Dr. Benjamin Martin
B.HSc, M.Chiro, D.C.
I first experienced Chiropractic care at 14 years of age following a rugby injury. After numerous practitioners and treatments, it was a Chiropractor in Adelaide who found the cause of the problem. Impressed by the results and natural healing concepts of Chiropractic I was inspired to pursue a career in Chiropractic.
I studied Chiropractic for 5 years at Macquarie University, Sydney, graduating in 2001. After graduating I moved to Ireland in 2002 and fell in love with the people and the weather! Together with my dedicated chiropractic assistants we have created a team that is nurturing and professional making Optimal Chiropractic in Ballincollig the centre of choice for people seeking greater healthcare.
In 2025, I was honoured to be appointed President of the Chiropractic Association of Ireland, following 12 years of dedicated service as an executive member of the association.
As President of the Chiropractic Association of Ireland, one of the things I’ve become deeply passionate about is community outreach. Every day in practice, I meet people who tell me, “I wish I had known about chiropractic care and spinal health years ago.”
That’s why myself and my team have made it a mission to go beyond the clinic walls and bring this information directly to communities around Cork.
President of the Chiropractic Association of Ireland
The latest in chiropractic technologies
I regularly attend the latest seminars and training to keep up with the rapid progress in Chiropractic care. I am one of seven Chiropractors in Ireland rated at an advanced proficiency level in ‘Activator Methods’. I have a huge interest in the research and philosophy of Chiropractic and I believe that this is the basis for my passion in the office. Over the years as more and more research has come out – the need for chiropractic in everyone’s life is more imminent. It is a lifestyle. It is a lifestyle that teaches individuals to take responsibility and care for their own bodies.
A lifestyle choice
Chiropractic is a lifestyle choice for my family and I. My wife Siobhán and I both get our nervous system checked weekly and our daughter, Aisling, born in July 2014 has been getting regular checks since the day she was born. I feel that regular exercise, a diet rich in organic fruit and vegetables, and a clear, properly functioning nervous system allows us to be as healthy as possible.
In my spare time I love spending time with family and friends. I enjoy cooking, travelling and fishing.
Dr. Benjamin Martin is a Chiropractor and speaker on Health and Wellbeing. Ben is regularly called on to discuss health topics and chiropractic on radio, tv and press. His mission is to adjust and educate as many families as possible towards optimal health. His work changes lives and has restored people’s quality of life.
