Dean graduated from RMIT University in 1998 with a double degree in Applied Science (specialising in Clinical Science) and Osteopathic Science. Soon after qualifying, he commenced practising at Blackburn Allied Health Group (formerly Blackburn Osteopathy) and he has been a co-owner and Partner in that Practice since 2001. In October 2007, Dean established Canterbury Health Hub, which together with his amazing team of experienced osteopaths, myotherapists, remedial massage therapists and receptionists, has created one of the most highly respected allied health clinics in the Eastern suburbs of Melbourne.

Osteopathy was Dean's target profession from the time he turned 15 years old. Having suffered an acute neck injury from jumping awkwardly into a swimming pool in Year 10, his GP at the time referred him to an Osteopath for treatment. The osteopathic practitioner worked his magic and Dean was completely pain-free and fully mobile again, after only a few treatments. It was simply amazing! He was hooked from then on in. Dean worked really hard in his VCE year and was accepted into the Osteopathic course at RMIT immediately following his Year 12 High School studies. The rest is history!!

Over his 20 years in Practice, Dean has watched the profession grow enormously and is proud of the reputation and global recognition that it has today. He thoroughly enjoys treating a broad cross-section of the community, using a wide range of osteopathic techniques, including Cranial Osteopathy and draws immense satisfaction from successful outcomes for his patients.

Dean held the position of Vice-President of the Victorian Branch of Osteopathy Australia for a three year period. He continues to support the teaching of osteopathic students at both his clinics, by providing them with an opportunity to experience clinical practice through observation, mentoring and tutorial sessions held at the clinic.

Dean prides himself on his excellent listening and communication skills. He feels that building a rapport with his patient, combined with educating them about their conditions, is vital in helping them to achieve optimal results. Having suffered from an acute lower back discal injury many years ago that required surgery, Dean understands first-hand what it is like to suffer from acute pain, undergo spinal surgery and complete rehabilitation programs. As a result, he draws from his own personal experiences in assisting in the treatment, management and care of his patients, aiming to deliver the best possible outcomes. Acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions, disc related lower back pain, sciatica, shoulder pain and headaches are among some of the many conditions that particularly interest him.

Dean has four awesome children – a sixteen year old daughter, Ella, a fourteen year old son Joshua, a twelve year old son Thomas and a ten year old son, William. He prides himself on being the best dad he can be for his kids and he loves them dearly.

In his spare time, Dean particularly enjoys playing the guitar and drums, having played many gigs with his band over the years. He loves listening to loud music of any type and enjoys following the football, but only if the Saints are playing! He always looks forward to spending quality time with his family and friends.

Alex joined the team at Canterbury Health Hub in 2022, after completing a Bachelor of Applied Science (Osteopathy) and a Bachelor of Health Science at RMIT.

Alex grew up in the southeast suburbs of Keysborough as a young and energetic child who loved to play soccer and badminton. He always knew that he wanted to pursue a career in the health sector and one that was able to help people. Once he stumbled across Osteopathy and its holistic approach to treating pain and injuries, Alex was instantly attracted to the profession and has not looked back ever since.

Alex is a dedicated and passionate practitioner, who enjoys treating people of all age groups, utilising a wide range of osteopathic techniques. His excellent communication skills allow him to deliver clear explanations of his treatment and management plans. He believes that Osteopathy combined with exercise and education is the ideal combination that leads to enhanced patient outcomes. He particularly enjoys treating sporting injuries, postural complaints, lower back, neck and shoulder pain.

In his spare time, Alex loves staying active by going to the gym, playing badminton and snowboarding. He also enjoys travelling and hopes to be able to snowboard all over the world one day!

David joined Canterbury Health Hub in 2022 after graduating from RMIT University in 2019 with a Bachelor of Health Science and Bachelor of Applied Science (Osteopathy).

David discovered Osteopathy during a previous career, where prolonged hours at a desk resulted in chronic neck pain and headaches. Osteopathic treatment enabled him to manage these conditions better, which sparked an interest in him returning to University and study Osteopathy, as he wanted to assist others in the way in which he was helped.

David is a caring, welcoming and knowledgeable Osteopath, who makes you feel at ease as soon as you meet him. He uses his strong listening and communication skills to understand exactly what the needs of his patients are, in order to help them achieve their goals. He enjoys treating a wide range of musculoskeletal complaints and patients of all age groups, using various techniques, including soft tissue massage, stretching, muscle energy techniques and mobilisation. He complements his manual therapy with pain education and self-management strategies in the form of strengthening and/or mobility exercises, to empower patients to take an active role in their health.

Having experienced chronic neck pain and headaches, David gains a lot of satisfaction from treating these conditions. He also enjoys treating acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions (especially of the spine and pelvis), postural complaints, as well as upper and lower limb conditions and jaw pain.

Outside of work, David enjoys music and playing guitar, having previously gigged regularly around Melbourne. To stay active, he regularly performs resistance training and Pilates. He also likes spending time with family and friends, board gaming, reading and following the NFL – that is if he can find time when he is not running around with his one-year-old son or dog!

