Meet Your Practitioners
Meg Withers
Osteopath & Co-Founder
Appointment types:
Pelvic Health
Breast Care
Pregnancy & Birth Preparation
Visceral Osteopathy
General Osteopathy
About Meg
Meg completed her five year combined Bachelor of Clinical Science and Masters in Osteopathy at Victoria University in 2015. Meg has completed extensive training in women's health, pre and postnatal care, birth preparation, pelvic health, female sexual pain disorders, chronic pelvic pain, breast health and mastitis, paediatric bladder and bowel complaints, and visceral manipulation. Meg also has a certificate in functional nutrition which she utilises to compliment her Osteopathy treatment. Meg is also one of a handful of Osteopaths trained in the internal assessment and treatment of the pelvic floor, pelvic pain and the coccyx pain in Australia. Meg is passionate about optimal care for women's health issues and strives to empower individuals to regain control of their health. She has a particular interest in treating individuals through their pregnancy and for birth preparation, pelvic girdle pain and pelvic health issues, female sexual pain disorders such as vulvodynia, endometriosis, coccyx pain, bladder leakage, pelvic floor dysfunction and bowel health issues such as constipation. Meg has extensive training in pre and postnatal care and has a certificate in 'Spinning Babies’ for optimal maternal positioning in preparation for birth. She will hold your hand throughout your (and your partner or support persons) pregnancy journey by discussing your birth map and goals, active labour strategies and positions, pelvic floor preparation and perineal massage. ​Meg wants all new parents to feel completely supported in the post-partum period. She will listen to your birth story and future goals and can help with a postnatal checkup, pelvic floor assessment, help with breastfeeding, breath work and scar tissue recovery. Meg is also trained in breast issues and uses a combination of Osteopathy treatment and ultrasound therapy for mastitis. Meg has completed further training in visceral osteopathy, which is a form of treatment to address the organs of the abdomen. She combines these techniques throughout all treatments but particularly for anyone underlying digestive issues such as reflux and constipation. Meg also treats a lot of scar tissue as she believes old scars hold a lot of tension which contributes to tightness or stiffness in the musculoskeletal system. Meg takes a very holistic approach to her treatment and won’t stop until she gets to the root cause of your issues. She will give you a plan to meet your short and long term goals including a thorough assessment of the entire body, hands on treatment, education, exercises and will utilise her extensive network of the best health care practitioners in Melbourne to ensure all your needs are met.
Kathryn Johns
Osteopath & Co-Founder
Appointment types:
Pelvic health
Pregnancy & Birth Preparation
Breast Care
Visceral Osteopathy
About Kathryn
Kathryn is a mother of two, an osteopath, a leader in the field of pelvic health and pregnancy within the osteopathic community, a childbirth educator, a pelvic health mentor, and a dedicated pelvic health educator for osteopaths. Since graduating from RMIT in 2002, Kathryn has built a reputation as one of Australia’s most highly trained and experienced osteopaths in the field of pelvic health and pregnancy care. Her dedication to learning and passion for pelvic health have led her to train both nationally and internationally with world-renowned physiotherapists and pelvic health experts, deepening her expertise in pre- and postnatal care, labour preparation, pelvic floor dysfunction, prolapse, paediatric bladder and bowel conditions, female sexual disorders, and chronic pelvic pain. Kathryn’s commitment to education and mentorship led her to co-found the Osteopathic Pelvic Health Institute of Australia, an education platform dedicated to advancing clinical excellence in pelvic health for osteopaths and allied health providers across Australia and beyond. Kathryn is among a select group of osteopaths in Australia with extensive training in physiotherapy-based internal pelvic floor assessment and treatment, including internal myofascial release and visceral techniques of the pelvic floor muscles and fascia. While she values the insights gained from her physiotherapy training, she credits her osteopathic perspective as her greatest asset, allowing her to treat pelvic health and pregnancy concerns holistically, addressing the whole person rather than just their symptoms. A key area of passion for Kathryn is birth preparation. She is dedicated to supporting women through the physical and emotional demands of pregnancy and labour, helping them feel empowered, prepared, and confident. She is also deeply committed to postnatal scar management, particularly for women recovering from caesarean births or perineal trauma, using gentle, evidence-informed osteopathic techniques to reduce adhesions, improve mobility, and enhance postnatal recovery. Kathryn is especially passionate about treating coccyx pain and is highly skilled in internal coccyx release, a specialised technique that has provided lasting relief for countless patients with persistent tailbone pain. Her clinical expertise also includes working with patients experiencing vulvodynia, pudendal neuralgia, bladder pain syndrome (interstitial cystitis), dyspareunia, vaginismus, constipation, bladder and prolapse concerns. Kathryn’s primary aim is to create a safe, supportive space where healing can truly occur. She takes the time to listen deeply to her patients, working collaboratively to uncover and treat the root cause of their concerns. Her treatments blend hands-on osteopathic techniques with education, breath work, movement therapy, and lifestyle guidance, empowering her patients to take control of their health and prevent future issues. Outside of clinical practice, Kathryn regularly guest lectures at universities, appears on podcasts, and speaks at local and international events on pelvic health and pelvic pain. Passionate about osteopathy, pelvic health, and pregnancy care, Kathryn is committed to treating the whole person, not just their symptoms. She is ready to help you achieve your health and wellbeing goals. Whenever you’re ready, she’s here to support you on your journey.
