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    • ABOUT
    • THE TEAM
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      • Osteopathy
      • Dry Needling
      • Myofascial Cupping
      • Exercise Rehabilitation
      • Pre and Post-Natal Care
      • Abdominal Scar Release
    • BLOG
    • CONTACT
    • COMMUNITY
    • BOOK AN APPOINTMENT
ELITE MOVEMENT OSTEOPATHY
  • HOME
  • ABOUT
  • THE TEAM
  • SERVICES
    • Osteopathy
    • Dry Needling
    • Myofascial Cupping
    • Exercise Rehabilitation
    • Pre and Post-Natal Care
    • Abdominal Scar Release
  • BLOG
  • CONTACT
  • COMMUNITY
  • BOOK AN APPOINTMENT

Meet the team

Dr. Natalia Castro (Osteopath)

Director | Osteopath

Natalia’s passion for osteopathy began in her teens after experiencing back pain herself, sparking a strong interest in human anatomy, rehabilitation and helping others through hands-on care.


She has a particular interest in paediatric, pregnancy and women’s health osteopathy, while also treating a wide variety of conditions across all ages. Natalia believes in working collaboratively with her patients to understand their goals and tailor an individualised treatment plan that best supports their needs.


Fluent in both English and Spanish, Natalia is committed to providing accessible osteopathic care to patients from diverse demographic and cultural backgrounds.


Outside of work, Natalia enjoys catching the latest films at the cinema, travelling and discovering new countries, and spending quality time with her family and friends.

EDUCATION

  • Bachelor of Health Science (Osteopathy)
  • Masters of Health Science (Osteopathy)
  • AHPRA Registered Practitioner
  • Member of Osteopathy Australia
  • Level I Myofascial Needling & Cupping
  • Pain & Pregnancy
  • Running Rehabilitation Course 
  • Clinical Rehabilitation Pilates Instructor (Polestar Pilates)
  • Level 1 Pelvic Health (internal)
  • Treating Plagiocephaly
  • Preparing for birth (internal and external)
  • Preparation and Recovery for Caesarean Birth (internal and external)
  • Treating tiny tummies 

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Dr. Calvin Arendtsz (Osteopath)

Osteopath

  

Calvin developed a love for the human body through his passion of sports and keeping active. 


Since then Calvin begun pursuing a career in healthcare to help educate other people about the human body so that they could achieve optimal health and believe Osteopathy’s holistic approach to individualized healthcare to be the best way of doing this, leading him to become an Osteopath.


Calvin completed his five years of Osteopathic study at RMIT University Bundoora, Victoria.  During this time Calvin also completed a month long internship in Goa, India where he worked collaboratively alongside physiotherapists and orthopaedic surgeons.


Calvin enjoys the challenges that come with each patient as no two people are the same and takes great interest in treating knee, ankle presentations alongside sporting injuries.  Calvin thoroughly enjoys assisting others and takes great pride in educating them about their condition along with personalized proactive measures can use to manage their condition long term.


When not in the clinic, Calvin enjoys trying to stay as active as possible by either going for a run or hitting the gym. 

  

EDUCATION

  • Bachelor of Health Science 
  • Bachelor of Applied Science (Osteopathy)
  • AHPRA Registered Practitioner
  • Member of Osteopathy Australia
  • Level I Myofascial Needling & Cupping
  • Running Rehabilitation Course 

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Dr. Ruth Garcia (Osteopath)

Osteopath

Ruth is a compassionate and dedicated osteopath with a particular interest in managing upper limb conditions, including the neck, shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand. She enjoys supporting patients to restore movement, build strength and regain confidence through an individualised, hands-on approach to care.


Ruth completed five years of osteopathic study at RMIT University in Bundoora, Victoria. Her career has been shaped by a strong interest in early and preventative intervention, developed through her experience working in residential aged care facilities and within a family-run private practice. This background has given Ruth valuable experience in treating both acute and chronic injuries, and has further strengthened her interest in helping patients stay active and independent at all stages of life.


Outside the clinic, Ruth enjoys exploring new cuisines and expressing her creativity through drawing.

  

EDUCATION

  • Bachelor of Health Science 
  • Bachelor of Applied Science (Osteopathy)
  • AHPRA Registered Practitioner
  • Level I Myofascial Needling & Cupping
  •  HVLA foundation: upper body by joint play education
  • SFMA trained (selective movement assessment)
  • Mental health first aid trained
  • Accidental counsellor 
  • Rock Blades trained
  • Level 1 trigger point needling GEMT
  • Level 2 advanced dry needling GEMT
  • MIA institute: PART A mechanical diagnosis and therapy of the lumbar spine
  • NOI group conference: Neuroscience, Chronic pain education
  • Shoulder rehabilitation #1 by medically focused fitness

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