About Elsternwick Osteopathy

Elsternwick Osteopathy began its days many years ago high up a marbled staircase, round a corner and down a hallway of a classic 1980’s brick office block in Glen Eira Road. Today however, Elsternwick Osteo finds itself… well, still in the same place, but that’s great because Mike, Chelsea and Rose the Osteos love being here!

We share this great space with a wonderful Pilates studio, a hyperactive landlord and an environment dedicated to making you feel superb. We’re Osteopaths that want to get to know you. We want to hear about your day at work, even if it’s been crap. We want to hear about your kids needing to be in 3 places at once and your annual effort to weed the garden on a 35 degree day. And tell us again how you took 5 wickets in 6 balls 20 years ago and you’re still rolling the arm over. Because all of these experiences add to the story of your pain.

We really like you, but we like your pain more. And we want to get to understand your pain really well, take it out for dinner and put it in a cab on its own for an early night. We’re good at listening, asking, assessing, treating and helping you manage your pain. We’re safe, we’re hands on and we’re waiting to hear all about you.

Osteopath – Dr Rose Wade

About Elsternwick Osteopathy

Rose Wade graduated from RMIT University and obtained a double degree in a Bachelor of Health Science and Applied Science (Osteopathy). She has continued her studies in Wholistic Management of Pregnant Patients, Internal Pelvic Health as well as Dry Needling and Cupping.

Rose grew up in many rural towns. Here’s a list, how many have you visited??
Coonabarabran, Tooraweenah, Dirrinbandi, Augathella and Cunnamulla. If you get the whole set you get a FREE BACK CRACK!!

Rose’s interest in becoming an Osteopath stem from growing up in these towns and providing health care in a variety of capacities including aged care and disability support. Rose saw that these towns had limited health services available, and this ignited her passion to study further to help a diverse range of people with varying complaints and to support them in whatever life stage they may be in.

Rose loves to treat chronic pain conditions, pre- and post-natal support and your general everyday aches and pains.
In her spare time, she is chasing around her energetic toddler, who is the light of her life, but also loves to engage in new cultures with travel and eating delicious food. You may even find her on a tennis court or exploring new places here in Melbourne. Any recommendations for great food or walks are always welcome!

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Osteopath – Dr Chelsea Marshall

About Elsternwick Osteopathy

After graduating RMIT in 2009 Chelsea worked in private group practice and continues in her own businesses today.

Chelsea has developed special interests in spinal, shoulder and headache, posture and ergonomic complaints, and is passionate about the benefits of the Osteopathic approach to health and well being.  Chelsea has been involved with the tertiary programs at RMIT University and Victoria University, teaching Osteopathy since 2015 to future generations of Osteopathic graduates.

Chelsea loooooooves food. Loves cooking it, loves eating it. Loves seafood, sushi. Loves eating seafood in Lanikai or Kailua in Hawaii, actually any tropical island or beach she’ll take it!  She’s a big Rubgy Union fan so long as the World Cup stays south of the equator.

Chelsea is a highly experienced practitioner and is committed to excellent outcomes for her patients… and they love her treatments – just saying!

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Osteopath – Dr Michael Santamaria

Michael Santamaria - Elsternwick Osteo

Michael Santamaria attended RMIT University and obtained a double degree in Applied Science and Osteopathic Science.

Michael treated at the Carlton Football Club for 5 years, where he won three wooden spoons – probably not something he should be promoting actually! He also tutored students at RMIT for a couple of years. Michael has also worked for various touring teams including treating the New Zealand All Blacks in the 2003 Rugby World Cup.

Michael is a footy tragic and loves his Old Dark Navy Blues and embarrassingly admits to travelling to watch his beloved Carlton play interstate (3 times last season). But he adds that he has a wonderful interstate record and has carried his Blues to victory several times in the past decade, although he’s never won in Sydney and it kills him! He is somewhat guarded in his enthusiam for Carlton’s chances in 2025. He’s tried to remain so positive over the past 30 years, but in the end, it’s the hope that kills you…

He loves getting down to Blairgowrie in the summer and as a father of 3 he is now officially obsessed about lawn. He recently did his first ever lawn renovation – what even is a lawn renovation? To find out, make an appointment with Michael call 9530 0044 or BOOK ONLINE by pressing the button below.

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