About Us
Discover who we are, what drives us and how we aim to transform spinal care. Learn about our history, meet our founder and explore our mission to provide exception, patient-centred care.
”We believe that exceptional care goes beyond treatment - it's about compassion, trust, and a partnership that guides you to a life beyond pain.”
Our Story
The International Spine Centre was founded with a vision to revolutionise spine care. From our inception, we have focused on integrating medicine, movement, surgery, and mental health to create a holistic treatment approach.
Our unique 3C Treatment Approach™—Collaborative, Coordinated, and Comprehensive care—ensures that every patient receives personalised care. We started with the belief that healthcare should be an art, where trust and compassion are at the forefront of every interaction.
Meet Eleanor
Eleanor Clausen, our founder and Chief Executive, has dedicated her life to improving spine health. As a qualified nurse with over 34 years of experience in neurosurgery, cancer care, and spiritual care, Eleanor envisioned a centre where all disciplines work together to provide integrated, patient-focused care.
Her passion for creating a collaborative and supportive environment led to the establishment of The International Spine Centre, where she strives to ensure every patient feels understood, supported, and empowered throughout their treatment journey.
Our Mission
At The International Spine Centre, our mission extends beyond treating spine conditions. We aim to create a comprehensive healthcare experience that improves the overall well-being of our patients. Our goal is to deliver exceptional care that is not fragmented but integrated, ensuring that you are at the centre of everything we do.
We believe in the power of partnership and work closely with our patients to develop tailored treatment plans that address their unique needs. Our mission is to help you achieve a life beyond pain, with the highest standards of medical excellence and compassionate care.
Our Approach to Care.
We care for the whole person, not just the symptoms.
Our unique 3C Treatment Approach™ puts you at the heart of everything we do. We believe in a collaborative and personalized approach, making sure every aspect of your treatment is carefully coordinated.
At The International Spine Centre, we have curated our space like an art gallery to intentionally distract you from your symptoms. We know distractions can help with symptoms such as pain. We also understand speed matters when pain is involved, that’s why we have all our services and experts working together under one roof to make it easy for you.
Experts in Spinal Care
Our team at The International Spine Centre consists of highly trained experts in spinal health, bringing together a wealth of knowledge and experience. Our specialists remain up to date with innovative medical advancements, ensuring you receive the highest standard of care. We provide the expertise and support you need on your journey to recovery.
Our specialists actively participate in TISC academic outputs including clinical research and trials onsite. We publish innovative papers in international journals annually and support the academic journey of medical students and junior doctors through our attachment program working collaboratively with The University of Adelaide and UNISA.
The International Spine Centre is an active training site. We train spinal surgeons through our spinal fellowship program. We are committed to advancing spinal care with our innovative advance practice roles. An example of this is our design of the
spinal clinician GP role to support the academic journey of student doctors.
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