Samara joined the team at By Design Holistic Health in 2014 and as an Osteopath she assesses patients using a structural (muscle and joint medicine) approach. Samara is keenly interested in amateur (and professional) sporting injuries, particularly, dance, gymnastics, running and athletic endevours. Her interest in Pilates and Yoga for rehabilitation and overall health are a passion of hers.

Samara utilises her diagnostic and treatment skills in sports injury management, acute spinal/limb pain syndromes and rehabilitation. Samara integrates Rehabilitation Pilates, offering one-on-one rehabilitation sessions for spinal injuries, along with individualised and specific strengthening and toning exercise programs for the prevention of problems.

Samara has a history in top-level dancing and has completed a half marathon – 21kms! She has spent most of her years growing up in the Eastern suburbs of Melbourne with her mum and brother and also has a keen interest in nutritional health and exercise prescription.

David completed his osteopathic studies at RMIT University in 2010, with his Masters thesis investigating the effects of pelvic function on hamstring muscle strength. Having suffered from a major back injury as a teenager, he is passionate about correct injury treatment and rehabilitation, especially with lower back pain.

David also has a particular interest in the effects of workplace and lifestyle factors on people’s complaints. He has completed a Certificate in Global Posturology, allowing him to assess and fit insoles that assist with better posture and lower limb function.

Outside of work David has enjoyed playing a variety of sports including basketball, indoor soccer, tennis, mixed netball, running and inline skating. He now gets the majority of his exercise from chasing his daughter and son around the house! He and his wife live in Boronia and are expecting their third soon.

David is passionate about helping people from all walks of life achieve better health and has found the successful Osteopathic treatment of patients a very rewarding experience. He treat people of all ages, from infants through to seniors.

Jonathan began his Osteopathic practice in 2003 with a vision to create a holistic health centre that cares for the whole person – body, mind, soul and spirit.  Jonathan’s approach works from the inside-out and the outside-in, utilising Osteoapthic hands-on techniques and Nutritional Medicine/health coaching advice, sometimes involving gene profiling.  Jonathan is deeply passionate about his own health and will apply that passion to your health too.

Jonathan’s expertise also branches into Nutritional Medicine/Health Coaching, where he has enjoyed the rewarding benefits of helping frustrated, but motivated people to simplify their lives, find purpose and activate their health potential.

Along with his wife and 3 children, Jonathan lives in Montrose and is involved in his local church (Discovery Church), enjoys running, gardening and golf at Gardiner’s Run Golf Course and enjoying the peace and tranquility of the Dandenongs, while living a healthy and simplified life.

Jasmine grew up with a strong passion for improving the health and well-being of others, as well as having a great fascination of the biomechanics of the human body – this led to her discovery and passion for Osteopathy. Since graduating from RMIT University with distinction, Jasmine has been gaining valuable clinical experience while practicing in established clinics in Melbourne.

During her time in university, Jasmine worked as a sports trainer where she worked closely with internationally renowned sports doctors and physiotherapists. This allowed Jasmine to gain extensive knowledge on modern treatments and rehabilitation of sporting injuries.

Jasmine is very passionate about the osteopathic approach to health, and believes that good fitness, nutrition and overall lifestyle are essential to good well-being. With a wide range of techniques, including dry needling, Jasmine strives to provide osteopathic treatments with the combination of traditional osteopathic methods and the latest clinical evidence.

In her spare time Jasmine enjoys reading and spending time with her dog, Tiger. She can also be found exploring Melbourne’s restaurants and cafés in search of the best chai latté.

Brendan graduated from RMIT with a double degree in Health Sciences and Applied Science (Osteopathy).

During his osteopathic studies, he volunteered at several orthopaedic hospitals in India, where he worked alongside renowned surgeons and physiotherapists to provide advice and treatment for pre and post-operative patients as well as non-surgical referrals

Brendan enjoys treating a range of musculoskeletal presentations including sporting injuries, neck complaints and lower back issues, although he finds helping patients with chronic ongoing issues to be very rewarding. Brendan integrates the skills he has learnt from additional training in Dry Needling, Myofascial Cupping and taping into his techniques to give his patients a tailored treatment that best suits their needs.

His interest in the treatment and management of sporting injuries developed due to his passion for sport, and plays a role in the reason he became an Osteopath. Brendan has developed experience in sports injuries beyond that of a clinical setting through his involvement with the Eastern Football League as a Sports Trainer.

Katie is passionate about treating the whole individual and not just the symptoms but also the cause. She believes that it is her task as a practitioner to encourage the body’s own natural healing processes to not only focus on present health conditions but also to focus on preventing disease.

She is passionate about helping people on their journey to living optimally and getting the most out of life! Katie’s special interest is in digestive health as there is such an important connection between the gut and overall wellbeing, both physical and mental. Weight loss is another interest and she aims to empower you through education and accountability to reach your own health goals.

Katie likes to be active and over the years has played a variety of sports including indoor soccer, badminton, volleyball and table tennis. She loves to travel as well as go for a hike or explore the outdoors in her swag. Otherwise, she can be found enjoying a night in reading a book or involved in an activity at her local church.

Lisa is a counsellor who has over 25 years’ experience supporting children, young people, individuals and families. She has worked in schools as a counsellor supporting students, parents and teachers, as well as pioneering programs for primary and secondary students. She assisted and advocated for homeless and disadvantaged children, young people and families when she was a caseworker in the community sector.

Lisa’s counselling reflects warmth and empathy with each person she works with on their therapeutic journey. She is client focused and passionate about encouraging and developing the potential in each person she counsels, empowering them to be the best they can be.

Lisa is also the co-author of the picture storybook series for young children, ‘When I’m Shining with Light’. These books form part of the Kids Light Up © project, a forum for educational information which teaches resilience as its foundational basis. Kids Light Up © specifically emphasises positive values and qualities so children can thrive. Lisa is married and has an amazing son. She intimately understands the joys and challenges of raising a child on the Autism Spectrum.

Dani Brierley (Well Being Massage Therapist)

Dani has extensive experience working as a relaxation massage therapist, utilising a range of therapeutic techniques to enhance blood flow and muscular relaxation. She is keenly interested in the holistic way the body works together and takes a broad approach to her individual clients muscular and stress-based needs.  Dani is pursuing further studies in health coaching and can consult during appointment times or on request within business hours. Dani’s family live in the Yarra Valley where they have spent most of their lives and she particularly enjoys hiking the Prom.

Adam Hart (Remedial Massage Therapist)