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Flinders Health And Wellness Clinic
Osteopathy and Remedial Massage in Flinders, Mornington Peninsula
Movement-focused, evidence-informed care based in the heart of Flinders. Helping you recover, realign and regain confidence in your body. Care for pain, sports injuries and musculoskeletal complaints.
About us:
Life happens — injuries, back pain, pregnancy discomfort, workplace strain or the wear and tear of daily life. If you’re looking for an osteopath or remedial massage therapist in Flinders, you’re in the right place.
At Flinders Health and Wellness Clinic, we provide hands-on, evidence-informed osteopathy and remedial massage for people living in Flinders, Red Hill, Shoreham, Somers, Balnarring and the surrounding Mornington Peninsula. From active locals and professionals to new parents and retirees, our focus is simple — helping you feel better and move with confidence.
Personalised care. Honest advice. A team that listens.
Conditions we work with:
Neck pain commonly presents as stiffness, reduced movement, muscle tension, headaches, or pain the can travel into the shoulders, upper back or arms. Symptoms can develop suddenly after an injury or strain, or gradually through prolonged stress, postural overload (such as looking at your phone for long periods of time) or repeated activity.
Common neck-related issues we see are:
- Acute neck pain and stiffness
- Posture or desk-related neck pain
- Cervicogenic headaches (neck related headaches)
- Nerve irritation causing arm pain, tingling or changes to feeling in the arm or hand
- Disc injuries
- Whiplash
- Facet related pains
Many neck problems involve a combination of muscle tension, joint restriction and may relate to more than one specific cause. Our approach focuses on assessing the neck as well as the mid back, ribs, shoulders and breathing to understand contributing factors.
Treatment is tailored to your sensitivity and also your underlying contributing factors. It may involve dry needling, traction, light mobilisation, fascial release and giving you tools to help manage your pain. Often treatment will involve education and is not a passive only process. We focus on active management and in the case of chronic pain, you may need to build strength and make some adjustments to assist with your recovery.
Headaches and jaw pain can arise from a variety of factors. TMJ or jaw pain can result from heavy dental surgical procedures, prolonged clenching, trauma as well as arthritis or referral from other conditions.
TMJ issues we commonly see are:
- Jaw clicking
- Tension headaches
- Clenching and bruxism
- TMJ pain
Jaw and neck function are closely linked, which is whyTMJ issues often occur alongside headaches. Headache issues we often see are:
- Migraines
- Cervicogenic or neck related headaches
- Occipital neuralgia (irritation of nerve at the back of the skull)
Headaches can often relate to a range of contributing factors and can be influenced by triggers such as stress, neck conditions, hormones, certain foods or after a concussion. Even when headaches don't have a single clear cause. addressing contributing factors such as neck stability, jaw mechanics, posture and breathing patterns may reduce frequency and severity.
Our techniques for headaches are very gentle (so we won't be cracking your neck), instead we focus on light fascia release techniques, traction to the neck and light joint mobilisation and selective massage. We also will assess for stability of the neck and if needed can provide tools to help strengthen your neck muscles to reduce pressure.
Shoulder pain can develop suddenly or over a period of time and over-use. Over-use issues can develop from repeated strain, sporting activity, lifting, or prolonged desk posture or years after a prior trauma. Symptoms can include pain when lifting the arm, weakness, stiffness, clicking, or discomfort that can travel to the shoulder blade, the neck or upper back.
Many shoulder problems involve a combination of muscle tension, joint restriction and movement pattern over-load rather than a single trauma (despite the pain sometimes coming on suddenly).
Our combined approach focuses on assessing the shoulder in the context of the whole upper body - including the ribs, neck, collarbone and associated joints and movement of the mid back. Treatment may include hands on therapy, movement education and exercise strategies aiming to improve shoulder blade stability, mobility and confidence with movement.
There are times where referral is suggested, in particular if surgical consideration is required. We aim to ensure you have timely referral if needed and the vast majority of shoulder issues will resolve or improve considerably with conservative care.
Mid back (thoracic spine) pain often presents as tightness between the shoulder blades, stiffness with twisting (or on your golf swing), or discomfort linked to posture, desk work or stress. Many people notice symptoms with prolonged sitting, lifting, or reduced movement through the ribs and upper back.
Our approach focuses on understanding how your spine, ribs and breathing mechanics work together. Some cases can involve posture overload or muscle tension, while others can involve joint restriction or referred pain patterns.
Following a thorough assessment, treatment may include hands-on therapy, movement guidance and exercise strategies designed to improve mobility and reduce strain. We often add in some advice for your ergonomics as well as how you can self manage.
