I am extremely proud to have started South Coast Osteo in 2020 and now I get to run the business alongside Braedon. We provided osteopathic and allied health services to the Illawarra community.
I have always been interested in helping others, with this starting from a young age while watching my mum as a physiotherapist working in the children’s field. And this is where my passion to become an osteopath started.
I completed 5 years of osteopathic training at Victoria University in 2014. I then acquired my graduate position in Canada; this was an amazing learning experience (I also got to make the most of the amazing skiing in the Canadian Rockies).
My husband grew up in the Illawarra and I loved the lifestyle and scenery of the South Coast every time we came back to visit family. So we moved back in 2017, set up our life here and fast forward a few years, we now have two beautiful girls Darci and Stella.
I have completed my 95hrs of lactation specific education requirements while studying to be an internationally certified lactation consultant (IBCLC) but have not completed the examination. I have found this further education helps support my appointments with babies.
If I am not at the clinic you will find me running along the beach, snowboarding, hiking, rock climbing, attempting to surf and now looking after our little girls.
– Bachelor of Applied Science (Clinical Science)
– Masters in Health Science (Osteopathy)
– Osteopathy in the Cranial Field; Fundamentals with SCTFANZ.
– Registrations with the Osteopathy Board of Australia, a member of Osteopathy Australia and also qualified to treat worker compensation and CTP cases.
During Amy’s time working as an osteopath she has continued her professional development with extra training in obstetric osteopathy, pelvic floor dysfunction, paediatric osteopathy and osteopathy in the cranial field. Along with a dry needling qualification and mat work pilates qualification.
In addition to my degree and masters in osteopathy, I have qualifications in strength and conditioning and in pain science and pain management, including a Professional Certificate of Pain Science from the University of South Australia.
I have a special interest in persisting and recurrent pain and fatigue presentations including fibromyalgia, arthritis, chronic musculoskeletal pain and post-surgical pain. I am a firm believer that recovery involves more than just pain relief. I love helping people return to their most loved activities though personalised rehabilitation and return-to-sport conditioning programs.
Outside of private practice, I am proud to work with Grand Pacific Health to deliver Chronic Pain Management programs to the local community. I also work with the not-for-profit organisation, Pain Revolution with a focus on providing free education and skills to the local community and health professionals.
Outside of work you’ll find me playing on my mountain bike, rock climbing and hanging out with my friends, husband and two children.
Sam has a passion for helping others. He believes in a holistic approach to health with a commitment to the long-term health of his clients as well as short term relief. His focus is on the rehabilitation of musculoskeletal conditions and chronic pain. He also has a strong interest in sports recovery massage.
Sam utilizes deep tissue massage, myofascial release, muscle energy techniques and trigger point therapy within treatment to accomplish the best outcomes for clients.
Experience
Sam holds a Diploma in Remedial massage and is senior member of the Association of Massage Therapists (AMT). He has strong belief in lifelong learning and is excited to continue his massage education to add other modalities to his range of abilities.
Sam grew up on the South coast. He went on to travel extensively, returning to the area to settle with his young family. He enjoys bushwalking and fishing, taking advantage of the diverse landscape along the coast and the lifestyle that it offers.
I graduated from a Bachelor of Health Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), at
University of Technology Sydney, in 2016. I am also currently part way through my studies in Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy, and have a Cert 3 in Doula Services.
My approach to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and craniosacral therapy revolves
around attentive listening and applying techniques tailored to your body’s needs. I strive to
enhance your well-being holistically by offering personalised lifestyle and dietary guidance,
along with herbal remedies, cupping, moxa, and therapeutic stretches.
Through my time as a TCM practitioner I have come to love working on musculoskeletal
injuries (knees are my specialty), digestive complaints, weight loss, women’s health, and
those problems that just don’t seem to respond to treatment. I love working with my patients to find the root cause of their issues and provide relief.
In my spare time I enjoy reading, collecting plants, gardening, cooking, sewing, and
engaging in discussions about the nature of reality. I’ve been a resident of the Illawarra for
five years with my husband, Christian, and our cat, Leo. I love exploring the headlands and mountains around this beautiful stretch of coastline.
Felicity’s focus is on personal growth, increased happiness and help in developing skills to manage distress.
She provides a neutral safe space so your concerns closely heard. Then a treatment plan developed recognising your strengths and where growth needs to occur.
Felicity has many years of experience enabling her to offer effective psychological treatment for a range of mental health difficulties, for example: anxiety, depression, grief, adjustment, emotion regulation, trauma and stress responses.
For Appointments with Felicity please call 0402 946 767
As a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine, I offer treatments using both acupuncture and herbal medicine. I am driven by the desire to alleviating suffering and enhancing quality of life through personalised care. It brings me joy to help improve people’s lives, especially as we reach milestones together.
My journey in Traditional Chinese Medicine has taken me across continents, where I had the privilege of completing my training at Nanjing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China.
My techniques include acupuncture, electroacupuncture, auriculotherapy, cupping, guasha, moxa and herbal medicine.
Special Interests:
Pain Relief, Women’s Health (Period problems & Fertility), Headaches/Migraines, Chronic Sinus, Tinnitus, Stroke, Bell’s Palsy/Facial Paralysis, Vertigo, Pregnancy related conditions such as breech baby, placenta previa, labour induction, morning sickness
