Dean Holzer

Principal Osteopath, founder & managing director

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.