MEET THE TEAM
Treating the cause of your headaches and migraines, not just the symptoms.
Beth graduated from RMIT University with a Bachelor of Health Science/Bachelor of Applied Science (Osteopathy) with Honours, having previously completed a Bachelor of Science at Melbourne University majoring in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. She has always had a fascination with the inner workings of the body and has an enthusiasm for exercise and health so Osteopathy was a natural fit for her.
After suffering for 7 years with chronic daily headaches, Beth had had enough and wanted more for herself, and for the chronic headache and migraine patients she was seeing, than a life of constant pain. She had tried regular treatment options but nothing was working so she went in search of a different answer.
Beth then discovered the Watson Headache ® Approach to treatment which yielded wonderful results and finally gave her hope again that she could be pain free. When Beth attended the first Watson Headache ® Approach course, it gave her an eye opening new perspective and approach to treating headaches/migraines. Unlike normal forms of manual therapy, it was specifically researched and designed for headache and migraine sufferers, giving focus to treatments. With her enthusiasm and optimism renewed, Beth completed all 3 Levels of training and became a Watson Headache ® Certified Practitioner.
Through further investigations and research, Beth learnt about all the other aspects and contributors to headaches and migraines so that she could help her patients from all angles. This also led her to co-author "Solving the Migraine Puzzle - A Comprehensive Guide to Migraine Relief".
Through treating chronic headache and migraine sufferers, Beth saw how interrelated, confusing and devastating vestibular disorders can be and therefore Beth has completed advanced studies in vestibular rehabilitation/disorders to help patients from many different aspects.
Beth is very passionate about sharing her knowledge with other sufferers and helping them with their journey to find a life free from headaches, migraines and dizziness. That's why she has chosen to dedicate her career to only treating and educating headache, migraine and vestibular patients.
Beth also enjoys her role as Team Leader, helping to train and support the team.
When not in the clinic, Beth enjoys skiing, reading, yoga and is a 3rd Dan black belt in taekwondo.
Dr Katie Bruni - Senior Osteopath
Katie has always been interested in combining both her interest in the complexity of the human body and her love for helping others. Therefore, Osteopathy as a profession was the perfect fit. Katie graduated from RMIT University with a Bachelor of Health Science/Bachelor of Applied Science (Osteopathy).
Katie prides herself in working to help people find long term solutions to their pain and returning people back to doing what they love by using her osteopathic training. This became an issue when Katie realized she was not seeing the results she desired in chronic headache and migraine sufferers, and was only providing symptomatic relief with Osteopathic treatment. This inspired Katie to learn more about the theory and mechanics behind chronic headaches and migraines, which lead her to Melbourne Headache Solutions where she learnt all about the underlying causes of headaches and migraines so that she can help provide long term solutions for her patients. Katie has also been trained in the Watson Headache Approach.
Having suffered for many years herself with migraines, Katie understands the struggles and frustrations that migraine patients go through. That is why Katie has chosen to dedicated her career to helping those suffering with chronic headaches and migraines find a long term results like she did.
When Katie is not in the clinic, she can be found down at the Preston Bull Ants Football Club helping out as a trainer. Due to her association with the football club, Katie has a particular interest with sporting injuries particularly associated with headaches and migraines.
Dr Kevin Tee - Senior Osteopath
Kevin believes that everyone has the right to engage in and enjoy the freedom of movement. He completed his major in Human Physiology at Monash University before learning to apply this knowledge as an Osteopath at RMIT, graduating with a Bachelor of Health Science/Bachelor of Applied Science (Osteopathy).
Kevin originally enjoyed treating anything and everything as an osteopath. He has an extensive history working with martial artists and combat spot athletes, particularly since he, himself is a martial artist. But quickly Kevin noticed the growing complexity of headaches and head injuries in his patients and the frustrations they suffered because of it. Instead of being another osteopath doing the same thing for his patients over and over again expecting a different result, he sought a different solution. Wanting a faster and long lasting solution for his patients to improve their quality of life and achieve their goals, he joined Melbourne Headache Solutions. Since then Kevin and his patients have found the results that have been looking for.
Kevin also has an additional interest in and has also done further training in the field of concussions, post concussion syndrome and dizziness.
Outside of work, Kevin enjoys spending time with his family, practicing martial arts, being outdoors and tasting coffee.
Mel Ritchie - Office Manager
Mel has been with Melbourne Headache Solutions from the beginning and has been a huge support in helping it grow and develop. Mel is the full-time practice manager based at Fitzroy North in charge of pays, accounts, rostering, and quite often mothering all the staff.
Outside of work she’s a Mum of two and fearlessly enjoys netball, gardening and being a handy-woman. Her favourite thing about Melbourne Headache Solutions is watching the team grow and evolve and the support everyone gives each other as well as the fantastic atmosphere.
