Heads Up Osteopathy

Heads Up Osteopathy Osteopath and Orofacial Myologist with a focus on head, neck and jaw pain.

“Sometimes I get patients to gently close their teeth on my hand so that I can better articulate (move) the jaw joint/s....
30/04/2026

“Sometimes I get patients to gently close their teeth on my hand so that I can better articulate (move) the jaw joint/s. Dentists think it’s crazy that I’m asking a patient to gently bite my finger, but for Osteo treatment it can work really well!”

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19/04/2026

Ep 6: The voice, posture & muscle tension
Guest: Nikki Zhao, .zhaooo

🤯 Your voice involves your whole body.

In this episode Nikki talks about the voice and how it’s more than just your throat.
BONUS: Nikki even includes easy-to-follow steps to help you form a better connection with your diaphragm!

In our chat we talk about:
- ‘Getting out of our own way’ and how a louder voice doesn’t necessaerily require more effort
- How a sore throat may be linked your diaphragm
- The reasoning behind a habitual soft or croaky voice

Nikki Zhao (MFA Voice, B.Bus, B Aviation Management) is a Melbourne-based voice pedagogue and accent coach whose work spans screen, stage, education, and podcasting. Her work bridges traditional voice training with a culturally responsive approach, drawing also on principles of play from clown and mask work.





15/04/2026

Ep 6 Teaser: The voice, Posture & Muscle Tension
Guest: Nikki Zhao, .zhaooo

🤯 Your voice involves your whole body.

‼️ Nikki even includes easy-to-follow steps to help you form a better connection with your diaphragm.

In our chat we talk about:
🗣️ ‘Getting out of our own way’ and how a louder voice doesn’t necessaerily require more effort
🗣️ How a sore throat may be linked your diaphragm
🗣️ The reasoning behind a habitual soft or croaky voice

Nikki Zhao (MFA Voice, B.Bus, B Aviation Management) is a Melbourne-based voice pedagogue and accent coach whose work spans screen, stage, education, and podcasting. Her work bridges traditional voice training with a culturally responsive approach, drawing also on principles of play from clown and mask work.

Stay tuned for the full episode!





📍 154 Station St, BoxHill South✅ Open Sun-Thu✅ Onsite parking 🤓Let’s understand you jaw/neck/head pain
11/04/2026

📍 154 Station St, BoxHill South

✅ Open Sun-Thu
✅ Onsite parking

🤓Let’s understand you jaw/neck/head pain





30/03/2026

Heads Up Chats. Ep 5: Trigger points and referred pain. Louise Spindler Hopscotch Fitness.

Heads Up Chats

Ep 5: Trigger Points & Referred Pain.
Guest: Louise Spindler,

In this episode we discuss:
🎙️ What is a trigger point?
🎙️ What is referred pain?
🎙️ What are some common referral patterns?
🎙️ What is fascia (the absolute basics)?
🎙️ How to avoid reoccurring trigger points

Louise is an experienced full time Myotherapist at Hopscotch Fitness, just down the road in Burwood. She is passionate about helping people out of pain and discomfort caused by stress and the physical demands people place on their body. Louise has an Advanced Diploma (Myotherapy), Diploma of Remedial Massage & Certificate of Pregnancy Massage





28/03/2026

Heads Up Chats

Ep 5 Teaser: Trigger points & referred pain

Guest: Louise Spindler, Myotherapist,

🤯 Pain in your head could be from trigger points in your neck

In the upcoming full episode Louise simply explains trigger points, referred pain, fascia and how it might relate to your head, neck &/or jaw pain.

Louise is an experienced full time Myotherapist at Hopscotch Fitness, just down the road in Burwood. She is passionate about helping people out of pain and discomfort caused by stress and the physical demands people place on their body. Louise has an Advanced Diploma (Myotherapy), Diploma of Remedial Massage & Certificate of Pregnancy Massage.

Stay tuned for the full episode!





Blog post ✍️ Do you ever wake up with a dull headache on the side of your head and/or with a tight jaw? You may be grind...
24/03/2026

Blog post ✍️

Do you ever wake up with a dull headache on the side of your head and/or with a tight jaw? You may be grinding your teeth at night. This growing phenomenon is largely driven by internal factors (eg: chronic stress and anxiety) and modulated by external factors (eg: posture and resting muscle tone)….

Read the full article on our website, link in bio 🔗
https://www.headsuposteopathy.com/blog/osteopathy-teeth-grinding-bruxism-management




17/03/2026

Heads Up Chats

Ep 4: Osteopathy is a Skill & Science
Guest: Matt Harris from

In this episode we discuss:
🎙️ What is an Osteopath
🎙️ The similarities and differences between Physio and Osteo
🎙️ Principles of Osteopathy
🎙️ A functional approach to rehabilitation
🎙️ Treating the causes, not just the symptoms

Matt has been an Osteopath from over 20 years and is located down the road in Camberwell. Everything’s Connected is a collaboration between therapist and patient with the purpose of improving physical health through movement, nutrition, and lifestyle changes.




16/03/2026

Heads Up Chats

Ep 4 Teaser: Osteopathy is a Skill & Science
Guest: Matt Harris from

🦴 Osteopathy is different from massage, physio and Chiro.

In the upcoming full episode we have Matt Harris- an Osteopath with 20+ years of experience who trained in Aus and continued to develop his practice in the UK.

Osteopathy is a principle based practice but how does this look in the treatment room? And what does this mean?

Osteos can work in conjunction with physiotherapists, other allied health and medical disciplines. Everyone has their role to play in the team effort of getting a patient better!

Stay tuned for the full episode…




Our opening hours to suit your busy schedule:Sun: 8:30am - 1pmMon: 8:30am-5:30pmTue: 2:30pm-7pmWed: 8:30am-5:30pmThu: 8:...
10/03/2026

Our opening hours to suit your busy schedule:

Sun: 8:30am - 1pm
Mon: 8:30am-5:30pm
Tue: 2:30pm-7pm
Wed: 8:30am-5:30pm
Thu: 8:30am-1pm

Fri: Closed
Sat: Closed





Our 154 Station St, Box Hill South premises✅ Friendly reception✅ Onsite parking✅ Accessible ✅ Specialised Osteopathic tr...
03/03/2026

Our 154 Station St, Box Hill South premises

✅ Friendly reception
✅ Onsite parking
✅ Accessible
✅ Specialised Osteopathic treatment room
✅ Friendly Dentist next door

26/02/2026

Heads Up Chats

Ep 3: Head Over Heels.
Guest: Helen Halkias,

In this episode we discuss:
🎙️ “Good” foot posture
🎙️ The importance of head over heels
🎙️ What is functional podiatry
🎙️ The how, why and when for heels
🎙️ Functional capacity v comfort

Helen has been a podiatrist from over 29 years and is located down the road in Blackburn. She runs a Functional Podiatry Health Centre, providing expert diagnosis and treatment for foot and ankle conditions tailored to people of all ages and lifestyles, with a functional and personalised approach focused on natural foot health.




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154 Station Street
Box Hill South, VIC
3128

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Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

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