WHAT IS
OSTEOPATHY?
Osteopathy is a manual therapy and way of looking at the body in order to improve its function. During your consult, your Osteopath will help diagnose your issue, which will help you to understand the cause of your pain. Your Osteopath will then work with your body to help relieve your immediate symptoms, whilst also helping to guide you in how to prevent reoccurring issues and speed up your recovery.
Osteopaths work to relieve your pain by focusing on how you function as a whole body unit. We aim to look at the real cause of the issue and not just at the immediate symptoms. This is one reason why it is so effective at resolving long-term/chronic aches and reoccurring pains, as well as acute injuries. Treatment includes hands-on techniques to reduce pain, a care plan that may include rehabilitative exercises and dietary advice
Osteopathy may help treat:
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Headaches & Migraines
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Back and Neck Pain
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Pelvic Pain
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Sciatica
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Shoulder Pain
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Elbow Pain
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Heel/Arch Pain
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Sports injuries
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Joints & Flexibility
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Posture
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Knee Pain
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Ankle Sprain
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Hip and Groin
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Workplace injuries
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Chronic pain
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Pregnancy
Reference: Australian Osteopathic Association
OUR TEAM
JOEL BELL: OSTEOPATH AND SPORTS PODIATRIST
B.Sc.Hons. (Osteo), B.Sc. (Pod.),
Member of:
Osteopathy Australia
Sports/Exercise Podiatry Australia
Sports Medicine Australia
Joel is the owner of Northern Osteopathy and Podiatry in Hillarys and Active Osteopathy and Podiatry in Como.
With >25 years of experience Joel is a sought after opinion for all musculoskeletal complaints, particularly of the lower limb and how the lower limb can influence other regions of the body.
His unique dual qualification sees him registered and practising as an Osteopath and Sports Podiatrist – a unique combination of expertise in Western Australia.
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MusculoSkeletal Injury assessment and therapy: all regions
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Custom and Non-Custom Foot orthotics using 3D scanning technology
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Rehab advice and planning
Joel is available in our Hillarys clinic on Mon and Wed
EMILY NELSON: OSTEOPATH
B.HSc & B.AppSc
Emily graduated RMIT university with a distinction and since has enjoyed the diversity of working as an osteopath and helping patients with their pain and complaints.
She acknowledges that every patient is different and should be assessed and treated as such.
Emily uses a wide variety of techniques including fascial releases, joint mobilisation, visceral techniques, soft tissue techniques and other cranial techniques to assist her patients.
She treats a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions and has a particular interest in
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Neck pain
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Chronic injuries
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Post surgical pain
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Headaches
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Pregnancy related pain
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Emily’s aim of an osteopath is to improve her patient’s quality of life- whether that be improving mobility, reducing pain, managing stress by working on breathing, increasing running distance or even being able to tie up their shoelaces!
Emily is available in Hillarys on Tues and Thurs
VASILIA VELESTINIOTIS: OSTEOPATH
B.Sc (Clin Sc) & M.HSc (Osteo)
Vasilia holds a Bachelor of Science (Clinical Sciences) and a Master of Health Science (Osteopathy) from Victoria University in Melbourne, graduating in 2012. She has also completed further training in Mat Pilates and dry needling. After her studies, Vasilia gained valuable experience working across several osteopathy clinics in Melbourne before co-establishing a successful practice, where she worked for seven years. In late 2023, she relocated to sunny Perth where she continues to practice Osteopathy.
With a person centred approach to care, Vasilia uses a variety of osteopathic techniques including soft tissue therapy, joint manipulation, and mobilisation, to treat a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions. She has a particular interest in addressing headaches, neck and back pain, shoulder issues, and work-related injuries. Vasilia believes that patient education, tailored exercises, and appropriate management strategies are integral to achieving long-term, positive results.
Outside of work, Vasilia enjoys spending time with her family, exploring the coastline, visiting Perth's many parks, and discovering new restaurants and cafes.
Vasilia is available in Hillarys on Sat
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NICKSTUHLDREIER: OSTEOPATH
B.Sc, M.HSc (Osteo.)
Nick graduated from Victoria University with a Bachelor and Masters degree in Osteopathy.
He had been consulting in private practice in the western suburbs of Melbourne before moving to Perth to play WAFL football with the South Fremantle Bulldogs.
As an Osteopath his goal is to work collaboratively with the patient to provide high quality care aimed at helping them reach their goals. Nick believes that any individual can achieve their goals and live a healthy and fulfilling life.
He incorporate hands-on Osteopathic techniques, dry needling and corrective
exercises tailored to each individuals needs and wants.
Nick is available in Hillarys on Tues and Fri
SWEATAL SHAH: OSTEOPATH
B.Sc.. (Hons.), ND
Sweatal graduated from the British College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2003 with dual training as an Osteopath and Naturopath, and have over 20 years of clinical experience.
My main areas of interest are women’s health and paediatrics, and I’m passionate about
supporting patients through every stage of life with a gentle, holistic approach.
Alongside osteopathy, I’m also a qualified yoga teacher, NLP practitioner, and have
training in hypnotherapy, which together enrich my understanding of the mind-body
connection—though my main focus remains firmly on osteopathic care.
Outside the clinic, I love trekking (including adventures in the Himalayas and on Mount Kilimanjaro), as well as art, reading, and swimming—all of which inspire my belief inbalance, movement, and wellbeing.
Sweatal is available in Hillarys Monday-Thursday
Dr. Elizabeth Linton (Osteopath)
BClinSc, MOstMed
Elizabeth is a compassionate osteopath dedicated to holistic, patient-centred care. She holds a Bachelor of Clinical Sciences and a Master of Osteopathic Medicine from Southern Cross University. Her approach integrates both direct and indirect osteopathic techniques, with additional training in Balanced Ligamentous Tension and Osteopathy in the Cranial Field.
Elizabeth has a particular interest in women’s health, pregnancy, paediatrics, and supporting neurodivergent individuals. She treats patients of all ages, including babies. She takes a whole-person approach to healthcare, addressing not only the physical but also the psychological, spiritual, and social dimensions of wellbeing.
Originally from Honduras, Elizabeth is also fluent in Spanish. She has lived and traveled in various places around the globe and brings a culturally sensitive and inclusive approach to her practice. Outside the clinic, she’s an avid sailor and rower, and dreams of one day sailing around the world—bringing osteopathic care to remote and underserved communities.
Elizabeth is available to see Babies and young Children in Hillarys on Mondays.