THE PEOPLE BEHIND YOUR CARE
A team that actually listens
Eight clinicians across South Morang and Eltham, united by one approach, take the time, ask the right questions, and treat the whole person.
OWNER & SENIOR OSTEOPATH
Dr Jessica Sammut
Clinic Director, Senior Osteopath, B.App.Sci. (Comp Med), M.Osteo, GradCertTertEd
Registered Business Coach, RMIT Tutor, RMIT & VU Clinician Experience
Jessica is an osteopath with over 12 years of clinical experience, treating across Whole Health's South Morang and Eltham locations. She has a particular interest in complex headaches and migraines, chronic pain, TMJ dysfunction, and stress-related presentations, and works especially well with patients who have felt dismissed or unheard in previous healthcare experiences.
Her approach combines hands-on treatment, including soft tissue therapy, HVLA, MET, dry needling, and Radial Shockwave Therapy, with genuine clinical investment in each patient's progress.
Jess is known for creating sessions where patients feel truly heard while still leaving with something tangible, whether that's pain relief, improved movement, or a clear plan forward. Her priority is always the outcome, and she is equally comfortable guiding someone toward a referral or a different pathway if that's what will serve them best.
SPECIAL INTERESTS
Shockwave therapy
Dry Needling
Headaches & Migraines
Complex & Chronic Pain
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SOUTH MORANG
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ELTHAM
OSTEOPATH
Dr Olivia Teiri
B.Health Sc | B.App.Sc (Osteopathy)
HAES Practitioner
Olivia graduated from RMIT University with a Bachelor of Applied Science (Osteopathy) and a Bachelor of Health Science, completing a six-month internship at Whole Health before joining the team permanently.
Her path into osteopathy was shaped by her own health experiences, after witnessing the impact of osteopathic care firsthand, she redirected from nursing and hasn't looked back.
Olivia is known for creating a genuinely judgment-free space where patients feel involved in their own care, her collaborative approach and refreshingly honest communication style leave patients feeling both heard and reassured.
Her clinical interests include headaches and migraines, TMJ dysfunction, hypermobility, chronic lower back pain, and women's health, using a combination of dry needling, myofascial cupping, MET, articulation, HVLA, and Radial Shockwave Therapy.
Outside the clinic, she can usually be found at the beach or buying plane tickets she probably shouldn't.
SPECIAL INTERESTS
Headaches & migraines
Women's health
Hypermobility & MCAS
Complex & Chronic Pain
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SOUTH MORANG
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ELTHAM
OSTEOPATH & EXERCISE SCIENTIST
Dr Liz Iovannella
B.Health Sc | B.App.Sc (Osteopathy)
Liz graduated in Exercise Science in 2012 before completing her osteopathic training, and has since worked with local netballers, AFLW players, professional athletes, gym-goers, and teachers -- bringing a genuinely unique blend of performance expertise and hands-on care to every session.
She now focuses on performance osteopathy for girls, women, and members of the LGBTQI+ community, with clinical interests spanning sports performance, injury prevention, headaches, TMJ dysfunction, breathwork, and the role of the diaphragm in chronic pain.
Liz is known for being upbeat, direct, and genuinely fun to be around, but what surprises patients most is the quiet depth underneath the energy, particularly her cranial sacral work, which regularly creates a nervous system reset that people don't see coming.
She collaborates with every patient to build a personalised plan, whether that means gym-based rehabilitation, structured exercise, mindfulness strategies, or hands-on treatment, so they can get back to lifting their kids, returning to sport, or simply moving well again.
Outside the clinic, Liz loves reading romantasy, baking sweet treats, and being silly with her two young children.
SPECIAL INTERESTS
Sports injury & performance
Headaches & TMJ
Breathwork & chronic pain
Gym-based rehabilitation
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SOUTH MORANG
OSTEOPATH
Dr Jacqui De Santis
B.Health Sc | B.App.Sc (Osteopathy)r
Jacqui graduated from RMIT University with a Bachelor of Health Science and Bachelor of Applied Science (Osteopathy), completing her internship at Whole Health under the mentorship of Dr Jess before joining the team permanently.
Her path into osteopathy was a personal one, after over a decade as a competitive dancer and navigating her own injuries through osteopathic care, she understood firsthand the difference a holistic approach makes.
She has a particular interest in scoliosis, dance and sports injuries, sciatica, and complex back pain, and combines soft tissue therapy, dry needling, shockwave therapy, mobilisation, and exercise rehabilitation in her sessions.
Jacqui believes that addressing the root cause, not just the symptoms, and equipping patients with the tools to manage their own health is what creates lasting results.
Outside the clinic, she can usually be found hiking, fishing, or spending time with family and friends.
