14/3 Gourlay Road, Hillside, VIC. 3037
Phone: (03) 8390 8545
Fax: (03) 8678 1239
Email: care@reformhealth.com.au
Monday 10am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 10am - 8pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 7pm
Saturday - Closed
Sunday - Closed
Closed on Public Holidays.
OSTEOPATH
BHlthSc, BAppSc(Osteo)
Dr Eden Cassar studied at RMIT university, graduating with a Bachelor of Health Science and Applied Science (Osteopathy). She has further qualifications in Dry Needling and Myofascial Cupping which aids in her Osteopathic treatments. Throughout her studies Eden worked with her local football club as a sports trainer where she managed sporting injuries through tailored manual therapy, athlete education and taping modalities.
Eden was drawn to osteopathy from a young age after sustaining numerous sporting injuries. Through her own rehabilitation, she grew passionate about the management of injuries and the importance of supporting others in their recovery, helping them regain function and improve their quality of life.
Eden believes that effective recovery hinges on both education and therapeutic manual therapy. She strives to empower her patients with the knowledge and tools they need to aid their healing process. Whether addressing acute or chronic conditions, she asserts that optimal outcomes arise from achieving a harmonious balance between informed care and hands-on treatment.
Outside of the clinic Eden enjoys keeping active at the gym, travelling with family and friends and spending time with her three dogs Remi, Peach and Winston.
DIRECTOR & PRINCIPAL OSTEOPATH
B.App.Sc(CompMed) MOsteo, OA Member
Brad completed his Osteopathic studies at Victoria University, where he obtained his Bachelor and Masters degrees in 2009.
Brad practiced for over 7 years as an Osteopath in the neighboring suburbs of Melton and Bacchus Marsh. In 2017, Brad decided to open his own clinic and became the owner and director of ReForm Health in Hillside. In his time as a Hillside Osteo, Brad has enjoyed building great working relationships with local GP’s, other allied health professionals, local sporting clubs and members of the community.
A passion for sport drove Brad to wanting to learn how the human body functioned. To his surprise, Brad learned that he also enjoyed treating common everyday injuries such as back pain in tradies, headaches and neck pain in office workers, ‘wear and tear’ degenerative joint conditions, and pregnancy related muscular pain.
Brad likes to formulate a treatment plan that involves both his hands-on techniques and training along with guiding the patient to make the appropriate lifestyle changes, to reduce pain and improve function.
Since graduating from University, Brad has undergone additional training in managing tendon pain, ergonomic assessment, chronic pain management, Photobiomodulation (laser) therapy, shoulder biomechanics and strength & conditioning.
In his spare time, Brad is still hanging on to his footy dreams while playing for the Diggers Rest ‘Burras’ Football Netball Club. He also enjoys traveling and can’t wait to show his two young daughters all of the wonderful places the world has to offer as they grow up.
SENIOR PHYSIOTHERAPIST
BHlthSci, MPhysioPrac
Natalia graduated from Latrobe University with a Bachelor in Health Science and Masters in Physiotherapy Practice.
Natalia’s experience and various skills have allowed her to work with a wide variety of patients with differing musculoskeletal conditions such as sporting injuries, sprains and strains, arthritis, post surgery rehabilitation for knee & hip replacements, achilles tendon rupture, knee reconstructions and more.
Care and compassion are combined with a variety of treatment methods that Natalia delivers to her patients. Graded exercise prescription, along with soft tissue massage & manual therapy, dry needling, Photobiomodulation (laser) therapy, and sports taping can be provided in appointments with Natalia.
In conjunction with individual appointments, Natalia runs multiple group exercise sessions in the clinic throughout the week. It is here that Natalia incorporates her Physiotherapy skills and her additional Pilates training to formulate individual rehabilitation programs for patients to meet their needs and goals.
In her time outside the clinic, Natalia enjoys keeping active at the gym and swimming regularly.
OSTEOPATH
B.Sc(Osteo), M.H.Sc(Osteo), B.BiomedicSci
Growing up with a love of all things sports, Tommy’s interest in osteopathy began after experiencing his own cricket injury as a teenager and young adult. Suffering from a back injury he valued the manual treatment and rehabilitation program set by his treating Osteopath. This love of keeping active and pain free has led him to follow his own passion as an Osteopath.
Graduating from Victoria University with Bachelor and Masters degrees to become a registered Osteopath, Tommy also completed a Bachelor of Biomedical Science from Deakin University.
Treating with a strong manual therapy approach, Tommy utilises techniques such as joint manipulation, soft tissue massage and mobilisation to relieve pain and restore function. Tommy works with his patients to set treatment goals and understands the importance of patient centered care.
Focus areas for Tommy include developing well defined and individualised strengthening and rehabilitation programs for his patients. With experience in workplace ergonomics, sporting injuries and a passion for tendon loading programs, Tommy is motivated by his patients to help them improve strength and assist in injury prevention.
Tommy enjoys treating a diverse range of conditions and he has particular interests in:
Tommy has also completed further training in dry needling & cupping treatment techniques, Photobiomodulation (laser) therapy and shoulder rehabilitation.
Outside of the clinic you’ll find Tommy heading to the gym, as he enjoys powerlifting and strongman training. Tommy is a loud and proud supporter of the mighty Tigers and tries his hand at channeling his inner Shooter McGavin on the golf course.