If symptoms suggest a more specific condition, we will guide you towards the appropriate referrals.
Care for lower back injuries is a common cause for people visiting the clinic. We see acute low back pains, chronic back pains, unstable backs as well as people experiencing referred pains. We are careful with lower back injuries and recognise careful screening is important to ensure you are provided with appropriate care.
All back pain patients are thoroughly screened and assessed before any treatment and if there are signs of more serious complaints, then we will direct you the right way.
We are informed by the NICE guidelines for lower back complaints and while some complaints are specific - such as a disc injury, bone fracture, spondylolithesis or facet generated pain. A number of acute lower back issues are recognised as being 'non-specific' meaning it's likely a combination of tissues can be responsible.
We are careful with imaging prescription and don't advise imaging unless it will change the management of your condition.
Osteopathic care for knee and hip complaints involves assessing your range of movement both at the injured area as well as as other joints which might be contributing to your symptoms. Performing special testing designed to assist with diagnosing and localising areas which may be injured or causing your pain. Advice and referral for further imaging if a more serious or alternative treatment pathway would be more suitable.
Common knee and hip issues we see are:
- Osteoarthritis of the knee or hip
- Hip impingement
- Labral and cartilage based injuries and we can provide supportive rehab if you are requiring further specialist review
- Ligament instability and strengthening/ taping advice
- Acute knee issues such as bakers cyst irritation, meniscus injury or patella complaints
- Tendinopathy to the gluteals, hamstrings, hip flexors, adductors and calf
Whether you are a weekend warrior, a professional athlete or starting a new activity, we can support all abilities and ages of sporting injuries.
Osteopathic management for sporting injuries involves assessing your biomechanics and movement patterns, careful further testing of specific muscles and joints and we can provide primary care for many of these complaints.
We commonly work with:
- Acute muscle tears, strains
- Ligament injuries
- SIJ instability and pain and greater trochanteric pain syndrome
- Joint instability - this can be relating to underlying 'hypermobility'
- Joint sprains or chronic sporting injuries
- Over-use or over-loading injuries
- Leg pains including Osgood Schlatter disease and Severs disease in young athletes
- Bones stress injuries
- Shoulder injuries such as rotator cuff pain, instability or over-use
- Surfing related neck and shoulder pain
- Sports-related osteoarthritis and mechanical joint pains
Treatment can include: massage, dry needling, kinesiotaping, joint traction or mobilisation as well as focused exercise rehab. We are realistic, some complaints do need further review or advice and we do our best to ensure if we are not the people to help, we can direct you on where to go.
Remedial massage therapy can assist by:
- Reducing muscle tightness
- Assisting with circulation and fluid movement through the body
- Addressing tight areas which maybe limiting your movement
- Working on DOMS or delayed onset muscle soreness
- Helping with posture related pains which might be limiting your range of motion
- Stretching and mobilising soft tissues
Exercise rehabilitation with an osteopath focuses on building strength, improving movement quality and long-term function through personalised, evidence-informed care.
Rather than just treating your symptoms, we assess how your body mores as a whole to identify contributing factors such as stability, control, and movement patterns which may be slowing recovery.
Our team builds tailored exercise programs to support injury rehabilitation, chronic pain management, postural improvement, and return to sport and activity.
With additional Pilates-based training, we integrate strength, balance, coordination, and functional movement to help build resilience, restore confidence, and support independence.
Conditions we work with:
Athletes and weekend warriors
Aging people experiencing a loss of mobility or strength
Office based professionals
Tradies
Gym goers or people looking to build capacity
People who just need a good massage or loosen up
New Mums and expecting Mums with aches and pains
Adolescents : those who may be have growing pains, growth plate issues in the sporty types or need some encouragement to get active
Services At Flinders Health And Wellness
Our experienced osteopaths, Brooke Stevenson and Catalina Avila-Lemos, provide comprehensive care for both acute and persistent musculoskeletal injuries. They work collaboratively with you to support recovery from a wide range of new and long-standing conditions, including sporting and everyday injuries.
Osteopathic treatment may include hands-on techniques such as dry needling, joint mobilization and traction, muscle energy techniques, and soft tissue massage or myofascial release. However, we believe effective treatment goes beyond hands-on care alone. Our approach also emphasises tailored exercise, education and practical advice to support recovery, improve movement and help reduce the risk of injury recurrence.
We provide personalised exercise prescription and rehabilitation advice for both long-standing pain and new sports or joint-related injuries. Our approach combines clinical Pilates principles, strength and conditioning, and structured load management to deliver tailored rehabilitation programs aligned with your goals and current capacity.
