Dr Kathryn Neumann
Kathryn graduated from Victoria University with a Bachelor of Science in Clinical Sciences and Masters of Health Science in Osteopathy and has been practising since 2015.
Kathryn was drawn to Osteopathy for its holistic approach. Whilst at high school and suffering with headaches and back pain, Kathryn saw an Osteopath and loved the experience and the long lasting results she received from treatment. She always loved learning about the human body, anatomy, biomechanics and has a passion for caring for people.
Kathryn enjoys treating patients of all ages and from all walks of life. She has a special interest in treating postural complaints, neck and upper back pain, as well as pregnancy related pain and dysfunctions. She loves getting to the root cause of pain and discomfort. She strongly believes in educating and empowering her patients on how to take their health and wellbeing into their own hands to avoid these dysfunctions from recurring and keep them functioning at their best.
Kathryn loves to create a fun and engaging space for her treatments and utilises a range of techniques from soft tissue massage, high velocity low amplitude manipulation, articulation, muscle energy techniques, balanced ligamentous tension, Osteopathy in the Cranial Field and rehabilitation in her treatments. She believes having a solid and varied toolkit of techniques allows her to work with her patients to utilise the best techniques for them and their needs.
When Kathryn isn’t at work, she enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter and dog as well as her family and friends, getting out into nature, going for walks/hikes, cooking and baking.
Dr Simone Hussey
Simone graduated from Victoria University with a Bachelor of Science (Osteopathy) and a Master of Health Science (Osteopathy). Simone has now returned home to Gippsland after living in Melbourne while completing her studies.
Simone's passion for osteopathy began in high school after visiting an osteopath and realising it was the perfect career path to help others and improve their quality of life. She has completed additional training in dry needling, enhancing her ability to provide care to her patients.
Simone practices with a holistic approach, considering the interconnectedness between physical, mental, and social factors in patient health. She has a particular interest in treating the neck, upper and lower back pain and working with older patients, including those with joint pain and stiffness. Simone finds great reward in forming meaningful connections with her patients, recognising the importance of empathy, and understanding in the healing process.
Outside of work, Simone enjoys pilates, going to the beach, exploring new cafes, and spending time with friends.
Dr Liam Cove
Liam graduated from Victoria University with a Bachelor of Science (Osteopathy) and Master of Health Science (Osteopathy).
Liam’s passion for Osteopathy stemmed from his love of helping others and from his own experience of sporting injuries incurred at a young age which prevented him from partaking in the hobbies that he loved, such as playing football and basketball.
Liam is extremely passionate about treating and assisting those suffering from chronic pain. He is confident in treating and managing a wide range of musculoskeletal complaints and has a keen interest in soft tissue and sporting injuries, osteoarthritis, knee and shoulder musculoskeletal complaints.
Liam utilises a wide range of treatment techniques such as soft tissue massage, joint mobilization and manipulation, and indirect techniques. He is also well equipped in providing personalized exercise rehabilitation programs. Liam believes in working alongside you, to meet your personal goals!
In Liam’s spare time you can find him watching sports of any kind, catching up with friends or spending time with his beloved dog Thor.
Dr Michelle Brown
Michelle graduated from Victoria University in 2008 with a Bachelors Degree in Clinical Science and Masters degree in Osteopathy. She is a local, growing up in the Latrobe Valley and attending secondary school in Warragul. She has practiced Osteopathy in Perth and Melbourne, and now works full-time here in Drouin.
Michelle practices with a primarily structural approach to Osteopathy, utilising a combination of both direct and indirect techniques including stretching, articulation, muscle energy technique, soft-tissue, manipulation, counter-strain, visceral and balance ligamentous techniques.
She has a diverse range of interest areas within Osteopathy including treating people of all ages and presentations, from the very young to the elderly. She commonly sees patients that have presentations including headaches, postural related problems, sporting injuries, pregnancy related musculoskeletal changes, age related changes and many more.
Michelle has completed further studies in the musculoskeletal changes that occur during pregnancy, visceral manipulation, paediatric osteopathy, vertigo, the assessment and manipulation of workplace and vehicle ergonomics, and the use of kinesiology taping.
Michelle finds Osteopathy’s holistic approach to healthcare extremely rewarding as it enables her to assist her patients in improving their function and educate them to improve their health awareness and self management.
When Michelle is not working as an Osteopath you will find her out in the garden, walking, or spending time with her family and friends.
Dr Jodie Keal (nee Armstrong)
- Currently on maternity leave -
Jodie joined Drouin Osteopathy in 2021, and has been working as an Osteopath in the local area since 2016. Jodie grew up in West Gippsland, and enjoys treating people within a community that she knows and relates to well.
Jodie has experience treating many types of musculoskeletal conditions in people of all ages, including but not limited to lower back pain, headaches, postural related pain, joint pain and sports injuries. She has also undergone further education in pre and post natal osteopathic care, and would like to continue to develop her skills in this area.
Jodie uses a combination of hands on techniques within the treatment room, and believes in educating her patients on correct movement patterns to help build strength and stability that they can easily replicate at home day to day.
Outside of work, Jodie enjoys spending time with her family, whether it be outside at the local park or on the water somewhere on their boat. In between working and boating, they are also busy renovating their home.
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Reception
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