Dr Thomas Llewellyn

Qualifications:

  • BSc (Clin.Sc), Bsc (Osteo), Registered Osteopath

  • Member of Osteopathy Australia

Thomas has had a varied career first in Melbourne and then London working as a set designer, leather worker and maker. Wanting a career change and inspired by his own experiences receiving osteopathic treatment for past injuries, Thomas decided it was time to learn about the innate magic of the body and to study Osteopathy.

As aligned with the Osteopathic philosophy, Thomas is continuously inspired by the body's capability to adapt and strive for health. Thomas’s practice aims to collaborate with patients to develop a holistic and individual approach to their health needs and goals. In doing so he hopes to help patients’ gain a deeper understanding of their body, manage pain and foster healthy movement patterns.

On his days off Thomas is a keen student of Iyengar yoga and enjoys swimming and going for bush walks with his Kelpie Hazel.

Thomas practices in Castlemaine on Thursdays and Saturdays and in Kyneton on Wednesdays and Fridays.

 

Dr Taylor Ellis

Qualifications:

  • BSc (Clin.Sc), BSc (Osteo), Registered Osteopath

  • Member of Osteopathy Australia

Taylor first discovered Osteopathy through a longtime practice of yoga, and moved from Perth to study in Melbourne.

He enjoys uncovering the world that lives underneath physical injuries and how through working with the forces inherent in the human being the whole person may find a renewed sense of place within themselves. He draws on his background in teaching yoga and breathing, tutoring anatomy and work in aged care to assist patients in appreciating movement in all forms; and how it instills a sense of agency and understanding in the treatment journey.

Taylor regularly undertakes continued learning: whether it's professionally through biodynamics and cranial courses, or recreationally through studying anatomy and spending time in nature; both continue to teach him that Osteopathy is a philosophy practiced throughout his life.

Taylor practices in Castlemaine on Tuesdays & Fridays, and in Kyneton on Mondays & Thursdays

 

Dr Mechthild Goelling (Maddy)

Qualifications:

  • BSc (Clin.Sc), MHSc (Osteo)

  • Member of Osteopathy Australia

Maddy is our Pelvic Health Expert. Originally from Germany, but now a Castlemaine local, Maddy began her journey into Osteopathy by first studying Exercise Science (in Germany). Feeling the need for more knowledge about the holistic treatment of the human body, Maddy then switched her focus and gained her Masters in Health Science (Osteopathy) from Victoria University in Melbourne.

Maddy pays great attention to the details of each person’s health narrative and enjoys tricky and complex presentations. She enjoys helping folks through lifestyle modification, ergonomic advice, dry needling, pain education and most importantly confidence in movement.

She offers a sensitive hands-on approach and provides both external and internal manual therapy. The pelvic Floor is a group of muscles, which needs to contract and relax just like any other muscle in the body. Thus, may benefit highly from an internal myofascial release or gentle massage. The pelvic floor co-operates with our feet, hips, diaphragm and jaw and requires a holistic approach to gain its elastic ability to support our body.

Conditions Maddy may assist with include;

  • Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

  • Pelvic Organ Prolapse

  • Pre and Post partum care

  • Incontinence

  • Endometriosis

  • Menopausal symptoms

  • Coccyx pain

Outside of the clinic room, Maddy is a mother to two energetic kids who love to spend their time outdoors. Furthermore, Maddy finds solace in gardening as well as adrenaline fuelled, outdoor activities! It’s all about balance right?!

Maddy practices in Castlemaine on Tuesdays and Fridays

 
 

Dr Clare Greig

Qualifications:

  • BSc (Clin.Sc), BSc (Osteo), Registered Osteopath

  • Practitioner of Osteopathy in the Cranial Field (SCTF of ANZ)

  • Member of Osteopathy Australia

Having received regular osteopathic treatment throughout her childhood, Clare embraces its philosophies. Clare began practicing at Osteopathic Sense in 2007 after graduating from the combined Bachelor of Health Science (Osteopathy) / Masters of Osteopathy program.

Clare’s approach as a practitioner is focused on maximising each person’s ultimate health potential through a personal understanding and appreciation of the benefits or osteopathic treatments. She aims to assist people in understanding how daily lifestyle behaviours can contribute to their complaints so they can make amendments or modifications to support their own wellbeing. 

Clare has a keen interest in using Pilates as a tool for improving treatment outcomes, and has undertaken training in Pilates for Practitioners rehabilitation course, where she furthered her understanding of incorporating these techniques into life and the healing process. She understands the importance of maintaining movement and mobility in patients of all ages and promotes the active engagement of all patients in their own health by encouraging stretching and exercise,  of all kinds and at all levels.

Clare has completed post-graduate courses in Cranial Osteopathy, Obstetric and Paediatric Osteopathy, and continues to be active in her personal development as a diverse practitioner.

Clare practises in Kyneton on Tuesday and Castlemaine on Monday, Wednesday & Thursday.

 

Dr Isabel Mettler

Qualifications:

  • BSc (Clin.Sc), BSc (Osteo), Registered Osteopath

  • Practitioner of Osteopathy in the Cranial Field (SCTF of ANZ)

  • Practitioner of the gentle ways of Biodynamic Osteopathy (Traditional Osteopathy)

  • Member of Osteopathy Australia

Born and raised in Switzerland, Isabel's continued fascination with the workings of the human body drew her to Melbourne to study Osteopathy more than 22 years ago, where she completed her studies in applied science and Osteopathy. She sees herself as a “detective” of bodies, trying to find the real reason why things don’t feel right, or keep causing trouble.

The anatomy geek and mother of two young energetic girls, uses a gentle, hands-on approach to treatment in conjunction with down-to-earth discussion and advice on lifestyle and preventative care for the whole family. With a background in Pilates training and working with disabled children, Isabel has a particular interest in the treatment of infants and children, pregnancy care and chronic pelvic problems.

Isabel has oodles (we are talking 20+ years) of additional training in the gentle Biodynamic and Cranial approach to Osteopathy and is experienced in the areas of pregnancy, birth and postnatal care for both, mother and baby. She is continuously seeking out new courses to fill her expanding “library” of knowledge in various areas but with a particular interest in Obstetric and Paediatric Osteopathy, Feeding Issues in Newborns, Tongue ties, OMT, Speech pathology, Migraine and Headache management. She furthermore is a Gut health nerd and loves chatting about healthy cooking and eating…

Isabel likes to support her patients with lifestyle advice such as work ergonomics at home and in the workplace, exercise, nutrition and other modalities of complementary health care to empower her patients in achieving their health goals and optimal well-being. 

Isabel practises in Kyneton on Tuesday, Wednesday, every second Thursday morning, Friday & every second Saturday morning.