Adam Beckman – Osteopath

Adam completed his Masters in Osteopathy at Victoria University and has been working in Croydon since 2009. He took over the practice at the end of 2010 and rebranded the business to Healing Hands Osteopathy.

Adam loves being an osteopath. He gets a lot of satisfaction from seeing the relief patients get after a treatment and enjoys finding strategies to overcome, manage and prevent people’s injuries. He has an easy-going nature and always puts his patients’ comfort and needs before anything else.

Adam has a passion for human movement and educating patients on postural awareness. He strongly encourages a healthy, active lifestyle, and believes that many of the issues he treats can be minimised by applying this philosophy. He has a strong focus on educating patients how they can use their bodies better. This gives patients insight into why they are getting their pain, and what they can do to prevent their pain altogether.

Adam uses a gentle, structural approach to his treatment. He is careful to explain what he is trying to achieve at every stage of the treatment and will adapt the techniques he uses to ensure every patient is comfortable throughout. He also runs clinical pilates classes which are focussed on postural awareness and correct muscle activation. This compliments the “hands-on” work to ensure patients not only get symptomatic relief but are actually improving the underlying cause of their pain.

When not at work, Adam loves spending time with his wife and 2 young boys. He has a 3 year old and a 1 year old who keep him on his toes and ensure that life never has a dull moment. Adam’s other passion is running. He tries to run at least 4 times per week and loves competing in various fun runs around Melbourne.

Nicholas Antonino – Osteopath

Nicholas’s dream has always been to become an Osteopath. He describes himself as a kind, caring and compassionate person. He has a strong interest in sports, particularly athletics. Nicholas has competed both in amateur and pro-running events. Nicholas was the 2023 Rye gift winner, 2023 Stawell Gift runner-up, 2023 200m Victoria state finalist and was honoured as the 2023 Victorian Runners & Trainers Association sprinter of the year. As a testament to his dedication and desire to contribute further to his field, Nicholas was honoured to serve as the team Osteopath for the Tongan Athletics Team at the 2023 Pacific Games in the Solomon Islands.

Nicholas is passionate about human movement and implementing strategies to minimise the likelihood of injury recurrence, such as rehab strengthening and activity modification. Nicholas also enjoys using a range of structural treatment techniques. He ensures that his patients are comfortable and educated throughout each consultation stage and is passionate about creating a patient-centred treatment plan. With these skills, Nicholas believes he can address a patient’s pain and dysfunction at the presenting region and throughout their body to maximise symptom relief and help return his patients to the activities they love to do.

Brihana Adamo – Osteopath

Brihana completed her studies at RMIT, graduating with a double degree in Health Science and Applied Science with a focus on Osteopathy. Initially enrolled in Health Science before transitioning to Osteopathy, she had doubts about her career choice. However, she discovered that her passion for helping others resonated well with the principles of Osteopathy.

Due to personal experiences with injuries, Brihana developed a keen interest in Osteopathic practices. She prefers a hands-on treatment approach and finds fulfillment in addressing various conditions to enhance functionality and alleviate pain for patients’ return to their favorite activities.

Outside of work, Brihana enjoys spending time at the beach, staying active, camping with friends, and exploring new cities searching for the best restaurants!

Michelle Brazier – Osteopath

Michelle Brazier (Osteopath) graduated from Victoria University in 2011, completing a degree in Clinical Sciences and a Masters of Osteopathy. During her five years of study, she gained valuable experience working as an accredited sports trainer for a number of local AFL clubs.In addition, Michelle has completed postgraduate courses in dry needling (Manual Medicine Australasia) and kinesiology taping (Rocktape Australia) – both of which are great conjunctive therapies to Osteopathy.

She has a particular interest in the treatment of headaches, disc injuries and posture-related pain. Michelle is a passionate, committed and dedicated Osteopath who offers a caring and customized treatment approach for each individual patient. She loves working with clients from all walks of life – from office workers, trade workers and athletes, to children and retirees. She endeavors to get people back to what they love doing most – be that pottering around the home and garden, or returning to sport.

Tamzyn Waixel – Osteopath

Tamzyn is a dedicated osteopath who is passionate about helping individuals achieve health goals through personalized care. Her journey began when recovering from sports injuries herself, which inspired her to assist others in overcoming physical challenges.

