Deepak has been in practice for almost 20 years, having graduated from the prestigious British School of Osteopathy in London. He has taught internationally and took over The Osteopathic Centre in 1999 when he arrived in Australia. His work has featured in The Sydney Morning Herald, Woman's Weekly and on SBS Radio. Deepak has a strong belief in educating and empowering his clients to a rapid recovery , providing cutting-edge Osteopathy adapted to the modern world.
Dr. Ainslie Gibbs - Osteopath
Ainslie Gibbs graduated in 2002 with a Masters of Osteopathy and has been a practitioner at the Hornsby Osteopathic Centre since the beginning of 2003. Ainslie uses a wide range of osteopathic techniques to treat the musculoskeletal system and caters a treatment plan to the individual. Ainslie treats all problems related to the musculoskeletal system including headaches, sporting injuries, postural problems etc but has a keen interest in treating pregnant women and women's health, having completed her Masters research in this area.
Dr. Colin Mahon - Osteopath
Colin graduated from The British School of Osteopathy in London and has been practicing for almost 15 years. His strong communication skills led him to pursue teaching Osteopaths alongside private practice. In his 13 years of teaching Colin has taught internationally and rose to a Senior teaching position at The British School of Osteopathy.
"Osteopathic Healthcare, through it's influence on the body's skin, muscle and various joints, can, in my experience, be a vital part of attaining and then helping to maintain great health."
Dr. Adam Hart - Osteopath
Adam has been practicing at the Osteocentre for 7 years. He started as a deep tissue massage therapist and his committed interest in human biomechanics led him to undertake a Masters of Osteopathy at the University of Western Sydney. Adam uses a hands on, direct structural approach utilising soft tissue, exercise prescription, manipulation, and muscle energy techniques to treat biomechanical pain. This integrated osteopathic strategy is tailored individually to improve functional outcomes for each client. Intervention, awareness, and working within the client's capabilities can provide not only pain relief, but also reduce the likelihood of recurrence through prevention.
Dr. Matthew Clarke - Osteopath
Matthew has always had an interest in the human body. As a former sufferer of a severe back injury, he knows what it's like to live with pain every day. He is committed to finding the best solution to permanently reduce your pain and to develop a safe and effective course of action for you to make the most of your active life. Matthew uses a variety of gentle, hands on techniques such as soft tissue massage, stretching, manipulation and exercise. Where necessary he can incorporate trigger point dry needling into treatments; this is the use of fine filament needles (like acupuncture) to reduce tight muscles with the goal to reduce muscle pain and dysfunction. "I have always had a keen interest in many types of sports over the years including surfing, soccer, triathlons, tennis, squash and am a keen mountain bike rider."
Dr. Azharuddin Fazalbhoy - Osteopath
Led to Osteopathy through his passion for sports and science, Azharuddin graduated from the University of Western Sydney with a Masters degree in Osteopathy. His interest in science nurtured a strong analytical approach and this, combined with his yearning for the answer, enables him to diagnose the root cause of the problem rapidly and accurately. Azharuddin's research thesis observed the characteristics of Muscle referred pain in subjects with chronic low back pain. Believing that patient education is imperative, Azharuddin possesses a unique ability to explain complex pain processes in language easy to understand empowering his clients to take control of their health.
Massage Therapists
Penny Robertshawe - Massage Therapist
Penny Robertshawe is a senior massage therapist with close to ten years experience. Her specialties are deep tissue massage and aromatherapy massage. She completed her Diploma of Remedial Massage and her Diploma of Aromatherapy at Nature Care College in Sydney.
Jason Hunt - Massage Therapist
Jason has a Diploma in Sport & a Diploma in Remedial Massage from the Australasian College of Natural Therapies. He has developed an in-depth understanding of pain management and knows that pain develops from common, predictable patterns of muscle imbalance & tightness that pull the bony framework out of alignment.
Jason is currently studying the Myoskeletal Alignment Diploma & Advanced Diploma at the Freedom From Pain Institute, giving him a greater understanding in assessment, treatment, & rehabilitation of muscle & skeletal imbalance, so as to stop strain patterns in his clients before they become pain patterns.
Herman Vasquez - Massage Therapist
Herman is a qualified Remedial Massage Therapist. He incorporates a combination of Trigger Point Therapy and Myofascial Release Therapy into his massage treatments. His training and experience provide him with the capacity to tailor appropriate massage treatments for athletes, people with chronic conditions and for those with special needs. Herman has a holistic approach to therapeutic bodywork, focusing on the cause of the problem rather than just treating the symptoms. Herman's clinical experience has been gained through working alongside Chiropractors, Physiotherapists and Osteopaths throughout Sydney. His interests include the prevention and treatment of workplace and sporting injuries, as well as general massage care within the community.
Physiotherapists
Sarina Priori - Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy
Sarina graduated from Sydney University in 1990 with a Physiotherapy degree.
In 2003, Sarina completed a post graduate certificate in Continence and Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation ( Physio).
Sarina treats a wide variety of pelvic floor related issues including stress incontinence, urge incontinence, prolapse, generalised pelvic floor weakness, faecal incontinence, vaginismus and pelvic floor muscle pain.
She also treats men with post prostate urine leakage.
She is also the current chairperson of the Continence and Women's health special interest group of the Australian Physiotherapy Association in NSW.
Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine
Gabriella Jaro - Acupuncturist & Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner
Gabriella has thirty years experience as both health professional and educator and is highly qualified with a Masters in Chine
se Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture, a Diploma of Swedish Massage, Yoga Teacher qualifications a
nd a Diplome de Beautee from Madame Korner Beauty Salon. Her clinical practice covers all aspects of general health, with a specialty in Women’s Health – with a focus on PMS, hormonal regulation, pre-conception care, IVF support, morning sickness, post-partum care and relieving menopausal symptoms.
Gabriella’s other area of expertise lies in resolving difficult cases related to musculo-skeletal problems.