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Flinders Health & Wellness
Welcome To Flinders Health and Wellness Clinic
Care that feels personal,
practical and local
Flinders Health and Wellness Clinic provides osteopathy, remedial massage, exercise rehabilitation and nursing/home care support for people across Flinders, Shoreham, Balnarring, Red Hill, Somers, Cape Schanck and the wider Mornington Peninsula.
We Listen
We take time to understand what is happening, what matters to you, and what might be affecting your pain, movement or recovery.
Care is Tailored
Treatment and advice are adapted to your presentation, comfort level, goals and health history.
Qualified, Experienced Professionals
Our team includes AHPRA-registered osteopaths and experienced allied health professionals.
Our Services
Osteopathy
Remedial Massage
Nursing and Aged Care Supports
Services
Our Services
We offer a range of allied health and support services from our Flinders clinic, we care tailored to your needs, goals and stage of recovery.
Osteopathy
Osteopathy is a hands-on allied health service focused on the assessment and management of musculoskeletal pain, stiffness and movement concerns.
Care may include hands-on treatment, education, movement advice and exercise rehabilitation where appropriate.
Remedial Massage
Remedial massage may assist with muscle tension, soreness, stiffness and recovery from physical load.
Treatment is tailored to your comfort level, goals and presentation.
Read More About Remedial Massage
Exercise Rehabilitation
Exercise rehabilitation supports strength, mobility, balance, confidence and recovery.
Programs may be useful after injury, during ongoing pain, or when rebuilding capacity for daily life, work or activity.
Nursing and Home Care Support
Practice nurse and home care support is available through Hilde Aschehoug RN from Mark & Sylvie’s Home Care.
This service may support people needing practical care, health monitoring or home-based assistance in the community.
Read More About Mark & Sylvie's Home Care
Osteopathy
Osteopathy is a hands-on allied health service that focuses on the assessment and management of musculoskeletal pain, stiffness and movement concerns.
Treatment may include: dry needling, joint mobilisation, pain education, joint traction, soft tissue massage and exercise rehab and advice.
Best for musculoskeletal injuries, people needling to build capacity or long term pain conditions.
Remedial Massage
Remedial massage is a hands-on therapy that may assist with muscle tension, soreness, stiffness and recovery from physical load.
Tegan will tailor your treatment to your comfort level and the pressure and techniques can be adjusted to suit your needs.
Tegan also will thoroughly screen whether massage is appropriate for your complaint and can give advice when further referral is needed.
Exercise Therapy
Our Osteopaths Brooke and Catalina are also able to discuss exercises which may be suitable to manage your complaint .
We have a heavy emphasis on exercise therapy for musculoskeletal complaints and can provide strengthening, recovery and stretching advice if required.
We aim to deliver exercises in collaboration with available evidence and can progress as required.
Why Choose Us
Why Choose the Flinders Health and Wellness Clinic
We aim to provide care that is clear, practical and tailored to the person in front of us.
Clear management plans
We explain what we find, what may be contributing to your symptoms, and what your next steps may involve.
Care tailored to your goals
Your care plan is shaped around your presentation, comfort level, daily life and movement goals.
Where appropriate, care may include hands-on treatment, education, movement advice and exercise rehabilitation.
Local, accessible care
Based in Flinders, we support people from surrounding Mornington Peninsula communities
The Team
Meet Our Team
Our practitioners bring different skills and experience across osteopathy, remedial massage, exercise rehabilitation and home care support.
Brooke Stevenson
Osteopath, Clinic Director
Brooke Stevenson is an AHPRA-registered osteopath and clinic director at Flinders Health and Wellness Clinic.
Since graduating from Victoria University in 2012, Brooke has worked with people experiencing musculoskeletal pain, injury, persistent pain concerns and changes in strength, balance and mobility.
Her care may include hands-on treatment, education, dry needling where appropriate, exercise rehabilitation and practical self-management advice.
Catalina Avila-Lemos
Osteopath, Pilates Instructor
Catalina Avila-Lemos is an AHPRA-registered osteopath with an interest in movement, rehabilitation and practical care for pain and injury.
Her care may include hands-on treatment, education, exercise-based support and Pilates-informed rehabilitation where appropriate.
Outside of private practice, Catalina also works within the Peninsula Pilates Studio.
Catalina has also completed extra training in postpartum care, dry needling and exercise prescription.
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Tegan Robertson
Remedial Massage Therapist
Tegan Robertson provides remedial massage support for muscle tension, soreness, stiffness and recovery from physical load.
Her care is tailored to each person’s comfort level, presentation and goals.
Tegan can work with a broad range of clientele and provides a supportive and caring approach to her management. She is also undertaking further studying in oncology massage.
conditions we work with
Lower Back Pain
Lower back pain can affect sitting, lifting, walking, sleep, work and day-to-day movement. At Flinders Health and Wellness Clinic, our osteopaths provide evidence-informed assessment and care for lower back pain, including acute back pain, persistent low back pain, lumbar stiffness, hip and pelvic-related movement concerns, and injury recovery. Care may include hands-on treatment, movement advice, education, load management and exercise rehabilitation where appropriate.