Outside work, she enjoys hiking, time with loved ones, beach relaxation, and music exploration. She has a special interest in women’s health and sports management and enjoys supporting women through life stages and aiding athletes in performance optimization and injury recovery.

Jane Birmingham – Massage Therapist

Jane’s remedial massage career has spanned over 20 years, having gained her Diploma of Remedial Massage with distinction through TAFE NSW in 2004. Jane has since gone on to qualify for a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, conducting workshops in myofascial release theory and practical techniques.

Jane has honed these practical skills over many years, working with fascia, the fabric of the body, to restore our internal balance, reducing pain and discomfort that can be traced back to many different causes – stress, age, hormonal imbalance, genetic predisposition, traumatic injury or just poor postural habits.

Jane’s spare time is dedicated to enjoying leisure time with family, pursuing her music projects and attending painting classes at her brother’s art school. Since moving back to Melbourne in 2019, Jane has become the therapist of choice through ongoing contracts with chiropractic and myotherapy clinics. She is delighted to be joining the team at Healing Hands Osteopathy, Croydon.

Emma Pattison – Massage Therapist

Emma specialises in remedial massage for sufferers of back, neck, shoulder and head ache pain. With ten years of experience working in Osteopathic Clinics, she have treated many conditions and complaints. Much of her current work revolves around restoring postural balance especially for clients who are performing repetitive activities during their day e.g. working on computers, mums nursing babies, construction work, hairdressing. She particularly enjoys treating backs, necks and shoulders to relieve headaches and improve mobility. In all treatments, she attempt to re balance tissue within the body to return the natural state of equilibrium. This global approach helps to ensure her treatments are beneficial every time.

She also work with athletes from various sports who have been injured, are managing chronic injuries, or include regular massage to help maintain peak physical condition. These treatments may include Trigger Point Therapy, Myofascial Dry Needling, Sports massage techniques as well as Muscle Energy Technique and passive stretching.

Amelia Sloan – Osteopath

Amelia studied at Victoria University and completed a Bachelor of Science (Osteopathy) and a Master of Health Science (Osteopathy). Through sporting injuries as a teenager playing Netball, she found her passion for healthcare and helping others. During her time at Uni, she worked as a Sports trainer for local football clubs, giving her additional experience with injury assessment, tapping and rehabilitation programs.

She loves using her skills to help a wide variety of patients, including kids and teens, adults and senior members of the community. Conditions that she enjoys treating include; neck and back pain, headaches, TMJ pain, pregnancy related pain, breast feeding related conditions, and kids/teens sporting injuries. Amelia has further training in Lactation Osteopathy, which can assist in conditions such as Mastitis, Blocked ducts and Engorgement.

In her spare time, she likes to garden, read, travel, go for walks and stretch out with some yoga.

Daniel Chapman – Remedial Massage Therapist

Daniel is passionate about helping people feel better, move with ease and improve their quality of life. With a client focused and evidence-based approach, Daniel makes sure that each treatment is tailored to suit an individual’s needs, whether it’s relieving tension, reducing pain, improving mobility or simply providing a much-needed tune up

He works with clients managing chronic conditions, recovering from injuries, or striving to maintain their physical wellbeing, always with a focus on creating lasting, meaningful improvements that empower them throughout their health journey.

Jackie Taylor – Receptionist

Jackie grew up in the Yarra Valley after emigrating from the UK as a child. She and her husband raised their three children in Lilydale.

Throughout her working life, Jackie has specialised in Event and Administration Management. She is a people person who enjoys communicating with clients and making a difference.

At home, Jackie enjoys spending time with her family, especially her two beloved grandchildren. Her hobbies include reading, travelling and walking her two very pampered pooches. Jackie is thrilled to be a part of the team at Healing Hands and looks forward to meeting you soon.

Holly Wash – Practice Manager

Holly grew up in Ferntree Gully and has worked and lived within the local community most of her life. She has worked in medical administration for 15 years across many specialties and has enjoyed stepping into management roles in recent years.

At home Holly enjoys spending time with her dog, doing jigsaw puzzles and watching horror movies!

Kelly Keen – Receptionist

Kelly is a vibrant and bubbly team member of Healing Hands and is always the first to greet everyone with a warm smile. She lives with her three young children, and her adorable toy poodle, Millie! Kelly loves spending her free time bushwalking in nature, visiting waterfalls, kayaking and meditating. She’s also a passionate AFL supporter of the Mighty Hawks!