Mia Di Ciccio
Osteopath
Appointment types:
Pelvic health
Pregnancy and birth preparation
Postpartum support
Diastais recti abdominis
Visceral manipulation
Breathing assessment & retraining
Exercise prescription & rehabilitation
General osteopathy & muscular pain
About Mia
Mia was always interested in working in the field of allied health as she had a passion from a young age in health, physical activity and science. This led her to osteopathy. She completed her studies at RMIT university. Mia's greatest passion is helping people feel confident in their bodies, so that they can do the things they love. She enjoys working with all patients and understands that there is variety in each patient’s needs, providing tailored treatment to each individual. For Mia, it is about understanding you. Mia's biggest love for osteopathy lies at the core of the philosophy of osteopathy that it utilises a holistic approach. She is a firm believer in working with clients to develop a plan together that achieves long term, sustainable change. Most importantly, a plan where the client can be involved in their healing journey outside of the treatment room. To complement this, Mia has completed additional training in movement analysis, rehabilitation programming, breathing retraining and clinical pilates. As movement is an important part of her treatment style she often incorporates this into her treatments, creating exercise programs and movement sequences for her patients. This is particularly beneficial for those who are: pregnant and preparing for birth, postpartum, returning from injury, suffering from chronic pain and those who just want to feel more confident in their bodies. Mia has completed further studies in women’s health and pre and postnatal care. Mia has completed additional training in diastasis recti assessment and rehabilitation. The assessment of the abdominal wall and pelvic floor forms a part of her return to running assessment in the postnatal population. Mia is passionate about educating people about the influence the core canister and breathing has on a range of conditions including: Neck pain, TMJ pain, Mid & lower back pain, chronic pain, pelvic pain, abdominal discomfort, prolapse and urinary incontinence.
Chloe O'Brien
Osteopath
Appointment types:
Cranial osteopathy
Paediatrics
Breast Care
Paediatric Bladder & Bowel
About Chloe
Chloe graduated from RMIT University in 2011, completing a Bachelor of Clinical Science (complementary medicine) and a Masters of Osteopathy. With over 12 years experience working in and around Melbourne, she has had the privilege of treating a diverse array of patients and has developed a particular interest in providing care to infants and children. Chloe's treatment approach is always aimed at ensuring her patient’s comfort and well-being, as she understands that when the body functions freely without restrictions or stress, it naturally moves towards a state of improved health. Throughout her treatments, the emphasis is always on working with the fundamental principles of osteopathy to uncover and address the underlying causes of her patients' complaints. This often involves addressing tensions induced during the birthing process when treating babies and children. Since her graduation, Chloe has been dedicated to continuous professional development, attending various courses across Australia, Switzerland, Canada, and the USA. Some of her completed courses include A Biodynamic Approach to Osteopathy in the Cranial Field (Phases I-V), A Biodynamic Approach to the Treatment of Children (Phases I-II), An Osteopathic Approach to Pregnancy & Newborns, and Spinning Babies workshops. Additionally, she has sought specialised training in paediatric bowel & bladder conditions, Orofacial Myology, and she is currently pursuing further studies in primitive reflex integration. Chloe's treatment approach is always very gentle and non-invasive. Many patients (both adults and babies) even find the experience so relaxing that they fall asleep during their appointments. Patients of all ages are welcome to see Chloe for a treatment.
