25 Years of True Health

On April 1st 2025 True Health turns 25!

Dr Katelyn Jacka has spent the past 28 years dedicating her career to chiropractic care, and 25 of those years building True Health into the trusted practice it is today. From entering chiropractic college straight out of school — when the program crammed two three-year degrees into five — to navigating early career challenges, Katelyn’s journey has been anything but conventional.

After working with two chiropractors in Queensland, she returned to Melbourne, where an unfortunate experience with an unethical employer pushed her to forge her own path. At just 26, she opened True Health on 1 April 2000. Renting for the first three years, she later bought the building, even living upstairs before transforming the entire space into the thriving practice it is today.

With a keen interest in paediatrics, Katelyn pursued an additional two years of study post-graduation to earn a Diplomate in Paediatric Neurodevelopment. While children’s care is her passion, she thrives on treating a wide range of conditions, from chronic pain and new injuries to autoimmune and menopausal issues. ]

“I still see most patients as new toys to play with,” she jokes, reflecting her enthusiasm for problem-solving and tailored treatments.“

Grateful for her long-serving, passionate team, Katelyn credits True Health’s success to the people, both staff and patients, who have supported it. 

“I’m lucky because I still love my job and believe our bodies are incredible, self-healing machines that sometimes just need a little help.“

With no plans to slow down (debt keeps her motivated!), Katelyn looks forward to many more years of doing what she loves — helping people feel their best.