All of the osteopaths at Brunswick Osteopathy Clinic are Doctors of Osteopathy and have completed five years of university.
Osteopaths are a regulated medical profession with AHPRA and all of our osteopaths maintain current practice by completing professional development requirements each year.
I have really enjoyed bringing my structural clinical skills to The Brunswick Osteopathy Clinic and have been identified by my patients as having a pretty bubbly personality. Since graduating in 2012, I have learnt and refined my examination and diagnosis to aid in a precise treatment and management plans for my patients. During your treatment, I like to focus on the body as a whole and combine various treatments including soft tissue, manipulation and muscle-energy techniques.
I really enjoy getting to know new patients who visit our clinic and treating a range of complaints, from common rib dysfunction to hip injuries.
Throughout my experience as an osteopath, I have developed an interest in treating women through their pregnancy as well as teenagers and children.
Outside of the clinic, I enjoy keeping active and I am a keen field hockey player at Essendon Hockey Club. I understand and recognise the importance of sport and physical activity in our lives and this helps me to tailor management plans to help keep my patients active.
Outside of work and sport I love a delicious meal, a good board game and weekends away with family and friends.
I love working with people one-on-one to find the solutions that work for them, allowing them to be their best selves. Whether their challenge is work, study, or sport related, I enjoy helping my patients in the present while building the resilience to prevent future injuries and pain.
I am particularly interested in treating people with hypermobility disorders. I know how challenging the frequent injuries and chronic pain associated with hypermobility can be, and how important it is to manage these conditions in the long term.
I am an accredited lymphoedema practitioner, and can treat lymphoedema with Manual Lymphatic Drainage massage (MLD), apply kinesio taping to assist with lymphatic drainage, and measure and prescribe garments.
I am a proud Brunswick local and I love footy. I play Aussie Rules with the Darebin Falcons Masters - Over 35s team.
I love working with people to help them achieve their functional and health-related goals. Whether that’s recovering from an injury, managing chronic pain or navigating a broader health journey, I work closely with each patient to develop an individualised management plan that reflects their needs, lifestyle and goals.
I’m particularly passionate about helping people understand their pain and injury. I believe that empowering patients with knowledge, practical tools and a better understanding of their body enables them to take an active role in their recovery and create positive, lasting change.
I have a particular interest in migraines and TMJ disorders. As a certified Headstrong Practitioner, I support patients living with headaches and migraines, combining tailored osteopathic treatment with techniques such as electrotherapy and targeted exercise prescription to help manage symptoms and improve function.
I incorporate a range of structural and indirect approaches, including manual therapy, joint manipulation, myofascial cupping and dry needling. My approach is always tailored to the individual, with the aim of helping patients move with greater confidence, manage their symptoms and get back to the things they enjoy.
Alongside private practice, I’m a university lecturer in Osteopathy and Anatomy at Victoria University. This allows me to combine my clinical experience with my passion for teaching, education and sharing knowledge.
When I’m not working, I love to travel, experience new places and try as many new things as I can.
I graduated from RMIT university with a Bachelor of Health Science and a Bachelor of Applied Science (Osteopathy). I have always had a keen interest in the human body and how best to live a healthy life, which lead me to pursuing a career in Osteopathy. I pride myself on providing patients with a holistic approach to treatment and management which involves tailoring a plan which is unique and evidence based.
I have experience treating a wide range of patients from athletes to desk workers and everyone in between. I have a keen interest in treating sporting injuries and providing patients with the ability to get back to their favourite activities as fast as possible. I also work at the Essendon Football Club which has allowed me to have exposure and experience with elite sportspeople, their training requirements and injury management.
I incorporate a range of osteopathic techniques in my treatments and also have advanced training in dry needling and cupping. I believe in rehabilitation to help the body heal and prevent re-injury. I will often assess a patient’s activities and incorporate a home exercise program to improve strength, mobility and ability to move through life easily!
When I’m not in clinic you will find me at the gym, outside in the fresh air or catching up with mates over the weekend.
I first came to osteopathy as a patient dealing with various injuries, looking for a way to support my body whilst working as a dancer. I quickly developed a fascination for osteopathy - mystified by its ability to create significant shifts in how my body felt, moved and recovered from pain.
A natural curiosity for the human body and desire to help others led me to study osteopathy at Victoria University. Before that, I completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance from the Victorian College of the Arts, which gave me a unique appreciation for bodily process, progress, and function.
I've had my fair share of injuries and understand the frustration and stress they can create. I've also worked across hospitality, retail and desk-based roles, so I can relate to the array of physical demands people encounter day to day. I love that osteopathy allows me to consider the whole person in how I treat and manage their condition, and I believe recovery is best achieved through a collaborative, multifaceted approach.
I've completed extra studies in indirect osteopathic techniques, and enjoy treating with a blend of functional and structural techniques depending on who is in front of me and what their body needs. I maintain a dance practice alongside my work as an osteopath which I believe is fundamental in staying connected to my body and treating with a grounded presence. I love empowering my patients to build capacity, adapt to change, and ultimately feel at home in their body.
Osteopathy allows me to do many things that I love – help others, educate, and talk to people. I have always been a people person and I like to find out what makes others thrive. That’s why osteopathy works for me.
I'm especially passionate about supporting women through pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period. During pregnancy, I help with pelvic girdle pain, postural compensations and birth preparation. In the early weeks and months after birth, I offer gentle treatment for the strains that come with caring for a newborn, including neck and back pain, wrist pain and headaches.
Babies are a big part of my work, and I find it deeply rewarding. I assess and treat the musculoskeletal system of little ones who have a head-turning preference, postural asymmetry or plagiocephaly (flattening on one side of the head), or who are unsettled or having trouble with feeding or reflux symptoms. Helping a baby move more freely can leave them more comfortable and make feeding easier, which can make a real difference to the whole family.
I love to ask lots of questions to get the full picture of what is going on so that I can approach any problem holistically. I working with patient’s goals: whether it be returning to training after having a baby, competing at elite or weekend warrior level, learning to relax, or striving to find a good work-life balance.
I have been practicing osteopathy for over 15 years and I love the variety that it brings. Alongside mums and bubs, I see people with sporting injuries, those feeling the effects of desk work, and many older patients, including some in their nineties!
I believe in osteopathy and what it can do for the human body. I have experienced many injuries over the years and don’t know where I would have been without my medical support team (and osteopathy colleagues) to help me through.
Outside the clinic, I'm a mum of two young children, which keeps life busy and fun. I keep active with the gym and surfboat rowing, and I love the beach. I'm also in a book club, where I love to tackle tricky topics over wine and good food!
I believe that if we are all going to live for many years, we need to be strong and flexible, and we each need to find own perfect balance of this.
I have worked at The Brunswick Osteopathy Clinic since graduating from University in Osteopathy in 2006 and was fortunate enough to become a Director in 2008. I am a Brunswick local and love treating people from this great local community.
I have worked with several sporting teams over the years and have learnt a lot from traveling both domestically and internationally with teams to provide them with acute management and injury prevention care. I enjoy treating and managing sporting injuries to help athletes achieve their best, as well as the “day-to-day” complaints that affect many people such as back, neck and shoulder pain.
I have also developed a particular interest in migraines. While understanding how debilitating they can be, I use finely-tuned osteopathic techniques with the aim to decrease the intensity and frequency of the condition.
Outside of work, I love to play a bit of golf, spend time with my two young children and in winter will hit the mountains to go skiing.
