Michelle Chan- Osteopath

10/04/2026

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07/04/2026

Day 1 Wanda Health Co 🤩
Please note our new phone number is 40919944 located at 256 Soldiers Point Rd, Salamander Bay.
See you soon!

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05/04/2026

"It's just like building Lego, Mum" 💪
Wanda Health Co

02/04/2026

Wanda Health Co opens next Tuesday 7th April!

Hello.
I'm Michelle, osteopath and owner of Wanda Health Co.
Welcome! If you've just started following us on our socials, or been with me through the past 20 years that I have been practising in the Bay, thank you 🙏

Why Wanda Health Co.?
Wanda Heath Co is an integrative Health and Wellness clinic, bringing together a team of therapists that I am so pleased to have introduced in earlier posts. Patient-centred and holistic care is at the heart of our practice, as well as encouraging a positive space for our patients, clients, staff and practitioners. However, we are also part of a wider network of practitioners and clinics that we are so fortunate to be able to collaborate with and inter-refer to in the Bay, with a common interest, and that is you.

The Story.
Starting in the cottage at 256, where Wanda Health Co will be located.18months ago, Dr Jodie and Pete of Bay Doctors & Skin Cancer Clinic said, sure, we'll squeeze you into our already over capacity rooms... somewhere, it'll be fine, you'll be like part of the furniture! I am forever grateful for everyone at Bay Doctors, such a beautiful work environment and so much cake (today is my last day working with this crew, so I maybe getting a bit sentimental). As the team at Bay Doctors move on and I remain, I wish Jodie Yapp, Lynne Gaye, Peter Yapp and all the incredible staff all the very best on their exciting expansion. I will be around for cake.
Next connection to Bay Doctors, Tianna, our new receptionist also worked at Bay Doctors starting as a young 16yo trainee. Her dad also built the reception desk, so Tianna will feel right back at home at Wanda Health Co.

Mark Woods, acupuncturist and massage therapist. We have a 20 year history. At the end of Soldiers Point in the commercial precinct, Mark offered me my first space to practice from when I first established here from Orange. He called me just 3 weeks ago because he heard through the Bay vine. I am pleased to be able to be able to return the favour to offer a practice home, and look forward to working with Mark again.

Wellspring Studio's, Jacquie. I knew Jacquie before I met Jacquie as her Aunt Anne was one of my osteopathy clinicians at Uni 28 years ago. Jacquie and I also play netball together. However, Jacquie also heard through the Bay vine about Wanda Health Co through Finn (we met through Little Athletics!) physio across the road. Clearly, Jacquie and I are too puffed to talk on the netball court (or maybe just me). I look forward to getting to know Erin, the other half of Wellspring.

The lovely Jess, reception. One of her work referees coincidentally was one of the first dear friends I met here in the Bay, Tanya at Nelson Bay Health foods. Tanya was also my amazing receptionist for a short period while training to be a herbalist, when Port Stephens Osteopathy was downstairs of our home on Foreshore Drive, over 15 years ago.

As many say, this is the Bay, and there are many more connections. I see the coming together of Wanda Health Co. as truly serendipitous. It has been an incredible journey to arrive here, and I am thrilled about the journey ahead as Wanda Health Co. and looking forward to helping you all on your health and wellness journey.
Thank you to all my dear patients that have been so understanding through this transition 🙏💙.

Wanda Health Co. officially opens next Tuesday 7th April, 2026.

For more about my bio please go to Michelle Chan- Osteopath

31/03/2026

Meet our lovely admin staff, Tianna and Jess!

Wanda Health Co would like to introduce our new reception staff, Jess and Tianna, who will be warmly greeting you at the desk from Tuesday the 7th of April!

🔹️ Meet Jess!

How long have you worked in admin?
10 years over community based and medical administrative roles, locally and as far as the Pilbara!

What inspired you into your role?
I'm inspired by the opportunity to support and care for people in a meaningful way. I find it really rewarding to be part of a space where people feel welcomed, supported, and connected to their community.

What do you enjoy about working in health?
I genuinely enjoy helping people and making their experience as smooth and comfortable as possible. Whether it's through communication, organisation, or support, I find it fulfilling to play a role in someone's care.

What is your favourite thing to do in the Bay?
Going to the beach! Its the best part about PS.

When I'm not working, you will find me....
Spending time with family outdoors or doing something creative (pottery, sewing, screenprinting).

🔹️ Meet Tianna!

How long have you worked in admin?
6 years total in admin, in a medical centre and law firm.

What inspired you into your role?
My doctors inspired me to be their receptionist, and since have inspired me to continue to learn more within admin and the health profession.

