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. 

Mollie completed her studies at RMIT university in 2021 with a double degree in Health Science/Applied Science (Osteopathy). Prior to university, Mollie completed her high school education locally in Warrnambool and has always wanted to return and work in the region.

Mollie has always been involved in many sports from a young age, playing netball and basketball throughout her childhood as well as a passion for equestrian sports which continues today. Through her exposure to a variety of sports, Mollie has encountered and suffered her fair share of injuries, using Osteopathy as a key aspect for recovery and maintaining optim 

Mollie sees osteopathy as not only a tool to help those in pain and with injuries, but also as a key component of maintaining great health and mobility throughout all stages of life. She is excited to play a role in educating and helping patients throughout their journeys and aid to achieve their individual goals. 

Mollie is drawn to techniques such as muscle energy, articulation, soft tissue, and dry needling and is interested in treating a wide array of musculoskeletal complaints.

Throughout the year, Mollie aims to broaden her skills, completing training in indirect treatment styles and pregnancy.

Outside of work, Mollie can usually be found outside with her horses or her border collie Rory. She enjoys spending time with her friends and family, and hopes to be able to travel around more of Australia and abroad in the future.

Eryn is a qualified Myotherapist. She has a strong interest in all areas of myotherapy, and has a passion in creating tailored treatment plans to suit any individual’s needs and help her clients reach their goals.

Graduating from the Victorian Fitness Academy in 2019, with an Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy, Eryn soon found herself working within her local community of Colac combining massage techniques, manual dry needling, myofasical cupping, kinesio taping and exercise prescription.

When she isn’t working, or spending time at the football club, she can be found spending time with her two bordercollies (Molly and Benji), riding her bike, or exploring with friends.