MEET THE TEAM 

 Kevin is the Senior Osteopath and Team Leader at Premier Sports and Spinal Medicine/ Melbourne Headache Solutions. He believes that everyone has the right to engage in and enjoy the freedom of movement. Because of this, he has done post-graduate training covering many topics ranging from headaches, dizziness, post-concussion syndrome, sports injuries and rehabilitation, and lower back and spinal conditions. He utilises different modalities, including a wide range of hands-on techniques, including dry needling and specific rehabilitative exercises.

 He has competed in various sports, including swimming at a national level, professional martial arts, and weightlifting. He completed his Major in Human Physiology at Monash University before learning to apply this knowledge as an Osteopath at RMIT, where he was selected as the student ambassador for the Osteopathy program.On his journey to push himself both physically and mentally, his focus on high-level sports has since shifted to the task of parenting, where he spends his spare time with his three children, who help him maintain his fitness.

CLINICAL INTERESTS

Kevin has a clinical interest in treating:

• Headaches, 
• Migraines 
• Dizziness
• Concussions/ Whiplash
• Workplace ergonomics 
• Back/Spinal Pain
• Athletes 

Kevin utilises: 

• Joint manipulation (HVLA) 
• The Watson Technique
• Vestibular/ Ocular-motor assessment and rehabilitation 
• Trigger point, deep tissue massage
• Joint articulation, mobilization
• Muscle energy technique
• Level 1 & 2 Myofascial Dry Needling and Cupping, and Electrotherapy
• Clinical Exercise prescription
• Clinical Pilates

Damian has a strong passion for headache and migraine conditions.  He has completed over 25,000 consultations primarily for spinal conditions and headaches and migraines.  He completed a 4 year internship in the United Kingdom at the Ashford Osteopathic Centre and since returned to Melbourne to establish several health clinics including Melbourne Headache Solutions, Melbourne TMJ Solutions, Premier Sports & Spinal Medicine and Premier Pilates. Currently Damian is spending a majority of his time training other Health Care Practitioners. Through his passion for wanting to help those experiencing chronic headaches and migraines, Damian co-authored "Solving the Migraine Puzzle - A Comprehensive Guide to Migraine Relief" to help people better understand, take control of their condition and start to reclaim their lives. At Melbourne Headache Solutions, we have a special interest in treating headaches and migraines. Our Practitioners have a combined experience of over 50 years and have conducted over 40,000 consultations on patients with pain. However, we don't rely just on our experience.  We actively pursue to improve our knowledge and to acquire important new technology, which ultimately leads to better outcomes for our clients. Today, medical advancements occur quickly, but widespread uptake of these advancements can be slow. Our assessment and treatment is based on the most up to date scientific evidence into the management of headaches and migraines. We take the time to accurately assess your condition and identify the cause of your headaches or migraines so we can develop a comprehensive treatment plan.  We learn more about the body and pain every day. It fascinates us, and helping our clients overcome it, is what we love to do.  ​

 Katie prides herself in working to help people find long-term solutions to their pain and returning people back to doing what they love. Having suffered for many years herself with migraines, Katie understands the struggles and frustrations that migraine patients go through. That is why Katie has dedicated her career to helping those suffering from chronic headaches and migraines find long-term results like she did. Katie graduated from RMIT University with a Bachelor of Health Science/Bachelor of Applied Science (Osteopathy) and is currently undertaking her Masters of Women’s Health Medicine at the University of New South Wales.  

Katie is particularly interested in migraines, chronic headaches, and women’s health concerns. In conjunction with the Watson Headache Approach and osteopathic training, she also uses her background in clinical rehabilitation to assist with postural concerns that may contribute to headaches and migraines. Katie is sex-positive and LGBTIQA+ inclusive. She is also supportive of sex work and diverse relationship structures. 

CLINICAL INTERESTS

Katie has a clinical interest in treating:

• Headaches/Migraines
• Neck and postural concerns 
• Women's Health including Pelvic Floor concerns, continence issues, menopause, and aging to name a few)
• Pelvis, Hip, and Back pain
• Pregnancy and Postpartum 

Katie utilises:

• Trigger point, deep tissue massage
• Joint articulation, mobilization, and manipulation (HVLA)
• Muscle energy technique (MET)
• Counter-strain and functional techniques 
• Visceral Osteopathy
• Dry needling (including face and jaw)
• The ‘Watson Headache Approach’
• Exercise prescription & Clinical Pilates
• Pelvic Floor Treatment including internal vaginal techniques.
• Breast and scar mobilisation 

 Rachel (She/Her) ensures her patient is at the center of care throughout the treatment and management of headaches and migraines. Throughout her sessions, Rachel considers not only the musculoskeletal component of a headache and migraine episode but also diet and lifestyle considerations, specifically ergonomic and postural support. Rachel works with you to facilitate these changes and achieve long-term relief. 

Rachel believes the patient must be in control of their own health in order to achieve lifelong results. She strives to make a genuine connection with her patients and create an environment that is comfortable, safe, and empowering- where wins are celebrated and goals are achieved, no matter how big or small. Rachel is sex-positive and LGBTIQA+ inclusive. She is also supportive of sex work and diverse relationship structures.

CLINICAL INTERESTS 

Rachel has a clinical interest in treating:

• Acute and Chronic headaches and migraines 
• Neck, back, and rib pain 
• Postural pain
• Office worker injuries 
• Casual gym-goers

Rachel utilises: 

• The Watson Technique
• Trigger point, Deep tissue massage 
• Joint articulation, mobilization and manipulation (HVLA) 
• Muscle energy technique
• Dry needling level 1 
• Exercise prescription 
• Clinical Pilates

Darren (He/Him) graduated with Bachelor’s degrees in Physiotherapy and Anatomy & Human Biology and had been treating patients in sunny Western Australia for a number of years before relocating and joining the team here at Premier. Back in Perth, he saw a wide range of clients but took particular interest in running knee/hip osteoarthritis rehab programs, managing patients with ACL and sporting knee injuries and helping patients find their way back to the exercise that they love.

Darren has extensive experience in a gym setting and has completed some physio specific strength & conditioning training. He has has a keen interest in treating migraine/headache patients and will be continuing his training in this area here with us at Premier.

Darren has a clinical interest in treating:

• Headache, jaw pain and neck pain
• Lower back pain
• Knee/Hip Osteoarthritis
• Non-operative ACL management

Darren utilises modalities/techniques:

• Trigger point therapy/Deep tissue massage
• Joint mobilization and manipulation (HVLA)
• Dry Needling lvl 1
• GLA:D program training for Knee/Hip Osteoarthritis
• Exercise prescription for strength & conditioning
• Return to sport rehabilitation

 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.