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

Dr Steph Morstead (osteo)

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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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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Rapid Recovery announces promotion of Dr Emily Laffin to newly created Head of Osteo role

Rapid Recovery is pleased to announce the promotion of Dr Emily Laffin to the newly created position of Head of Osteo. Over the past 12 months, Rapid Recovery has experienced significant growth in both the performance and development of its Osteopathy team. Emily has played a major role in that success through her commitment to…
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Most running injuries are preventable — find out how

Every year, a significant portion of recreational and competitive runners experience an injury that sidelines them for weeks, sometimes months. The frustrating truth? The majority of these injuries are not accidents. They’re the result of patterns that build quietly over time, until the body simply can’t absorb any more load. As an osteopath, I see…
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