What do you enjoy about working in health?
I love meeting the patients and being a part of their life in some way. I especially love seeing patients improve mentally and physically, as well as seeing new little ones!

What is your favourite thing to do in the Bay?
Drive down on the beach for a sunset swim and BBQ.

When I'm not working, you will find me....
Working on a side hustle making event details and styling, as well as photography. I also spend a lot of time with my husband, cats, and extended family.

Tianna and Jess look forward to meeting you and assisting you with all your admin and reception needs.

Keep an eye out for future posts introducing the team at Wanda Health Co.!

07/03/2026

💜International Women's Day, 8th March, 2026💜

To celebrate , I would like to acknowledge a few of many incredible women that I am fortunate to know. Women from all cultures, demographics and beliefs, the good contributed and their achievements, deserves equality, inclusiveness, gratitude and respect.
Thank you to ALL women that make our communities a better place, who's actions truly speak this years theme "Give to Gain" 🙏

⭐️ Bay Doctors & Skin Cancer Clinic
The incredible women GPs; Dr Jodie Yapp, Dr Lynn Gay, Dr Maryum Chaudry, Dr Leandri Loots, Dr Sienna McWhae-Brown, Dr Emma Byrne, and of course Nurses: Kez, Sal, Em, Kaylie, Sandra, and admin staff; Jen, Jo, Birte, Chantal, Lyn, Una, and Tami. Each of these women give their compassion, skills, and knowledge to care and service our community. The giving nature of everyone at Bay Doctors also supports fundraising events such as the Biggest morning tea and the May 50k for MS. I am so fortunate to share my workspace professionally and culturally in a wonderful work environment that I feel so privileged to be part of.

⭐️ Leah Anderson - Mayor of Port Stephens
Locally, Leah is no stranger. Not only is she making history as the first elected female Mayor of Port Stephens in 2024, but she is also a long-serving community member involved in Rotary, Port Stephens Women in Business, Port Stephens Business Chamber, Port Stephens Koala Hospital, and a myriad of other local community groups with which Leah has built affiliations, some of which I have had the pleasure of working with Leah through. Leah’s efforts have been recognized through accolades, including the 2018 Port Stephens Woman of the Year and the Paul Harris Medal in 2023. It is Leah’s commitment to giving to gain for the benefit of the local community that is truly an inspiration, not just to women but to all.

⭐️ Jacquie Cooper, RN, Director of “Wellspring Studio”.
We can not show our gratitude enough for our nurses, and Jacquie is amongst them, having worked in all facets of nursing including aged care and community health, for over 20 years. Jacquie moved to the Bay with her young family and partner Chris, a Bay local. With the joy of making the Bay home, also came the devastation of their son Leo’s Duchenne’s Muscular Dystrophy diagnosis. Jacquie has championed against Duchenne’s with “Lions.walk”, raising awareness and fundraising efforts in 2024 with the 26km Tomaree Coastal Walk, and 2025 with the 30km walk from Bells Beach to Airleys inlet, raising $30,500 for Australia. The incredible Jacquie, along with her business partner Erin Johnston RN, bring a new venture promoting health and wellness with “Wellspring Studio” intravenous vitamin and nutrient therapy, and I am thrilled to announce they will be operating from Wanda Health Co from April 2026.

⭐️ Michelle Redden, CEO Connecting Community Services, Dubbo.
Michelle heads an incredible team at Connecting Community services, Dubbo. Michelle has made an impact within the community since her engagement as the CEO of the Dubbo Neighbourhood Centre back in 2018. Michelle is passionate about her community, providing coordinated and holistic services addressing Aboriginal Health, Women’s Health and Safety, Domestic Violence, Youth and Family services, Migrant Support, and Aged Care in the Dubbo region. I am in awe of Michelle and her ability to connect and give to the community, and so proud to be able to call Michelle one of my dearest and oldest friends since primary school.

⭐️ Lan Chan, my Mum.
Lan migrated to Australia from Hong Kong after marrying Peter, back in 1971. Lan survived the Great Chinese Famine (1959-1961), recognised as the deadliest famine in history, to then move to Narromine to open the towns first Chinese restaurant in 1976. After migrating to Australia without speaking a word of English and finishing school at the age of 10, Lan with Peter, attended English classes at college in Dubbo (I still remember sitting in the corner as a little one) while managing to run the restaurant and raise 4 children. Retirement came after 30years of running a successful business, but Lan is still very much part of the Narromine community and teaches Tai Chi and Seniors exercises classes today. Where would our country (or me) be without women like my Mum? 🫶

💜 Happy International Women's Day 💜

05/03/2026

We've had a delay in our initial plans, just one week including the Easter break. I will still be practising the week of the 30th of March in Bay Doctors Cottage but not as Wanda Health Co (as foretold in my fortune cookies, twice!).
Bay Doctors & Skin Cancer Clinic also plan to open their doors in the new practice in the Rigby centre on the 7th of April.
Thank you for your patience and understanding 🙏

Change of Date!