Amber graduated from Victoria University with a Bachelor of Science (Osteopathy) and a Master of Health Science (Osteopathy) after originally studying Science and Engineering at Monash University. She is also a qualified Pilates instructor with a Cert IV in Fitness.

Amber grew up in northern Victoria and completed her schooling in Melbourne. After studying Science/Engineering straight out of school and working for a period, she realised she did not enjoy the profession and wanted to work more with people. Her love of Pilates led her to become an instructor. While working at a studio with an Osteopath on-site, she discovered Osteopathy when she sought treatment following a flair up of her lower back. This was the life-changing event that altered the course of her career.

Having suffered from lower back pain since childhood and numerous netball injuries, Amber knows the importance of all aspects of treatment, especially those affecting long-term outcomes. Many of her rehabilitation exercises will have a Pilates flavour to them, which she also used for herself with her back pain following pregnancy.

Amber is a friendly, empathetic person who believes Osteopathy should look at every aspect of a patient to understand them and their condition. Her engineering background helps with her problem-solving skills to find the cause of the problem, not just treat the symptoms. She uses this to develop the best treatment plan for her patients and work with them to help them achieve their goals.

Several injuries from playing netball piqued her interest in treating hip, knee, ankle and foot pain and injuries, as well as lower back pain, neck pain, headaches, issues with ribs and breathing, as well as core strengthening. She does this by using education and rehabilitation as well as hands-on techniques, both direct (such as mobilisation, stretching and massage) and indirect (e.g. balanced ligamentous tension, indirect myofascial release) for those who prefer a gentle treatment approach.

Amber is a mum to two young kids who keep her busy when she’s not at work. She is an avid sports lover and often doesn’t know what to do with herself between footy and cricket seasons. When she does find a few moments, she likes to listen to podcasts, particularly comedy, sport and history. Also, coffee is life!

Rowan graduated from Victoria University with a Bachelor of Science (Osteopathy) and a Master of Health Science (Osteopathy).

Rowan found his way to osteopathy through a number of sporting injuries as he grew up playing basketball and cricket in the outer eastern suburbs of Melbourne. His injuries lead him to seek help from an Osteopath, and he fell in love with the career and its ability to help people. His passion has grown ever since as he has needed treatment and advice from his Osteopath for low back and neck pain, and he strongly desires to pass on the benefits of osteopathy that he has enjoyed to his patients. He loves educating his patients on their conditions, and giving them a plan to empower and enable them to achieve great results with a combination of manual therapy, strength and mobility exercises.

Through his time at Victoria University he developed his communication and osteopathic skills across a diverse range of ages, demographics, and injuries, and loves to help people feel comfortable in the treatment room. He has also gained experience in acute injury assessment and management through his three years working as a sports trainer at Mulgrave Football Club.

Outside of work, Rowan enjoys maintaining his health and fitness in his local gym, as well as participating in casual sports with his friends. He also loves to play guitar. Rowan is looking forward to a new chapter of his life as he not only joins the CHH team, but also prepares to get married in a few months! He can't wait to spend two weeks overseas with his partner on their honeymoon.

Emily graduated from Victoria University with a Bachelor of Clinical Science (Osteopathy) and a Masters of Health Science (Osteopathy), after originally studying Exercise Science and Nutrition majors at Deakin University.

Please note: Emily is not currently taking new patients.

Emily grew up in country South West Victoria, where there wasn’t much else to do but play sport. Emily enjoyed playing all sport as a child and teenager, with her specialty being netball. With both her parents being nurses and spending much of her childhood in and around the local hospital, Emily knew her career would end up in the health profession.

Emily is also a swimming coach and has enjoyed being able to help kids of all ages learn to swim and develop them into state level swimmers for the past 10+ years. She can also easily develop swimming-based rehabilitation programs for her patients.

Emily is an extremely passionate and enthusiastic Osteopath and enjoys treating patients of all ages. She loves the holistic approach it has, incorporating education, dry needling and rehabilitation into her treatments and management of patients. As a headache sufferer herself for many years, Emily particularly enjoys treating this condition, as she is able to draw on her experiences (having trialled what has and has not been successful) and use this to her advantage in achieving positive patient outcomes.

Emily is eager to continue her Professional Development and has completed extra courses in both Dry Needling and Balanced Ligamentous Tension (gentle, indirect osteopathic series of techniques that can be really useful for acute conditions and/or those patients that prefer a gentle approach). More recently, she has completed her training in mat Pilates.

Family is a big part of Emily’s life, coming from a large and very close extended family. She enjoys catching up with her family whenever she can, especially her cheeky niece and nephews. She also enjoys spending time with her friends, travelling, shopping and baking for others – so she doesn’t eat all the sweets herself!

Nathan Switkowski graduated from RMIT University with a Bachelor of Applied Science (Osteopathy) and a Bachelor of Health Science. He joined the CHH team in 2017 as a new graduate and has been here ever since!

Nathan’s journey into Osteopathy began in Melbourne's North East suburbs, where as a young athlete playing high-level basketball and football, he experienced firsthand the transformative power of Osteopathic treatment in overcoming debilitating lower back pain. Inspired by his own recovery, Nathan embarked on a path to study Osteopathy, driven by a desire to help others in managing pain and reaching their full potential.

