About Us

Dr Julie Szabo

I, Dr Julie Szabo am the proud owner and principal Chiropractor of Northwest Chiropactic. I completed 5 years of university at RMIT in Melbourne, Australia and received a double degree- a bachelor of applied science(clinical science) and a bachelor of Chiropactic science in 2000!

Shortly after graduating, I moved to Letterkenny and worked and travelled a lot. Letterkenny soon became my second home after meeting and then marrying my soul mate Patrick. We went on to have 3 beautiful boys, moved to Australia and then moved back to Letterkenny in 2015. With 15 years of experience behind me I was ready to run and own my own business. I opened Northwest Chiropactic in 2015 and in these 10 years we have grown into a wonderful family practice seeing newborn babies, children and adolescents, and adults of all ages. You are never too young or old to receive the benefits of Chiropactic. I use a range of different techniques to suit individual needs with the central emphasis being the Chiropactic adjustment and lifestyle being the support ( eat well, move well, think well!)

I love Chiropactic and continue to grow as a Chiropractor through ongoing education. The nervous system ( master controller and coordinator of the body) is our specialty and I’ve always been in awe of how our brain constantly adapts ( neuroplasticity) and as we adjust the spine we impact the brain ( particularly the prefrontal cortex) with each adjustment! Fascinating!

I incorporate brain based exercises to promote better balance and posture to enhance the adjustment and I have a keen interest in cranial work. Chiropactic can help with a range of health conditions ( not just neck and back pain!) and helps you to perform and be at your best both mentally and physically.

I love serving the Letterkenny community and promoting a healthy and happy life. Outside Chiropactic, I’m a football mum, cheering on my boys. I love to read, bake and travel, practice yoga, walk my energetic red setters, and socialise with friends and family.

Dr Rose Doherty

Dr Rose has joined me at Northwest Chiropactic in 2025. She is in her 18th year of Chiropactic practice and adds her own unique style of Chiropactic to Northwest Chiropactic. She uses a variety of techniques, from manual adjustments, lower force techniques and even dry needling. Before becoming a Chiropractor, Rose had a career as a nurse working in several specialties both in Ireland and overseas. She gained experience in dealing with the body and understands her patients physical conditions due to this experience.

Rose decided to become a Chiropractor as she wanted to help patients without the use of drugs and surgery. By treating the spine and nervous system, the whole body can benefit. She helps patients of all ages and feels that older patients can benefit more from Chiropactic as they often neglect warning signs of dysfunction such as aches and pains putting this down to age and therefore missing out on the gains that can be achieved through Chiropactic care. The body functions better when the joints and nerves are working without interference/ restriction.

Rose is from Inishowen and enjoys her entertaining cats, walks in the countryside, organic gardening and learning about wild plants and herbal medicine. She is excited to be home again and to offer her Chiropactic expertise to our wonderful community!

Stephanie Doherty

Stephanie Doherty has been working at Northwest Chiropractic as a Chiropractic Assistant since 2018 and has a keen interest in a natural holistic approach to health. Having over 25 years experience in customer service, Stephanie is dedicated to supporting patient care and wellbeing. From Donegal and residing in Inishowen, Stephanie enjoys long walks on the beach, reading, music, cooking and family time.

Stephanie is our awesome front of house CA who is welcoming , friendly and exceptionally good at her job! She runs an efficient office and engages with all our lovely clients. Her infectious laugh is often heard down the hall!