Chanathon Charas “Chana”

Chanathon or Chana, is a chiropractor dedicated to helping patients move and feel their best. He co-founded Wally's Health Clinics specialised in individually tailored pain management, health and wellness nested under the phase, ‘The Wally Way’.

Throughout his career, he has worked closely with physiotherapists, fellow chiropractors, exercise physiologists, and personal trainers, and has supported athletes across a range of sports including AFL, tennis, badminton, rock climbing, and muay thai. This experience has given him a strong understanding of how the body performs under physical demand, and how to address issues when movement patterns break down.

Chana specialises in sporting injuries, with a particular focus on identifying underlying mechanical inefficiencies. He also places strong emphasis on the relationship between joints and muscles, recognising that dysfunction in one often influences the other. In addition, he has extensive experience in chronic pain management, taking a long-term approach to care rather than relying solely on short-term relief. Chana is also a strong advocate of Pilates as a training tool, valuing its role in building strength, stability, and body awareness to support long-term recovery and performance.

To support patient recovery and performance, Chana utilises a range of techniques, including:

• Dry needling
• Deep tissue release
• Spinal manipulation
• Active release technique
• Sports taping
• Personalised exercise rehabilitation plans

Chana is fluent in English and conversational in Mandarin, allowing him to communicate effectively with a diverse range of patients.