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Meet Our Team
Welcome to Chadstone Region Osteopathy – Your Path to Better Body Health
At Chadstone Region Osteopathy, we take a personalized approach to your care. Our team of experienced and passionate osteopaths brings diverse skills to the table, ensuring you receive tailored treatment that works for you.
Each of our osteopaths brings something unique to the table, but we all share the same goal: helping you achieve the best possible outcome.
What to Expect:
- Listen: We’ll take the time to truly understand your concerns.
- Assess: Through careful evaluation, we’ll get to the root of the issue.
- Treat & Recover: Together, we’ll create a treatment and rehabilitation plan designed to exceed your expectations.
Find the Right Osteopath for You:
Want to know who will be the best fit for your needs? Read about our Osteo’s below!
Our Osteopaths
Our Admin team
Bachelor of Science (Clinical.Sci)
Masters of Health Science (Osteo)
His Journey
Shaun’s journey in osteopathy began nearly 15 years ago, driven by a deep desire to help people feel better and move more freely. Over the years, he has built a wealth of hands-on experience and expertise, becoming a trusted practitioner for individuals across all walks of life. His approach blends traditional osteopathic techniques with the latest in evidence-based care, ensuring that his patients receive the most effective treatments available.
Throughout his career, Shaun has continually expanded his skill set. He’s completed advanced training in areas such as dry needling, functional training, and exercise rehabilitation, regularly attending professional development courses to stay at the forefront of his field. Shaun’s wife, Claire—also an osteopath—has played a key role in his education, particularly in the area of chronic pain, which has deepened Shaun’s understanding of the complex nature of pain and movement.
How Shaun Can Help You
Shaun’s extensive experience allows him to offer a highly personalized approach to treatment. He combines hands-on osteopathic techniques with tailored exercise plans to address each patient’s unique needs, whether for work, sport, or daily life. His goal is to help you overcome pain and achieve “carefree, effortless movement.”
Shaun’s Oakleigh-based rehab gym is fully equipped to provide customized exercises for patients of all ages and abilities. Whether working with athletes, office workers, or retirees, Shaun loves taking on complex cases and finding the right solution for each individual. He’s committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care, taking the time to understand your challenges and collaborate on the best treatment approach.
Continuing Education & Growth
Shaun is a strong believer in ongoing learning and professional development. His nearly 15 years of practice are complemented by a commitment to expanding his knowledge and skills. Some of his recent areas of focus include:
- Dry Needling
- Functional Training and Exercise Rehabilitation
- Clinical Pilates Certification
- Hypermobility Management
Shaun’s personal experience with hypermobility has further enriched his understanding of the condition, allowing him to help others manage and improve their own mobility challenges.
When Shaun Isn’t at the Clinic
When Shaun isn’t treating patients, he enjoys playing basketball with his mates (trying to avoid injury, of course!), spending time with his two young daughters, and taking family camping trips to unwind and recharge.
Let’s Chat About:
- The hilarious things toddlers do
- Monty Python
- Sport of any kind
Bachelor of Science (Clinical.Sci)
Masters of Health Science (Osteo)
Professional Certificate of Pain Sciences
Claire Richardson is a compassionate and experienced osteopath who helps patients from diverse backgrounds. With a special focus on persistent pain treatment and prevention, she’s passionate about helping people feel better and live pain-free.
Her Journey
Claire’s fascination with chronic pain began early in her career, leading her to pursue specialized training. She earned a Professional Certificate in Pain Sciences from the University of South Australia in 2018. In recognition of her expertise, Claire was awarded the title of Advanced Practice Pain Management Osteopath by Osteopathy Australia.
In addition to treating chronic pain, Claire also specializes in pregnancy-related discomfort, helping expectant mothers stay active and mobile during pregnancy. As a mother herself, Claire understands the physical and emotional demands of pregnancy.
How Claire Can Help You
Claire’s approach combines manual therapy, exercise rehabilitation, and neurological rehabilitation to deliver optimal results. She also provides guidance on lifestyle factors that may contribute to pain, and as a qualified ergonomic assessor, offers solutions to prevent or alleviate discomfort caused by poor posture or workspace setup.
Her goal is to help patients fully understand their pain, especially when the cause seems unclear or complex.
A Lifelong Learner
Claire is dedicated to expanding her knowledge and expertise in osteopathy and pain management. Her additional studies include:
- Pain Education
- Pelvic Pain & Pregnancy-related Pain Diagnosis and Treatment
- Ergonomics for Desk-based Workers
- Dry Needling
- Tendon Injury Management
- Biomechanical Assessment of Athletes
- Functional Movement and Rehabilitation
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Claire has also taught Pain Science and Rheumatology at Victoria University and has previously served as a Clinical Educator at the Chronic Pain Student Clinic at RMIT University, where she mentors students in real-world pain management techniques.
