OUR TEAM
Introducing our accomplished and passionate team of practitioners who are committed to0 delivering a high level of care and treatment to every patient.
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MICHAEL HERKESS OSTEOPATH
Michael joined the Gympie team in 2011 after completing his Masters degree at SCU Lismore where he was lucky enough to be mentored and taught by Mark Keyworth, the previous owner of Health Management Centre. In 2016 Michael and Samantha purchased the practice from Mark and they are committed to continuing his legacy of patient centred care. Michael is passionate about holistic health and believes in each person’s ability to achieve optimal functionality. He approaches treatment as a generalist and has thus been lucky enough to treat people of all ages from newborns to centurions. Assisting people all over Australia and as far away as India to achieve positive health outcomes. With an expanding clinic Michael mentors all associates, having a close working relationship and an open door clinic policy. |
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LYNETTE TOPHAM OSTEOPATH
With over 20 years of experience in the field, Lynette provides an experienced, tailored approach to osteopathy. Comfortable treating a range of clients from infants and pregnant women to the elderly and everything in between. Lynette is not only a joy to work with, she is also incredibly skilled at what she does. Treating as a generalist, her results speak for themselves. |
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KIRBY EDWARDS OSTEOPATH
Kirby is a registered Osteopath who graduated from Southern Cross University with a Bachelor of Clinical Science and a Master of Osteopathic Medicine. Kirby was inspired to become an osteopath after experiencing the effectiveness of practice firsthand. She believes that by providing a safe space, osteopathy can help patients understand their bodies and empower them to take control of their own health. Kirby considers herself a generalist, and is comfortable treating a range of clients from infants and pregnant women to the elderly and everything in between. She believes in meeting her patients where they are at in their healing journey and helping them to reach their goals. When Kirby is not in the clinic, she enjoys surfing, swimming, pilates and nature. She is passionate about helping people to get back to enjoying the activities they love. |
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RAMONA PACKHAM OSTEOPATH
Ramona’s Osteopathy journey began over ten years ago when she commenced her studies at Victoria University in Melbourne, completing a Bachelor of Science (Osteopathy) and a Master of Health Science (Osteopathy). After gaining experience at a sports clinic and an aged care facility, she moved to the Sunshine Coast for an ocean change five years ago and has loved being part of the family at HMC Osteopaths ever since. Her key areas of interest include women’s health, pregnancy, postpartum care, paediatrics, and the management of chronic pain and complex conditions. She has invested extensively in further training to support these interests, completing additional qualifications in mat-work, reformer and clinical Pilates, pregnancy and postpartum rehabilitation, craniosacral osteopathy, and myofascial dry needling. In addition to Osteopathic consultations for adults and infants, Ramona offers one on one, mat-based Pilates sessions designed to refine technique and create personalised programs you can complete at home. Her approach combines Osteopathic clinical reasoning with Pilates training, ensuring each session supports your rehabilitation and helps you achieve the best possible outcomes. Ramona is not taking new patients at our Gympie clinic; however, she is available for both new and returning patients at our Verrierdale clinic every Wednesday and Friday. She considers Verrierdale a uniquely therapeutic place, like a quiet forest retreat where even the driveway feels like a small adventure, and one of her favourite parts of the clinic is the distinctive charms of Bon, the clinic dog. |
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LOCHLAN WHITTON OSTEOPATH
Lochlan is a registered osteopath who graduated from Southern Cross University with a Bachelor of Clinical Sciences and a Masters in Osteopathic Medicine. As an osteopath, Lochlan believes that each individual and their body brings with them a unique set of circumstances that must be understood in order to fully facilitate the healing processes of the body. He believes that it is important to create a safe and comfortable environment in which he can work with patients towards their various health-related goals. Lochlan believes in the focus on patient education around the various mechanics and intricacies of the human body, and that by becoming more aware of these aspects one can foster a more positive mindset which can in turn have positive effects on the lived experience of patients. Lochlan considers himself a generalist with a structuralist approach and a growing interest in more indirect forms of treatment. |
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KELLY PETTIFER OSTEOPATH
Kelly is an AHPRA registered osteopath who has completed a Bachelor of Science (Osteopathy) and Master of Health Science (Osteopathy) at Victoria University. Kelly takes the time to understand each individual’s unique story, tailoring treatment plans that address not only the symptoms but also the underlying causes of discomfort or dysfunction. Kelly has pursued further education with the Osteopathic Pelvic Health Institute of Australia, allowing her to provide compassionate, targeted care for individuals experiencing pelvic pain and dysfunction. This may include pain during intercourse, bladder urgency or frequency, urinary and fecal incontinence, constipation, pelvic organ prolapse, postnatal pelvic recovery and post-surgical recovery. Kelly is incredibly passionate about creating a safe space to foster open discussions around their concerns, helping patients feel comfortable, informed, and supported throughout their care. |
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DAN CARROLL OSTEOPATH
Dan is a registered Osteopath, having graduated from Southern Cross University with a Bachelor of Clinical Science and a Masters in Osteopathic Medicine. Dan has been a manual therapist for 25 years, having worked as a Massage therapist for several years prior to becoming an Osteopath. He has practised in Sydney, Noosa and most recently in the Northern Rivers, NSW. Dan has completed extensive post graduate training in Cranial Sacral therapy, Fascial release, and Visceral release methods. Dan tailors his treatment differently for each person, and he uses a mix of gentle and firm Osteopathic techniques to help reduce pain and improve the functioning of the body. Currently, Dan is also studying a Masters course in Gestalt psychotherapy, which is a body-based form of counselling. In his spare time Dan loves to hike, mountain bike ride, and play his guitar. |
