Our Team
Dr. Alex Douglas
Alex is an experienced and compassionate osteopath who provides a tailored approach to treatment for patients of all ages 5+.
With a wealth of clinical experience in Sydney, Perth, and now Melbourne, Alex combines both a
direct osteopath approach including soft tissue massage, joint mobilisation, and manipulation with a gentle cranial approach for patients who require a more subtle form of care.
To complement his treatments, Alex also utilises advanced dry needling where appropriate, helping to reduce muscle tension, improve circulation, and accelerate recovery. His integrative approach allows him to adapt treatment to suit the unique needs of each patient, whether addressing acute pain, chronic
conditions, or postural issues.
Alex has a strong interest in supporting patients with headaches, neck and back pain, pregnancy-related discomfort, jaw and cranio-dental issues, and stress-related tension. By focusing on both symptom relief and the underlying causes, he aims to restore movement, reduce pain, and promote long-term wellbeing.
He also has a strong passion for working with musicians, understanding the unique physical demands of playing instruments and the impact this can have on posture, repetitive strain, and performance-related pain.
Outside of the clinic, Alex enjoys exploring Melbourne’s food and coffee scene, recording music, and spending time with his young family. His approachable nature and genuine care for his patients’ wellbeing make him a trusted choice for those seeking osteopathic care in Kew.
Dr. Marcus Hopkins
Marcus graduated from Victoria University with a Bachelor of Clinical Sciences and Masters degree in Osteopathy. He has a passion for helping people reach their full potential, through hands on treatment and movement.
Marcus’ approach to Osteopathy is to tailor the treatment to the individual and build strong lasting relationships with his patients. He aims not just to treat the symptoms of the pain, but to find the cause and design a suitable and effective treatment plan.
When treating, Marcus uses many different techniques including, soft tissue massage, articulation, HVLA, dry needling and indirect techniques. He enjoys treating musculoskeletal injuries, especially in regards to sporting injuries, of all age groups. Marcus is very interested in the ongoing advances in concussion and is continuing to educate on the best way of treating concussion in adolescents and adults. Growing up Marcus played a lot of sports including basketball, rugby and football and is still an avid sports lover. He has sustained many injuries himself, including a lumbar disc bulge, PCL tear in the knee, and Osgood-Shlatters disease (knee pain) as an adolescent. These injuries have shaped his passion for rehabilitation and rebuilding confidence in one’s body.
Marcus spent most of 2023 travelling the world with his partner, exploring 30 countries and making lifelong memories. During his travels, he came to appreciate how amazing the human body is, and how important it is to be active and strong. Marcus wants all of his clients to be the best version of themselves and to have no barriers to what they can achieve.
Dr. Fiona Spring
Fiona is a passionate and experienced osteopath having completed her university studies at VUT in 2001 (Bachelor of Clinical Science and Masters in Osteopathy).
Fiona did gymnastics for eleven years as a child and then took up rockclimbing, downhill skiing and mountaineering whilst at university. Various sporting injuries eventually led her to Osteopathy which inspired her with its aim of helping the body express its inherent self-healing mechanisms through a hands-on approach. She has been working in private practice since 2001.
Fiona enjoys treating people of all ages and uses a wide variety of techniques to tailor treatments to suit each individual. She aims to help her patients understand the cause of their condition and get them back to living life to the full. She has done many years of post-graduate study in Osteopathy in the Cranial Field including Phases I to VIII in Biodynamic Osteopathy. She has a particular interest in treating headaches, migraines, knee and hip problems. Other areas of interest include women's health and treatment of post-viral syndromes such as long Covid.
When not at work, Fiona likes to be in the outdoors cross-country skiing, horse riding and skiing.
Dr. Paola Perin
Paola graduated in 1993 from RMIT with a Bachelor of Applied Science (Osteopathy). Paola has been joint principal of Kew Osteopathic since 1996.
Paola treats a variety of people, across all stages of life. She has extensive experience with pregnancy, children, newborns, and sports & rehabilitation cases.
Paola has studied postgraduate OCF (Osteopathy in the Cranial Field) training with SCTF (Sutherland Cranial Teaching Foundation), including tutoring others.
Paola is currently training in Biodynamic Osteopathy, having completed Phases I-IV of the Biodynamic Osteopathy courses with James Jealous D.O. In addition Paola has completed the Treatment of Children I-III with Robyn Seamer D.O. and Manuela Da Rin D.O.
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.
Paola has a special interest in pregnancy and children, including newborns. She is trained in treating the symptoms of pelvic girdle pain (including pelvic floor dysfunctions), PCOS and endometriosis.
Paola relates to child bearing issues, as a mother of 2.
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.
After qualifying as a Sports Trainer, Paola spent time working as a Sports Trainer for an Australian Rules Football team. Paola is also trained in Sports Taping, including shoulders, ankles, wrists, and any other joints or ligaments.
In Sports & Rehabilitation cases, Paola will design an exercise regime, while liaising with relevant Pilates Instructors, Personal Trainers, podiatrists, massage therapists, GPs, and Human Resources professionals to facilitate the patient’s recovery.
Dr. David Parker
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.
David's studies include 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.
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