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.
Tom Blake
B.A.SC (COMP. MEDICINE), MASTERS (OSTEOPATHY)
Tom graduated from RMIT with a Bachelor of Applied Science (Complementary Medicine) and a Masters of Osteopathy is 2018. He has a background playing high level sports both basketball and football as well as personal training. This 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.
Tom’s passion for Osteopathy stems from his belief that in conjunction with numerous treatment techniques, education and rehabilitation are the keys to the achieving the best possible outcomes for his patients. An area of specialty for Tom is lower back pain, neck and jaw pain and also has done further study in tendon diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation. He is also qualified to perform myofascial cupping and dry needling.
Outside of Osteo, Tom’s is kept busy by his extremely energetic border collie (Blue) Passion of hunting down the best Japanese and Mexican restaurants across Melbourne and binge watching any good sci-fi/fantasy tv show.
Ms. 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.
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– The B&HC Team
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