About Dr Harding and the Team
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Dr Marguerite Harding
Dr Marguerite Harding is a South Australian Neurosurgeon with special interests in brain tumours and spinal disease, providing expertise in Neurosurgical and Spinal management and treatment.
Dr Harding graduated from the University of Cape Town and commenced her advanced Neurosurgical training with mentors at the Royal Adelaide Hospital.
As a respected female neurosurgeon in Adelaide, Marguerite’s commitment is to provide complete care, compassion, and education to her patients.
She also feels that educating the next generation is vitally important and really enjoys teaching and passing on her experience.









Meet the Team
Russell – Physiotherapist
Russell Turbill joined our team at the Adelaide Neurosurgery Centre in June 2021. Russell is an experienced Physiotherapist, he loves being able to empower his clients through simple and mechanically driven education, exercises, and treatment.
Russell uses a technique known as the McKenzie Method, using repeated movements to better identify the treatment and movement patterns that would benefit the patient. Our patients have commented on Russell’s friendly nature and positive impact on their overall outcome and care. Outside of work, Russell is an avid cyclist and reader, and generally loves being outdoors!

Emma
Emma has many years of experience in general practice, allied health, private hospital settings and private specialist practices. Commencing work with Dr. Marguerite Harding in early 2020, she utilises her proficiency to aid in the management, accounts and administrative duties of the practice.
Emma’s compassion, understanding and professionalism is evident in the relationship she builds with patients and her work ethic. Her caring nature is unmistakable in her support and consideration of each individual patient, she ensures that all patients feel understood and cared for. She supports Dr Harding and other members of the team to ensure the practice runs efficiently and our patients are well cared for and supported.
Emma enjoys travelling, spending time with friends, family and her fiancé with their two dogs, Nancy and Betty.

Dani
Joining our team in 2023, Danni brings her warm, empathetic, helpful nature to the reception team at Adelaide Neurosurgery Centre. Danni aids in our patient’s journey from beginning to end, helping book patients for their appointments with Dr Harding and the Physiotherapy Team, arranging any follow up scans, investigations and consults, as well as answering all questions that arise in-between.
Previously in a busy front of house, administrative position, Danni is able to utilise her efficiency and time organisation skills to aid patients and the practice in an efficient, proactive manner. Always keeping the patient first, Danni builds trusting, lasting relationships with patients and colleagues.
Danni enjoys cooking in her spare time, always keeping the office smelling delicious. Danni is at the end of her diploma of counselling, loves learning new things and keeping her brain active!
