Our Team
David Parker
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David graduated from Phillip Institute of Technology (now RMIT) in 1991. He has held various positions such as Victorian President of AOA, and national Vice-President 1994-1996. He also served as Chairman of the AOA's Education Advisory Committee around the same time. David was on the Steering Committee which pushed successfully for a separate Osteopath's Registration Board in Victoria. Post graduate education in Visceral Osteopathy with Barral D.O., Functional Osteopathy with Bill Johnston D.O., several Basic and Intermediate courses with the SCTF in Osteopathy in the Cranial Field and Phases I-VIII of the Biodynamic Osteopathy courses with James Jealous D.O. In addition David has completed the Treatment of Children I-III with Robyn Seamer D.O. and Manuela Da Rin D.O.
Teaching is very important to David, and he has taught HVLA,Functional, MET technique Osteopathy in the Cranial Field and introductory principles of Biodynamic Osteopathy at an under-graduate level, as well as teaching in the on-campus clinic at RMIT. David is also a member of the Melbourne Biodynamic Study Group which holds regular post -graduate courses. Being a parent of 3 young boys, the treatment of children and the family unit is a strong area of interest. |
Paola Perin
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Experience Paola graduated in 1993 from RMIT with a Bachelor of Applied Science (Osteopathy). She has been in practice since 1993. After participating in the establishment of the Victoria University Student Teaching Clinic, she went on to work there as a Clinical Supervisor. Paola became joint principal of Kew Osteopathic in 1996.
Focus Paola treats a variety of people, across all stages of life. She has extensive experience with pregnancy, children, newborns, and sports & rehabilitation cases. Style Paola has studied postgraduate OCF (Osteopathy in the Cranial Field) training with SCTF (Sutherland Cranial Teaching Foundation), including some tutoring. Paola is also currently training in Biodynamic Osteopathy. |
In her treatments she emphasises OCF (Osteopathy in the Cranial Field) and biodynamic osteopathy, combined with structural techniques, to get the optimal result for her patients.
Pregnancy, children, and newborns
Paola has a special interest in pregnancy and children, including newborns. She has training in obstetrics and gynaecology - even going as far as having 2 children of her own for practice :-)
Paola’s approach is to liaise with your team of professionals to coordinate treatment, often including their GP, Maternal Child & Health nurse, Lactation Consultant, or Paediatrician.
Sports & Rehabilitation
After qualifying as a Sports Trainer, spent time working as a Sports Trainer for an Australian Rules Football team.
Paola utilises a variety of tools and techniques. She completed the Paul Chek Core Strengthening and Rehabilitating Program for health professionals, and regularly incorporates these exercises (including theraband and swissball) as part of patient treatment programs.
Paola is also trained in Sports Taping, including shoulders, ankles, wrists, and any other joints or ligaments
In Sports & Rehabilitation cases, Paola will liaise with relevant Pilates Instructors, Personal Trainers, podiatrists, massage therapists, their GP, and Human Resources professionals to facilitate the patient’s recovery.
Pregnancy, children, and newborns
Paola has a special interest in pregnancy and children, including newborns. She has training in obstetrics and gynaecology - even going as far as having 2 children of her own for practice :-)
Paola’s approach is to liaise with your team of professionals to coordinate treatment, often including their GP, Maternal Child & Health nurse, Lactation Consultant, or Paediatrician.
Sports & Rehabilitation
After qualifying as a Sports Trainer, spent time working as a Sports Trainer for an Australian Rules Football team.
Paola utilises a variety of tools and techniques. She completed the Paul Chek Core Strengthening and Rehabilitating Program for health professionals, and regularly incorporates these exercises (including theraband and swissball) as part of patient treatment programs.
Paola is also trained in Sports Taping, including shoulders, ankles, wrists, and any other joints or ligaments
In Sports & Rehabilitation cases, Paola will liaise with relevant Pilates Instructors, Personal Trainers, podiatrists, massage therapists, their GP, and Human Resources professionals to facilitate the patient’s recovery.
Nicole Tuminello
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Nicole completed her Undergraduate Degree and Masters in Osteopathy at Victoria University in Melbourne. She discovered osteopathy as an active adolescent where she was instantly attracted to the profession’s holistic approach to treatment. Growing up, Nicole was a very keen netballer, swimmer and dancer, representing Victoria at the Australian Catholic Netball Championships for numerous years. She understands the intense demands that a busy, healthy and dynamic lifestyle can place on the body and individualises her treatment approach accordingly.
Throughout her University education, Nicole worked as a sports trainer for Blackburn Football Club for 5 years, providing treatment and first aid administration to players. Such experience has allowed her to develop a thorough understanding of sporting injuries and their management. During her time at Blackburn, Nicole learnt taping techniques for the ankle, knee, shoulder, wrist and back. |
Nicole has also worked as a Corporate Remedial Massage Therapist, providing relief to desk workers for many postural and stress related issues. Her time working in this industry has given her the opportunity to treat a wide range of conditions from acute sporting injuries to headaches. She has also had experience in relaxation and pregnancy massage. Nicole believes such experience has given her an insight into a wide range of acute and chronic complaints and the best way to treat them.
