Our Team

Parkdale Osteopathic Clinic is a team of highly trained health care professionals who are passionate and dedicated in helping you live a full life through positive health management.

Dr Chris Reeves

OSTEOPATH   B.Sc (Clin. Science), M.H.Sc (Osteopathy)

Chris is the founder/Director of Parkdale Osteopathic Clinic and has been providing osteopathic care for the Bayside community over the past 20 years.

Chris has grown up in Parkdale, attending St. John Vianney’s Primary School and St. Bede’s College, and completed his osteopathic studies at Victoria University. He has also previously worked as a supervising clinician at the Vic Uni Osteopathic Medical Clinic, a position he held for 5 years.

Currently, Chris is a full member of Osteopathy Australia (OA) and is chairman of the Public Relations Committee for OA.

In his spare time, Chris enjoys spending time with his family, playing tennis, water skiing and fishing.

Dr Connie Petousis

OSTEOPATH   B.Sc (Clin. Science), M.H.Sc (Osteopathy)

Connie graduated from Victoria University in 2013 with a Bachelor of Clinical Sciences and Masters in Osteopathy which involved researching the use of compression garments on recovery in sports.

During her studies, Connie worked closely with the De La Salle old collegians football club as a sports trainer. She has a keen interest in working with prenatal and postnatal women as well as babies and children. She has also undertaken a number of courses to develop her interest in this area.

Connie strongly believes in the osteopathic philosophy of treating the cause of the pain rather than just the symptoms and enjoys the challenges that this brings. She employs a wide variety of techniques both structural and indirect, as well as dry needling and sports taping.

In her spare time, Connie loves cooking, catching up with friends and taking part in Pilates classes.

Dr Catriona Bauld – Currently on Maternity Leave

OSTEOPATH   B.Sc (Clin. Science), M.H.Sc (Osteopathy) Registered Osteopath / Clinical Pilates Instructor

Catriona graduated from Osteopathic Medicine at Victoria University in 2014 and has a Masters Degree in Clinical Science. She has furthered her studies to compliment her osteopathic training, having completed a Myofascial Dry Needling course as well as becoming a Clinical Pilates instructor.

Catriona combines movement and exercise prescription with hands on Osteopathic techniques in her treatment plan. She enjoys helping people through all phases of life with the varying challenges they may face. Catriona treats anything from pre-natal/post-natal, jaw pain, chronic pain, and has a special interest in dance related issues. This includes pointe assessments and rehabilitation or training required for this specialised skill.

She hopes to share and educate her passion for how the body functions in order for you to achieve your goals. Catriona understands that achieving your goals often requires more than simply looking at muscles and bones, so enjoys delving in to learning about individual patients and their lifestyles.

Catriona is always delighted to hear your latest book, TV show and restaurant reviews!

Catriona has recently returned from maternity leave and is looking forward to incorporating her newly discovered maternal skills into her practice!

Dr Gaby Pecherskiy

OSTEOPATH   B.Sc (Clin. Science), M.H.Sc (Osteopathy)

Gaby graduated from Victoria University in 2018 with a Bachelor of Science (Clinical Science) and Master of Health Science (Osteopathy).

Having worked across a multitude of settings, ranging from private practice, sporting environments and aged care, Gaby applies a patient-centred approach to treatment. Gaby enjoys treating a variety of conditions, in particular complaints related to postural compensation, headaches and shoulder pain. She is adept at acute sport injury treatment and management, from prior experience working as a sports trainer at Ormond Amateur Football Club, as well as her current involvement with the VAFA umpiring association.

During her university studies, Gaby completed a hospital placement in India, where she worked across Mumbai and Goa. There, she was part of a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with physiotherapists and orthopaedic surgeons, and gained invaluable experience aiding with the post-surgical rehabilitation of patients.

Gaby uses a diverse range of treatment modalities, focusing on structural osteopathic techniques, exercise prescription and Pilates to ensure optimal management of each condition. She is qualified in dry needling and myofascial cupping, as well as kinesiology taping, and uses these in conjunction with her osteopathic treatment.

When not working, Gaby enjoys spending time with family and friends, travelling and exploring the outdoors.

Dr Andrea Robertson

Osteopath, Naturopath, Nutritionist, Health Coach, Barre/Pilates/Yoga Instructor. Ex Professional Dancer

B.Sci.(Clin.Sci.),M.H.Sci.(Osteo.),Adv.Dip.(Naturopathy),Adv.Dip.(Nutrition)

Dr Andrea Robertson is an Osteopath, Naturopath, Nutritionist, Business Owner and Wellness Entrepreneur. Having grown up on a farm in country Victoria, her interest in health and nutrition began at a young age due to parents who raised her and her brother on ‘rabbit food and bird seed’. Andrea and her brother were not overly impressed with this at the time, however they are both extremely grateful to their parents now for their healthy upbringing.

Andrea has completed 4 tertiary education courses. She completed her osteopathic qualifications at Victoria University in Melbourne in 2000, alongside Parkdale Osteo’s owner and founder Chris.  When you come in for a treatment, you might be able to twist Andrea’s arm for some inside information about Chris when he was younger ;). Andrea completed her Nutrition and Naturopathy Qualifications through AIAS (Australian Institute of Applied Sciences).

Andrea has a thirst for learning and continually loves to develop her skill-set. She has a real passion for health, fitness and wellness, and loves to inspire others towards a healthier and happier life also.

For many years, Andrea owned and ran 2 Boutique Fitness Studios and Southside Clinic, a busy allied health clinic in Adelaide, SA, where she consulted and saw patients in both Osteopathy and Nutrition/Naturopathy appointments. Andrea sold her Adelaide clinic in 2021.

Osteopathically, Andrea uses a variety of hands-on techniques such as soft-tissue release, joint mobilization, joint manipulation, visceral manipulation, cranial osteopathy and Trigger Point Dry Needling. Andrea has done extensive post-graduate training in Visceral Osteopathy, also called Visceral Manipulation, as well as Cranial Osteopathy. Andrea loves the challenge of complex conditions including digestive issues, pain that doesn’t seem to make sense, fatigue, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome/hypermobility and infertility.

As well as working here at Parkdale Osteo, Andrea has an online Nutrition/Mindset/Movement Program where she works with clients all over the world.  She helps women over 35 end the cycle of dieting, using a simple science-backed approach to losing weight and keeping it off, so they can fit back into their clothes, feel great and thrive with energy and body confidence.

Andrea was a professional dancer for 12 years, working overseas at the Moulin Rouge in Paris, Son Amar in Spain and Carnival Cruises in the USA. Because of this, Andrea treats many dancers and conducts pre-pointe and dance fitness assessments for dancers of all ages. Through this she advises dancers on Pilates based exercise programs to improve technique and strength.

Andrea is trained in teaching Barre, Pilates and Yoga and she is a member of Osteopathy Australia.

Dr Tayla Vernon

Osteopath

Tayla graduated from Victoria University with a Bachelor of Science (Osteopathy)/Master of Health Science (Osteopathy). During her final year, she completed an internship at Parkdale Osteopathic Clinic and treated a diverse range of patients at both Victoria University City Clinic and community clinics down at Rosebud.

As an Osteopath, Tayla is dedicated to creating a safe and supportive environment for her patients. She strongly believes in the power of patient education, combining it with a hands-on approach and exercise rehabilitation to empower her patients and achieve desired patient outcomes. Tayla’s approach is not just about ‘fixing’ the pain but about understanding and addressing the root cause of the complaint.

Tayla has a keen interest in sports injuries, specifically dance, as she grew up playing basketball and netball and then focused her time on recreational and competitive dance.Tayla’s journey with Osteopathy began when she was a young teen, after experiencing a debilitating back injury from her dance class. This personal experience sparked her interest in the field and gave her a unique understanding of her patients’ struggles.

Tayla has completed further study in dry needling, which can be used alongside hands-on manual therapy as an additional treatment technique. Tayla also has level 1 sports trainer qualifications and has worked as a sports trainer for the past two years at Parkdale Vultures Football Club, providing them with taping, soft tissue work and acute injury management. In her free time, outside of Osteo, Tayla loves to hang out with her friends; she loves anything outdoors and is active, enjoys travelling and is a big animal lover (she is always down to see endless pictures of your pets)!!

Dr Callan Gregory

Osteopath

Callan graduated from Victoria University with a Bachelor of Science (Osteopathy)/Master of Health Science (Osteopathy). He has been working in private practice for a number of years and has experience treating a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions.

Callan has had experience working with physiotherapists and oral medicine specialists treating and managing temporomandibular disorders (TMD/TMJ). He has provided post- operative rehabilitation for TMD patients as well as providing conservative management for those wishing to avoid invasive procedures.

Callan has a keen interest in treating sports injuries, specifically soft tissue related but also has experience rehabilitating post-operative shoulder, hip, knee and ankle patients. Callan’s interest in this field has led him down the path to undertake a Master’s degree in High Performance and Sport at ACU which he is currently in the process of completing. He has completed extra Pilates qualifications and is DMA level A certified, as well as obtaining his certificate in dry needling.

Callan’s interests include all sports, but mainly basketball and AFL. In his spare time, he loves watching the OKC Thunder in the NBA and the Melbourne Demons in the AFL.

Rebecca Clarke

MASSAGE THERAPIST  Dip. RM (Massage)

Rebecca Clarke is a qualified Remedial Massage Therapist with a Diploma of Remedial Massage and Certificate in Health Studies in Hot Stone Therapy, and has worked at Parkdale Osteopathic Clinic since 2009.

Treatments available at the clinic are Remedial, Relaxation, Sports and Pregnancy Massage. Rebecca is a member of Massage and Myotherapy Australia.

Bec is happy to chat about Aussie Rules footy, especially if you are a Cats fan!

Julianne Camille

MASSAGE THERAPIST Dip.RM (Massage)

Julianne Camille is a qualified and experienced remedial masseur specialising in remedial, relaxation, pregnancy and rehabilitation massage. She enjoys treating both children and adults and a variety of conditions and incorporates trigger point therapy, myofascial release, manual lymphatic drainage, vacuum cupping and acupressure into her treatments. She has a Diploma Remedial Massage, Cert IV Training and Assessment and Certificate in Pilates (mat). She is an active member of Massage and Myotherapy Australia.

Julianne loves the simple things in life such as Bulla’s creamy vanilla ice cream, chocolate and walking along the beach!

Christina Darras

ACCREDITED YOGA TEACHER

Christina Darras is the yoga teacher at Parkdale Osteo Clinic’s Movement Studio. She is a 200h accredited teacher and teaches ashtanga, vinyasa, hatha and yin yoga. She has trained with Yoga with Georgia in Victoria, and with worldwide excellent yoga teachers such as Laruga Glaser, Sofia Xirotiri, Savvas Yiantsis and Yuval Ayalon. Her aim is to safely guide yoga practitioners with a variety of yoga asanas, adapted to the needs of the class. She has great respect for yoga values, believes that yoga is a holistic, transformative, healing practice for the body and the mind.

She is of Athenian Greek origin and she has also studied Fine Arts in Paris and London.

In her free time she enjoys long walks by the ocean with her dog Mousou.

Carly

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