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NOAH PHILLIPS OSTEOPATH
Noah is a registered Osteopath who graduated from RMIT University in Melbourne with a double degree in Health Science and Applied Science (Osteopathy). He recently relocated from Melbourne to the coast to enjoy the warmth and the outdoors. Noah understands that modern life places significant demands on the body, whether through work, family responsibilities, or the everyday stresses we all carry. His osteopathic approach recognizes the connection between physical, emotional, and lifestyle factors in shaping health and wellbeing. Committed to ongoing study and professional development, particularly in the fields of pain science and exercise rehabilitation, Noah integrates evidence-informed practice with traditional osteopathic principles. His treatment combines hands-on manual therapy incorporating both direct and indirect tech tyle guidance. Guided by his belief that movement is medicine, he works with patients to restore balance, build resilience, and support long-term health. Outside the clinic, Noah enjoys watching the Carlton Football Club, learning to surf, and collecting records. niques alongside tailored exercise, and practical lifestyle guidance. Guided by his belief that movement is medicine, he works with patients to restore balance, build resilience, and support long-term health. Outside the clinic, Noah enjoys watching the Carlton Football Club, learning to surf, and collecting records. |
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ANJA ALBERSTETTER NATUROPATH
Anja is a degree qualified Naturopath and a Mum of five, passionate about guiding individuals and families on their journey to optimal health and well-being through natural, holistic and integrative approaches. Naturopathy is rooted in the belief that the body has an inherent ability to heal itself when given the right support and environment. Naturopathy treats the cause of dis-ease and integrates nutrition, lifestyle adjustment, herbs, nutrients & vibrational essences to treat the whole person—body, mind and spirit! Anja is committed to help you achieve wellness and vitality, whether you're looking to manage a specific health condition or simply improve your overall quality of life! |
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EMMA HAMILTON REMEDIAL MASSAGE THERAPIST
Emma is a qualified, accredited massage therapist trained in a variety of massage techniques including deep tissue, trigger point therapy, facial release and cupping therapy. Her massage treatments are tailored to your needs on the day, whether that be injury repair, sports performance, pain management and relief or simpl some relaxation and nurturing. As an active, performance oriented person herself, Emma is passionate about facilitating and supporting your freedom of movement, whatever that means for you in your life. She works closely with our osteopathic team and builds a warm and friendly rapport with all of her clients. |
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DR GRACE JONES ACUPUNCTURE & CHINESE MEDICINE
Dr Grace is an integrative Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine practitioner, passionately focussed on the areas of fertility, pregnancy, postpartum and hormonal health, and is the owner and Director of Bloom Chinese Medicine. Dr Grace has always been fascinated about the ways in which the body is able to heal itself, if given the right information and tools. This fascination (and love of learning) led her to complete her studies in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine with honours. Throughout her 12+ years of clinical experience and her own personal experiences, Grace has developed a passion for working in the areas of:
Dr Grace approaches her patients with gentleness, compassion, an open mind and a medically integrative perspective. She works closely with patients to help them achieve optimum health and collaborates with a patients’ entire wellness team of physicians and practitioners as required. Grace constantly strives to integrate traditional medicine with modern complimentary care, in order to improve and maintain life-long wellness in her patients and their families. In addition to her qualifications in Chinese Medicine, Grace is also a trained Fertility Nutrition Consultant, and has done training in NLP and hypnosis to help her patients thrive in body, mind and spirit. When she’s not in the clinic, you can find Grace spending time with her family, being outside on their acreage, learning or cooking up a storm. You can listen to Grace speaking on a few podcasts here:
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BEC VELLA BLISSFUL BALANCE KINESIOLOGY AND HOLISTIC HEALTH
Instagram @blissfulbalancekinesiology Facebook @Blissful Balance Kinesiology and Holistic Health Website https://blissful-balance-kinesiology.business.site Contact: 0416 122 141 |
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JULIANE VOGLER EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST
Juliane is an accredited Exercise Physiologist who completed her university studies with a Masters by Research at the Sunshine Coast, OLD. Her fundamental interest is supporting every individual on their journey to better understanding of their bodies functioning and in implementing learned skills such as anatomically correct movements for less pain and more freedom of movement, more strength and endurance and therefore increased overall wellbeing. The ultimate goal is to move correctly in your daily life. A holistic and salutogenic approach is a strong focus- using predominately concepts such as, Spiraldynamik®, Iyengar Yoga® and McKenzie®, Respect for individual needs is important as is humour, no beating around the bush and working as a team to empower each individual to achieve best possible changes. She has worked more than two decades overseas and within Australia, often in interdisciplinary teams with people/ individuals from 6-100 years old with a wide range of acute and chronic musculoskeletal, neurological, mental health conditions (co-therapy) and for better health management whilst ageing. |
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HEALTH MANAGEMENT CENTRE
(07) 5482 7214 [email protected] GYMPIE CLINIC 3/15 Channon Street, Gympie QLD 4570 VERRIERDALE CLINIC 15 Pryor Road, Verrierdale QLD 4562 |
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