Nicole Cukierman
Osteopath
Appointment types:
Pelvic Health
Pregnancy & Birth Preparation
Paediatric Osteopathy
Breast Care
Visceral Osteopathy
Paediatric Bladder & Bowel
General Osteopathy
About Nicole
Nicole completed her five-year combined Bachelor and Masters in Osteopathy at Victoria University in 2013 with commendation in multiple subjects. Since graduating, she has worked in clinics around Melbourne’s East treating the whole family, managing acute and chronic complaints in newborns, children, athletes, desk workers, tradespeople, perinatal women and elderly patients. Through this experience, Nicole identified her passion for treating babies, children and women during and after pregnancy. This passion led her to working at one of the leading natural medicine fertility clinics in Melbourne where Nicole focused on treating pre and post-natal patients and their newborns. Inspired to study Osteopathy due to its holistic approach, her sporting background and innate disposition to help others, Nicole is passionate about promoting health and well-being. Nicole prides herself in treating every patient as an individual, providing a welcoming space for them to talk as she identifies the primary cause of their complaint and then formulates an individualised treatment plan to restore optimal health. Nicole is skilled in internal pelvic assessment and treatment, abdominal visceral manipulation, sports training, dry needling and myofascial cupping in addition to massage, articulation, resistance stretching, myofascial release, gentle cranial, biodynamic and manipulation techniques Nicole’s thirst for knowledge has led her to complete additional training locally, interstate and internationally in paediatrics, pregnancy, pelvic health, visceral manipulation, biodynamics and tendinopathy. Comprehensive training in pregnancy and pelvic health has provided extensive understanding of the anatomical, physiological and biomechanical changes that occur during each stage of pregnancy, labour and after giving birth. This has equipped Nicole with the skill-set to treat related conditions including, pelvic girdle pain, pre and postnatal care, labour preparation, pelvic organ prolapse, bowel bladder conditions including leakage, urgency and constipation, pain associated with intimacy, coccyx pain, mastitis and other breastfeeding conditions. Trained by international professionals, Nicole is experienced in treating paediatric conditions such as reflux, digestive issues, irritability, torticollis, plagiocephaly and other various skeletal restrictions presenting after birth. Using appropriate treatment, patient education, lifestyle advice and rehabilitation,
Geetha Soosay
Osteopath
Appointment types:
Pelvic health
Paediatric Osteopathy
Breast Care
Visceral Osteopathy
Pregnancy & Birth Preparation
Pediatric Bladder & Bowel
General Osteopathy
About Geetha
Geetha graduated from RMIT University in 2000 with a Bachelor of Applied Science (Clinical) and Bachelor of Science (Osteopathy). Geetha has 23 years experience working around Australia and internationally, treating patients of all ages in varying stages of life, from newborns to adults, pregnant women and athletes. Geetha has a particular passion for working with women in pregnancy and children and babies, this has seen her complete extensive training in paediatric osteopathy. In 2011 she completed her Graduate Certificate in Neonatal and Paediatric Manual Therapy. Recently Geetha has furthered her knowledge in the pelvic health space and completed her training with the Pelvic Institute of Australia, enabling her to assess and treat and wide range of issues including pelvic prolapse, urinary incontinence, vaginismus and vulvodynia using the addition of internal techniques. Geetha has a gentle approach to treatment, and incorporates a range of techniques including a more structural approach along with cranial osteopathy to best support her patients. Geetha’s aim is to promote long-term health and wellbeing for her patients, with an emphasis on aiding the body to heal itself. Geetha is a mum to two school aged kids and also has a passion for yoga (which she also teaches) and keeping very active.
Rachel Natoli
Osteopath
Currently on Maternity Leave
Appointment types:
Pelvic Health
Pregnancy and birth preparation
Pelvic floor and cesarean rehab
Diastasis recti
Breast care & Mastitis
General osteopathy
About Rachel
Rachel is an Osteopath and Clinical Pilates Instructor dedicated to educating and empowering women on their health and wellbeing journey. With a particular focus on whole body biomechanics, Rachel adopts a holistic approach to identify and treat the underlying causes of pain and dysfunction. Rachel completed her five-year combined Bachelor of Clinical Science and Masters in Osteopathy at Victoria University in 2015. Her keen interest in pregnancy, birth preparation, and postpartum care led her to pursue further training and acquire her Masters of Women's Health Medicine in 2021. Additionally, Rachel has undertaken specialised training in breast health and mastitis management. With years of experience in her field, Rachel is committed to providing individualised and intentional treatment plans tailored to address the specific needs and goals of her clients during pregnancy, the postpartum period, and beyond. She treats the entire body, commonly assisting patients with pelvic pain, lower back and hip pain, headaches and jaw pain, mastitis, abdominal separation rehab, pelvic floor and cesarean rehab, and returning to exercise postpartum. Rachel completed her Pelvic Health and Advanced Bladder training with the Osteopathic Pelvic Health Institute of Australia. This additional training enables her to internally assess and treat the pelvic floor as well as a wide range of issues including pelvic pain, pelvic organ prolapse and urinary incontinence. She believes this additional expertise enhances the comprehensive care she offers her clients. Outside of the clinic, Rachel is a casual academic and research assistant at Deakin University. Her passion for research and her dedication to improving the lives of current and future generations of female athletes has led her to collaborate with longtime friend and Physiotherapist Jay Main. Together, they co-founded Pregnant Athlete, a comprehensive online education and training platform for athletes during pregnancy and the postpartum period.
OUR CLINIC
We are experts in the field of general osteopathy & exercise physiology, pelvic health, pregnancy, postnatal care, breast care and pediatric care for the whole family.
LOCATION
420 Bluff Road, Hampton 3188
The clinic is located on the ground floor which provides easy access for prams and wheelchairs.
OPENING HOURS
Monday 12-6:30pm
Tuesday 9am-7:30pm
Wednesday 10am-6pm
Thursday 9am-6pm
Friday 9:30am-3pm
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PARKING
We have one hour parking out the front and unlimited parking on June Street.
INFORMATION
We have EFTPOS available and accept VISA and MasterCard, payment by cash or cheque is also welcome. HICAPS facilities are available if you would like to claim your private health rebate when paying for your appointment.
RECEPTION
Our reception operates from 9am-5pm from Monday-Friday.
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If you need to get in contact with us outside of these hours, please leave us a voicemail message or email us