Our Story
Hours:
Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 7pm
Saturday 8am - 1pm
Sunday 9am - 1pm (Myotherapy only)
Our Principal Practitioner:
Dr. Melissa Goonan-Colbert:
B.App Sci (Comp Med). M.Ost
Member of Australian Osteopathic Association
Rehabilitative Pilates Instructor
Certificate of Global Posturology
Member of Sports Medicine Australia
Dr. Goonan (married, now Dr. Colbert) graduated from the Osteopathy at RMIT University, after completing 5 years at university. 3 years a Bachelor of Complementary Medicine, then a 2 year Masters of Osteopathy, in which she found particular interest in maternal and paediatric health. Over Dr. Colbert’s years of experience she has worked at various clinics around Melbourne, gaining knowledge for treating a diverse range of conditions including back and neck pain, headaches, migraines, shoulder and elbow pain, knee pain, foot pain, pregnancy related conditions and sports injuries.
Dr. Colbert continued further studies completing a Rehabilitative Pilates Diploma at the internationally recognized Polestar Pilates. Pilates is a fantastic combination to help patients with chronic and acute back and neck pain, pregnancy related conditions, disc injuries, poor core strength, lack of flexibility, poor posture, and sports injuries in their treatment and prevention strategies.
Dr. Colbert has a keen interest in patients suffering chronic back conditions, pre and post pregnancy and sports injuries. Dr. Colbert worked with football teams to help injury prevention by using Osteopathic treatment and Clinical Pilates strength training.
Dr. Colbert also completed a course in Global Posturology. She can professionally measure and fit insoles to help correct poor feet mechanic. The proprioceptive insoles help correct flat feet, heel pain, shin pain and sciatic pain and improve posture.
Dr. Colbert’s personal interests include spending time with her husband, their new baby and their two puppies as well as spending time with family and friends while maintaining a healthy lifestyle by practicing Pilates regularly. She also enjoys running with her dogs and cycling.