Nathan is an experienced Osteopath with a passion for helping his patients achieve optimal health and wellness. He emphasises clear and personalised treatment plans tailored to each patient's needs. He believes in educating patients about their musculoskeletal conditions and encouraging them to actively participate in their recovery journey. Nathan prescribes rehabilitation programs that include strengthening and stretching exercises alongside manual therapy techniques, ensuring effective results.

Nathan's professional journey includes valuable experience as a sports trainer at the Western Bulldogs Football Club, where he honed his expertise in treating acute musculoskeletal injuries. While at the club, he was fortunate to be involved in the 2016 AFL and VFL premierships. Continuing his professional development, Nathan has expanded his skill set with certifications in dry needling, myofascial cupping and pilates. He has also completed courses on tendon injuries and is actively involved in the mentoring program at CHH.

Outside of work, Nathan enjoys staying active at the local gym and playing competitive basketball. He has been lucky enough to have done lots of travel, most recently spending 5 weeks in Europe! He loves trying out new cafes for a delicious coffee and is regularly cheering on his beloved Doggies on the weekend. His life is soon to be very different, Nathan and his partner are eagerly awaiting the birth of their first child and is welcoming any parental advice from his patients!

Kylie graduated from RMIT University with Distinction in 2005, after completing a Bachelor of Clinical Science and Bachelor of Osteopathic Science. She has worked in private practice for 15 years, and has always worked locally in the Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne. Kylie established and ran her own Osteopathic business for 10 years, and has now decided to join the wonderful team at Canterbury Health Hub.

Kylie is extremely passionate about Osteopathy and thrives on the variety that each patient has to offer. She enjoys the challenges, diversity and rewards of clinical practice. She loves connecting with her patients, and educating them to properly understand and manage their musculoskeletal conditions.

Having been a migraine sufferer for many years, Kylie particularly enjoys treating neck pain and headaches/migraine, as well as chronic and persistent musculoskeletal pain. She works a lot at improving posture and helping to strengthen areas of the body to provide balance and stability, treating the core of the problem rather than just the presenting complaint.

Kylie has been an active member of numerous sporting clubs over the years, including tennis, triathlons and rowing. She is trained in dry needling and worked as a sports trainer for 4 years. Kylie enjoys working with every type of fitness level from the weekend warrior to the professional athlete.

Outside of work, Kylie loves spending time with family and friends. She has two young children aged 8 and 6 who keep her on her toes, and have also sparked her love for coffee! She loves gardening and can be found at the beach most weekends with her family.

Elle graduated in 2008 from RMIT University with a Bachelor of Applied Science (Complementary Medicine) and a Masters Degree in Osteopathy. She has also completed a further Post Graduate Certificate in Neonatal and Infant Paediatric Manual Therapy.

Elle has been an Osteopath for over 14 years and has practiced in both Victoria and NSW. After University, she worked in a clinic with a primary focus on pregnant women and babies. As her career has progressed, she has developed a broader scope of treatment and enjoys treating the whole family unit, from parents, to their kids, aunties, uncles, grandparents and everyone in-between. She also has experience in treating professional musicians.

Elle prides herself on a relaxed and friendly approach to make patients feel at ease during a treatment. Her treatment style varies from patient to patient and can include stretching, massage, joint mobilisation techniques and cupping. She can use gentler techniques where appropriate, particularly for people with chronic conditions or when working with children and older adults.

Along with manual therapy, an important part of her treatment includes management, such as exercises/stretches, ergonomic strategies and other lifestyle modifications to help you achieve your health goals.

Outside of work, Elle can be found with a coffee in her hand running after her two very energetic young boys. She also enjoys boxing for exercise and spends as much time as she can travelling and searching for great new restaurants. Having lived most of her life in the City of Boroondara, she can give you a few hints on some of the best local places!

Via joined the team at Canterbury Health Hub in 2023 after graduating from Victoria University with a Diploma of Remedial Massage Therapy and an Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy.

Via developed a strong interest in remedial massage and myotherapy from a young age, where she was always fascinated by the human body and how it functioned. Combining this with her desire to always want to help and care for people, a profession in remedial massage and myotherapy was the perfect fit for Via.

As a therapist, Via is a warm, caring, and dedicated practitioner. She is focused on working with you to provide tailored treatments, in achieving reduction of tightness or tenderness, increasing range of motion, relaxation and restoration of the normal functioning of soft tissue structures. Via enjoys treating people of all age groups, using a wide range of techniques such as deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy, muscle energy techniques, soft tissue manipulation, and relaxation massage. She particularly enjoys treating the muscular system in helping to reduce stress and lowering anxiety in individuals, as well as treating neck, back, and shoulder pain, as well as headaches and chronic aches and pains. She is also qualified in pregnancy massage, where she aims to take the everyday stresses and aches away from soon-to-be mothers.

In her spare time, Via enjoys listening to music, spending time with friends, and watching new movies at the cinema.

