our team
MARCEL GHOUKASSIAN
Osteopath
B.Sc.(Clin.Sci) M.H.Sci.(Osteo) M.A.O.A M.S.M.A
Dr Marcel Ghoukassian completed a general year of science at Melbourne University followed by 5 years full time study in osteopathic medicine. During this time he attained a Masters degree for research in the assessment of spinal dysfunction. He is a member of the Australian Osteopathic Association and of Sports Medicine Australia. Through his youth he has participated in a wide variety of sports including basketball, tennis, football, baseball, hockey, athletics, surfing, skiing and golf; and at great expense to his parents developed a vast first hand knowledge of sporting injuries!
Over the years he has continued to develop a special interest in the treatment and management of both acute and chronic injuries especially of the neck, back, shoulder and arm. In particular a love of golf and tennis has exposed him to some of the many injury pitfalls associated with these sporting pursuits ... handicap included!
Marcel is continually updating his education with further training in all fields of health care and has treated a wide variety of patients, from office workers to labourers, and from elite athletes to weekend warriors! Over the past year he has worked trackside with a number of V8 Supercar drivers, treating them and their pit crew to ensure maximum performance on race day.
Dr Marcel Ghoukassian is available at our Hampton and Albert Park clinics and is registered for private health insurance rebates through our HICAPS machine.
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Dr Marcel Ghoukassian completed a general year of science at Melbourne University followed by 5 years full time study in osteopathic medicine. During this time he attained a Masters degree for research in the assessment of spinal dysfunction. He is a member of the Australian Osteopathic Association and of Sports Medicine Australia. Through his youth he has participated in a wide variety of sports including basketball, tennis, football, baseball, hockey, athletics, surfing, skiing and golf; and at great expense to his parents developed a vast first hand knowledge of sporting injuries!
Over the years he has continued to develop a special interest in the treatment and management of both acute and chronic injuries especially of the neck, back, shoulder and arm. In particular a love of golf and tennis has exposed him to some of the many injury pitfalls associated with these sporting pursuits ... handicap included!
Marcel is continually updating his education with further training in all fields of health care and has treated a wide variety of patients, from office workers to labourers, and from elite athletes to weekend warriors! Over the past year he has worked trackside with a number of V8 Supercar drivers, treating them and their pit crew to ensure maximum performance on race day.
Dr Marcel Ghoukassian is available at our Hampton and Albert Park clinics and is registered for private health insurance rebates through our HICAPS machine.
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CATHERINE CURTAIN
Osteopath
Osteopath, B.Sc.(Clin.Sci) M.H.Sci.(Osteo) M.A.O.A
Dr Catherine Curtain studied for five years at Victoria University, completing her Bachelor and Masters degrees, where she investigated patient’s experiences in osteopathic clinics. Since graduating Catherine has continued her learning with seminars and courses, including a course in dry needling. Catherine is an active member of the Australian Osteopathic Association.
Catherine has always been active, dancing from the age of 3 and participating in sports such as basketball and long distance running, but also enjoys relaxing and regularly attends yoga classes.
Although she enjoys treating a variety of conditions, her special interest is in treatment of headaches, acute and chronic low back conditions and pregnancy related pain.
Dr Catherine Curtain is available at our Hampton clinic and is registered for private health fund rebates through our HICAPS machine.
Dr Catherine Curtain studied for five years at Victoria University, completing her Bachelor and Masters degrees, where she investigated patient’s experiences in osteopathic clinics. Since graduating Catherine has continued her learning with seminars and courses, including a course in dry needling. Catherine is an active member of the Australian Osteopathic Association.
Catherine has always been active, dancing from the age of 3 and participating in sports such as basketball and long distance running, but also enjoys relaxing and regularly attends yoga classes.
Although she enjoys treating a variety of conditions, her special interest is in treatment of headaches, acute and chronic low back conditions and pregnancy related pain.
Dr Catherine Curtain is available at our Hampton clinic and is registered for private health fund rebates through our HICAPS machine.
LUKE THOMAS
Myotherapist
Ad.Dip.Myotherapy M.A.A.M.T
Having developed a love of sport early in his schooling life, Luke developed his passion academically by focusing his studies on the human body and in particular its role in sport. Luke completed an Advanced Diploma of Remedial Massage (Myotherapy) at RMIT University which has allowed him to embrace both his love of sport with his keen interest in the human body.
Throughout Luke’s university studies he gained valuable and rewarding experience treating athletes at all levels, including players with the Box Hill Hawks Football Club and elite swimmers that performed in the 2006 FINA World Swimming Championships. Luke continues to have involvement in the sporting community with his ongoing participation with the high profile AFL football Club, St Kilda.
Since qualifying as a Myotherapist Luke has taken a particular interest in posture and how it can influence and affect a person’s health and well being. Luke has an excellent understanding of lower back and neck pain and he is keen to assist individuals in achieving their goal of becoming healthier and happier.
Luke is available at our Hampton Clinic and is registered for private health insurance rebates through our HICAPS machine.
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Having developed a love of sport early in his schooling life, Luke developed his passion academically by focusing his studies on the human body and in particular its role in sport. Luke completed an Advanced Diploma of Remedial Massage (Myotherapy) at RMIT University which has allowed him to embrace both his love of sport with his keen interest in the human body.
Throughout Luke’s university studies he gained valuable and rewarding experience treating athletes at all levels, including players with the Box Hill Hawks Football Club and elite swimmers that performed in the 2006 FINA World Swimming Championships. Luke continues to have involvement in the sporting community with his ongoing participation with the high profile AFL football Club, St Kilda.