Originally we had announced Wanda Health Co would be opening on Monday 30th March 2026. We have now had a revised date, and we will open on Tuesday 7th April 2026.

I was reminded in a fortune cookie over the recent Lunar New Year, which was then reinforced again with the second fortune cookie,

"All things come to those who wait."

I was told once, and then told twice... what smart cookies!

27/02/2026

Have you heard of "The Perrin Technique"?

It was developed by, Dr Raymond Perrin (UK osteopath) The Perrin Technique, a holistic, non-invasive treatment protocol to address virus induced chronic conditions, such as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Myalgic Encephalitis, Fibromyalgia, and Long Covid. Sadly, these chronic condition have no recognised standard cure.
Research and interest in the Perrin Technique is increasing, featuring in "The Telegraph" (UK, 04/07/2025), with evidence published in journals such as the British Medical Journal (BMJ), and education and research centres based in the New York Institute of Technology and Cambridge.

The Perrin Technique targets the bodies natural detoxification processes through addressing the dysfunction of the lymphatic and glymphatic systems, using manual therapy techniques. Most of these techniques patients may have experienced in a treatment session with me. However, piecing it all together with the protocol developed by Dr Raymond whom I was trained by in November/December last year, alongside 25 other osteopaths, physios, and GPs, was an invaluable experience. And now it's a privilege to be able to bring these skills home to assist in relieving and managing patients that are suffering from these debilitating chronic conditions.

I will be available for Perrin Technique assessments and treatments on Wednesdays, starting in April at Wanda Health Co. For any questions, please email Michelle@psosteopathy.com.au

*So here's a photo of Ray and I (and Lenny, who looks like he's sniffing Ray!). Looking back at this photo, I didn't realise how tired and dishevelled I looked as it was an intensive and exhausting, but enriching weekend for my brain! Thank you for everything, Ray 🙏.

Check these links below for more information:
www.theperrintechnique.com
www.telegraph.co.uk/health-fitness/wellbeing/sleep/perrin-technique-fatigue-syndrome
https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/7/11/e017521
www.livingwithmecfs.co.uk/2025/05/24/perrin-technique/
https://www.eds.clinic/articles/perrin-technique

25/02/2026

Hello! You may be aware, the wonderful crew at Bay Doctors & Skin Cancer Clinic will be up-sizing and moving into the Rigby's Centre. An exciting chapter will begin for them, and another at the cottage at 256, where I will be staying on and bringing together another fabulous team of health professionals. So, even though I haven't been in clinic, February has been a busy month behind the scenes!

I am thrilled to be able to announce that the new health and wellness clinic at 256 Soldiers Point Rd will open as Wanda Health Co on Monday 30th March, 2026. I can't wait to introduce our therapists and their specialised services, so stay tuned!

Thank you for your patience, as we navigate through these transitions 🙏. I am also not great on socials keeping everyone updated, so endeavouring to do better. Thank you also to those patients that have lend me books to read on my "time off", but in honesty, I haven't had time to read them all, yet!
In the meantime, I am back next week at Bay Doctors, working between the cottage at 256 and shop side at 259. Looking forward to coming back and seeing you from March 2nd.

*Image: This is the then, blank canvas, that I have also been working on through February. I started this project specifically for the waiting room, also a bit of therapy in between dealing with telcos and sitting at my computer! Fingers crossed, it turns out how I envisage 🤞🫶

24/12/2025

Wishing you all a safe and happy Christmas with family and loved ones (here's photo's of our furbabies some patients may have heard me talk about!).
All the best in 2026, may it be a healthy and fortunate one for all. See you when I return on Monday 5th January, 2026 at Bay Doctors.

13/06/2025

I am thrilled to be now working across two wonderful practices at Bay Doctors & Skin Cancer Clinic in Old Salamander and
Empowr Health Collective in Nelson Bay.
Bookings can be made by calling 40892299 (Bay Doctors) or 0489061190 (Nelson Bay).

05/02/2025

Thank you all at Bay Doctors that have made me feel so welcome on my first week at the practice 😊.
A big thanks especially to Pete and the reception staff that are doing a fabulous job learning a new system and making my patients feel so welcome 🙏
I also think I need to update my profile picture from 4 years ago 😅

We are super excited to welcome Michelle Chan, osteopath, who is working from our cottage side surgery on Mondays and from our shop side surgery on Tuesday mornings and Fridays!