Meet the Seville Osteopathy team

Our osteopaths provide a structured, clinical approach to assessing pain, improving movement and supporting recovery

Dr Emily Laffin

Dr Emily Laffin

Head of Osteo

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Specialities: Jaw injuries, sports & musculoskeletal conditions, dry needling

Works Tuesday and Thursday in Seville

Bailey Waasdorp

Dr Bailey Waasdorp

Osteopath

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Specialities:

Chronic pain management, Fascial counterstrain

Works Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
in Seville

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Dr Steph Morstead

Osteopath

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Specialities:

Headaches, neck, shoulder

Joins the team July 2026
in Seville & Healesville

What is Osteopathy?

Osteopathy is a form of healthcare that focuses on how your muscles, joints, and nerves work together.

It combines:

  • clinical assessment

  • diagnosis

  • hands-on techniques (when appropriate)

  • movement and lifestyle guidance

Rather than only looking at the area that feels uncomfortable, your Osteopath considers the contributing factors - including load, posture, activity, work habits, and past injuries.

The aim is to help you understand your body and support long-term movement and function.

Is Osteopathy right for you?

People commonly choose Osteopathy when experiencing:

  • back or neck discomfort

  • reduced mobility or stiffness

  • tension-related headaches

  • everyday aches from work or activity

  • sporting soreness or niggles

  • strain from repetitive or sustained positions

  • discomfort that has gradually built up over time

If you're unsure which appointment type is most suitable, our team can guide you.

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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 can be painful

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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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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Helping more people move better: Meet Dr Stephanie Morstead (Osteo)

At Rapid Recovery, we’re passionate about continually investing in our team so our clients receive the highest standard of care. That’s why we’re excited to introduce the next chapter in Dr Stephanie Morstead’s (Osteo) journey with Rapid Recovery at our Healesville and Seville clinics. Since joining the profession in 2022, Steph has continued to grow her…
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Getting the most from your Osteo visit

Osteopathic care doesn’t end in the treatment room. The actions you take following the session can significantly increase how you respond! Afterall, we only have 30 minutes to 60 minutes a week with you in our clinic, so how you use the remaining 167 hours can make a big difference. Here are a few simple…
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