Jane joined the team at Canterbury Health Hub in 2023 after graduating with a Diploma of Remedial Massage Therapy and an Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy from Melbourne Institute of Massage and Myotherapy in 2006. She also completed a Bachelor of Health Science in Naturopathy from The Southern School of Natural Therapies in 2000 and an Applied Science Degree in Chinese Medicine Acupuncture in 2013. Currently, she also teaches in the Diploma of Massage and Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy courses throughout Melbourne.

Jane began her journey in the health profession studying a Bachelor of Health Science in Naturopathy (SSNT) in 2000. She did massage as a part of this study and it was clear that while the holistic principles of naturopathic medicine resonated deeply for her, hands-on treatment was where it was at. She continued her manual therapy studies through the Diploma of Remedial Massage (2006) and the Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy courses. She also managed to sneak in a cheeky post graduate Applied Science Degree in Chinese Medicine Acupuncture in 2013.

Jane sees working with clients through massage as a special opportunity to partner with them on the journey to recovery, and her primary aim of treatment is to nurture, listen and remove the obstacles to feeling good. As well as a good pair of experienced hands, Jane has strong clinical reasoning skills and a broad range of manual techniques to draw from, including Deep Tissue Massage, MFR (Myofascial Release), Trigger Point Therapy, MET (Muscle Energy Technique) and Flame Cupping. Jane uses needles sparingly, relying on manual therapy as a first preference. She has worked extensively with people experiencing chronic pain syndromes and a broad range of muscular dysfunctions resulting from overuse, postural problems, acute and chronic injuries.

Jane is lucky to have another role that she is deeply passionate about; teaching in the Diploma of Massage and Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy courses. Having done this since 2012, she finds that teaching keeps her skills and knowledge frosty, and ensures she can bring the best of current practice to her clinical work.

Outside of work life, Jane is a mum to Sabine, aged 17, and Astrid, 20. She is also a seeing eye human to her blind greyhound, Bear. Jane gigs regularly, fronting a Western Swing band and sings with a 60s Garage Surf band. She also loves to stitch clothes and accessories and has a wicked fabric stash habit.

PLEASE NOTE: Jane returns to clinical practice at CHH in late October/early November 2024.

Miranda joined the team at Canterbury Health Hub in 2024 after graduating with a Diploma of Remedial Massage therapy (2019) and an Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy (2022) from The Australian College of Fitness and Body Work. Miranda has also completed a Certificate III & IV of Fitness (2009 & 2011).

From an early age, Miranda has been drawn to the health and fitness industry, growing up with a competitive sporting background in netball, soccer, swimming & athletics. For the past 15 years, Miranda has been working as a fitness coach, helping women achieve their health and fitness goals. Her interest in Myotherapy was sparked after experiencing chronic pain after a motor vehicle accident.

Miranda is a compassionate and dedicated therapist. Her time in the fitness industry has provided her with an understanding of the long-term benefits exercise has on the body. She aims to provide a personalised treatment plan for each patient. Miranda firmly believes that understanding a patient’s underlying condition is essential in assisting them with their recovery. Her passion lies in empowering individuals to take control of their musculoskeletal pain or dysfunction, ultimately enhancing their overall health and well-being.

Miranda uses a holistic approach in her treatments, combining soft tissue therapies with mobility & strengthening exercises. She uses a number of techniques, including deep tissue massage, myofascial release, muscle energy technique, cupping, joint mobilisation, trigger point therapy, active release therapy and dry needling techniques. Miranda is particularly interested in treating acute and chronic neck and shoulder pain, women’s health related conditions, hip and lower back pain, chronic pain conditions, sports injuries, occupational related pain and providing pregnancy massage.

When not working, Miranda enjoys taking her two active dogs on adventures to the beach and camping. She also attempts to declutter her large fabric hoard by sewing and designing some clothing of her own. She is proficient in the art of jamming, pickling and chutney whilst listening to her diverse playlist.

PLEASE NOTE: Miranda returns to clinical practice at CHH in November 2024.

Alexandra joined Canterbury Health Hub in 2024 after Graduating from NMIT with an Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy and Diploma of Remedial Massage in 2013.

Alexandra was drawn to Myotherapy with an interest in health sciences and sports at a young age. She grew up playing Volleyball and represented in State and National levels. Her sports career exposed her to the critical role that manual therapy can play for an athletes' wellbeing, having dealt with some injuries along the way.

Before studying Myotherapy, she enjoyed working creatively as a florist and was able to transfer the caring attitude and hands-on skills to a new path.

Since graduating, Alexandra has worked alongside allied health practitioners in various clinics across Melbourne. Alexandra’s experience has allowed her to develop excellent communication and personable skills. She is a caring and holistic therapist with a passion for enhancing the wellbeing of her clients. She incorporates techniques such as Myofascial release, Trigger point therapy, Mobilisation, Muscle Energy Technique, Lymphatic drainage, Dry Needling and Cupping, whilst tailoring treatment to individual needs.

Stretching, corrective exercise and breath work are also utilised in treatment plans to help patients make lasting improvements to their overall health.

