Meet Dr. Marcus Chacos (Chiropractor)
The Beginning of a Calling
Marcus’s interest in the human body began early. While still in school, he used a public speaking and debating award to purchase an anatomy and physiology textbook—an early indication of the path he would follow.
Encouraged by those close to him, he enrolled at Macquarie University, then known as the Sydney College of Chiropractic, to begin his formal studies. During this time, a defining moment occurred in a lecture by Dr John Kelly on chiropractic philosophy.
The lecture opened with the words, “There is a universal intelligence in all matter that constantly gives itself other properties, thus maintaining itself in existence.” Although he did not fully understand the meaning at the time, something resonated deeply. That moment clarified his direction and solidified his commitment to chiropractic as a life’s work.
Education and Clinical Depth
Dr Marcus Chacos holds a Bachelor of Science in Anatomy from the University of New South Wales and a Master of Chiropractic from Macquarie University.
Under the mentorship of Dr John Kelly, he developed a strong foundation in chiropractic philosophy alongside a commitment to continual learning and collaboration. This led him to pursue further postgraduate studies in clinical nutrition and chiropractic sports science, expanding his ability to approach care from both a structural and physiological perspective.
This depth of study allows him to deliver care that is comprehensive, structured, and grounded in a broad understanding of human health.
A Life in Chiropractic
Dr Marcus Chacos has been serving the Queanbeyan community as a chiropractor since 1996.
Following his graduation, he returned to his hometown and established what would become a long-standing and influential practice. From the beginning, it was built on a genuine commitment to people—through care, connection, and a deep belief in the body’s capacity to heal and adapt.
Over nearly three decades, Dr Chacos has remained the central clinical presence, guiding the care of thousands and building enduring relationships within the community. Many individuals and families have been under his care for years, and in some cases, decades. The practice became known not only for helping people with symptoms, but for offering a deeper understanding of health and a pathway toward lasting wellbeing.
Beyond Symptoms—A Different Understanding of Chiropractic
While many people first seek chiropractic care for back pain, neck pain, or headaches, Dr Chacos has always understood chiropractic as something far more significant.
His work is grounded in the principle that the body has an innate capacity to self-heal, self-regulate, and self-organise. The role of care is to remove interference, restore function within the spine and nervous system, and allow that capacity to express more fully.
From this perspective, care is not defined by symptom relief alone, but by improved function, adaptability, and overall expression of health. Over time, this often leads to changes that extend beyond the original concern, influencing not only how people feel, but how they live.
Developing a Holistic Approach
Central to Dr Chacos’s approach is the chiropractic philosophy that the body possesses innate intelligence and an inborn wisdom for self-healing, self-regulating, and self-organising. He believes that the purpose of chiropractic care is to remove interferences to the body’s healing potential, enabling individuals to achieve and express their optimal health and life potential.
Dr Chacos’s approach to care addresses healing on all levels. At Areté Chiropractic Atelier, the integrated model of care aims to achieve optimal outcomes, even for patients where other treatments have not been successful. By conducting thorough histories, examinations, and tests, Dr Chacos tailors a comprehensive healing plan for each patient.
This approach is encapsulated in the Total Healing Blueprint, which focuses on correcting interference and restoring balance to the nervous system, physical body, biochemistry, physiology, as well as the emotional and mental state. Dr Chacos also considers genetic factors, epigenetics, and life experiences, striving to address the root cause of health issues rather than just the symptoms. This holistic perspective enables effective and lasting healing, ensuring patients experience the best possible outcomes.
Teaching, Leadership, and Influence
Education has always been central to Dr Chacos’s work.
He is known for his engaging and accessible teaching style, consistently providing meaningful education to his patients and the broader community to support a higher quality of life. This commitment extends beyond the practice, where he has remained active in sharing knowledge through various platforms. At Areté Chiropractic Atelier, this will continue to evolve with the development of a dedicated education and social media hub designed to help people learn, grow, and actively participate in their healing.
Dr Chacos brings extensive experience as an educator. He has lectured and tutored in Psychology at the Canberra Institute of Technology, and has written and delivered lectures in medical sciences at the Kim Dudley College for Natural Therapies. He has also organised and led significant chiropractic events focused on neuroscience, family wellness, and philosophy.
To further expand his clinical depth, Dr Chacos pursued additional postgraduate studies, including a Graduate Diploma in Clinical Nutrition and a Master’s in Chiropractic Sports Science. This breadth of education supports a more comprehensive approach to care, including the integration of dietary and nutritional guidance.
A New Chapter Grounded in Reinvention
Over the past 29 and a half years, it has been the privilege of Dr Marcus Chacos to support patients in their health journey and lifestyle transformation. Dr Chacos remains deeply committed to continuing that work.
When unforeseen circumstances called Dr Chacos to make changes in his personal and professional life, he elected to reinvent himself and reinvent the way his chiropractic practice operated and was expressed.
Areté Chiropractic Atelier is the manifestation and outpouring of that. Areté, representing excellence, emphasises the focus of care delivered by Dr Marcus Chacos within his new practice.
An Atelier is an environment where mastery is established and expressed, hence the name Areté Chiropractic Atelier in place—where chiropractic excellence produced on the journey to mastery transforms people’s health and quality of life. This philosophy, this way of care and this approach to health and lifestyle choices is the foundation of how Dr Marcus Chacos practices chiropractic.
Dr Chacos is welcoming new patients, as well as previous patients who may wish to continue care with him in this new location and this new chiropractic practice approach.
Should you wish to reconnect or learn more, you can call the practice on (02) 6155 5816 to book an appointment.
Dr Marcus is grateful for the trust that has been placed on him over the years he has taken care of his patients and the community and looks forward to continue serving by providing personalised and thoughtful chiropractic care grounded in experience, continuity and genuine connection.
The Gift of Chiropractic to the Patient and Community
Dr Chacos is dedicated to ensuring patients within the practice and people of the community can experience the fullness of health and transform the challenges they face into an extraordinary quality of life. People experiencing back pain, neck pain, headaches, migraine, arthritis, anxiety, depression, and neurodegenerative conditions, equipping them to face the health challenges they have and overcoming them with the necessary support to ensure the outcome of better health and greater quality of life.
To book an appointment with Dr Marcus Chacos, call our friendly team on (02) 6155 5816 or click here to request an appointment online today.
Begin Your Care
For people looking for healthcare solutions in the Canberra and Queanbeyan regions, Dr Marcus Chacos as a chiropractor is committed to delivering the type of chiropractic services that ensure people experience the health and quality of life outcomes they desire.