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 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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Season taking it’s toll? When should you get those footy ‘niggles’ checked?
As we head towards the pointy end of the football season, with finals just around the corner, it’s pretty rare to find a player who feels 100%. One of the most common things I hear in the clinic is: “I thought it would settle on its own.” And, to be fair, sometimes it does. But…
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Concussion: Symptoms, recovery & treatment – what you need to know
A concussion can happen during sport, at work, in a motor vehicle accident or even after a simple fall. While many people recover well, concussion is a brain injury that should never be ignored. Knowing the signs, getting the right assessment and understanding how to manage your recovery can help reduce complications and support a…
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Understanding Electro Dry Needling: How it may support recovery
Are muscle tightness, ongoing pain or restricted movement stopping you from doing the things you enjoy? Electro dry needling is one of the evidence-informed techniques that may be used by an Osteopath or Myotherapist to help manage musculoskeletal pain and support improved movement. At Rapid Recovery, we take an individualised approach to care. Following a…
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Your first Osteo appointment: what to expect, what to wear & how to prepare
If you’re booking your first osteopathy appointment, it’s completely normal to have a few questions. You might be wondering what to wear, what to bring, or what to expect on your first visit. To help you feel prepared, we’ve put together this handy guide covering the most common questions we hear from new patients. We…
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