A B O U T | Northern Osteopathy and Podiatry

WHAT IS

OSTEOPATHY?

Osteopathy is a manual therapy and way of looking at the body in order to improve its function. During your consult, your Osteopath will help diagnose your issue, which will help you to understand the cause of your pain. Your Osteopath will then work with your body to help relieve your immediate symptoms, whilst also helping to guide you in how to prevent reoccurring issues and speed up your recovery.

Osteopaths work to relieve your pain by focusing on how you function as a whole body unit. We aim to look at the real cause of the issue and not just at the immediate symptoms. This is one reason why it is so effective at resolving long-term/chronic aches and reoccurring pains, as well as acute injuries. Treatment includes hands-on techniques to reduce pain, a care plan that may include rehabilitative exercises and dietary advice

Osteopathy may help treat:

Headaches & Migraines
Back and Neck Pain
Pelvic Pain
Sciatica
Shoulder Pain
Elbow Pain

Heel/Arch Pain
Sports injuries
Joints & Flexibility
Posture

Knee Pain
Ankle Sprain
Hip and Groin
Workplace injuries
Chronic pain
Pregnancy

Reference: Australian Osteopathic Association

OUR TEAM

JOEL BELL: OSTEOPATH AND SPORTS PODIATRIST

B.Sc.Hons. (Osteo), B.Sc. (Pod.),
Member of:
Osteopathy Australia
Sports/Exercise Podiatry Australia
Sports Medicine Australia

Joel is the owner of Northern Osteopathy and Podiatry in Hillarys and Active Osteopathy and Podiatry in Como.

With >25 years of experience Joel is a sought after opinion for all musculoskeletal complaints, particularly of the lower limb and how the lower limb can influence other regions of the body.

His unique dual qualification sees him registered and practising as an Osteopath and Sports Podiatrist – a unique combination of expertise in Western Australia.

MusculoSkeletal Injury assessment and therapy: all regions
Custom and Non-Custom Foot orthotics using 3D scanning technology
Rehab advice and planning

Joel is available in our Hillarys clinic on Mon and Wed

EMILY NELSON: OSTEOPATH

B.HSc & B.AppSc

Emily graduated RMIT university with a distinction and since has enjoyed the diversity of working as an osteopath and helping patients with their pain and complaints.

She acknowledges that every patient is different and should be assessed and treated as such.

Emily uses a wide variety of techniques including fascial releases, joint mobilisation, visceral techniques, soft tissue techniques and other cranial techniques to assist her patients.

She treats a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions and has a particular interest in

Neck pain
Chronic injuries
Post surgical pain
Headaches
Pregnancy related pain

Emily’s aim of an osteopath is to improve her patient’s quality of life- whether that be improving mobility, reducing pain, managing stress by working on breathing, increasing running distance or even being able to tie up their shoelaces!

Emily is available in Hillarys on Tues and Thurs

VASILIA VELESTINIOTIS: OSTEOPATH

B.Sc (Clin Sc) & M.HSc (Osteo)

Vasilia holds a Bachelor of Science (Clinical Sciences) and a Master of Health Science (Osteopathy) from Victoria University in Melbourne, graduating in 2012. She has also completed further training in Mat Pilates and dry needling. After her studies, Vasilia gained valuable experience working across several osteopathy clinics in Melbourne before co-establishing a successful practice, where she worked for seven years. In late 2023, she relocated to sunny Perth where she continues to practice Osteopathy.

With a person centred approach to care, Vasilia uses a variety of osteopathic techniques including soft tissue therapy, joint manipulation, and mobilisation, to treat a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions. She has a particular interest in addressing headaches, neck and back pain, shoulder issues, and work-related injuries. Vasilia believes that patient education, tailored exercises, and appropriate management strategies are integral to achieving long-term, positive results.

Outside of work, Vasilia enjoys spending time with her family, exploring the coastline, visiting Perth's many parks, and discovering new restaurants and cafes.

Vasilia is available in Hillarys on Sat

NICKSTUHLDREIER: OSTEOPATH

B.Sc, M.HSc (Osteo.)

Nick graduated from Victoria University with a Bachelor and Masters degree in Osteopathy.

He had been consulting in private practice in the western suburbs of Melbourne before moving to Perth to play WAFL football with the South Fremantle Bulldogs.

As an Osteopath his goal is to work collaboratively with the patient to provide high quality care aimed at helping them reach their goals. Nick believes that any individual can achieve their goals and live a healthy and fulfilling life.

He incorporate hands-on Osteopathic techniques, dry needling and corrective
exercises tailored to each individuals needs and wants.

Outside of Osteopathy and footy Nick enjoys camping, fishing, going to the beach and spending time with family and friends.

Nick is available in Hillarys on Tues and Fri

SWEATAL SHAH: OSTEOPATH
B.Sc.. (Hons.), ND

Sweatal received her training at the British College of Osteopathic Medicine graduating in 2003.

Her special interest lies in Paediatric care (babies, toddlers and children to age 10) and working with women during pregnancy and their recovery after giving birth.

**Please note that unless referred by another clinician (GP/other) Sweatal no longer accepts new adult patients **

Outside of the practice, Sweatal enjoys swimming and hiking with her young family. She recently climbed Mount Kilimanjaro and is looking to go to Everest Base Camp soon.

Sweatal is available in Hillarys Mon-Thurs