Alexandra enjoys treating neck, shoulder and lower back pain, anxiety and stress induced pain, chronic conditions, postural complaints and sports injuries.

Outside of work, Alexandra is kept busy caring for her two young boys. She loves going for walks and being able to connect to nature. When she can get to a Yoga class, she enjoys rolling out her mat for some Yin or Slow Flow.

Patrick joined the team at the Canterbury Health Hub in 2024 after completing his Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy with the Australian College of Fitness & Bodywork (ACFB). He splits his time as a Myotherapist with his role as Head Fitness Coach of a Group Training Program in Melbourne’s Eastern Suburbs.

Patrick began his journey into massage and Myotherapy in 2021. He sought to expand on the anatomical knowledge that he gained from his personal training studies to help his patients with their recovery and pain management. Whilst it was not the original plan, he enjoyed his Diploma of Remedial Massage course so much that he continued onto the Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy to further enhance his skillset.

Patrick is a friendly and dedicated practitioner, that thoroughly enjoys working with patients to help them on their journey with pain management and recovery. As a proud empath, he prides himself on providing the utmost care and sensitivity to his patients as they navigate through their pain.

Patrick has an extensive variety of techniques that he can apply during treatments to ensure the best possible outcome for his patients. These include Deep Tissue Massage, Myofascial Release (MFR), Trigger Point Therapy, Muscle Energy Technique (MET), Myofascial Dry Needling (MDN), Cupping & Joint Mobilisation. Patrick is excited to apply these techniques along with the highest level of customer service to his patients and work with them to achieve optimal health.

Outside of work, Patrick enjoys running and gym work to maintain his overall health and wellbeing. He is a passionate Essendon supporter and during winter you will find him sitting in the stands cheering the team on. He also enjoys other sporting events, travelling, concerts, musical theatre and catching up with his friends and family as much as possible.

Tegan joined the team at Canterbury Health Hub in 2024, after graduating from MIMT with an Advanced Diploma in Myotherapy. She also holds a Diploma in Remedial Massage in Advanced Rehabilitation from Queensland Academy (2020), and a Certificate IV in Deep Tissue Massage from Queensland Academy (2014).

Tegan was inspired to help others through massage by a family history of physical disabilities, including Parkinson’s Disease, Scoliosis, and Sciatica. Her passion for helping others drew her to remedial massage and deep tissue treatment that developed into an interest in Myotherapy, to more effectively treat others' injuries and chronic pain. She has a family history of work in the medical field, which naturally drew her to the health industry and caring for those in need.

Tegan is very passionate and driven when it comes to the pain of others and how this can affect them, both emotionally and physically. Her driving force is to enable others to live their life unburdened by physical pain, and empower them to be more than their physical conditions. She believes emphatically in both the physical and emotional side of treatment and emphasises making a personal connection with her patient, to better understand and tailor her treatment plan to their specific needs as a person.

Tegan takes great interest in treating patients with chronic pain, neck pain, migraines, nerve pain, pain arising from poor posture, arthritis, persistent back pain, and physical disabilities such as MS, Cerebral Palsy and Parkinson's Disease. Her techniques are wide and varied, including, but not limited to, myofascial release, muscle energy technique, active release technique, trigger point therapy, dry needling, mobilisations, exercise rehabilitation, neuromuscular technique, and cupping. Her technique follows working with a patient’s pain threshold to reach the desired result, and she works with the patient not as just a body to treat, but a person with problems to be resolved.

In her personal life, Tegan is a very family-oriented person and enjoys time spent with those she loves. She especially loves animals, spending a lot of time with her German Shepherd, Charlie, and hopes to soon get a puppy to join the family! She enjoys artistic pursuits in her downtime, such as painting and sculpting, and also likes to go bouldering.

Anna joined the team at Canterbury Health Hub in 2017 after graduating with a Bachelor of Health Science (Clinical Myotherapy) from the Southern School of Natural Therapies in Melbourne.

Originally from the UK, Anna trained and worked as a registered General Nurse, specialising in Intensive Care Nursing. She thoroughly enjoyed her career, but when she started her own family, Anna decided to focus her care on her children. She has two gorgeous boys who continue to keep her busy, educate her and provide her with a huge amount of enjoyment.

On returning to the workforce, Anna wanted to continue with her interest in health and wellbeing and decided to shift her focus from surgery and the technical ethos of Intensive Care to a more holistic patient centred approach. After receiving treatment herself, she was inspired to learn more about Myotherapy, feeling it encompassed many of her beliefs, with the aim of helping everyone attain their potential.

Since graduating, Anna has worked in multidisciplinary clinics throughout Melbourne, treating alongside various allied health practitioners. This has given her the opportunity to acquire invaluable knowledge and further develop and utilise the latest techniques and approaches within her own treatments.

Anna is a passionate and caring therapist, dedicated to providing the highest level of quality care to all her patients. Strong listening skills and communication is Anna’s forte. She aims to understand each patient, to discover the cause of their problem, rather than only treating symptoms. She strives to help empower her patients to take control of their pain and sets achievable goals for their recovery, by providing education about their condition, restoring function and reducing the fear of movement.

