Offering a gentle team approach to care

This experience led Alisdair to become one of the founding members of Frankston Osteopathy 20+ years ago.

Alisdair loves a challenge and will spend the required time treating patients with complex cases involving pain in multiple areas of the body. Parients vary in ages from 4 days to 80+ years.

Alisdair has an interest in treatment of headaches/migraines, as well as low back, pelvis and lower limb complaints. Treatment techniques include gentle manipulation, soft tissue massage, muscle energy technique, trigger point inhibition, dry needling and cranial sacral technique.

In his spare time Alisdair enjoys supporting his teenage children in their various pursuits; sampling gourmet goods and quality coffee; and running or lifting weights with his mates. As well as having a keen interest in technology, Alisdair loves anything that has wheels and is a passionate follower of motorsport.

Chris graduated from Victoria university in 2018. He aims to work with patients to achieve their goals whether to decrease pain or improve function. Chris understands each patient is unique and tailors treatment to suit. Treatments consist of hands on techniques including soft tissue, joint mobilisation and manipulation. He is passionate about offering advice to optimise health and recovery.

In his final year of study Chris undertook an exchange program in London where he gained experience with a range of presentations.

Chris enjoys treating a variety of presentations including common postural aches and pains, sporting injuries and wear and tear in older patients.

Chris is a fan of all sports, in particular AFL and cricket. In his spare time you can find him improving his golf swing, kicking the footy or down at the beach with his pet groodle.

Ashley graduated from Victoria University with a Master of Health Science in Osteopathy. Prior to becoming an Osteopath, he also qualified as a personal trainer and a biochemist.

Ashley is passionate about sports, fitness and injury rehabilitation. With 8 years experience as a personal trainer and many years of training for National level swimming and middle distance running, he has a keen understanding of how to maximise training efficiency and sports injury management.

Ashley is also Frankston Osteopathy’s ‘travelling Osteo’, responsible for the ongoing care and injury prevention for a large number of workers at a local major business.

Outside of work and fitness, Ashley can be found eating tonnes of vegetables, hanging out with his family and watching cricket.

During this time she honed her skills in treating a variety of both chronic and acute presentations of pain. Anita's patients range in age from newborn to the time honoured. She is firm but varied in her selection of treatment techniques and will adjust these accordingly.

Anita is a pro-active Osteopath with a strong belief in pre-habilitation. She endeavours to direct and encourage patients to self-manage pain through additional therapies to aid the overall treatment process. This may include at home stretches; recommendations for nutritional requirements; Personal Training; Exercise Physiology; gym; yoga; pilates; or warm water therapy.

Anita is a busy mother of two. She enjoys swimming, yoga, running and any form of gym. Anita is passionate about good nutrition for overall health and wellbeing and will happily discuss recipe ideas, the latest read, gardening advice, or future travel plans.

Caity is a dedicated Osteopath with a strong background in dance and a passion for helping others overcome their aches and pains. She holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Osteopathy from Victoria University, and her journey into this field was inspired by her own experiences with injuries growing up.

With a belief that ‘motion is lotion’, Caity incorporates her love for staying active into her treatments. She understands the importance of personalized care and uses a combination of hands-on treatment, exercise, and advice to help everyone achieve their health and wellbeing goals.

Caity has a particular interest in treating spinal injuries, headaches, and TMJ (jaw) pain. She has also completed her certification in Myofascial Dry Needling and Cupping.

Whether you’re an elite athlete looking to return to your sport or someone simply wanting to ease work-related aches, Caity is committed to helping you reach your goals.

In her spare time, Caity continues to express her passion for dance, dancing in the privacy of her living room. She also has a little dog that she loves to take to the beach. Caity looks forward to meeting you in the clinic and working together towards a healthier, pain-free life.

Gemma is a caring Osteopath who is passionate about helping her patients return to their sport, get their body moving pain free and achieve their goals - big or small.
Gemma has played high-level soccer from a young age. Through her own injuries, Gemma was able to gain a deep understanding of the human body and the importance of rehabilitation. This was put into practice during her time as head trainer for the Preston Bullants and trainer for the Carlton FC working with the AFL/VFLW teams.

Gemma’s approach to treatment is holistic: utilising hands-on techniques, assessing the body as a unit and facilitating movement through exercises, with a focus on longevity to encompass a healthy lifestyle for her patients. Gemma is also certified in Myofascial Cupping and Dry Needling.
When Gemma is not in clinic, she is outside chasing a soccer ball, running, swimming, at the gym or enjoying some much loved beach time.

Lachlan graduated from Victoria University and has been keen on becoming an Osteopath for many years. His passion for Osteopathy began after seeing how much it helped his Dad with a chronic health condition, and later his own experiences after taking a few too many tumbles off shed roofs and trees as a kid.

He’s passionate about helping people feel their best and enjoys working together with patients to reach their own health goals. Lachlan has a special interest in sports injuries and chronic pain, and loves supporting people to move better and live life to the fullest.

Outside of the clinic, Lachlan works as a sports trainer with a local AFL club, but soccer is where his heart really lies. He’s a big Aston Villa supporter, and when he’s not playing or watching soccer, you’ll probably find him fishing or giving a hand on the family farm.

Mia graduated from Victoria University with a Bachelor of Science (Osteopathy) and Master of Health Science (Osteopathy). Growing up in the Bayside area, Mia was heavily involved in athletics and various sports. Frequent injuries led her to Osteopathy from a young age, sparking a genuine interest in how the body moves, heals, and performs. This personal experience laid the foundation for her passion to help others overcome pain and return to doing what they love.

As an Osteopath, Mia is dedicated to creating a welcoming, supportive space for her patients. She combines hands-on treatment with exercise rehab and patient education, aiming not just to treat symptoms but to address the root cause and prevent future issues.

With a strong interest in sports injuries and performance, Mia also works as a sports trainer at St Bede’s football club, providing injury management and support to athletes during training and game days. Outside the clinic, you’ll find her keeping active at the gym, going for runs along the beach, following AFL, or spending time with friends.