Meet the Healesville Osteopathy team
Our osteopaths provide a structured, clinical approach to assessing pain, improving movement and supporting recovery
Dr Meave Bohanna
Osteopath
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Specialities:
Complete concession management,
dry needling, cupping
Works Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
& Friday in Healesville
Dr Mitchell Pontefract
Osteopath
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Specialities:
Dry needling, cupping,
lower back & headaches
Works Monday, Wednesday
& Saturday in Healesville
Dr Steph Morstead
Osteopath
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Specialities:
Dry needling, shoulder
lower back & headaches
Joins the team July 2026
in Healesville & Seville
Is Osteopathy right for you?
People commonly choose Osteopathy when experiencing:
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back or neck discomfort
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reduced mobility or stiffness
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tension-related headaches
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everyday aches from work or activity
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sporting soreness or niggles
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strain from repetitive or sustained positions
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discomfort that has gradually built up over time
If you're unsure which appointment type is most suitable, our team can guide you.
Injury | Therapy | Relaxation
Our team are ready to help
How Osteopathy can support your recovery after a work or transport accident
Suffering an injury at work or in a transport accident can affect much more than just the injured area. Pain, reduced movement and difficulty performing everyday activities can make it harder to work, exercise, sleep and participate in normal life. For eligible Victorians, osteopathy may form part of a broader rehabilitation program following a workplace…
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Plantar Fascitis: Why your heel hurts
Stepped out of bed and felt that sharp stab in your heel? You’re far from alone. Plantar fasciitis is a common cause of heel and foot pain, particularly in people who spend a lot of time on their feet, walk or run regularly, or have recently changed their activity levels. While heel pain can be…
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Rib Pain — what it could mean and what you can do about it
Rib pain can be uncomfortable and sometimes a little worrying, particularly when it hurts to breathe, twist, cough or move. There are several possible causes of pain around the ribs and chest wall, including musculoskeletal conditions affecting the muscles, joints and other tissues in the area. However, not all rib or chest pain is musculoskeletal.…
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Jaw pain or TMJ Pain: why your jaw hurts (and what you can do about it)
If you’ve ever experienced jaw pain, you’ll know how quickly it can start affecting everyday life. Eating can become uncomfortable, talking may feel tiring, and even something as simple as yawning might trigger pain or a clicking sensation. Many people describe this as ‘TMJ’, but what they’re usually experiencing is temporomandibular disorder (TMD). TMD is…
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How can Dry Needling help? Benefits, what to expect & common questions
Dry needling is one of the treatments many people are curious about, but it’s also one of the most misunderstood. In this article, Dr Steph Morstead explains what dry needling is, how it works, what it may help with, what treatment feels like, and why it’s often just one part of a personalised treatment plan.…
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Posture, workplace ergonomics & osteopathy
Looking after your body at work Whether you work from home, spend your day at a desk, drive for long periods or are on your feet all day, work can mean spending a lot of time in the same positions or repeating the same movements. When neck, shoulder or back discomfort appears, it’s easy to…
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