Currently on Maternity Leave
Melissa is a passionate, progressive and down-to-earth osteopath who has worked at Seaview Health Group for the past nine years.
Melissa graduated from Victoria University in 2013 with a Bachelor of Science and Masters in Osteopathy. Over the years she has embraced many opportunities to enhance her skill set through professional
development training.
In 2019, focusing on the areas of pregnancy, post-natal and pelvic health, Melissa completed her Post Graduate Certificate in Women’s Health through the University of New South Wales. After this, she was lucky enough to complete training through the Osteopathic Pelvic Health Institute to assess and treat the pelvic floor. Melissa is one of only a small
group of Osteopaths in Australia who has completed this training in internal assessment and treatment of the pelvic floor and pelvic health conditions.
In 2021 Melissa was selected to be a part of Osteopathy Australia’s Women’s Health Committee focusing on the development and progression
of osteopathy in the areas of pregnancy, post-natal care, and pelvic health.
In addition, Melissa has recently completed extra training to assist women in their recovery from breast cancer treatment. Using a gentle and conservative approach, she can assist with internal and external scar healing and help manage some of the side effects associated with treatment.
Growing up in bayside means Melissa loves contributing to her community and has worked at local sporting clubs including being the head trainer at Cheltenham Football Club in 2012.
Melissa likes to take the time to take a step back and assess the whole picture when treating her patients. Her goal is to create a safe space for patients to tell their story and help them move better with less pain
quickly. Melissa can utilise a firm or gentle approach and enjoys tailoring treatment to suit the individual patient. Melissa appreciates that musculoskeletal health does not exist in isolation and she tries to incorporate all health and lifestyle considerations into her practise.
When not at the clinic, you will find Melissa busy with her daughter Rae, walking down at the beach or watching her beloved Magpies at the football (but don’t hold this against her!).
