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 holistic injury management and optimal health.

Our Team

Dr Nicola Shelton

Role in our team: Senior 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 19 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 is available for appointments Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Contact us to book your appointment with Nicola today.

Dr Jessie Wood

Role in our team: Senior Osteopath

Jessie was first introduced to osteopathy as a teenager after sustaining a back injury, and she has been hooked ever since. Jessie graduated from Victoria University with a Bachelor of Clinical Science and a Masters in Health Science. Since graduating she has gained considerable experience, working as an Osteopath in Melbourne for 12 years.

Jessie has a passion for understanding the human body, and she loves the problem-solving nature of being an osteopath. She believes that every body is unique, and as such, every treatment is unique, making osteopathic practice both challenging and immensely rewarding.
Jessie has a particular interest in treating women during pregnancy and beyond, as well as their babies and children. She loves being part of this special journey, giving therapeutic relief as well as advice and support for self-care.

Jessie also loves to treat neck and back pain, headaches and jaw pain, and she has a wealth of personal experience to draw from when treating her patients, making her an empathetic and considerate practitioner.

Jessie is available for appointments on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Contact us to book your appointment with Jessie today.

Dr Cassie Bengough

Role in our team: Osteopath

After realising her passion for connecting with people and helping them feel strong and empowered, Cassie chose to embark in a career in Osteopathy. She completed her five-year double degree at RMIT.

She works as an Osteopath and personal trainer, enjoying the ability to help people achieve their health and fitness goals. Her treatment style utilizes her empathy and anatomy knowledge to formulate an individualized plan to yield results.

As a practitioner, Cassie thoroughly enjoys being able to help improve people’s quality of life through a combination of education, movement and hands on therapy techniques such as deep tissue massage, joint manipulation and dry needling for a very holistic treatment.

She has a further passion for treating athletes and women throughout their pregnancy journeys. She enjoys teaching reformer Pilates to facilitate various forms of rehabilitation and improve proprioception to enhance athletic performance.

Cassie has extensive experience working with many sporting teams to aid with acute injury management and injury prevention. As a holistic health care professional she emanates a love for all things health and wellness including time with friends and family, planning holidays, cuddling animals and enjoying good food.

Cassie is available for appointments Monday and Friday. Contact us to book your appointment with Cassie today.

Dr Paige Marshall

Role in our team: Osteopath

Paige’s journey into the world of Osteopathy began at the age of 13 after a series of sporting injuries resulted in her seeking treatment. This combined with her passion for helping people and a profound love for human anatomy, her interest in Osteopathy was sparked. Paige graduated from Victoria University with a Bachelor of Science (Osteopathy) and Master of Health Science (Osteopathy) and has done post-graduate qualifications in Myofascial Dry Needling and Cupping.

 

Having an Aerial Acrobatic background, Paige has a particular interest in acute injury management within the gymnastic, acrobatic, and dancing fields. Additionally, Paige has a passion for women’s health, paediatrics and enjoys treating head, neck, jaw, low back and pelvic related conditions.

 

As an Osteopath, Paige has a structural and compassionate treatment style that aims to treat and find the cause of the body’s dysfunction. Paige utilises a wide range of treatment techniques to help patients achieve their optimal health and well-being by providing personalised and holistic care.

 

Paige loves the human body’s innate ability to heal and restore balance, and how Osteopathy completes that puzzle perfectly.

Paige is available for appointments Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Contact us to book your appointment with Paige today.

Dr Nicholas Ibarra

Role in our team: Osteopath

Nick has always seen the importance of maintaining a happy healthy lifestyle. Being able to aid people to return to the things the love, whether it be a particular sport, work or family, brings him great fulfilment. Nick is passionate about the holistic approach that osteopathy provides and enjoys treating all patients alike.

As well as private practice, Nick also works in the aged care sector, so he sees the importance of patient education, rehabilitation and injury prevention. This has given Nick great experience in a wide range of injuries as well as the importance of education towards musculoskeletal injuries and chronic pain.

Nick graduated from Victoria University with a Bachelor of Clinical Science and a Master of Osteopathy as well as previously completing a Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences at La Trobe University. Further developing his skills, he has completed Myofascial Dry Needling and Sports taping courses. He uses a variety of hands-on osteopathic techniques such as; soft tissue massage, joint mobilisation, stretching and dry needling.

Nick is currently on leave.

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.

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