Dr Gemma Tattersall

BSc (ClinSc) MHSc (Osteo) DipPaedsOst (London)

Advanced Paediatric Osteopath (tertiary)

Gemma is consulting on

  • Monday 10am-6pm

  • Wednesday 8am-4pm

  • Thursday 1pm-5pm

  • Friday 9am-1pm

Dr Katie Hawking

BSc (ClinSc) MHSc (Osteo)

Katie is consulting on

  • Saturday 9am-12pm

Rebecca Ruiz

Myotherapist from Restore Her Myotherapy

Rebecca is consulting on:

  • Wednesday Friday and every second Saturday

MANDY WiLLIS

Physiotherapist from MW Physiotherapy

Mandy is consulting on Tuesday & Thursday

Alicia McMahon & Kristen Muscat

Lactation Consultants from Baby Bonding

Consulting on

  • Tuesday and Friday

 
 
 

 

Dr Gemma Tattersall

BSc (ClinSc) MHSc (Osteo) DipPaedsOst (London)

Advanced Paediatric Osteopath (tertiary)

Special Interests:

  • Pregnancy

  • Babies and Children

  • Neck pain and headaches

Gemma graduated with her Masters in Osteopathy from Victoria University, and spent time working around the Melbourne area in a city and rural setting treating a variety of patients and conditions.

She has a keen interest in sports and enjoys participating in lacrosse and swimming. She spent 5 years working with the Gold Coast Suns, a professional Australian Rules Football Club where she has honed her treatment skills and management of sporting injuries. She is a big believer in injury prevention and enjoys delving to find the source of the problem to give her patients long-term relief.

Gemma has a clinical interest in the osteopathic management of pregnant women and children which lead to a decision to move to London where she completed her postgraduate diploma in paediatric osteopathy through the Foundation for Paediatric Osteopathy. She has had the opportunity to treat children of all ages at their charitable clinic at the Osteopathic Centre for Children in Wandsworth London as well as participate in their program run in conjunction with Barnet Hospital in London to learn about the allopathic (western medicine) and osteopathic management of preterm infants, up to 12 weeks early, in the Starlight ward. She returned to Melbourne in 2015 and set up Full Circle Osteopathy in early 2016. She holds an Advanced Paediatric Osteopath (tertiary) title through Osteopathy Australia

Gemma is consulting on

  • Monday 10am-6pm

  • Wednesday 8am-4pm

  • Thursday 1pm-5pm

  • Friday 9am-1pm

 
 

 
 

Dr Katie Hawking

B.SC (CLINSC) M.H.SC (OSTEO)

Special interests:

  • Back pain

  • Complex Pain

  • Neck pain and Headaches

  • Children 3 years and older

After graduating in 2009 Dr Katie Hawking gained of years of clinical experience working in private practice across Victoria, Adelaide and Melbourne. Katie has also taught in the post-graduate and university space for osteopathic and myotherapy students in Adelaide and Melbourne. In her most recent role she was responsible for the clinical education and learning of final year osteopathic students, helping them transition from student to practitioner.

Katie enjoys, and is proficient in, using a wide variety of osteopathic techniques during her treatments, and will tailor treatment to suit patient preference as well as the presentation involved. Osteopathic techniques can be quite varied and include soft tissue work, joint mobilisation or manipulation as well as very gentle muscular, ligamentous and cranial work.

She has done further studies, as well as mentored for many years with a highly reputable naturopath in Adelaide, so is able to provide additional information on ways to manage your injuries and health more broadly if this is of interest to you.

Katie is passionate about osteopathy. She likes how treatment can support changes in pain presentations and improve lifestyle, particularly when treatment is used in conjunction with a healthy balanced life.

Katie enjoys the challenge of working with long-term injuries and presentations, and hopes to be able to help you on your progression to health.

Katie is consulting on

  • Saturday 9am-12pm

 
 

 
 

REbecca Ruiz

Myotherapist

Special interests include:

  • Women’s health

  • Pregnancy

  • Postpartum care

Rebecca is an experienced and highly skilled myotherapist with 7 years of experience in private clinical settings. She is registered with Myotherapy Association Australia, and completed her Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy at RMIT University.

Rebecca, especially since having her daughter, has a passion for all things women’s health, pregnancy and postpartum care. She has completed further studies at Deakin University in exercise prescription and delivery, human growth, development and ageing across the lifespan. She also has extensive training as a female pelvic pain rehabilitation coach.

Rebecca is consulting on Wednesdays Fridays and every second Saturday

 
 

 
 

MANDY WILLIS

physiotherapist

Special interests:

  • Headaches and Jaw Pain

  • Lower Limb Injuries

  • Neck and Back Pain

Mandy is a highly experienced and compassionate physiotherapist who specialises in manual therapy, exercise rehabilitation, and adjunct therapies including dry needling and sports taping techniques. With a focus on person-centred care, she is dedicated to helping clients achieve their recovery goals through a combination of treatment techniques. Mandy is thorough in her assessment to ensure you reach your goals safely and efficiently.
- Mandy has a special interest in the treatment and management of headaches and jaw pain, foot pain, lower limb injuries and pathologies of the spine including neck, upper back and lower back. Mandy also has an interest in footwear prescription which she uses to aid in optimal lower limb alignment to reduce pain and injury.
- Over the years Mandy has worked across the private practice and sub Elite sports settings, including VFL football teams and NPL1 grade soccer. She has enjoyed a variety of clinical settings to capture exposure to different types of injuries and uses this knowledge when treating all walks of life today.

Mandy is consulting on Tuesday & Thursday.

Rebecca is an experienced and highly skilled myotherapist with 7 years of experience in private clinical settings. She is registered with Myotherapy Association Australia, and completed her Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy at RMIT University.

Rebecca, especially since having her daughter, has a passion for all things women’s health, pregnancy and postpartum care. She has completed further studies at Deakin University in exercise prescription and delivery, human growth, development and ageing across the lifespan. She also has extensive training as a female pelvic pain rehabilitation coach.

Rebecca is consulting on Wednesdays Fridays and every second Saturday

 
 

 
 

Alicia mcmahon & Kristen Muscat

From Baby Bonding Clinic

  • International Board Certified Lactation Consultants 

  • Registered Nurses 

  • Registered Midwife (Alicia only)

With several years experience in lactation support and midwifery, Alicia is passionate about helping new families gain skills and confidence in their new role as parents. A firm believer in finding an approach that works for each individual family, Alicia uses a range of evidence based, biologically directed, gentle techniques to support her clients in reaching their goals. 

Kristen has a deep-rooted passion for all things lactation, which was inspired after the birth of her first child. She is an experienced lactation professional and paediatric nurse who is deeply committed to working with families and educating and supporting them along their feeding journey.

You will find both Alicia & Kristen are practical and compassionate, with a unique way of getting to the heart of the problem and supporting you to successfully move forward. 

They both work with families and couples from all walks all life, providing a safe and non-judgemental space to help you get to where you need to be. 

They are consulting Tuesday and Friday.