Nicole is a very open and warm osteopath, who loves to motivate her patients to take a primary role in their health and wellbeing. Nicole leads an energetic and healthy lifestyle, which has helped shape her bubbly personality. She is passionate about rehabilitation and will frequently encourage her patients to participate in home exercise programs, allowing them to play a central role in their own recovery. Nicole prides herself on providing individualised care, catering treatment and management to each patient. She uses a range of treatment techniques to regain optimal function of the body.
Nicole is a qualified dry needling practitioner and frequently uses this as an adjunct to her treatment.
Nicole is a very open and warm osteopath, who loves to motivate her patients to take a primary role in their health and wellbeing. Nicole leads an energetic and healthy lifestyle, which has helped shape her bubbly personality. She is passionate about rehabilitation and will frequently encourage her patients to participate in home exercise programs, allowing them to play a central role in their own recovery. Nicole prides herself on providing individualised care, catering treatment and management to each patient. She uses a range of treatment techniques to regain optimal function of the body.
Nicole is a qualified dry needling practitioner and frequently uses this as an adjunct to her treatment.
Yiing Chen
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Yiing graduated from RMIT University completing her undergraduate degree with distinction and her Masters degree in the field of Paediatrics. Having been a keen participant in all sports growing up, Yiing discovered from a very young age her passion for learning about the human body and for living a healthy, active lifestyle. After completing VCE, Yiing began a Bachelor of Physiotherapy and gained valuable skills in rehabilitation and injury management. After completing 2 years of this degree, she discovered the field of Osteopathy and became fascinated by the philosophy of treating the person as a whole in order to obtain optimal health, and decided to continue her studies by finding out more of what Osteopathy had to offer. Yiing has been employed in the fitness industry for 4 years and participates regularly in competitive basketball. Having worked as a sports trainer at the 2007 FINA World Swimming Championships, and for Kew Football Club in 2009, she has a thorough understanding of sports injuries and the management required in both acute and chronic injuries. Having also experienced a serious knee injury in the past which required surgery and extensive rehabilitation, Yiing understands how crucial osteopathic treatment coupled with rehabilitation is in minimising time off sport and returning to full function.
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Yiing’s passion for treating children led her to complete her Masters article researching the common conditions which affect the paediatric population. She is planning to undertake further studies in the field of paediatrics and obstetrics, as well as biodynamic Osteopathy and Osteopathy in the cranial field.
Yiing enjoys treating people from all walks of life and believes that everyone can benefit from Osteopathic treatment. Her gentle yet direct approach is suitable for older adults and can be beneficial in a wide variety of conditions that commonly affect elderly patients, such as low back pain, arthritic pain, headaches, neck pain and shoulder pain. She enjoys seeing her patients quality of life enhanced through the reduction of discomfort and pain.
Yiing enjoys treating people from all walks of life and believes that everyone can benefit from Osteopathic treatment. Her gentle yet direct approach is suitable for older adults and can be beneficial in a wide variety of conditions that commonly affect elderly patients, such as low back pain, arthritic pain, headaches, neck pain and shoulder pain. She enjoys seeing her patients quality of life enhanced through the reduction of discomfort and pain.
Sarah Brooksbank
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Sarah graduated from RMIT University in 2014 with a Bachelor of Applied Science (Complimentary Medicine) with Distinction and a Masters of Osteopathy with Distinction. From a young age Sarah has had an interest in sport and the human body, appreciating the importance of maintaining an active lifestyle.
After experiencing many sporting injuries first hand, Sarah found the osteopathic approach to treatment to be the most beneficial. She values the holistic approach and understands the importance of tailoring each treatment and management protocol to suit the individual. She thoroughly believes in patient education, exercise prescription and support to assist the recovery process. |
Whilst completing part of her degree, Sarah worked with a local AFL team as a sports trainer where she gained further knowledge about sporting injuries and the application of first aid, taping and treatment procedures in these cases. She has also completed a dry needling and cupping course to enable her to further assist her clients and their recovery process.
Sarah also holds a Diploma of Clinical Pilates, allowing her to educate her patients with a greater range of exercise protocols for the management and future prevention of their conditions. In 2018, Sarah completed a paediatric course and received a certificate in cranial techniques and advanced treatment protocols in Paediatric Osteopathy. She is very interested in and enjoys treating babies, children and women pre and postnatally.
