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!

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.

Nathan grew up in Melbourne’s North East suburbs playing high-level basketball and football. He discovered Osteopathy as an adolescent after experiencing lower back pain for many months, unable to live life the way he wanted to. He saw an Osteopath for treatment, which enabled him to return to all his sporting activities pain-free! This experience inspired him to study Osteopathy, so that he too could help others in pain and allow them to reach their full potential.

Nathan is a dedicated practitioner who prides himself on clear and concise treatment plans. He is passionate about working with his patients to help them reach their goals, and improve their overall health and wellbeing. He enjoys helping his patients to understand their musculoskeletal conditions, whilst also educating them on ways to help themselves along their journey to recovery. He prescribes rehabilitation strengthening and stretching exercises to his patients in combination with manual therapy techniques to achieve effective results.

Nathan’s interest in the sporting field led him to work at the Western Bulldogs Football Club as a sports trainer for 3 years. This invaluable experience working alongside elite athletes sparked a special interest in treating acute musculoskeletal injuries. While at the club, he was fortunate to be involved in the 2016 AFL and VFL premierships.

Nathan enjoys continuing his professional training and development. Since graduating, he has completed further training in dry needling and mat pilates.

In his spare time, Nathan enjoys staying active at the local gym and playing competitive basketball. He also enjoys socialising with mates, trying out new cafes for a good cup of coffee and cheering on his beloved Doggies on the weekend.

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!

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.

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.

Jessica joined the team at Canterbury Health Hub in 2020 after graduating with her Bachelor of Health Science (Clinical Myotherapy) from Torrens University in 2019.

As a Clinical Myotherapist, Jessica has trained extensively in the assessment, diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal pain and conditions. Her treatment techniques include soft tissue massage, joint mobilisation, myofascial dry needling, cupping, muscle energy techniques, patient education, pain management advice and exercise prescription. She enjoys treating a wide range of conditions and pain complaints.

Jessica is especially dedicated to creating a warm, welcoming, and safe treatment environment, taking the time to listen to her patients concerns and together, decide on treatment options targeted at achieving their goals. It is her personal goal to provide compassionate care to each of her patients, treating them as a whole and working to understand and explore the underlying cause of their pain or dysfunction, rather than treating just the presenting symptoms.

Jessica has a strong interest in and passion for women’s health, including pregnancy and postpartum treatment. She loves seeing women throughout all stages of their pregnancy and beyond, providing specialised treatment to ensure the comfort and safety of both mum and baby. She has completed her ‘Certificate of Pregnancy Massage’ and in 2022, she will complete her ‘Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist’ qualification, equipping her to further specialise in these areas of treatment and rehabilitation. She can assist with pregnancy related pain such as low back pain, pelvic girdle pain, SPD (symphysis pubis dysfunction) and other postural pain. She can also assist with targeted exercises and stretches to help during pregnancy, and to provide support and recovery post partum.

In her spare time, Jessica enjoys spending time with her partner Shane and her sausage dog Donald. She also enjoys reading and baking, and is always finding new walking tracks throughout Victoria to enjoy the outdoors. She loves a good weekend reformer pilates class followed by an oat milk latte and almond croissant – always about balance!

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!

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.

Rachel joined Canterbury Health Hub in 2022 after completing a Diploma of Remedial Massage at the Melbourne Institute of Massage & Myotherapy as well as completing a Certificate of Pregnancy Massage.

Before leaving the corporate world, Rachel completed her Diploma in Remedial Massage in order to fulfil her passion for helping others. With two young children and a busy family life, Rachel can personally relate to the need for a targeted, quality massage!

Rachel is a compassionate, approachable and genuinely caring therapist whose strength is understanding each client's treatment goals and monitoring the effectiveness of the treatment throughout.

She believes in a holistic approach to massage and her ability to combine relaxation with remedial techniques creates the perfect balance for your mind and body. Rachel enjoys relieving client's pain and increasing range of motion through a variety of techniques, including trigger point therapy, muscle energy techniques, deep tissue massage, myofascial release and cupping. She is particularly interested in treating upper back/neck tension for those that are desk bound, headaches, pregnant women, post-natal clients and also enjoys providing relaxation massage.

In her spare time, Rachel enjoys reformer Pilates, daily coffees, following her beloved Brisbane Lions & spending quality time with her friends & family.

Kate joined Canterbury Health Hub in 2022 after graduating from Victoria University with a Diploma of Remedial Massage.

Kate’s interest in Remedial Massage began during her netball playing days, where she suffered numerous injuries and was treated by Remedial Massage therapists to help her get back on track. This sparked an interest in the human body, which flourished into a love of anatomy. Since completing her Diploma of Remedial Massage, Kate applied for Osteopathy and will begin studies in 2023 at RMIT. Kate is excited to help clients with aches and pains and get everyone feeling like their best selves!

Kate is a caring and enthusiastic practitioner who is focused on her client’s needs and best interests. She enjoys treating a wide variety of clients using various techniques, including trigger point therapy, deep tissue massage, muscle energy techniques, stretching and cupping. Kate has a special interest in treating neck and shoulder complaints, as well as lower back, hip and postural conditions. She also has a particular interest in treating weekend warriors and athletes using sports massage, in assisting them with injury management and keeping their bodies in top condition.

In her spare time, Kate likes to paddle board when the Melbourne weather co-operates, as well as walking her golden retriever at the beach. She really enjoys sport, but particularly likes netball, AFL and tennis. She also has a massive love for music and enjoys collecting vinyls!

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.

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.