SPECIAL INTERESTS
Headaches
Scoliosis
Dance & sports injuries
Sciatica & back pain
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SOUTH MORANG
SENIOR OSTEOPATH & ADVANCED PAEDIATRIC OSTEOPATH
Dr Kirsty Greenwood
BSc (Clinical Sci) M.HSc (Osteo) M.Res (Paediatrics) PhD Candidate, Structural and Cranial Osteopath
Kirsty brings over 20 years of clinical experience to the team, with advanced training in Osteopathy in the Cranial Field and a particular focus on complex conditions across all ages, from infants through to adults.
A PhD candidate and published researcher, her 2023 article on osteopathy for breastfeeding infants appeared in the International Journal of Osteopathy, and she recently achieved the title of Advanced Paediatric Osteopath through Osteopathy Australia's Advanced and Extended Practitioner Recognition Program.
What sets Kirsty apart is her ability to work fluidly across both cranial and structural osteopathy, reading what each patient needs and pivoting her approach accordingly, rather than applying a fixed method.
She works closely with Whole Health's Headache and Migraine Clinic, bringing a depth of clinical thinking that is rare in private practice.
Kirsty also practises from her home in St Andrews, where her patients include both human and equine and canine clients, a detail that says everything about the breadth of her clinical curiosity.
SPECIAL INTERESTS
Paediatric osteopathy
Perrin Technique
Headaches & Migraines
Cranial Osteopathy
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SOUTH MORANG
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ELTHAM
OSTEOPATH
Dr Ryan Clegg
B.Health Sc | B.App.Sc (Osteopathy)
Ryan graduated from RMIT University with a Bachelor of Health Science and Bachelor of Applied Science (Osteopathy), receiving a certificate of recognition from RMIT's Executive Director for his contributions to RMIT UniSport during his final year.
His journey into osteopathy began with his own sporting injuries, finding that an osteopath was the first practitioner who both explained what was happening and delivered lasting results, he knew early on that this was the approach he wanted to bring to others.
Ryan places strong emphasis on patient autonomy, always ensuring people feel in charge of their own rehabilitation journey rather than passive recipients of treatment, and favours muscle energy technique for its ability to efficiently restore range of motion.
His clinical interests span sports injuries, rehabilitation, and movement-based presentations, and he draws on his background across AFL, soccer, and gym training to connect genuinely with active patients.
Outside the clinic, Ryan is a keen photographer, a passionate Western Bulldogs supporter, and is currently working his way through Duolingo Spanish -- six years of Japanese in school apparently didn't stick.
SPECIAL INTERESTS
Sports injuries
Rehabilitation
Movement & performance
Muscle energy technique
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SOUTH MORANG
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ELTHAM
REMEDIAL MASSAGE THERAPIST
Melissa Doran
Dip. Remedial Massage, Cert Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Cert Allied Health Assistante
Melissa is a Remedial Massage Therapist with additional training in manual lymphatic drainage, decongestive lymphatic therapy, compression garment fitting, and pregnancy, prenatal, and postnatal massage, bringing a genuinely broad skill set to every session.
Her expertise in lymphatic drainage makes her a standout choice for anyone recovering from surgery, managing swelling, or looking to support their body's natural healing processes through this gentle but highly effective technique.
As a Level 2 Allied Health Assistant with a background as a personal trainer, Melissa integrates therapeutic massage with rehabilitation exercises and fitness guidance, offering a well-rounded path to recovery that goes beyond the treatment table.
She plays a central role in the Whole Health team, working closely alongside the osteopaths to support patients across their full care journey. Outside the clinic, Melissa brings the same energy and commitment to her personal pursuits, always the person in the room who genuinely wants to see you do well.
SPECIAL INTERESTS
Remedial massage
Post-surgical recovery
Pre & postnatal massage
Manual lymphatic drainage
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SOUTH MORANG
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ELTHAM
COUNSELLOR
Rebecca Harris
MA Counselling & Psychotherapy
Rebecca is a psychotherapist and published author with a Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy, a Graduate Certificate in Developmental Trauma, and additional training in couples counselling, perinatal counselling, and LGBTIQA+ affirming practice.
Her approach is deliberately client-led, she doesn't position herself as the expert in the room, but brings over a decade of experience working with children, young people, and adults to create a space that is genuinely non-judgmental, calm, and free of agenda.
Rebecca has a particular interest in the impacts of trauma, somatic and nervous system work, and the journey to authenticity, and also works extensively in education and training, speaking to schools, organisations, and communities about mental health, trauma, and behaviour.
She is the author of "Safe to Learn", a book on embedding trauma-informed student wellbeing practices, and is currently working on her second.
Rebecca sees clients from her counselling room at Whole Health's South Morang clinic, and is always open to an initial conversation with parents to explore whether she might be the right fit for their child and family.
SPECIAL INTERESTS
Trauma & nervous system
Children & young people
Perinatal counselling
LGBTIQA+ affirming practice
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SOUTH MORANG
