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As a senior Osteopath Liana is passionate about getting to know her patients and helping them become the best versions of themselves. She loves to keep kids moving pain free and treating headaches, jaw pain and biomechanical strains. Liana loves learning about all aspects of health and wellness, and includes compressive assessment of biomechanics, sleep, diet and so much more! She learnt all about functional biomechanics when she completed a Fellowship of Applied Functional Science at The Gray Institute in USA. While in America she loved hiking through Yosemite National Park and road tripping down the California coast. Liana and her husband Dan welcomed their daughter Darcy into the world in 2021, and they love family walks along Barwon River with their golden retriever Spencer. Liana loves to look after herself through the practice of yoga, taking magnesium baths while watching a good movie and indulging in her famous hot chocolates.

Marissa moved to Ocean Grove in 2019 seeking a more active lifestyle in the greater outdoors. With the ocean at her doorstep you’ll find her on the beach most days walking with her aussie terrier and swimming or surfing in the ocean. Because movement is a big part of Marissa’s life, she loves working with patients to reach their movement goals as part of her osteopathic practice. She achieves this by combining hands-on treatment and rehabilitation exercises tailored to your specific needs. She strongly believes that movement is medicine! Being a new mother herself, Marissa has a strong interest in working with women throughout their pregnancy & providing them with support post-partum. She has extra training in pregnancy related pelvic girdle pain and ultrasound therapy for mastitis. As someone who enjoys movement she likes to spend her spare time doing yoga, pilates and surfing. She has a special interest in injuries related to these activities, which are often neck and upper limb complaints.With extra training in pilates, she uses these skills as part of rehabilitation. Marissa grew up in Queensland and moved to Victoria in 2011, so it’s no wonder you’ll regularly find her at the beach, however, during winter you’ll find her on the slopes skiing at Mt Buller. Fun fact, Marissa loves skiing so much that she got married on the slopes of Niseko in Japan where she met her husband!

As an Exercise Physiologist, Rick has diverse clinical interests. He developed his passion for rehabilitation from a young age as a footballer and then rehab coordinator at Geelong Falcons football club. He has always been committed to keeping people healthy and active. Rick studied at Deakin University completing a Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science which was then followed by a Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology. Rick is a passionate Exercise Physiologist who sees the positive impact that correct exercise can have on people’s lives. From achieving sporting goals, to improving mental health wellbeing, to reducing the risk and impact of disease such as neurological conditions. His clinical interests include but are not limited to falls prevention, invisible illnesses (chronic fatigue, EDS, Fibromyalgia), cancer (helping with treatment tolerance and side effects), and mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression. When Rick is not at the Clinic you can find him playing basketball or going for a run around your local parks. He also has a passion for hiking and often travels to Lorne or further up the Great Ocean Road to discover a new track to explore.

Jessie completed her Bachelor of Health Sciences and Masters in Podiatric Practice at La Trobe University in 2016 and has been practicing privately throughout Melbourne’s Eastern suburbs ever since. In 2021 she moved down to Ocean Grove as her family grew by one, where she continued her journey with Beyond on the surf coast. Jessie enjoys treating a range of biomechanical injuries including heel pain, tendinopathies, arthritis and children’s feet. She understands the frustrations of spending time away from sport and is passionate about helping people move through their injuries as much as possible. Shockwave therapy, dry needling and exercise prescription are frequently used as a part of a comprehensive management plan to help her patients move through life!

