Practitioners
Paul Harradence (Osteopath)
After graduating from the ICO in Randwick in 1986, Paul worked in East Sydney and Glebe, before starting in Newtown in 1993. Paul works in the structural style, with an interest in problems of the newborn, (feeding and sleep disturbances), and treatment of the acute, especially the lower back and/or referred pain to the legs. Teaching at the University in the Osteopathy unit (UWS), has meant some of the best new graduates have come to work at Newtown.
Michael von Mengersen (Osteopath)
Michael has a keen interest in the core stability of the spine and its link to pain and altered movement patterns. His research in this field (Titled: The Cranio-Cervical Flexion Test using pressure biofeedback: A reliable and useful test in the measurement of cervical dysfunction?), has been published in the International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine.
Elizabeth Howard (Osteopath)
Liz is a long time practitioner at Newtown, due to combining parenting and teaching in the Osteopathic stream at UWS, she continues to work at Newtown, albeit reduced hours. She mixes her structural approaches, with newer indirect, ‘bio-energetics/bio-dynamics’ approaches. With broad interests in osteopathic possibilities, she has had success in some diverse areas, from pregnancy and suckling issues, to childhood problems. Liz is part of ongoing education and peer support at Newtown.
Joel Champion (Osteopath)
Betty McKew (Osteopath)
Betty, has worked in the CBD and also now working at Balmain Osteopaths. She deals with a broad array of modalities and styles. Deceptively strong, she is a popular practitioner here since 2005. Her interests in treatment vary from the dance and performance issues to paediatric and treating newborns. Betty’s presence here in Newtown is limited to only 2 shifts per week.
Madeline Knox (Osteopath)
Madeleine, new to Newtown, has hit the ground running. Having worked previously at Peakhurst, she is enjoying the variety of people and problems she sees at Newtown. Many of the patients seen by Beau, Eddie and Amy, now happily see Madeleine and the other practitioner new to Newtown, Alan Sardelich as their styles are broadly complementary. Originally from the rural NSW she is a popular new member of the team.
Alan Sardelich (Osteopath)
Ashar Salia (Osteopath)
Our newest member of the osteopathic team. After doing other jobs before commencing osteopathy, Ashar has found the work interesting and challenging, in the way that dealing with health can be. Never regretting her change of career, Ashar has interests in women's health and the treatment of the the acute.
Deidre Goodey (Masseur)
Deidre has been the primary masseur at Hordern St for over 10 years, and has a wide and loyal following for her particular style of massage. Deidre has received praise (SMH) for her work with stars of stage and screen…., she has a devoted following ranging from members of the dance and performance fraternity, to the hard working hairdressers of Newtown with their particularly demanding ergonomic work patterns. Deidre regularly runs full lists when she works, especially on the weekends.
Peter Griffin (Masseur)
Peter also has worked at Hordern St for many years. He's strong, and able to give the firmer style of massage, Peter has a loyal following, and with Deidre provides the remedial massage service available on both days of the weekend. With many sport interests and other obligations outside Newtown, Peter has a part-time presence here.
Georgina Roberts (Massuer)
Whilst Gina mostly works from her own practice in the eastern suburbs, she also sees patients at Newtown, and helps the other practitioners for holiday leave. Comfortable with the broad styles of massage and many years of experience, Gina has a lot of support for her work at Newtown.