In the Media
Claire has contributed to various publications on musculoskeletal health and is an active voice in the osteopathy community. You can find her blogs and commentary in our Blog and Media section.
Workshops & Seminars
Together with her husband, Shaun, Claire offers seminars to groups such as gym trainers or clients, focusing on topics like pain management, assessment, and functional movement. Contact Chadstone Region Osteopathy to learn more or to schedule a seminar.
When Claire Isn’t at the Clinic
Claire loves spending time with her family—husband Shaun and their two young daughters, Sophie and Lucy. She also enjoys retreating to the kitchen to cook up delicious meals.
Let’s Chat About:
- Your next holiday (she loves to live vicariously!)
- Your favourite recipes
- Any nerdy science facts
- Your favourite art pieces
Bachelor of Science (Clinical.Sci)
Masters of Health Science (Osteo)
Caitie is passionate about enabling her patients to get back to those things they love by helping them move better and feel stronger. Whether her patient is a desk worker wanting an escape from back or neck pain, a weekend warrior wanting to prepare before going for that half marathon PB, a pregnant mum-to-be, or a home renovator who rolled their ankle trying to build that deck they’ve been promising their partner for the last 3 years, she provides each patient with a tailored treatment approach to enable them to achieve their goals.
Caitie incorporates hands-on manual therapy alongside education, home management advice, and exercises prescription to ensure a well-rounded and comprehensive approach, and adjusts the treatment and management plan depending on an individual’s presentation and comfort level. Along with her Masters of Osteopathy degree from Victoria University, Caitie has completed a certificate in personal training and Clinical Pilates as well as courses on chronic pain, tendinopathy treatment and management, pregnancy and post-natal care, and sports injury management. Caitie particularly enjoys assisting patients experiencing pregnancy-related discomfort, athletes returning from injury, or patients with chronic neck or back pain.
In her free time, you can often find her with her headphones on, listening to a book while she tends to her huge (and ever-expanding) collection of indoor and outdoor plants. If she’s not there, she will be playing in the yard with her scruffy dog Picnic and her 3-legged dog Pogo, or travelling to her childhood home, a farm in the Snowy Mountains with her dogs and partner Luke in tow.
Talk to me about:
- Dogs
- Wine
- Worldly travels
- Dogs
- Growing up in the country
- Marvel
- Did I mention dogs?
Please note: Caitlin charges a GAP fee for Care plan appointments.
Bachelor of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Applied Science (Osteopathy)
Eliza is a passionate and caring osteopath who loves helping her patients understand their bodies and empowering them to reach their goals. Whether it’s reducing pain, improving mobility, or building strength and stability, she takes a hands-on approach to guide you every step of the way. Her mission? To make sure you feel supported and on the path to lasting recovery – no matter your challenge!
Eliza treats a broad range of conditions but has a particular interest in chronic back pain, migraines, and sports injuries. To stay at the top of her game, she’s completed advanced studies in dry needling and tendinopathy treatment and management. Eliza’s always learning, so you can be sure you’re getting the most up-to-date, effective treatments available.
Eliza’s passion for osteopathy began during her teenage years when she suffered an ACL and achilles injury while playing representative netball. The experience of dealing with a significant injury sparked her interest in rehabilitation and the importance of prevention. It was through her recovery process that she discovered osteopathy and decided to pursue it as a career to help others with similar challenges. During her studies, Eliza worked as a sports trainer for the Manningham Cobras Football Club, where she gained hands-on experience treating acute injuries and offering rehabilitation advice to athletes.
When she’s not helping patients, Eliza loves exploring Victoria’s stunning waterfalls and forest walks, always on the lookout for new adventures. At home, you’ll find her cuddled up with her adorable Cavoodle, Lola, and her chilled-out Ragdoll cat, Henry, enjoying a good movie or TV show. (Bonus points if it’s something with a plot twist!)
Eliza’s Qualifications Include:
- Headache and Migraine CPD
- Explain Pain Neuroscience Education
- Exercise Rehabilitation CPD
- Dry Needling
- Cupping
- Management of Tendinopathy
Let’s Chat About:
- Dogs or cats (yes, we can debate this!)
- The best day trips around Victoria or hidden camping spots
- Movies or TV shows (I’ve got plenty of recommendations!)
- Food (who doesn’t love a good food chat?)
- Mental health (because it’s just as important as physical health!)
Please note: Eliza charges a GAP fee for Care plan appointments.
Bachelor of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Applied Science (Osteopathy)
Meet Mackenzie – Your Friendly Osteopath in Carnegie & Oakleigh
Mackenzie is an osteopath dedicated to helping people move better, recover from injury, and stay active. Whether you’re dealing with persistent back pain, a sporting injury, or tendon-related pain that’s limiting your performance, Mackenzie takes a practical, evidence-informed approach to helping you get back to doing what you enjoy.
