The Spring Osteo Clinic team at Shop 2, 486 Whitehorse Road, Surrey Hills

Surrey Hills, Victoria · Est. January 2010

Why Choose Us

Helping people move more comfortably.
Osteopathy, clinical exercise and remedial massage, no referral needed.

Spring Osteo Clinic is a Surrey Hills osteopathy practice with five AHPRA-registered osteopaths and a remedial massage therapist, treating back pain, sports injuries and postural pain since January 2010. No referral needed.

15+
Years operating
8K+
Patients on record
10+
Team members
4.9★
Google rating

Rating per Google Reviews, verified June 2026.

All Osteopaths AHPRA Registered
Five-Year Degree + Master's in Osteopathy
Osteopathy Australia Members
Established January 2010
No Referral Needed
4.9★ Google Rating
Weekly In-House Clinical Training
Children Through to the Elderly
All Osteopaths AHPRA Registered
Five-Year Degree + Master's in Osteopathy
Osteopathy Australia Members
Established January 2010
No Referral Needed
4.9★ Google Rating
Weekly In-House Clinical Training
Children Through to the Elderly

Our osteopaths

Five AHPRA-registered osteopaths. All Master's qualified.

Currently welcoming new and returning patients: Dr Mel Vello, Dr Andy Mohareb, Dr Sarah Lawson and Dr Sam Baker.

Dr Mel Vello, OsteopathNew Patients Welcome

Dr Mel Vello

BSc (Osteo), MHSc (Osteo)

Osteopath

Mid to mature age patients

Tuesday to Saturday

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Dr Andy Mohareb, OsteopathNew Patients Welcome

Dr Andy Mohareb

BHSc, BAppSci (Osteo)

Osteopath

Sports injuries & back pain

Five days including Saturday

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Dr Sarah Lawson, OsteopathNew Patients Welcome

Dr Sarah Lawson

BHSc, BAppSci (Osteo)

Osteopath

Women's health & sports injuries

Tuesday to Saturday

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Dr Sam Baker, OsteopathNew Patients Welcome

Dr Sam Baker

BSc (ClinSc), MHSc (Osteo)

Osteopath

Rehabilitation & sports injuries

Monday to Friday

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Dr Nick Harrison, Osteopath

Dr Nick Harrison

BSc (ClinSc), MHSc (Osteo)

Osteopath

Pelvic dysfunction

Monday to Friday

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Catherine O'Donnell, Studio Pilates Instructor

Catherine O'Donnell

Dip Clinical Pilates, Cert IV Pilates, BA

Studio Pilates · PAA Member

Mondays and Thursdays

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Jing Ma, Remedial Massage Therapist

Jing Ma

Dip Remedial Massage

Remedial Massage · ANTA Member

Tuesday, Friday and Saturday

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Our services

Hands-on care, plus what supports it.

Osteopathy

Our core service. Working with muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons using stretch, massage, pressure point and manipulation techniques.

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Shockwave Therapy

For chronic soft tissue conditions including tennis elbow, plantar fasciitis and tendinopathies, where hands-on treatment alone isn't enough.

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Clinical Exercise

Osteo led, individualised exercise programs to aid injury and pain management and rehabilitation.

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Dry Needling

Thin solid needles target trigger points to release tension, reduce pain and improve mobility, alongside hands-on treatment.

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Remedial Massage

With Jing Ma, available Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Targeted soft tissue work that complements osteopathic care.

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Flexible Appointments

Open Monday to Thursday 7:30am-8pm, Friday 7:30am-6pm, Saturday 7:30am-1pm. No referral needed.

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Why Spring Osteo

Continuity of care, whoever you see.

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Your notes stay on file, so whichever of our osteos you see, they'll be briefed on your history before your appointment.

Spring Osteo Clinic has five osteopaths who treat muscle and joint pain, including headaches, back pain and sports injuries. Co-founded by Dr Nick Harrison and Catherine O'Donnell in January 2010, the clinic has been part of Surrey Hills for over fifteen years, the last ten of them at a purpose-fitted-out space on Whitehorse Road, built around the needs of the team and our patients.

Treatment is hands-on: muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons worked through stretch, massage, pressure point work and joint manipulation where appropriate. Every osteopath holds a five-year university degree including a Master's in Osteopathy, is registered with AHPRA, and is a member of Osteopathy Australia. Most of the team stay with us for five-plus years, so your history and care plan stay consistent no matter which of our osteopaths you see.

Fifteen-plus years in Surrey Hills, ten years at this address, over 8,000 patients on record.

Our history

How the clinic was built.

January 2010

Spring Osteo Clinic opens

Dr Nick Harrison and Catherine O'Donnell co-found the clinic in Surrey Hills.

Growth

The team expands

Four more AHPRA-registered osteopaths join: Dr Mel Vello, Dr Sam Baker, Dr Sarah Lawson and Dr Andy Mohareb.

Allied health added

Studio Pilates and remedial massage join the team

Catherine O'Donnell (Studio Pilates) and Jing Ma (Remedial Massage) round out a genuinely multi-disciplinary practice.

10 years ago

A purpose-fitted clinic on Whitehorse Road

The team moves into a space designed specifically for the team and their patients' needs.

Community

Ten years supporting The Nappy Collective

A decade-long partnership giving back to people in crisis or need across Melbourne's eastern suburbs.

15+ Years

8,000+ patients on record

Including multi-generational families treated across four generations from the same household.

Today

Shop 2, 486 Whitehorse Road, Surrey Hills

Seven practitioners, a 4.9★ Google rating, and no referral required.