She has a great passion for Osteopathy, is very approachable and thoroughly enjoys working with people to help them get back on track. She uses a range of techniques to treat many conditions including headaches, neck pain, back and shoulder pain, muscle injuries, joint pain and sporting injuries. She often demonstrates exercises and stretches that can be incorporated into everyday life to further enhance the recovery process.
Sarah also holds a Diploma of Clinical Pilates, allowing her to educate her patients with a greater range of exercise protocols for the management and future prevention of their conditions. In 2018, Sarah completed a paediatric course and received a certificate in cranial techniques and advanced treatment protocols in Paediatric Osteopathy. She is very interested in and enjoys treating babies, children and women pre and postnatally.
She has a great passion for Osteopathy, is very approachable and thoroughly enjoys working with people to help them get back on track. She uses a range of techniques to treat many conditions including headaches, neck pain, back and shoulder pain, muscle injuries, joint pain and sporting injuries. She often demonstrates exercises and stretches that can be incorporated into everyday life to further enhance the recovery process.
Yvette Peters
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Yvette graduated from RMIT University with a Bachelor of Applied Science (Complimentary Medicine) and a Masters of Osteopathy with Distinction.
Yvette was initially drawn to Osteopathy as an active adolescent and was inspired by positive results gained through Osteopathic treatment. She has an extensive background in sports, representing Victoria in the Australian Cross Country championships. She has also had competitive involvement in tennis and athletics. Her active lifestyle enables her to better understand the needs and the functional demands of her patients. Since beginning her Osteopathic studies, Yvette has been a firm believer in holistic health care. She recognises the importance of developing the correct treatment plan to achieve symptomatic relief and ongoing health and wellbeing. |
Yvette uses a wide range of techniques and prescribes exercises, postural and lifestyle advice to ensure optimal patient care. She incorporates Trigger Point Dry Needling where required, to compliment her Osteopathic techniques. Yvette treats people of all ages and a wide variety of conditions.
As part of her masters program, Yvette researched the cause and effects of headaches and is well equipped to provide treatment and management.
Yvette has worked as an assistant lecturer at RMIT University, teaching anatomy and practical classes to osteopathic students.
Yvette is a friendly, honest and outgoing osteopath, who loves working alongside her patients with the ultimate aim in helping them achieve their goals in improving their health and quality of life.
As part of her masters program, Yvette researched the cause and effects of headaches and is well equipped to provide treatment and management.
Yvette has worked as an assistant lecturer at RMIT University, teaching anatomy and practical classes to osteopathic students.
Yvette is a friendly, honest and outgoing osteopath, who loves working alongside her patients with the ultimate aim in helping them achieve their goals in improving their health and quality of life.
Geetha Soosay
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Geetha graduated from RMIT University in 2000 and has treated within her practice in Melbourne since 2004. She initiated the provision of osteopathic treatment at Camberwell Medical Centre. Prior to this, Geetha treated patients in Sydney CBD for almost 2 years, gaining experience in various reputable clinics.
Geetha then travelled to Europe spending some time in the French alpine region and then in Cork, Ireland where she busily treated loyal patients in osteopathy over the 3 years. During this period, Geetha worked in various aspects of osteopathy including the treatment of Gaelic football and Cork City football players. She also furthered her experience with paediatric Osteopathy, which she finds particularly rewarding. |
In 2011 Geetha completed her Graduate Certificate in Neonatal and Infant Paediatric Manual Therapy (in addition to having a child of her own). She has attended a monthly Children’s Clinic with many other osteopathic colleagues where babies and children are treated with the goal of sharing experiences and building upon knowledge in the field of paediatric osteopathy. She uses a wide range of techniques depending upon the patient she treats. She is successful in aiding the body to heal itself and aims to have her patients in the best health possible.
Outside of work, Geetha is busy staying in good health herself (exercising frequently) and enjoying time with her husband and two children.
Outside of work, Geetha is busy staying in good health herself (exercising frequently) and enjoying time with her husband and two children.
Lauren Botter
Lauren graduated from RMIT University with a Bachelor of Health Science/Bachelor of Applied Science (Osteopathy). Her interest in the human body and how it functions was sparked from her background in dance and a wide range of sports from a young age.
Lauren uses a range of direct and indirect techniques to provide individualised care to her patients to achieve their optimal function and health. She also educates her patients on their pain to encourage an active rehabilitation with incorporating her interests of nutrition and Pilates into their management plan.
Lauren uses a range of direct and indirect techniques to provide individualised care to her patients to achieve their optimal function and health. She also educates her patients on their pain to encourage an active rehabilitation with incorporating her interests of nutrition and Pilates into their management plan.
Lauren enjoys living an active and healthy lifestyle and encourages her patients to achieve their own health and wellness goals.
When Lauren isn’t at the clinic treating her patients, she enjoys walking her dog, travelling and enjoying a good coffee.
When Lauren isn’t at the clinic treating her patients, she enjoys walking her dog, travelling and enjoying a good coffee.
