EXPERT THERAPISTS THAT
UNDERSTAND YOUR NEEDS
Our team of experienced specialists at our North Melbourne Clinic are here to ensure you get the best experience possible!
Dr. Robert Amato
B.A.SC (COMP. MEDICINE), MASTERS (OSTEOPATHY), B.SC (BIOMED SCIENCE), DIP (REMEDIAL MASSAGE)
Principal Osteopath and owner Dr. Robert Amato graduated from RMIT with a Bachelor of Applied Science (Complementary Medicine) and a Masters of Osteopathy. He has a background in Remedial/Sports massage spanning 17 years and has also completed a bachelor degree in Biomedical Science at Victoria University.
Robert has always had a passion for the Osteopathic field and healthcare from a young age. His primary goal is always to make each and every client achieve high levels of wellbeing and general health. Robert has treated over 12,000 clients over the years and has always continued to improve and develop his skills even further each year.
Robert enjoys using a wide range of techniques adapting to the individual patient’s needs from babies/children to adults and the elderly. He relates well to people of all ages and provides a consistently high level of care in a comfortable treatment environment. Throughout his studies he worked for various Osteopathic clinics around Melbourne. He was a sports trainer for Hawthorn Football Club at the AFL and the head soft tissue therapist for the Canadian swimming team at the Beijing olympics 2006.
In his spare time he enjoys being a dad to his 4 year old son Harley, keeping fit, staying active and playing golf. Robert is continually updating his education with further training in all fields of health care. Completing dry-needling, IASTM and cupping courses, advanced management and rehabilitation programs.
Dr Robert Amato is available Monday to Saturday. He is also registered for private health insurance rebates through our HICAPS machine. He is a member of the Australian Osteopathic Association.
Tom Blake
B.A.SC (COMP. MEDICINE), MASTERS (OSTEOPATHY)
Thomas grew up in Melbourne’s North East suburbs playing high-level football and basketball for local clubs. His strong sporting interest and involvement within the local community carried through to his adult years and is a driving factor behind his eagerness to study and work in the field of Osteopathy.
For as long as he could remember, Tom was fascinated by anatomy; which led him towards Osteopathy as a career choice. Additionally he had witnessed his teammates struggling with ongoing injuries, who sought relief from Osteopath’s and thus returned to sport pain free. These experiences inspired him to study Osteopathy, so he too could help people reach their full potential and improve their quality of life.
He is passionate about working with his patients to help them improve general muscle tightness or stiffness, improve movement without pain and reach their overall health goals.
Tom’s treatment revolves around patient education and understanding. Enabling his patients to better understand their musculoskeletal conditions and further their ability to help improve their overall level of health. He adopts a wide range of osteopathic techniques and enjoys treating people of all age groups. He is also qualified to perform dry needling and myofascial cupping.
Indigo Bunbury Smith
B.A.SC (COMP. MEDICINE), MASTERS (OSTEOPATHY)
Indigo is a Melbourne local who grew up in and around the inner north. She studied osteopathy at RMIT and approaches osteopathic treatment in a holistic manner, addressing all facets of a patients health. She has an interest in chronic health and understanding how different aspects of a person’s life may impact their pain.
Indigo loves op-shopping and finding new and exciting shops to fill her house with knick knacks. In her spare time she loves being outside, tending to her veggie garden, going on picnics or for hikes, and rock climbing. In winter she spends a lot of her time at the snow, making poor attempts at jumps and having a ball! When not outside she loves to spend time reading or binge watching tv shows.
Indigo is very passionate about assisting her patients to achieve their optimal health. In her treatments she provides education and management strategies to help you manage your pain between treatments.
Paul Fennell
DIPLOMA OF REMEDIAL MASSAGE
Paul Fennell is an experienced and highly skilled remedial massage, so you know you’re seeing the best in the business.
Paul has been making people feel fantastic again since 2004, and as a keen surfer himself, he knows what a great massage should feel like – and so will you once you have a session with Paul!
Treating everyone from elite athletes to the general public, both locally and internationally, Paul has toured as a lead therapist in the USA, Middle East, and Australia.
Paul has helped athletes get moving and feel mobile again, including with include Melbourne Victory A-League, Women’s Premier League, Victorian Institute of Sports, Gold Coast Breakers Basketball, Hayman Island and various private elite level athletes in tennis, running and dance.
Chantha Thong
DIPLOMA OF REMEDIAL MASSAGE
Chantha is a caring remedial massage therapist dedicated to helping her clients relieve pain and improve their wellbeing. After witnessing how therapeutic massage aided her own family and friends recovering from injuries, she was inspired to earn her diploma in remedial massage therapy. At her core, Chantha is driven by a desire to improve clients’ quality of life. She focuses on truly listening and customising treatment plans to target each individual’s needs. Her expertise includes techniques like trigger point therapy, MET, myofascial release, and more.
Originally from Melbourne’s eastern suburbs, Chantha enjoys staying active through yoga, hiking, and spending time in nature. She is also passionate about holistic wellness. With her excellent communication skills and commitment to client education, Chantha builds strong rapport and empowers her clients to meet their health goals and live pain-free.
“Here to help you move again.”
– The B&HC Team
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