Osteopath & Director
B.Sc (Clinical Science), M.H.Sc (Osteopathy)
Over 25 years of clinical experience, a passion for solving complex problems and a commitment to helping people move, feel and perform at their best.
Cliff Butler is an experienced osteopath and founder of Williamstown Health + Lifestyle and Melbourne Headache + Concussion Group.
With over 25 years of clinical experience, Cliff has developed a reputation for thorough assessment, clinical problem-solving and managing complex and persistent musculoskeletal conditions.
While his practice encompasses everyday neck and back pain, pelvic dysfunction and sporting injuries, Cliff has developed particular expertise in headache, migraine, concussion and complex injury rehabilitation.
With extensive postgraduate training, including the Watson Headache Approach, Cliff combines hands-on osteopathic treatment, detailed clinical assessment and evidence-based rehabilitation to address the underlying contributors to pain and dysfunction.
Beyond the clinic, Cliff works closely with sporting clubs and organisations to improve concussion awareness, assessment and management. He is also co-host of The Knock-On Effect podcast, helping make concussion research and education accessible to the wider community.
Cliff’s philosophy is simple: understand the whole person, identify what’s driving the problem and develop a clear pathway to lasting improvement.
Clinical Interests
- Headache & Migraine Management
- Concussion & Persistent Post-Concussion Symptoms
- Vestibular & Oculomotor Rehabilitation
- Neck Pain & Cervical Spine Dysfunction
- Complex Sports Injuries & Running Injuries
- Pelvic & Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction