Our Team
Our team combines education, in-clinic and at-home support to build a holistic treatment regime that will see our patients living their most enriched lives. We’re a family of multidisciplinary health professionals that work together to help you feel happier and healthier right here at Holistic Bodyworks. Get to know our team by visiting our Facebook page.
Our Clinic
Holistic Bodyworks offers patients in the South East of Melbourne a treatment facility where they can feel nurtured, respected, and supported through their recovery from illness or injury. Our uplifting space offers Osteopathy, Remedial Massage, and Clinical Pilates for those seeking injury management and optimal health for the whole person. Our team of trusted health professionals can reignite your desire for a healthy life.
Our Team
Dr Nicola Shelton
Role in our team: Osteopath
Nicola knows first-hand the human body’s ability to heal and rejuvenate with the right form of treatment, following her 9-year career as a gymnast. It was this experience that led Nicola to explore the science of Osteopathy – completing a double-degree of Clinical Science and Master of Health Science at Victoria University, and later, studies in Clinical Pilates with a particular focus on antenatal and post-natal conditioning.
Today, Nicola has a solid 21 years’ clinical experience treating complaints ranging from headaches to debilitating sporting, workplace (such as disc sprains and postural problems), and age-related injuries or conditions. Nicola has a strong belief in education and rehabilitation to prevent further injuries, so she will provide a detailed explanation of the disease process, and incorporate both in-clinic and at-home Clinical Pilates exercises into the treatment plan.
Nicola has recently completed a Graduate Certificate in Diagnostic Ultrasound, further increasing her knowledge of the musculoskeletal system and how tissues degenerate, deteriorate and tear, but most importantly how to effectively diagnose and treat these injuries. Particularly, muscle strains and tears, tendon injuries such as tendinopathy and joint pathology like bursitis and arthritis.
When she’s not in the clinic, Nicola is a busy mum of 3 children.
Nicola is available for appointments Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Contact us to book your appointment with Nicola today.
Dr Clementine Carnus
Role in our team: Osteopath
She was particularly drawn to Osteopathy because of its deep respect in the body’s innate ability to self heal and self regulate. We as practitioners, are just setting the body up to do what it is meant to do, heal itself. She believes this is something unique about Osteopathy and why it has such a valuable place in the Medical System.
Clementine was born in France, grew up in both New Zealand and France and is bilingual in both languages. After coming to Australia for a holiday in 2008, she decided to move here to study.
She enjoys treating people of all ages, but particularly enjoys treating people who suffer from neck pain and headaches, TMJ problems, sporting injuries, muscle and joint pain and more complex conditions.
Clementine also enjoys treating women throughout pregnancy, and treating newborns – helping the mother-baby dyad with breastfeeding issues, releasing strain patterns from the birth and from baby’s position in utero, and improving their emotional connection.
Out of the clinic, you will find Clementine baking or cooking with her 2 year old daughter, singing, swing dancing or enjoying her local walks and beaches on the Mornington Peninsula.
Clementine is available for appointments Wednesday and Thursday. Contact us to make an appointment with Clementine today.
Dr. Nathan Hagiefremidis
Role in our team: Osteopath
Coming from a sporting background, Nathan was fascinated with how the body functions as a whole, which led him to Osteopathy. As an Osteopath, Nathan has worked with soccer and football clubs, taking roles in treating, managing and preventing injuries.
Nathan also has experience in working with many different community groups. Being involved in community clinics providing treatment to people living under difficult circumstances to working in rural Tasmania. Nathan has been exposed to a large variety of musculoskeletal injuries and psychosocial cases.
Nathan treats with a heavy emphasis on patient education and rehabilitation, with the goal in mind to improve patient confidence in themselves and their bodies. You can expect a combination of hands on treatment mixed with some form of individualised exercise when being treated by Nathan.
Nathan enjoys treating conventionally, in addition to excelling the patients physical capacity throughout their day to day life or in specific sports.
Nathan has a particuler interest and experience in working with geriatric populations, understanding and improving gut health and rheumatic conditions.
Recently returning from living overseas in Spain and Greece Nathan enjoys to learn about cultures and embraces new and exciting opportunities. When Nathan isn’t working he enjoys surfing, fishing, meditation, watching films and relaxing at a cafe.
