the clinic, Lichia is a passionate Fremantle Dockers supporter, a lifelong netball player, and stays active with boxing and group fitness classes.
Dr Nicola Kilbee Chiropractor
**Nicola is currently on maternity leave**
Dr Nicola Kilbee has a passion for helping people and guiding them into achieving their optimum health goals. From a very young age, Nicola knew she would eventually work towards doing something related to the human body and ongoing wellness.
Those childhood dreams became a reality in 2015 when Dr. Nicola completed her five-year Double Bachelor Degree in Chiropractic at Murdoch University with distinction.
During her studies Nicola was the President of a non-for-profit organization - Hands on India Foundation and after a very successful year of fundraising reached a goal of $100,000. With this tremendous effort, Nicola, along with a cohort of other students and qualified Chiropractors, traveled to India to care for the impoverished locals of Siliguri. This experience further sparked her passion for helping others through Chiropractic care and has been learning ever since!
Fine-tuning her skills, keeping up to date with ever-expanding, current research, and feeding her knowledge in everything health-related. With special interests including women’s health, pregnancy care, the effects of stress on the human body, and improving optimal overall health and wellbeing.
Dr. Nicola uses a wide range of techniques that cater to patients of all ages, from expectant mothers and babies, early childhood to adolescence, and all the way through to the elderly community. After years in practice and ongoing seminars to broaden her skill set, Nicola returned to Murdoch University to teach and mentor Chiropractic students. Now at Coogee Chiropractic, Nicola has settled her roots and cares for a wonderful patient base.
Dr. Nicola looks forwards to meeting you soon!
