Berwick Family Osteopathy & Spinal Clinic

10/09/2026

OUR PRACTITIONER TEAM

- Osteopathy

- Remedial Massage Therapy

Our team is here to help you move better, feel better and achieve your movement goals!

10/09/2026

NEW BLOG
➡️ Why are pregnant women experience an increase in joint pain?

https://www.berwickfamilyosteopathy.com.au/why-do-pregnant-women-experience-an-increase-in-joint-pain/

By our Osteopath Dr Melissa Blakis

10/09/2026

Our updated practitioner list! So glad to have you part of the team Ryan!

05/09/2026

Happy Fathers Day to all the dads in our community 🫶🏻

26/06/2026

OUR TEAM OF PRACTITIONERS

I’m so proud of the beautiful team of practitioners we have built here at Berwick Family Osteopathy.

Have you met them all?

Dr Lauren Collins
Dr Holly Anderson
Dr Topsy Morgan
Dr Melissa Blakis
Carla Nyhuis

25/06/2026

PRACTITIONER SPOTLIGHT

About Dr Melissa Blakis

Dr Melissa completed her Bachelor of Applied Science (Osteopathy) & Bachelor of Health Science at RMIT university in 2022. Her journey into osteopathy started after being treated herself for sporting injuries. She saw first-hand how much the right hands-on care can make a difference, and this inspired Melissa to help others get back to doing what they love.

Melissa has a special interest in women’s health and is continuing to expand her knowledge in pelvic health. She particularly enjoys supporting women through pregnancy-related pain, helping them feel comfortable, confident, and able to move well during such an important time.

Alongside this, Melissa regularly treats sporting injuries, headaches, and jaw pain, taking a whole-body approach to understand the root cause — not just the symptoms.
She enjoys treating patients of all ages from children to older adults.

For more information on Melissa please visit our website ⬇️

https://www.berwickfamilyosteopathy.com.au/our-team/dr-melissa-blakis/

24/06/2026

NEW BLOG
➡️ Why are ankle & knee injuries so common in Netball?

https://www.berwickfamilyosteopathy.com.au/why-are-ankle-knee-injuries-so-common-in-netball/

By our Osteopath Dr Melissa Blakis

12/06/2026

OUR OPENING HOURS

- Monday ➡️ 8.30am - 7.00pm
- Tuesday ➡️ 8.30am - 7.00pm
- Wednesday ➡️ 8.30am - 6.00pm
- Thursday ➡️ 8.30am - 7.00pm
- Friday ➡️ 8.30am - 6.00pm
- Saturday ➡️ 8.00am - 1.00pm

10/06/2026

PRACTITIONER SPOTLIGHT

About Carla

Carla is an eager learner with a deep passion for all things health and fitness. Over the past few years, she has worked as a Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach, helping her clients become stronger, healthier, and more confident in themselves. After several years in the fitness industry, she recognised that exercise is only part of that picture. Many people experience chronic pain, are recovering from injuries or have ongoing postural concerns which influence their ability to get the most out of exercise and life in general!

Determined to bridge that gap, Carla completed her Diploma in Remedial Massage and is currently studying Myotherapy. She combines clinical reasoning with targeted, hands-on treatment to deliver measurable results and as well as immediate relief. Her treatments may include deep tissue massage, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, various stretching techniques, and manual lymphatic drainage.

To read more about Carla follow the link ⬇️
https://www.berwickfamilyosteopathy.com.au/our-team/carla-nyhuis/

08/06/2026

NEW BLOG
➡️ Work Smarter Not Harder – A Busy Person’s Guide to Exercise

Written by our Remedial Massage Therapist
Carla Nyhuis.

https://www.berwickfamilyosteopathy.com.au/work-smarter-not-harder-a-busy-persons-guide-to-exercise/

If you care about your health and want to look good but not have your whole life revolve around the gym, this is for you. Strength Training The bare minimum amount of strength training you need to do to reap the benefits: Two full body sessions per week 4-6 exercises per workout 4-10 sets per muscle...