Welcome
Our Approach
Welcome to Flinders Osteo Clinic At Flinders Osteo Clinic, we believe that real recovery starts with listening — to your story, your body, and your goals. We want to know what YOU want out of your appointments We provide care for people of all body shapes, sizes, backgrounds, and abilities. Our priority is to create a safe, welcoming space where you feel comfortable, respected, and heard. We’re here to support your wellbeing — without judgment, and always with your full consent. Specialising in musculoskeletal issues, we combine hands-on therapy with the latest evidence-informed practices. Every treatment is tailored to you and your goals, whether you’re dealing with everyday aches, chronic pain, or looking to build resilience after injury or life changes. We also keep ourselves educated - we know research changes and so does management and guidelines for care. We provide support for people recovering from acute injuries, following surgical interventions (with surgeon clearance of course) and for those experiencing long standing pain. We take being a primary provider seriously. We may not always be the ideal person to manage your condition and if not, we will let you know and advise you on a suitable course of action to follow with other providers who we feel could support your best. We’ll work together on what matters most to you — whether that’s running a marathon, lifting your grandkids, returning to sport, or simply regaining confidence in your body. And rest assured: we’ll never provide treatment you haven’t agreed to. Your comfort and autonomy are always at the centre of your care. You deserve to feel safe, supported, and empowered in your body
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Brooke Stevenson, Osteopath and Clinic Owner:
Brooke is a Victoria University graduate completing her Masters of Osteo in 2012 after completion of the Bachelor of Health Science. Brook enjoys a lot of variety of the patients she treats, having worked in multiple clinics and the aged care sector working with anyone from weekend warriors, athletes and people recovering from health setbacks. She has undertaken further studies in dry needling, falls prevention, imaging, neurological rehab, tendinopathy management and has special interests in shoulder, neck and lower back complaints and aged related musculoskeletal issues. Aside from working as an Osteo, she has been a sessional educator within Victoria University since 2017 teaching across a broad range of subjects and is a Clinical Supervisor and examiner for master's students. She also is on the board for the Musculoskeletal Matters Group for professional development. Outside of work she enjoys strength training, swimming, reading and watching trashy TV shows.
Catalina Avila-Lemos, Osteopath
Catalina is also a Victoria University graduate with a Bachelor of Health Sciences and Masters of Osteo. She treats a range of ages and abilities and has a strong focus on rehabilitation and exercise management. Outside of being an Osteo, Cat also works as a Clinical Pilates instructor with Peninsula Pilates Studio (next door). She enjoys working on musculoskeletal injuries and has a thorough knowledge of anatomy and applied movement which she uses to help you progress. She is qualified in dry needling techniques and is doing continued CPD and study on movement-based therapy. Outside of working, Catalina enjoys keeping active, travelling and has two busy dogs who keep her busy. She is known for her kind and gentle nature and supportive approach to care.
