Our Osteopaths

Pamela DennisDr (Osteo.) Pamela Dennis, B.Sc, M.H.Sc., Member of Australian Osteopathic Association, Member Sports Medicine Australia(Board Member Tas. Branch)

“Osteopathy is my passion in life and it offers a great lifestyle for me as a working mother.  Helping people be comfortable in their body and ease pain is a pleasure which I feel priveledged to have found Osteopathy as my chosen career path.” 

Pamela graduated with her masters in Osteopathic Medicine in 1999 and has been working in private practice since.  Working initially in a multi- medical practice in Melbourne with musculoskeletal specialist, Dr. Steven Jensen and a great team at the Stanlake Medical Centre.  “I really enjoyed working with this group and learnt alot from Dr. Jensen, his practice  said they would always have me back if I chose to move back to Melbourne.”

Pamela keeps up to date with the latest in Musculoskeletal Medicine and has recently undergone training in Dry Point Needling and is Level 2, which is very useful for pain relief of acute and chronic conditions.  More information on Dry Point Needling can be found on GEMt link on our home page.

In March 2011 Pamela upgraded her Level 2 GEMt Dry Needle training and has 2 years experience in this technique.

“My interest in sports medicine has followed through in recent years, to now being a board member of Sports Medicine Australia in Hobart.  This is great to be at the hub of continuing professional development and work with another great association.”

Pamela has also completed SCTF Osteopathy in the Cranial Field in the Fundamentals, Treatment of the Face and applications for babies.  This technique is very gentle and suitable for very the frail, babies, pregnant mothers and people who suffer from head/neck pain and chronic conditions.

Principal of the practice and mother of two Pamela is very busy and loves her career as an Osteopath. 

 Alira HeaneyAlira Heaney, BSc., MHSc., Member Australian Osteopathic Association.

Alira in her third year of practice is enjoying all aspects of general osteopathic practice.  She has a very gentle and thorough approach to her treatment. 

Recently Alira is now a Level 1 in Dry Needling Technique (GEMt Level 1) and is getting great results with shoulder injuries and pain relief. (2011.)

Alira has just been to South America last year and is learning spanish in her spare time at present.

Recently she has been involved in Boot Camp and is helping out in the mornings with fitness enthusiasts who might need Osteopathic Advice.