Rehabilitation may involve the use of kettlebells, free weights, theraband and tubing, alongside bodyweight strengthening and mobility exercises to support safe and effective movement. We apply evidence-informed load management protocols to help optimise recovery, improve performance and minimise the risk of injury recurrence.
Our professional remedial massage therapists work with clients from Flinders, Balnarring, Shoreham, Red Hill and across the Mornington Peninsula, supporting a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions and recovery needs.
Remedial massage may assist with:
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Sciatica and lower back pain
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Overuse injuries and repetitive strain (RSI)
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Posture-related pain and muscle tension
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Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) and post-workout recovery
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Both acute and persistent pain conditions
Treatment is provided by Tegan Robertson, who tailors each session to your needs. Care may include a combination of deep and lighter pressure techniques, myofascial release, and targeted soft tissue work to help relieve tight, sore muscles and support improved movement and recovery.
Why People See Us
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Compassionate care
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Consistent support for complex and persistent conditions requiring ongoing management
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Collaborative care tailored to YOU
We treat a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions – from acute issues like sciatica to ongoing conditions such as arthritis.
Whether you need help building strength and balance, support during training, or management of chronic pain, our team has the skills and experience to help.
Not sure where to start? Book a discovery call through our bookings page, and one of our osteopaths or physiotherapists will follow up to discuss how we can help.
Musculoskeletal Complaints and Injuries
From sudden injuries to long-term conditions, training support to everyday aches – we treat the full spectrum of musculoskeletal complaints. Back pain, neck pain, sports injuries, arthritis, postural issues, pregnancy discomfort and more.
Strength Building, Falls Prevention and Balance
Whether you're an athlete wanting to improve performance, someone recovering from injury, managing a health condition, or simply wanting to feel stronger and more stable – we can help. Our team creates tailored strength and balance programs to suit your individual needs and goals.
Managing ongoing chronic pain and complaints
We also have the diversity of skills to assist those experiencing chronic pain, long term muscle complaints, degenerative musculoskeletal issues as well as support those with chronic conditions needlnig to build capacity. Aside from capacity building we see clients with lymphatic, tension and persistent issues needing consistent long term support.
Our Practitioners
Brooke Stevenson, Osteopath
Osteopath, Clinic Director
12 + years experience.
Completed her Bachelor of Health Science and Masters Osteo at Victoria University.
Focus on self management tools and exercise rehab for complex complaints.
Enjoys treating patients of all ages and backgrounds.
Additional work experience as educator at Victoria University and in Aged Care.
Particularly likes managing shoulder complaints, neck and headaches and lower back injuries. Areas of interest are complex pain presentations and neuromuscular conditions.
Catalina Avila-Lemos
Osteopath, Pilates Instructor
5 + years experience.
Completed her Bachelor of Health Sciences and Masters of Osteo at Victoria University.
Focus on prescriptive exercise for acute injuries, chronic pain and to maintain strength and stability.
Able to manage athletes using both manual therapy and exercise intervention.
Additional training in post-partum c-section management.
Particularly enjoys helping people build strength and capacity. Areas of interest are sporting injuries, tendon and over-use injuries and biomechanical and functional assessment.
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Tegan Robertson
Remedial Massage Therapist
4 + years experience in Remedial Massage, prior experience with relaxation massage.
Focus on lifestyle factors and ergonomic considerations with management. Able to work with chronic muscular tension, acute muscular complaints and assisting those who are increasing training load with exercise. Areas of interest are lymphatic concerns and management, working with golfers, chronic pain and those experiencing desk based and ergonomic pain.
You are our top priority
Flinders Health and Wellness was built out of a need within our small village to provide supportive care which can adapt to your needs. We support both in the clinic and in the home depending on what you need.
Our team is build of providers with diverse expertise and interests, so feel free to contact us to find out who would best suit you in supporting your recovery.
Our clinic provides care to clientelle who range from professional athletes to elderly in the home and even post partum new Mums.
We service a number patients on the Mornington Peninsula, in particular those in Flinders, Balnarring, Red Hill, Somers, Cape Schanck, Boneo, Point Leo, Bittern, Crib Point, Tyabb and surrounds.
Acknowledgement of Country
We acknowledge the traditional owners of the land of our clinic. We respect the people of the Kulin Nation pay our respects to the Bunurong people, who are the owners of this land. We honor their connection to this land, its waters, and the enduring culture that has existed for thousands of years. We recognize the importance of their heritage and commit to respecting their rights and contributions our area.