Hayley is a Remedial Massage Therapist that has a passion for alleviating pain and renewing the body, mind, and spirit. Using a client-focused, hands on approach, she assesses her clients carefully to determine massage needs and potential problems due to individual client conditions. Hayley has a keen interest in myofascial release techniques and trigger point therapy. Hayley uses massage as a great way to ease muscle tension, improve circulation and manage stress. She is passionate about helping her clients move more freely without pain and restriction. In 2018, Hayley participated in a Surf Outreach program in Cape Town, South Africa. Teaching kids surfing skills was a truly humbling experience. Improving her communication/community skills and a better awareness of body mechanics, this opportunity gave her the motivation to step into further study. After completing her Diploma of Health Science in 2020 at Deakin University, Hayley found her passion for holistic health and helping others. She later moved into her Diploma of Remedial Massage in 2022, and intends on furthering her studies into Physiotherapy. Growing up in Geelong, Hayley is new to Ocean Grove and excited to start this new chapter of her life. Hayley understands the importance of self-care so outside of the clinic you can find her grounded either at the beach or at waterfalls in the Otway’s, attending a pilates or yoga class, or having a coffee with friends/family.

Dan has worked with the Geelong Football Club as a part of their injury management team since 2011, and has seen great success on and off the field over these years. Dan is also currently working with Professional PGA Tour players helping get the most out of their bodies on and off the course. Dan’s experience working in the sporting industry has lead to his passion in working with all athletes, with a particular interest in golfers and AFL players. Dan uses his knowledge of movement and mobility as a means to improve and maintain health in all his clients (not only athletes). Dan has completed further studies in the USA on Functional Golf Biomechanics as well as being a Titleist Performant Institute certified practitioner. Dan has a strong interest in Functional Science and completed a Fellowship of Applied Functional Science at the Gray Institute in the USA. Whilst completing further study in the USA, Dan spent time with the Seattle Seahawks (NFL) and their medical team, further strengthening his skills in Injury Management strategies. When not at the clinic or football club, Dan can be found playing golf or basketball, or on the beach with his golden retriever Spencer. Having spent his summers as a child in Point Lonsdale, Dan has recently moved back to Ocean Grove where he plans to raise his family, and rediscover his love for surfing.

Tessa has been a part of the Beyond team since 2010. Over her career Tessa has developed a love of combining her passion of health with business to best help both the Beyond team and its community to move through life. Tessa has recently moved down to Ocean Grove and is loving coastal life! After working at Beyond’s Blackburn clinic for many years Tessa is thrilled to be working with the Ocean Grove community. Tessa also practices from Beyond East Melbourne and loves working with the team to help to support this community (she couldn’t stay away from Melbourne life!!) She takes an individual approach to each client to find the most appropriate management plan for them. As well as supporting her clients Tessa is part of the management team supporting Beyond through her Head of Clinic Performance role. She is works closely with each of Beyond’s Clinic Directors to help them grow and support their team. Tessa has had a variety of osteopathic practical scope over the years. Tessa is equally as passionate about working with clients in the private practice setting. She has a particular interest in treating headaches, postural complaints and low back pain. Tessa is passionate about working closely with her patients to help them achieve their goals and restore their bodies back to their optimal potential. Tessa uses a wide variety of osteopathic techniques, dry needling and exercise prescription to achieve these goals. Outside of the clinic you’ll find Tessa exploring all that the Bellarine Peninsula has to offer, going to the beach, finding a new running track or enjoying a new winery! Tessa will never say no to a good glass of wine and cheese platter!

Tara is a dedicated and experienced physiotherapist who obtained her Physiotherapy degree from Curtin University in Perth, her hometown. Throughout her career, she has gained valuable expertise in various areas of physiotherapy, including private practice, hospitals, and community-based settings. However, her true passion lies in supporting clients on their journey to recovery from injuries and helping them regain strength through Clinical Pilates. Tara’s commitment to her clients extends to her special interest in working with pre and postnatal women, providing them with the support they need during this transformative stage of their lives. As a recent mother herself, Tara understands the unique challenges and experiences that come with pregnancy and postpartum. This personal connection allows her to provide empathetic and effective care to her clients. Tara strongly believes in client-centered care and values the importance of empowering her clients through education and exercise. She combines these approaches with manual therapy techniques to help her clients achieve their goals and regain their enjoyment of life. Tara also enjoys helping her clients through movement and is trained in Clinical Pilates and the GLA:D osteoarthritis program and runs classes for the Ocean Grove community in this space. To further enhance her skills and knowledge, Tara is currently pursuing additional studies in Men’s and Women’s Pelvic Health, ensuring that she can continue to provide a high standard of evidence-based care. Outside of her professional life, Tara leads an active lifestyle. She is an avid runner and skier, having spent three years living overseas in pursuit of her love for snow sports. You may also find her enjoying quality time with her family, walking her two dogs along the beach, or camping along the scenic Great Ocean Road.