With a strong interest in musculoskeletal health, rehabilitation, and sports medicine, Mackenzie regularly undertakes further professional development to stay up to date with the latest evidence and treatment approaches. His experience includes a Sports Academy Clinical Internship at RMIT, where he worked with athletes managing both acute injuries and long-standing conditions.
Mackenzie’s clinical interests include:
• Back pain and stiffness
• Lower limb injuries, including hip, knee pain, ankle and foot conditions
• Tendinopathies, including Achilles, patellar and gluteal tendon pain
• Running-related injuries and sporting injuries
• Rehabilitation and injury prevention
Whether you’re training for an event, returning to the gym, recovering from a sporting injury, or simply looking to move without pain, Mackenzie works closely with each patient to identify the underlying factors contributing to their pain. His goal is to help you reduce pain, improve performance, and build the confidence to stay active long term.
Outside the clinic, Mackenzie enjoys cooking, exploring Melbourne’s food scene, running, strength training, and the occasional round of golf.
B.H.Sci (Osteo) B.App.Sci (Osteo)
Her Approach:
Cordelia is a compassionate and dedicated osteopath who firmly believes in the power of collaborative care. With a deep commitment to her patients’ well-being, she works closely with them to design personalised rehabilitation and treatment plans that not only address their immediate needs but also promote long-lasting results. Cordelia’s approach is patient-centered, encouraging active involvement throughout the recovery process to help individuals achieve their goals faster. Cordelia wants to see you regain confidence and independence- whether it’s back to your hobbies and everyday life, back to work, or back to the playing field.
Cordelia wants every step of your journey to feel like a team effort- she never wants her patients to feel like they’re going at it alone, but she also wants to provide you with the tools and education to help you prevent future issues by yourself.
In her spare time:
In her spare time, you’ll likely find Cordelia watching the AFL (she’s an avid Richmond supporter!), spending time at the local park with her terrier, or curled up by the fire with a good book. She is also a lover of all things live-music- you’ll find her in the mosh pit every time!
Continuing Education & Growth:
Cordelia completed an Honours research year in in 2025 in which she received honours first class and was awarded the Medibank Health and Biomedical Sciences Honours prize for achieving the highest score in the entire 2025 STEM cohort- go Cords! Her research investigated how to increase the safety and efficacy of spinal HVLA (cracking), and she hopes this will help inform future students on how to achieve safer techniques faster when first learning HVLA. For 2026, she’s continuing her research journey by publishing two papers on HVLA, as well as one paper about falls prevention in older adults.
Let’s Chat About:
- How to keep my fiddle leaf fig and other house plants alive
- All things books
- The Melbourne live-music scene
- How cute your pets are. How cute my pets are. How cute everyone’s pets are.
- Your favourite recipes (I always need cooking inspo!)
Bachelor of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Applied Science (Osteopathy)
Taylah is a passionate Osteopath who loves helping patients understand their bodies, address the root cause of pain, and move confidently toward long-term health. Whether you’re dealing with neck pain or headaches, ongoing back pain, postural-related discomfort, or recovering from a sporting injury, Taylah provides personalised, evidence-based osteopathic care to support your recovery.
With a strong background in movement, sport, and rehabilitation, Taylah takes a collaborative approach to care—working closely with patients to develop practical treatment and rehabilitation plans that encourage independence and long-term self-management. She has a particular passion for helping patients who feel “stuck” with ongoing symptoms through education, reassurance, and structured movement-based solutions.
What Taylah excels at treating:
- Headaches & Neck Pain (including cervicogenic headaches)
- Back Pain – acute and chronic
- Postural-Related Pain
- Sports Injuries & Rehabilitation
- Chronic Pain Management
- Movement Retraining & Exercise-Based Rehabilitation
A standout feature of Taylah’s approach is her additional training in Clinical Pilates and exercise-based rehabilitation. She is APPI-trained in Clinical Pilates (mat and equipment) and completed her osteopathy training and clinical placements at RMIT Student Health Clinic, Assisi Aged Care, and the Bundoora Bullants Football Club, as well as working as a sports trainer at Scoresby Football Club. Taylah integrates Pilates-based exercise into her treatments to build strength, improve posture, and restore confidence in movement.
When she’s not in the clinic, Taylah enjoys Pilates classes, walking her golden retriever Bailey, café hopping for matcha or acai, binge-watching sci-fi series, and planning future travel.
Let’s Chat About:
Pilates
Dogs (especially puppy chaos)
Binge-worthy TV shows
Travel plans
Great food and café finds
Catch Taylah at our clinics in Carnegie and Oakleigh for expert osteopathic care, tailored just for you!
Please note: Taylah does not charge a GAP fee for care plan appointments. Click here for more information
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