Anna uses a wide range of techniques in her treatments, including deep tissue, sports and remedial massage with facilitated stretching, dry needling, soft tissue and joint mobilisation, cupping, myofascial release, trigger point therapy and muscle energy techniques. She also provides advice on corrective exercises and stretches.

In her spare time, Anna enjoys going for a run, take part in a Pilates or a Pump fitness class. She also loves spending time with family, going to the movies or catching up with friends over a coffee in one of the many great cafes around Melbourne.

Brendon joined the team at Canterbury Health Hub in 2020 after completing his Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy at RMIT in 2016 and spending multiple years working within a clinical and sporting setting.

Since completing his Myotherapy studies, Brendon has focused his extensive training and professional development in further gaining knowledge about the musculoskeletal system and treatment for pain and preventative care. His predominant myotherapy treatment techniques include: Deep tissue massage, Trigger Point Therapy, Muscle Energy techniques, Myofascial Dry Needling, Cupping, Preventative Home Care Advice, along with Muscular and Joint Taping.

As a practitioner, Brendon is enthusiastic and dedicated about working with his patients to achieve their personal rehabilitative and/or preventative goals. Having previously worked within a clinical setting, Brendon has gained the experience to be focused and streamlined with his treatments for each individual client. Brendon’s further training includes several courses: Advanced Taping, Rocktaping, Advanced Dry Needling, Sports Trainer and Shockwave Therapy.

From a sporting sense, his experience is broad and specific to elite athletes. Being a Carlton supporter, Brendon was able to achieve a monumental personal goal of working within the club as a trainer and massage therapist for the Northern Blues during the 2015 season. Brendon’s highlight of that season was being able to treat his sporting hero Chris Judd! After experiencing what it’s like to work with elite athletes, Brendon has gone on to work with the best of the best, including:

- Victorian Fury (Elite Netball) 2016-17
- England Athletes (Able and Disabled) at the Commonwealth Games 2018
- Richmond Football Club 2018 – present

For the past two seasons (2018 and 2019), Brendon has also spent time as a lead trainer for a local football team – East Doncaster. Within this role, he was able to work with other trainers to assist the team in winning back to back premierships. However, arguably his greatest achievement so far would be the experience of working with several Gold Medal winners at the Commonwealth Games. From netball, to triathletes, to wheelchair endurance races, Brendon considers himself a part of medal success! Currently, Brendon is also a Myotherapist at the Richmond Football Club and was heavily involved in the AFL and VFL premierships in 2019.

Brendon enjoys continually learning and completing Professional Development courses to further increase his scope of practice and knowledge of the human body. Most recently, he completed an Office Smart – Workstation Ergonomics Program, which focused on improving posture and desk setup, to assist in preventing pain and soreness.

In his spare time, Brendon relaxes at home with his wife Amy, his dog Luka and his 3 pet turtles! He also enjoys playing Snooker and Pool, along with watching sport and comedy tv / movies.

Tash joined Canterbury Health Hub in 2022 with a Bachelor of Clinical Myotherapy and Level 1 Strength and Conditioning Coaching qualifications.

Tash creates a friendly and welcoming space in her treatments and is empathetic, making sure you are heard. She adopts a strong hands-on approach through massage, dry needling and joint mobilisation, but her long-term results come from her Strength and Conditioning experience. She believes that strength is the missing link to promoting long-term, pain-free movement and posture.

Tash will work with you to establish your expectations and create a collaborative plan to provide long-term relief. She is passionate about managing her patient’s pain beyond the clinic, through specialised exercises and lifestyle assessment, to empower you with lasting relief from your appointment. Her strengths are in aerial sports such as pole dancing, silks and lyra, but is equipped to get people back to the gym, running, sport or just living a comfortable, pain-free lifestyle. She also helps patients with ongoing, poorly healed injuries successfully get back into things like hiking, running, golf and cheerleading.
Tash co-owns her own pole fitness studio in Oakleigh South and loves helping her students become strong and confident, and through this her love for myotherapy began. From her work at her studio, she accrued a wealth of knowledge on how to prevent, detect, manage, and rehabilitate injuries (including her own!), which led her into a Myotherapy career.

Tash is particularly interested in treating neck and shoulder pain, wrist and forearm pain, ankle and knee pain, providing injury rehab and exercise prescription, as well as lifestyle management.

On her days off from the clinic, Tash loves an adventure in nature as well as gardening, swimming, painting, practicing her pole sport or having a cuddle with her beloved fluffy ragdoll cat, Pablo.

Lauren joined the team at Canterbury Health Hub in 2022 after completing a Diploma of Remedial Massage at RMIT University, an Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy at RMIT University and a Certificate of Pregnancy Massage.

Lauren’s interest in Myotherapy developed through her own experience with injuries sustained in the sporting arena, participating in both netball and horse riding. These experiences led Lauren wanting to help others manage their pain.

Lauren is a warm, dedicated and caring therapist. She is passionate about treating a broad cross-section of the community and aims to understand each patient, to discover the cause of their problem, rather than only treating symptoms. She also provides clients with the knowledge and confidence to understand their condition, to assist in creating positive change and enhanced quality of life.

Lauren’s interest in the sporting field has led her to currently work for the AFL Richmond Football Club, working alongside elite athletes to better their performance and aid recovery. Lauren brings these skills and experiences to Canterbury Health Hub, assisting her active patients with their injuries and recovery.

Lauren incorporates a variety of manual therapy techniques in her treatments, such as soft tissue massage, trigger point therapy, myofascial release, dry needling, cupping, joint mobilisation, muscle energy techniques and corrective exercises. These techniques are specifically tailored to each patient, to achieve the best possible outcomes. She particularly enjoys treating acute neck and upper back conditions, repetitive strain injuries, sports injuries, headaches, postural complaints, plantar fasciitis, sciatic pain and providing pregnancy massage.

In Lauren’s spare time, she enjoys being active, playing netball, hiking and going to the gym. She loves spending time with family and friends and follows the AFL, cheering on her beloved Tigers on the weekend!

Deb graduated from the Australian College of Fitness and Bodywork (ACFB) with a Diploma in Remedial Massage Therapy, and is currently pursuing an Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy.

Originally from the UK, Deb travelled extensively in the USA before settling in Australia. She has led an active and adventurous life, always preferring to participate than spectate when it comes to sport. Prior to the birth of her son, she was in training for an ambitious trek from Alaska to Chile!

Deb's journey into holistic health therapies and massage began in the early 2000s, inspired by the need to help her young son. Initially studying Naturopathy, Life Coaching and Nutrition, Deb became increasingly fascinated by the body’s capacity to heal itself from chronic and acute conditions, when given the right care and environment. Her passion for holistic health was solidified and her toolkit complemented perfectly when she incorporated massage into her skill set.

Deb takes a comprehensive approach to health, combining the immediate benefits of hands-on treatment provided by Remedial Massage Therapy, with empowering each of her clients with knowledge to understand their body and actively participate in their healing journey. This holistic approach includes corrective exercises, stretches, diaphragmatic breathing, and mindset techniques to reduce stress and anxiety.

Deb is deeply passionate about her work and is dedicated to supporting her clients achieve the best outcomes. She seeks to understand how a client’s lifestyle and daily activities contribute to their pain and discomfort. Her treatments begin with postural analysis and orthopaedic testing to ensure a thorough assessment. She utilises a range of effective remedial techniques, including passive and active Myofascial Release (MFR) and Muscle Energy Techniques (MET) to enhance flexibility and range of motion in muscles and joints. Additionally, she employs Deep Tissue Massage and Trigger Point Therapy to alleviate muscle tension and pain referral patterns, followed by corrective exercises to sustain the treatment's effects.

Outside of work and study, Deb maintains her fitness and health through strength training, yoga, running, and hiking. Unfortunately, Deb can’t sing, but nonetheless, she is often found with her headphones on and dancing around the house!

Lucy joined the Canterbury Health Hub team after completing a Diploma in Remedial Therapy at the Melbourne College of Natural Medicine in 2004 and a Bachelor of Health Science (Natural Medicine) at Victoria University in 2006. Since then, Lucy has built a reputation as a leading massage provider in Melbourne and also teaches the Diploma of Remedial Therapy.

Lucy has always been passionate about massage and used to earn her pocket money by massaging her parents from the age of 3 years old!

Lucy is a highly experienced, caring and knowledgeable practitioner who enjoys treating patients of all ages with a wide range of needs, from chronic muscular dysfunction to reducing levels of stress, tension and anxiety. Depending on the patient’s preferred pressure levels and their needs, she can provide either deep tissue or soft, therapeutic massage. Lucy is particularly passionate about treating areas of chronic muscular dysfunction, including rounded shoulders, forward head carriage from sitting at a computer desk and lower back pain.

Since commencing her massage career in 2004, Lucy has completed the following courses:

• Bachelor Health Science (Natural Medicine)
• Diploma Life Coaching
• Registered Practitioner Pregnancy Massage
• Certificate in Post Natal Massage

Lucy treats all patients as individuals and tailors her treatment and management plans according to her patient’s requirements, with the mutual goal of maximising muscular function, increasing joint range of motion and helping you achieve your maximum health and vitality.

On a personal note, Lucy is extremely blessed to have three gorgeous daughters in primary school. When she's not working, Lucy looks after her girls but also has many hobbies, which include renovating houses, travelling, catching up with friends and family, rock climbing and studying Spanish.

Jenna joined Canterbury Health Hub in 2022 after completing a Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science at Deakin University and a Diploma of Remedial Massage Therapy in NSW.

Jenna’s interest in Remedial Massage developed from an active childhood playing court sports and growing up in the country. This led her to studying a Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science. After graduating, she wanted to continue helping people in a manual therapy setting, leading her to complete the Diploma of Remedial Massage.