Through his bachelor of physiotherapy Nic gained experience with acute sporting injuries, inpatient rehabilitation, neurological conditions, and post-operative rehabilitation. Nic enjoys a variety of different sports and has spent most of his life playing sports, working as a sports trainer, or coaching. Through this Nic has gained experience with acute injuries, rehabilitation and massage techniques. Nic takes pleasure in seeing people get back to participating in activities or sport and he understands that each rehabilitation journey is different and requires an individualised program. Nic uses a variety of manual therapy techniques along with a personalized exercise program to help with recovery. Nic enjoys working with patients who have osteoarthritis or osteoporosis and has furthered his training by completing the GLA:D and ONERO programs. These programs are something that Nic enjoys taking to help people through their life and assist in making daily activities easier. In his spare time Nic enjoys running, golf, relaxing at the beach, camping, and playing sports. Being very active has brought Nic to participate in lots of physiotherapy over the journey and is what led him to study physiotherapy, it has also given him a great understanding of the rehabilitation process.

Ruby enjoys helping her clients stay healthy and active reaching their full potential with movement. Using different techniques to cater for everyone’s needs, using a firm and specific approach towards each treatment she provides. Growing up in the Geelong region, Ruby was surrounded by local football sporting clubs, and had the opportunity to be part of the team in a medical trainer role and having hands-on experience with massage, taping and rehabilitation. This led Ruby to being a Medical Trainer for the Geelong Football club. Working alongside Physiotherapists, Doctors and many other allied health professionals gave her inspiration to study which lead to her for Remedial Massage degree. Ruby currently lives on a hobby farm with Sheep, Chickens, Birds and Dogs. Ruby enjoys playing social netball during the week and running around on a football field on the weekend!

Hannah’s passion to pursue Exercise Physiology began when she learnt of the profound positive impacts movement based therapy has on every aspect of the human body including the mind. Throughout Hannah’s years working across different settings, she has developed a passion in educating people on ways to integrate movement into their life in a way that suits them personally. Hannah’s clinical interests are broad, she loves working to help clients with chronic pain, chronic health conditions, mental health struggles, aches and pains and all joint related conditions. She loves working with all age groups including NDIS participants. Hannah prides herself on her holistic approach, and likes to dig deep and identify what may be contributing to a clients’ presenting health conditions and concerns. Outside of work you’ll find Hannah by the beach, going to her favourite exercise class’ and exploring cafes and restaurants all around Melbourne !

Ali has always had a passion and desire to learn about the human body and movement. Growing up dancing from the age of 3, Ali had aspired to become a professional ballerina commencing full-time training in her early high school years. It was during this time that Ali started to develop pain and symptoms in her legs requiring four surgeries that ultimately led to the end of her time dancing.As part of her rehabilitation, Ali began clinical Pilates which she instantly fell in love with and has been practicing ever since. This inspired Ali to complete her Diploma of Professional Pilates Instruction in 2017. Since then, Ali has worked in a number of Pilates settings including at a multidisciplinary clinic where she was first exposed to osteopathy. Drawing on her own personal experience, Ali is an empathetic practitioner and appreciates the holistic nature of osteopathy and taking the time to get to know her patients. She is passionate about combining hands-on treatment with exercise rehabilitation and education to help patients achieve their desired health outcomes. As well as having a passion to help young dancers, Ali has a keen interest in women’s health and paediatric osteopathy and plans to continue to develop in these areas with further professional development courses. Outside of the clinic Ali enjoys traveling with her husband Tim, practising Pilates and spending time with friends and family over a long lunch or cafe date.