Nathan speaks both English and Greek.
Nathan is available for appointments Monday and Friday. Contact us to book your appointment with Nathan today.
Dr Marian Gabriel
Role in our team: Osteopath
Marian Gabriel understands the powerful impact of hands-on healthcare in restoring balance, function, and well-being. Her journey into osteopathy began with a Bachelor of Biomedical Science, providing her with a strong foundation in human physiology. Her passion for holistic, patient-centred care then led her to complete a double degree in Clinical Science and a Master of Health Science (Osteopathy) at Victoria University, where she graduated with High Distinction.
Marian brings a warm, compassionate, and evidence-based approach to every consultation. She is especially passionate about supporting patients through both acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions, and integrates a variety of techniques to address each individual’s needs. Her growing interest in visceral techniques further enriches her treatment approach, allowing her to consider the body as a deeply interconnected system.
Her clinical experience spans both community and elite sports settings, including work with Melbourne Victory Football Club and Oakleigh Chargers. She has successfully treated a wide range of presentations from postural dysfunction and joint pain to sports injuries and mobility concerns always with a focus on restoring movement and quality of life.
Outside the treatment room, Marian is a sessional academic at Victoria University, where she teaches anatomy and physiology. She is passionate about shaping the future of healthcare by educating the next generation of health professionals.
When she’s not in the clinic or classroom, Marian enjoys playing table tennis, cooking, reading, listening to music, exploring nature, and spending quality time with her family.
Marian speaks both English and Arabic.
Marian is available for appointments Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday. Contact us to book your appointment with Marian today.
Iris Marjeram
Role in our team: Remedial Massage Therapist
Iris Marjeram has completed her diploma in Remedial Massage at Evolve College. She has been working in the Aged Care sector helping the elderly for the past 3 years, but wanted to continue helping people with a more hands on approach. Iris is excited to move in to the Allied Health industry, with her qualifications giving her the ability to provide Remedial massages, utilising techniques such as deep tissue massage, trigger point work, stretching, and joint mobilisations.
Iris is a compassionate and caring individual that strives to go above and beyond to ensure clients have the best experience possible. Coming from a background of working in aged care and travel and tourism, Iris is able to understand that patients come in for a range of different reasons and will always endeavour to create a safe space for her patients.
Massage therapy has many benefits that can include, a quieter and more focused mind, assisting with eliminating stagnant bodily waste build up, alleviate stress and anxieties, improved mobility and flexibility, increased circulation and general support of health and wellbeing.
Iris is available for appointments Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Contact us to book your appointment with Iris today.
Andrea Ramanathan
Role in our team: Myotherapist and Remedial Massage Therapist
Andrea started her work as a Myotherapist after studying an Advanced Diploma of Remedial Massage (Myotherapy) in 2012. She has gone on to complete a 200hr Yoga Teacher certificate as well as becoming a Reiki Practitioner.
With her warm and compassionate nature, Andrea strives to allow space for her clients to be seen and heard, which creates space for safety and a felt sense of comfort in the individual. She takes on a holistic approach within her treatments, in hopes to support her clients back to optimal health, allowing them to lead happy and healthy lifestyles, free from ailments and pain. Andrea is passionate about empowering people to become more attuned to their bodies by highlighting the benefits of being mindful and taking a step back from the stressors that could cause frequent pain or discomfort.
Andrea has exceptional skills in performing deep tissue massage, dry needling, trigger-point and myofascial release techniques, fascial cupping, breathing exercises to promote a relaxed nervous system, pregnancy massage, self-treatment and stretching techniques. She enjoys treating people from all walks of life and holds the belief that the body is multifaceted and self-healing, given the right environment and support. She has an interest in nervous system regulation, treating the diaphragm, front chain of the body and prescribing yoga poses linked with breathing techniques that aid in opening up the body’s fascial tissue.
Outside of work you’ll find Andrea at the gym, attending a yoga or pilates class, relaxing in the infrared sauna with a book or journal, and spending time with her partner, family or friends. In her spare time, she also loves to cook and go for long walks with her ball obsessed dog, Tilly.
Andrea is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact us to make an appointment with Andrea today.