Our Practitioners

Chris grew up on the surf coast and post graduating moved to Sydney to further his career in one of the busiest clinics in Australia. Upon the birth of his first child, he returned to the southwest and started working in Connor Street, opposite A and E and out grew the space and moved to current address, 6 Hart Street in 2006.

Chris, the principal Osteopath, at the clinic, graduated from RMIT University Melbourne with first class honors 2001. He has always been active in sports, playing AFL, cricket and surfing growing up. His passions in sports, drew him to help others with sporting injuries and rehabilitation. His passion for Osteopathy and teaching, seen him lecture Biomechanics at UWS in Sydney and problem-based learning at Victoria University, where he currently works 2 days a week as a clinical supervisor to 4^th and 5^th year students. 

Chris’s treatment style is structural and has experience in treating new borns through to elderly. Outside of work, he plays the odd game of cricket, surfs occasionally, watches his kids play sport and heads up the rehabilitation and injury management at several locals AFL clubs including the Colac Tigers.

Bobbie graduated in 2003 from Victoria University Melbourne. Bobbie uses a combination of more direct Osteopathic techniques like soft tissue massage type techniques, joint articulation and muscle energy technique, as well as indirect myofascial release and direct visceral techniques depending on the patient and the complaint.

This year for further education, Bobbie has enjoyed doing an online course on traumatic brain injury (including concussion), dementia, as well as attending a 2-day course on foot and ankle problems.

Working throughout the Covid pandemic has certainly made Bobbie more appreciative to work as an Osteopath, being able to help people improve their pain and function. Bobbie has 2 children, and enjoys gardening, bike riding and bush walking.

Nicks passion is getting out and keep moving and active, so much so he chose a career path to help others do the same! He graduated with his Master of Osteopathy from Victoria University, Melbourne in 2019.

He enjoys treating a wide range of conditions, with a special interest in sports injury diagnosis and rehabilitation. He provides a firm, structural approach to treatment, including soft tissue, articulatory and manipulative techniques. Nick also likes to incorporate dry needling in some of his treatments.

Charlie studied Osteopathy in Melbourne at Victoria University and graduated August 2021.

Since he was younger, he always had a keen interest for health, biology and understanding how bodies work. Charles’s Osteopathic approach is well balanced; meaning that depending on the needs of his patients, he can adapt his style of treatment to provide the best possible outcomes. He understands that no two bodies are the same, and as such he’s treatments will change and adapt to reflect the differences between patients.  

Charlie love’s experiencing new things, so exploring the world Is a must! Whether that is by traveling around with friends and family, going on camping trips or beautiful hikes; being in the outdoors is most definitely his main hobby. 

Kylie has been treating patients for over 16 years in  Bowen therapy/remedial massage. She specialises in trigger point therapy,  manual lymphatic drainage, myofascial release therapy.

Bowen therapy is a gentle yet effective modality that can be used to treat muscular and skeletal and internal systems. Bowen is a holistic remedial body technique that works on the soft connective tissue (fascia) of the body. It is gentle and relaxing and does not use forceful manipulation. Treatment in Bowen can be applied to patients fully clothed.

Since 2011, Mathew has dedicated his career to practicing Chinese medicine in the Otways and Surfcoast regions. Mathew holds a double bachelor’s degree in Chinese medicine and human biology; his educational journey included a transformative internship in Nanjing, China.

With a  focus on alleviating pain and addressing sports injuries, Mathew seamlessly integrates acupuncture with Myoskeletal Alignment techniques (MAT). This innovative bodywork system amalgamates advanced therapeutic approaches to relieve pain and rectify bodily patterns leading to dysfunction.

Beyond his expertise in pain management, Mathew extends his compassionate guidance to couples navigating the intricate landscape of fertility challenges. He is dedicated to providing empathetic care, whether supporting those seeking to enhance fertility naturally or those undergoing IVF treatments.

Outside the clinic, Mathew’s passion for the outdoors shines through, with an obsession for anything related to rock climbing.