Jenna is a warm and empathetic therapist. She believes that treatment should be tailored to the individual’s presentation and health goals. Her previous studies have given her a thorough understanding of human anatomy and underlying pathophysiology of a range of conditions affecting the human body. She utilises a holistic approach to treatment that includes a range of remedial techniques, including deep tissue massage, myofascial release, muscle energy technique and trigger point therapy, while also incorporating take-home advice to help support exercise, ergonomic and lifestyle changes outside of the clinic. Her particular treatment interests include headaches, sports massage (particularly pre- and post-event treatment and prevention), lower back and neck pain and relaxation massage.

Outside of the clinic, you will find Jenna in a Pilates class, sneaking in a beach walk when the weather is nice, listening to a podcast and supporting (or sometimes crying about) the mighty Bombers.

Will graduated from Deakin University with a Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science (with Honours) and a Master of Dietetics.

Will grew up in Melbourne’s Eastern suburbs and has always had a love for sport and healthy living. Through his sport, he developed an interest in food and nutrition, its role in sport performance and its importance in improving overall health and wellbeing. As a result, this led him to study Exercise and Sports Science at University.

Will’s Honours degree included a research project investigating how exercise changes muscle and mitochondrial genes, as well as muscle and exercise performance. Throughout his career to date, Will has worked at numerous allied health clinics throughout Melbourne, the Austin Hospital (working with patients in both acute and long-term care), the Baker Institute and also Lap Surgery Australia. Furthermore, as an Accredited Sports Dietitian, Will has worked with a range of sports people and athletes to improve their performance, manage their health conditions, enhance recovery and improve body composition. He has also worked as a Life! Program facilitator, helping people improve and manage their diabetes.

Will is a friendly, dedicated and experienced practitioner. He prides himself on helping his clients improve their health and nutrition through individualised plans, to help them achieve their health, food and nutrition goals. He works collaboratively with medical practitioners and allied health professionals in providing the most up-to-date dietetic advice, treatment and management, for improved client outcomes.

Will specialises in helping people with:
- Nutrition programs
- Meal plans
- Weight Management
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Sport and Fitness Nutrition
- Coeliac Disease
- Healthy Eating
- Gut Health
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Food Intolerances
- Food Allergies
- Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDS)
- Cardiovascular Health
- High Cholesterol
- Low FODMAP Diet
- Osteoporosis
- Vegetarian/ Vegan/ Plant Based Nutrition

Will has continued building his skills over the years, completing the Sport Dietitians Australia course for accreditation as a Sports Dietitian, Level 2 ISAK Anthropometrist (skin folds) accreditation, and a Certificate 3 and 4 in Personal Training.

Will is an avid tennis player and in his spare time, he enjoys playing and competing in local competitions. He also regularly attends the gym to maintain his fitness. Outside of this, Will enjoys finding a good coffee and a chat.

Belinda Greig graduated from Swinburne University with a Master in Counselling (Couples)

As a specialist relationship therapist, Belinda is dedicated to helping all intimate relationships. Whether you're seeking support for communication, trust, or intimacy, Belinda will help to guide you on your journey, building on your strengths, and working through your challenges.

Belinda uses an integrative, evidence-based approach to counselling, drawing heavily from attachment theory and systems theory, and using tools from the Gottmans, Emotionally Focussed Therapy (EFT), and other relevant theories.

Belinda works to ensure the therapy room is a safe space. Belinda is experienced working cross-culturally, and welcomes all members of the LGBTQIA+ community and all relationship constellations. Belinda is passionate about helping clients work through the complexities parenting may bring to relationships.


Book with Belinda directly on 0434 299 593 or info@forbettertherapy.com.au
To find out more about Belinda, https://www.forbettertherapy.com.au/contact

Sharon Peeters graduated from Victoria University with a Master in Counselling.

Sharon is committed to helping individuals and couples work through problems in a proactive and relational manner.

Sharon utilises evidenced based theories to work through simple to complex mental health concerns from anxiety, depression, boundary issues, stress and burnout to addictions, trauma and grief.

Sharon is down to earth, practical and engaging. She is deeply committed to providing safe and non-judgmental spaces.

Book with Sharon directly on 0414 236 665 or sharon@counselme.com.au
To find out more about Sharon, visit www.counselme.com.au

Valerie McLeod specialises in helping adults and teens overcome unhealed traumas and negative belief systems that hold them back. Through hypnotherapy, she addresses root causes and transforms thought patterns, empowering clients to change their realities and enhance their lives.

Valerie is dedicated to unlocking human potential, focusing on building confidence, reducing stress, and enhancing personal skills. Her approach is tailored to foster significant personal and professional growth.

With extensive experience working alongside individuals from various walks of life, including professionals at all levels, Valerie understands the nuances of personal challenges that can impede one's growth and happiness. She skilfully navigates the complexities of emotional and behavioural patterns that affect personal development and well-being.

Valerie is supportive and committed to her clients, and some of her clients have called her sessions ‘an uplifting experience that will help you change the way you behave, feel, think, and respond to life’s experiences’.

To book a session with Valerie:
Call: 0422 376 846
Email: info@restoreyourmindhypnotherapy.com.au

For more about Valerie and her services, visit Restore Your Mind Hypnotherapy: www.restoreyourmindhypnotherapy.com.au