Meet The Team
DR. TANIA McDONALD
After gaining experience interstate and in Melbourne, Tania saw the opportunity to bring Osteopathy to Gippsland and established the Warragul Osteopathic Clinic in 2007. Osteopathy’s holistic philosophy makes fundamental sense to Tania, who has a passion for anatomy and the way the human body functions as a whole.
A keen netball player, Tania and her husband Troy have three young daughters and a son and love being a part of the local community both personally and professionally.
DR. TANIA McDONALD
B.App.Sc. B.Osteo.Sc.
Dr. Deanne Mulcahy
With a background in massage, personal training and pilates, Deanne graduated from RMIT with a Masters of Osteopathy and completed further study in global posturology, fascial release techniques, pregnancy, paediatrics, lymphatics and BLT (balanced ligamentous tension technique). She teaches Osteopathic students and supervises the University Student clinic.
Deanne has two children and enjoys going on family holidays.
Dr. Deanne Mulcahy
Dr. Kenneth Echaluce
Growing up in Swan Hill in northern Victoria, Kenneth always had a keen interest in playing and watching sport. This led to his curiosity in human function and physiology, and has been the motivation behind his career in Osteopathy.
Kenneth completed his studies in Osteopathy at RMIT University in Melbourne and whilst he loves the city found he missed connecting with rural people and community. Since joining Warragul Osteopathic Clinic in 2018 Kenneth has enjoyed treating a wide range of conditions with a special interest in functional movement, rehabilitation and injury prevention. Kenneth is passionate about patient education, empowering patients to manage their condition with exercise and lifestyle advice in conjuction with Osteopathic treatment.
Kenneth enjoys keeping fit, travelling and spending time with family and friends.
Dr. Kenneth Echaluce
Dr. David Sollberger
David graduated as an Osteopath from RMIT in 2003 and has worked in both Melbourne and country Victoria as well as running his own clinic for 5 years in Bunyip. David has a passion for treating families of all generations and helping them with their health journey by empowering them to make good choices.
He also loves the challenge of a multi-faceted approach to chronic pain presentations as well as challenging lower back and pelvic pain, neck pain and headaches. In his quest to understand the stress that people with an injury may go through he did further study in Counselling which has helped him have a better listening ear and equipped him to better treat the whole person not just the injury.
David is married with four children and in his spare time enjoys netball and running. David is also the Chaplain at the Pakenham Football Netball Club and involved at Pakenham Baptist Church.
Dr. David Sollberger
Dr. Isaac Lynn
Isaac graduated with a Masters degree in Osteopathy in 2014, and is also a current member of the Australasian Lymphology Association. Working as an Osteopath in both Melbourne and Calgary (Canada) for a number of years, Isaac joined our team in 2019 and brings a depth of clinical and educational experience, having previously supervised students as part of their University Masters program.
Isaac enjoys working with complex, stubborn conditions, as well as preventative care for cancer-related lymphoedema and compression therapy. When not in the clinic, you'll find Isaac out training for his next triathlon, or spending time with his young family.
Dr. Isaac Lynn
Dr. Erica Glass
As a local girl, Erica understands the importance of getting patients back on their feet. Initially drawn to Osteopathy for its full body approach, Erica enjoys the multifaceted perspective to treating patients with acute injuries, pregnancy and postpartum related pain, headaches & migraines, and those general body aches and pains.
Since returning to Gippsland, Erica spends her time exploring the beautiful countryside with her dogs, going for hikes, and spending time with family.
Dr. Ryan Farmer
Ryan graduated from Victoria University with a Master’s degree in Osteopathy after he was drawn to the profession due to the whole body approach to health and well-being. Ryan combines hands on techniques such as soft tissue massage, manipulation, mobilisation, muscle energy technique and dry needling with functional rehabilitation and education. He likes to treat people of all ages, with an interest in sports-related injuries, back pain, neck pain, headaches and chronic pain managment.
Ryan is originally a local Gippsland boy and enjoys keeping fit at the gym, playing football and spending time with family and friends.
Dr. Adi Devani
Growing up in Kenya and England, Adi played a variety of sports, which sparked his interest in musculoskeletal injuries. Adi studied Sports Therapy in England and was then drawn towards Osteopathy due to its multifaceted approach as well as finding the root cause of the problem.
Adi enjoys treating a variety of complaints with a keen interest in sport-related injuries, shoulder, neck and low back pain. Adi uses soft tissue massage, manipulation, dry needling, exercise and education.
Adi enjoys playing and watching sport, keeping fit and spending time with friends and family.
Dr. Adi Devani
Dr. Damian Berenato
Damian graduated from Victoria University with a Master's in Osteopathy which included a short exchange to the British School of Osteopathy in London.
Damian enjoys treating a wide variety of conditions and working with his patients to get them back doing what they love. He has a special interest in rehabilitation and sporting injuries.
Outside of work Damian enjoys playing cricket, golf and travelling.
Dr. Alisha Fissenden
Alisha completed her five-year double degree in Osteopathy/Health Science at RMIT University. She has completed further training in ergonomics (workplace and vehicle), falls prevention and dry needling.
She enjoys treating a wide range of patients to help them meet their goals to get back to doing what they love. Alisha has a keen interest in sporting injuries, having competed at state level in swimming and worked as a sports trainer in Melbourne.
Outside of work, she loves travelling, cooking and reading a good book!
Dr. Elise Barratt
With a passion for creating a comfortable and welcoming space, Elise understands the importance of getting to know her patients to help support their recovery.
Elise enjoys tailoring a hands-on approach coupled with education to enhance her patients function and keep them doing what they love. Her passion for a whole-body approach to healthcare and keen interest in anatomy was the driving force behind her career in osteopathy, which led to the completion of her double-degree at RMIT.
Elise thoroughly enjoys treating people of all ages with a variety of techniques and she has also completed further training in dry needling.
Residing in Gippsland, Elise loves being part of a close-knit community which is why you'll find her umpiring local football, exploring nature or socialising with friends outside of the treatment room.
Dr. Elise Barratt
Dr. Emily Sneddon
After completing her studies at RMIT University, local Gippsland girl, Emily is excited to bring her passion of osteopathy to Warragul.
Emily is drawn to the holistic nature of osteopathy enabling her to help patients reach their full potential and whole health.
Emily enjoys building a professional and trusting connection with her patients, to ensure every treatment is specific for that individual. She is focused on providing a wide range of treatments, and has also completed further training in dry needling.
Outside of the clinic, you will find Emily outside enjoying nature and socialising with friends and family.
Dr. Emily Sneddon
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