Michelle Chan- Osteopath

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!

22/01/2025

My new cards have just arrived, ready for the next chapter starting next week at Bay Doctors & Skin Cancer Clinic 😊.

01/11/2022

Recent data has shown that 1 in 7 Australians have been diagnosed with arthritis. Sadly, many are delaying care due to out-of-pocket costs.

If we can break the pain cycle early, it provides much better outcomes for rehabilitation and recovery. An osteopath can work with you and provide treatment and an individualised plan that is specific to you.

What's really important is making sure that you get the right diagnosis. There are some types of arthritis that can lead to joint deformities if not treated correctly. It can even begin to affect other parts of your body like your heart and lungs.

For more information watch this recent clip: 📎
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFVzKF7esnM

📍 Head to https://whatisosteo.com/ to learn more about how we can help you navigate through arthritis.

01/11/2022

We speak to Dr Michelle Funder, President of the Osteopathy Australia about arthritis and the different types of arthritis. World Arthritis Day is celebrated...

05/08/2021

As of 5pm Thursday 05/08/2021, the Hunter Port Stephens region entered a 7 day lockdown.

What this means for patients from Thursday 5th August to 12th August is this:

As a healthcare provider, our clinic is classified as an essential service and will be open. NSW Health recommends delaying treatment unless this will result in a deterioration of a person’s condition and / or health.

If you answer YES to any of the following;

1. Have any cold or flu symptoms such as cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, fever or chills? (Please test and isolate immediately).

2. Have you, or anyone else in your household, or anyone you have been in contact with had a COVID test or waiting for test results in the past 14 days?

3. Are your symptoms/condition manageable at home and unlikely to worsen if treatment is delayed?

Please CANCEL your appointment if you answer YES to ANY questions above by calling 49191171.

If you are unsure whether your appointment is essential, please call 49191171 or email michelle@psosteopathy.com.au

Take care, and be kind to yourself and others. Enjoy watching the Olympic Games and Netflix 😊

05/08/2021

As of 5pm Thursday 05/08/2021, the Hunter Port Stephens region entered a 7 day lockdown.

What this means for patients from Thursday 5th August to 12th August is this:

As a healthcare provider, our clinic is classified as an essential service and will be open. NSW Health recommends delaying treatment unless this will result in a deterioration of a person’s condition and / or health.

If you answer YES to any of the following;

1. Have any cold or flu symptoms such as cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, fever or chills? (Please test and isolate immediately).

2. Are you, or anyone else in your household, or anyone you have been in contact with had a COVID test or waiting for test results in the past 14 days?

3. Are your symptoms/condition manageable at home and unlikely to worsen if treatment is delayed?

Please CANCEL your appointment if you answer YES to ANY questions above by calling 49191171.

If you are unsure whether your appointment is essential, please call 49191171 or email michelle@psosteopathy.com.au
Please keep updated with updates by NSW health https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/covid-19/Pages/latest-updates.aspx

Take care, and be kind to yourself and others. Enjoy watching the Olympic Games and Netflix 😊

08/03/2021

Happy international Women's day! To all the women that make this world a better place at home, at work, and within the community, MUCH RESPECT and THANK YOU!

11/12/2020

Christmas is fast approaching! Thursday 17th December will be the last day I'll be in practice for the year. I'll be enjoying the holidays with my family, and the clinic will reopen on Monday 18th January 2021. I hope you have a safe and happy festive season 🎅

19/11/2020

From last weekend's Telegraph "Body and Soul" magazine.

16/11/2020

https://todayspaper.smedia.com.au/theage/shared/ShowArticle.aspx?doc=AGE/2020/11/15&entity=Ar02701&sk=4CD8CAA1&mode=text

Practicing osteopath and president of Osteopathy Australia Michelle Funder has witnessed first-hand the impact this has had on people’s bodies.

14/10/2020

To all AHPs especially osteopaths and those that I'm lucky to work with, happy YOU day! What would we do without allied health professionals...

Today is Allied Health Professionals Day 2020.

Dr Anne-marie Boxall, the Commonwealth Chief Allied Health Officer, recorded a message recognising the valuable work that allied health professionals do in health and other sectors. She also highlights the important contribution allied health professionals have made to Australians’ health and wellbeing throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

As the national peak body for Osteopaths in Australia, we're also very proud of our members and how they serve their local communities with dedication, professionalism and passion. Thank you.

Listen to Dr Anne-marie Boxall's message: https://bit.ly/3jWbu5n
Follow Allied Health Professionals Day 2020 by visiting the AHPA website: https://bit.ly/3jUxJJ0