Neck Pain
Neck pain can affect turning, driving, desk work, sleep, exercise and daily movement. At Flinders Health and Wellness Clinic, our osteopaths provide evidence-informed assessment and care for neck pain, including acute neck pain, persistent neck stiffness, posture-related neck tension, headaches linked with neck movement, whiplash-related concerns and upper back stiffness. Care may include hands-on treatment, movement advice, education, load management and exercise rehabilitation where appropriate.
Shoulder Pain and Injuries
Shoulder pain can affect lifting, reaching, sleeping, training, work and everyday tasks. At Flinders Health and Wellness Clinic, our osteopaths provide thorough assessment and care for shoulder pain, including rotator cuff-related pain, shoulder stiffness, upper back and neck-related shoulder symptoms, training-related shoulder injuries and movement limitations. Care may include hands-on treatment, movement advice, education, load management and exercise. We will also discuss with you whether further review is needed.
Knee Pain
Knee pain can come from many causes, including sport, running, arthritis, tendon irritation, injury, or changes in strength and load. At our Flinders clinic, we assess how your knee, hip, ankle and movement patterns may be contributing, then guide care with treatment, exercise rehabilitation and practical advice where appropriate.
Headaches and TMJ Pain
Headaches and jaw pain may be linked with neck stiffness, jaw tension, clenching, posture, stress, desk work or changes in movement around the neck and upper back. At our Flinders clinic, we assess how your neck, jaw, shoulders and movement patterns may be contributing, then guide care with treatment, education, exercise rehabilitation and practical advice where appropriate.
Hip, Pelvic and Sacro-iliac Pain
Hip, pelvic and sacroiliac pain can show up as local discomfort, stiffness, referred pain, weakness, instability or difficulty with walking, sitting, sleep, running or exercise. At our Flinders clinic, we look at joint mobility, muscle control, stability, load tolerance and any associated symptoms to help guide care. Treatment may include hands-on support, targeted rehabilitation, movement advice and practical strategies where appropriate.
Golfers Elbow, Tennis Elbow and general elbow pain
Elbow pain may be related to gripping, lifting, desk work, sport, gym training, tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow or tendon irritation around the forearm. At our Flinders clinic, we assess how your elbow, wrist, shoulder, strength and movement patterns may be contributing, then guide care with treatment, load advice, exercise rehabilitation and practical self-management strategies where appropriate.
Frequently Asked QuestionS
Frequently Asked Questions
No referral is needed! You can book directly with us directly.
For online bookings please tick: book now page
Otherwise we can respond via email (with contact us page below) or feel free to call.
Bring any relevant information for your complaint, if you can please wear comfortable and loose clothing so we can properly assess you and let us know if you have any requirements before your appointment (e.g. assistance with entry/ rails etc) so we can ensure your visit runs smoothly.
Our appointment duration is available on the online bookings page. We will require a little time to ask questions and gather information from you.
If you have more than one complaint or need more time - just simply book more time (with online booking page) otherwise tell us so we can accommodate your needs.
It depends on your condition. Some feel better in just a few sessions, while others need ongoing care for long-term issues. We will discuss this with you according to your complaint, limitations and the expected recovery timeline.
Most treatments are gentle and non-invasive. Some of the Orthopedic testing may provoke pain, however we will explain this while performing and ensure you are aware of techniques and manoeuvres which may be pain provoking.
We provide care to those seeking assistance directly for a complaint. If you do have complex care needs, have multiple providers or are in recovery from a surgery or medical intervention it is advised you check with your primary care provider first.
There is significant over-lap between the conditions we all see as musculoskeletal practitioners. Many of the techniques such as joint mobilisation, traction or soft tissue techniques may be similar to those used within both Physio and Chiropractic clinics.
Some techniques can create a clicking or 'cracking' sound, but Osteopathy isn't just about that. We tend to focus on finding the approach which works best for your body and comfort level - many techniques are very gentle and don't involve manipulation at all. If we do think a technique may help, we will discuss and explain first.
However the biggest focus on treatment is getting you moving in general, with a higher focus placed on rehabilitation and supportive care.
Private health rebates may be available on the spot with our HICAPs claiming system, however there can be significant variation between policy limits as well as extras. We strongly suggest you check first on whether you are eligible as well as your coverage.
We will need you to check this yourself prior to the appointment, as we cannot check this for you.
We conduct thorough assessments, provide diagnosis within our scope of practice, and use evidence-based hands-on techniques – massage, stretching, joint mobilization, manipulation – to help you feel better. We follow clinical guidelines where available and provide tailored exercise programs and self-management strategies.
Osteopaths work as part of your healthcare team, collaborating with GPs, physiotherapists, and specialists. We can provide referrals for imaging, pathology, or specialist review when clinically indicated.
Osteopathy is a government-regulated health profession in Australia. Osteopaths complete a minimum 5-year university degree and are registered with AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency), just like physiotherapists, doctors, and other allied health professionals.
Contact Us
Today
Contact
0403 759 943
Location
Shop 3/ 48 Cook Street, FLINDERS
VIC 3929