Who we treat

People at every stage of life.

01
Children & Teenagers
Sports injuries from football, basketball, soccer and rowing. Study strain from heavy bags and screen time. Growing pains from adolescent development.
02
Desk-Bound Workers
Tight hips, sore lower back, neck and shoulder pain from poor ergonomics, one of our most common presentations.
03
Pregnant & Post-Natal Women
Pelvic instability, lower back pain from lifting prams and children, hip pain and breastfeeding-related tension. Treatment adapted to be safe throughout.
04
Tradies & Manual Workers
Sore backs from heavy lifting, arm and shoulder pain from repetitive overhead work, responding well to early intervention.
05
Sports People of All Levels
Club-level to competitive athletes: hamstring, knee and ankle pain, tennis elbow, corkies, acute injury recovery and performance maintenance.
06
Mature Age Patients
Sore knees, hips and arms, arthritic pain and stiffness, a gentle evidence-informed approach focused on function and quality of life.

Why patients choose us

What sets the clinic apart.

Continuity of care

Your notes stay on file, so whichever osteo you see, they'll have your history and care plan ready before your appointment.

Co-founded, still owner-led

Dr Nick Harrison and Catherine O'Donnell co-founded the clinic in 2010, and both still lead it today.

Fully qualified team

Every osteopath holds a five-year degree including a Master's in Osteopathy, registered with AHPRA and a member of Osteopathy Australia.

4.9★ Google rating

A consistently high Google rating built over 15+ years in Surrey Hills.

No referral needed

Book directly online or by phone. A GP Chronic Condition Management Plan (GPCCMP) may make you eligible for a Medicare rebate.

8,000+ patients, four generations

Some families have brought four generations through the same clinic's doors.

Google reviews

What patients say about the clinic.

4.9
★★★★★
Based on 28 Google reviews
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Amir Kasra Zanjani
★★★★★

Been seeing Dr Nick for over 15 years, at his previous practice and now Spring Osteo. The whole crew are professional, knowledgeable and genuinely caring.

Local Guide · a year ago

A
Alyssa Rodwell
★★★★★

First visit with Dr Sarah Lawson for a tight back and shoulders, left feeling relaxed and much better. Thorough and made sure I was comfortable.

Local Guide · 3 years ago

T
Trent Shields
★★★★★

Ten years with the team, and I would not still be playing competitive sport without their care and guidance.

3 years ago

B
Brent Turnham
★★★★★

Sarah has been amazing identifying my lower back pain and helping me feel so much better with hands-on treatment and home exercises.

3 years ago

T
Tessa Huiswaard
★★★★★

Dr Sarah thoroughly explained the treatment for my work-related back pain and running-related shin pain, and motivated me to keep up the exercises at home.

2 years ago

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Jordan Adams
★★★★★

Sam has an obvious passion for getting people better. Advice is concise, direct, and has helped me through many an injury.

2 years ago

When we're open

Early mornings, late nights and Saturdays.

Monday7:30am – 8:00pm
Tuesday7:30am – 8:00pm
Wednesday7:30am – 8:00pm
Thursday7:30am – 8:00pm
Friday7:30am – 6:00pm
Saturday7:30am – 1:00pm
SundayClosed

Shop 2, 486 Whitehorse Road, Surrey Hills VIC 3127, an easy trip from Box Hill, Balwyn, Camberwell, Hawthorn, Doncaster and Blackburn.

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Common questions

Questions patients ask a lot.

What conditions does Spring Osteo Clinic treat?
Back pain, neck and shoulder pain, headaches, hip and knee pain, sports injuries and pregnancy-related discomfort, plus pain affecting sleeping, working, walking, running, gardening or breastfeeding.
Do I need a referral to see an osteopath?
No. You can book directly without a GP referral by calling (03) 9830 7044 or booking online.
Who are the practitioners at Spring Osteo?
Five AHPRA-registered osteopaths, Dr Mel Vello, Dr Andy Mohareb, Dr Sam Baker, Dr Sarah Lawson and Dr Nick Harrison, plus Catherine O'Donnell (Studio Pilates, PAA Member) and Jing Ma (Remedial Massage, ANTA Member).
What makes Spring Osteo Clinic different?
Most of our team stay for an average of five plus years, which means patients get continuity with practitioners and with care. Combined with 15 years in Surrey Hills and over 8,000 patients on file, it's continuity most clinics our size can't offer.
What should I expect at my first appointment?
A thorough case history and physical assessment, typically followed by treatment in the same session using stretch, massage, pressure point work and manipulation. Everything is explained before it begins.
Do you offer shockwave therapy, dry needling or remedial massage?
Yes we offer shockwave therapy for chronic soft-tissue conditions; dry needling to release trigger points; remedial therapy with Jing on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
Where is the clinic and what are your opening hours?
Shop 2, 486 Whitehorse Road, Surrey Hills VIC 3127. Open Monday to Thursday 7:30am-8pm, Friday 7:30am-6pm, Saturday 7:30am-1pm.
Can I get a Medicare rebate for osteopathy?
Yes, if you have a GP Chronic Condition Management Plan (GPCCMP), you may be eligible for a Medicare rebate for osteopathy. Speak with your GP about whether a GPCCMP is appropriate for your condition, then call us to book.
We offer onsite appointments
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03 9830 7044
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Our location

Shop 2, 486 Whitehorse Road Surrey Hills vic 3127
Open: Monday–Friday 7.30am–8pm, Saturday 7.30am–1pm