Since qualifying as a Myotherapist Luke has taken a particular interest in posture and how it can influence and affect a person’s health and well being. Luke has an excellent understanding of lower back and neck pain and he is keen to assist individuals in achieving their goal of becoming healthier and happier.
Luke is available at our Hampton Clinic and is registered for private health insurance rebates through our HICAPS machine.
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JADE JOHNSTONE
Women’s Health & Continence Physiotherapist
B. Physio, Post Grad Cert Phty (Continence & Pelvic floor rehab)
Jade Johnstone is a registered physiotherapist with post-graduate qualifications in continence and pelvic floor rehabilitation (University of Melbourne). Jade has been working in women’s health since 2002 when she was appointed Senior Clinician Women’s Health Physiotherapist at Monash Medical Centre. Since this time Jade has held a number of positions in public and private practice including Cabrini Hospital.
Jade maintains a commitment to professional development, quality assurance and patient centred care. Her practice involves specific clinical intervention with timely transition into self-management using yoga and pilates methods - also provided at Head to Toe Healthcare.
Jade is available at our Hampton Clinic and is registered for private health insurance rebates through our HICAPS machine.
Jade Johnstone is a registered physiotherapist with post-graduate qualifications in continence and pelvic floor rehabilitation (University of Melbourne). Jade has been working in women’s health since 2002 when she was appointed Senior Clinician Women’s Health Physiotherapist at Monash Medical Centre. Since this time Jade has held a number of positions in public and private practice including Cabrini Hospital.
Jade maintains a commitment to professional development, quality assurance and patient centred care. Her practice involves specific clinical intervention with timely transition into self-management using yoga and pilates methods - also provided at Head to Toe Healthcare.
Jade is available at our Hampton Clinic and is registered for private health insurance rebates through our HICAPS machine.
HAROLD STERNFELD
Physiotherapist
Physiotherapist, B.App.Sc.(Physio) M.A.P.A
Since graduating from Lincoln Institute in 1983 Harold has spent his professional life in private practice. His major interests are the treatment of sports injuries, orthopaedic rehabilitation and Occupational Health.
For 15 years through June 2008 Harold was a principal in a Physiotherapy practice located with The Waverley Orthopaedic Group. The management of patient’s pre and post surgery, sports injuries and traditional sore backs and necks were the main areas treated at the clinic. Emphasis was put on hands on treatment and home exercise routines.
During the 1980s Harold was one of the Physiotherapists at Carlton Football Club (AFL). He also spent 15 years as a Physiotherapist with the Victorian Amateur Football Association.
In recent years Harold has become involved with Occupational Health through on site treatment, training and assessment programs.
Harold is available at our Hampton clinic and is registered for private health fund rebates through our HICAPS machine.
Since graduating from Lincoln Institute in 1983 Harold has spent his professional life in private practice. His major interests are the treatment of sports injuries, orthopaedic rehabilitation and Occupational Health.
For 15 years through June 2008 Harold was a principal in a Physiotherapy practice located with The Waverley Orthopaedic Group. The management of patient’s pre and post surgery, sports injuries and traditional sore backs and necks were the main areas treated at the clinic. Emphasis was put on hands on treatment and home exercise routines.
During the 1980s Harold was one of the Physiotherapists at Carlton Football Club (AFL). He also spent 15 years as a Physiotherapist with the Victorian Amateur Football Association.
In recent years Harold has become involved with Occupational Health through on site treatment, training and assessment programs.
Harold is available at our Hampton clinic and is registered for private health fund rebates through our HICAPS machine.
STEVE ANASTASOPOULOS
Remedial Massage Therapist
Dip.Remedial Massage M.A.A.M.T
Our newest member to the head to toe team is Steve, a fully qualified and experienced remedial massage therapist who is currently furthering his repertoire of therapeutic techniques by completing his Myotherapist qualification.
Steve has worked with sporting clubs at a high competitive level and brings with him a knowledge and understanding of a range of issues which may be presented to him in private practice. He finds that best results are achieved when incorporating a range of techniques such as stretching , myofascial release and cupping.
His focus and commitment to understanding the structure and function of the musculoskeletal system and its contribution to the onset of many common joint and muscle injuries has helped him discover how invaluable massage therapy is as a therapeutic intervention for relieving the physical manifestations of muscular strain.
Steve is a current member of the Australia Association of Massage Therapist and is available at our Hampton clinic. He is registered for private health insurance rebates through our HICAPS machine. Steve is registered for Work Cover, TAC & DVA patients.
Our newest member to the head to toe team is Steve, a fully qualified and experienced remedial massage therapist who is currently furthering his repertoire of therapeutic techniques by completing his Myotherapist qualification.
Steve has worked with sporting clubs at a high competitive level and brings with him a knowledge and understanding of a range of issues which may be presented to him in private practice. He finds that best results are achieved when incorporating a range of techniques such as stretching , myofascial release and cupping.
His focus and commitment to understanding the structure and function of the musculoskeletal system and its contribution to the onset of many common joint and muscle injuries has helped him discover how invaluable massage therapy is as a therapeutic intervention for relieving the physical manifestations of muscular strain.
Steve is a current member of the Australia Association of Massage Therapist and is available at our Hampton clinic. He is registered for private health insurance rebates through our HICAPS machine. Steve is registered for Work Cover, TAC & DVA patients.
RECEPTION STAFF
Support & Administration
Our friendly reception staff look forward to assisting you with all enquiries regarding the services at our clinics.
Dawn, Ailsa, Courtney
Dawn, Ailsa, Courtney
