Our Team
DR. KAROLINA KOWALCZYK
B. Applied Science (Osteopathy)
Master of Osteopathy
**Currently on Maternity Leave til 2022**
Karolina first was introduced to Osteopathy in her high school years after suffering with back pain. Its holistic approach to the body resonated with her, and from there her passion for Osteopathy began.
DR. GAYAN AMARAWARDENA
B. of Science (Pharmacology)
B. of Applied Science (Osteopathy)
Master of Osteopathy
Gayan entered his Osteopathic studies at RMIT from a background in the health sciences, majoring in pharmacology. Gayan believes it was the holistic approach to treatment that really attracted him to osteopathy.
DR. REBECCA LAZZARO
B. BIOMED SCIENCE
B. HEALTH SCIENCE /
B. APP SCIENCE (OSTEOPATHY)
Rebecca’s interest in Osteopathy began in her late teens having suffered from back pain herself. Having always had a keen interest in the human body, she sought out osteopathy treatments which enabled her to manage and understand her back pain.
DR. DYLAN VOWLES
B. HEALTH SCIENCE / B. APP SCIENCE (OSTEOPATHY)
Dylan’s passion for osteopathy stems from his love for sport and the human body. He experienced the impact injuries can have on athletes and the benefits of osteopathy and exercise rehabilitation. This began his pursuit of a career as an osteopath.
DR. JULIAN ABELA
B. SCIENCE (OSTEOPATHY) / M. HEALTH SCIENCE (OSTEOPATHY)
DR. NATALIA CASTRO
B. SCIENCE (OSTEOPATHY) / M. HEALTH SCIENCE (OSTEOPATHY)
Natalia’s passion for Osteopathy began in her teens having suffered from back pain. An interest in human anatomy and rehabilitation combined with a dedication for helping others allowed this passion to become a reality.
DR. CALVIN ARENDTSZ
B. HEALTH SCIENCE / B. APP SCIENCE (OSTEOPATHY)
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.
DR. RUTH GARCIA
B. HEALTH SCIENCE / B. APP SCIENCE (OSTEOPATHY)
Ruth was initially introduced to the field of Osteopathy after seeing her brother receive treatment for an ACL knee injury. The holistic approach to his recovery and management led her to follow a similar path where she studied Osteopathy at RMIT University.
LINDA GALLACHER
pilates instructor
Linda was first introduced to the wonders of Pilates as part of her rehabilitation after a motor vehicle accident.
Working at a desk in the corporate sector and having a scoliosis was a recipe for posture issues and back pain.