Meet our Team

Bachelor of Health Science / Bachelor of Applied Science (Osteopathy)

If Alyssa looks familiar, you may have met her at the Williamstown Health + Lifestyle front desk. What you might not know is that she has also spent the past three years practising as a qualified osteopath and treating patients across Melbourne.

Alongside her role at WHL, Alyssa works at Middle Park Osteopathic Clinic, where she has worked alongside experienced osteopath Damien Guengerich, a former President of Osteopathy Australia with an extensive professional background in sports-related care.

Alyssa’s passion for osteopathy grew from her own experiences in athletics, acrobatics and netball. Having experienced sporting injuries herself, she understands how frustrating it can be when pain affects work, training and the activities people enjoy.

Her clinical interests include sporting injuries, everyday muscle and joint pain, hypermobility-related discomfort, neck and jaw concerns, and headaches where musculoskeletal factors may contribute.

Alyssa believes in taking the time to understand each patient’s individual presentation, lifestyle and goals. Her approach combines careful assessment, hands-on osteopathic treatment, education and rehabilitation strategies where appropriate.

Outside the clinic, Alyssa enjoys staying active, drawing and painting, exploring local markets and spending time with her pets, friends and family.

Whether you’ve known Alyssa for years or you’re meeting her for the first time, she looks forward to welcoming you into the treatment room at WHL.

Special Interests

• Sports injuries and rehabilitation
• Hypermobility and joint instability
• Headaches and neck-related pain
• TMJ dysfunction and jaw pain
• Back, neck and general musculoskeletal pain
• Exercise rehabilitation and return to activity

Callan is a qualified Remedial Massage Therapist with a passion for helping people move better, manage muscle tension and feel their best.

Having completed his Diploma of Remedial Massage Therapy at RMIT, Callan brings a hands-on, individualised approach to treatment, with a growing interest in musculoskeletal health, movement and recovery.

His treatments incorporate a range of techniques, including sports massage, deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy, cupping, joint mobilisation and muscle energy techniques (MET). Callan tailors each session to the individual, focusing on their specific needs, lifestyle and goals.

Callan is also currently completing his Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy at RMIT, further developing his clinical knowledge and treatment skills.

Whether you’re spending long hours at a desk, training hard or simply feeling like your body needs some attention, Callan looks forward to helping you feel more comfortable and move with greater ease.

Qualifications

• Diploma of Remedial Massage Therapy – RMIT
• Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy – RMIT (currently studying)

Availability: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays

Special Interests:

• Neck and shoulder tension – helping ease tightness and discomfort associated with desk work, posture and daily activities.
• Back pain and muscular tightness – targeted soft tissue treatment to help reduce discomfort and improve movement.
• Sports recovery – supporting active individuals and athletes dealing with muscle soreness, fatigue and training-related tension.
• General muscle aches and pains – addressing areas of muscular discomfort and stiffness.
• Maintenance massage – helping people stay comfortable, mobile and ready for their everyday activities.

Finn O’Dwyer is a 5th-year Osteopathy student providing remedial massage at Williamstown Health & Lifestyle. He works with a wide range of patients across Williamstown and Melbourne’s Inner West, helping to reduce pain, improve mobility, and support recovery through hands-on treatment.

Finn has a strong interest in remedial massage for muscle tension, injury management, and general wellbeing. His approach is practical and tailored, whether you’re dealing with tightness from work, returning from injury, or simply looking to move and feel better.

As captain of the Williamstown VFL side, Finn brings real-world experience in high-performance sport. He understands the physical demands of training, recovery, and staying consistent and applies this insight to help both athletes and everyday patients.

Finn is known for his calm, approachable nature and his ability to make people feel comfortable from the first session. He takes the time to understand what’s driving your symptoms and works with you to create a clear path forward.

If you’re looking for remedial massage in Williamstown that focuses on both immediate relief and long-term results, Finn is a great place to start.

Looking for an experienced osteopath in Melbourne who understands sports injuries and busy working bodies? Gus Oldaker combines hands on treatment with movement based rehab to help you get out of pain and back to doing what you love.

Gus is a competitive footballer, giving him firsthand insight into training loads, performance demands, and the frustrations that come with injury. That real world experience shapes his practical and results focused approach to care.

Gus has a strong interest in treating sports injuries, gym related pain, back and neck issues, and what he calls the “working wounded”. People managing long hours, physical jobs, family life, and persistent aches who want lasting change rather than short term fixes.

His treatments focus on relieving pain, improving mobility, and restoring strength so your body can cope better with daily demands and sport. Whether you are recovering from an injury, dealing with chronic tension, or trying to stay active as you get older, Gus works with you to build resilience and prevent problems from returning.

You can expect clear explanations, personalised treatment, and a tailored plan that often includes rehab exercises and strength based movement strategies to future proof your body.

Outside the clinic, Gus enjoys training, watching footy, and finding Williamstown’s best coffee.

Thomas is a Remedial Massage Therapist whose passion for helping the body perform and recover grew through his experience competing and training in sports like jiu-jitsu, weightlifting and surfing.

He has worked across neurological, sporting, and clinical settings, From supporting individuals living with multiple sclerosis to providing sports massage to elite athletes in the AFL and everyone in between.

Thomas enjoys helping people move better and return to the activities they love pain-free, utilizing an evidence-based approach through remedial, deep tissue, and sports massage.

Looking for a physiotherapist in Williamstown or Melbourne’s Inner West who takes the time to listen and gives you a clear plan forward? Jeffrey combines hands on treatment with tailored rehabilitation to help you recover from injury, reduce pain, and move with confidence again.

Jeffrey’s passion for physiotherapy began in his late teens after experiencing persistent back and neck pain himself. The care he received not only helped him recover, it inspired him to support others through similar challenges. That personal journey shapes Jeffrey’s empathetic, patient centred approach and his commitment to helping people return to everyday life, work, and sport.

Jeffrey understands firsthand how frustrating ongoing pain can be, especially when it starts to impact your job, training, or daily activities. He takes the time to explain what is happening in your body and works with you to create practical, realistic treatment plans that support long term results.

Alongside his clinical work, Jeffrey has on field experience as a sports trainer for a local football club, managing acute injuries, providing strapping support, and guiding athletes through rehabilitation. This hands on experience strengthened his interest in sports physiotherapy and helping active people return to performance safely.

Jeffrey enjoys treating sports injuries, back pain, neck pain, gym related strains, and everyday aches that build up from busy lifestyles or physical work. His approach focuses on relieving pain, improving mobility, restoring strength, and preventing problems from returning. Treatment often combines manual therapy with personalised exercise and movement strategies to help future proof your body.

Calm, thorough, and genuinely invested in your progress, Jeffrey works with athletes, working professionals, and anyone wanting to move without pain and feel stronger in their body.

Jeffrey is currently welcoming new patients and appointments are available in Williamstown.

• treating sporting injuries
• lower back pain
• exercise prescription to get you moving again.

Osteopath | Director | Williamstown Health + Lifestyle

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 the founder and director of Williamstown Health + Lifestyle and Melbourne Headache + Concussion Group.

With more than two decades of clinical experience, Cliff has developed a reputation for his thorough assessment, clinical curiosity and ability to navigate complex and persistent conditions.

While his osteopathic practice encompasses everyday neck and back pain, pelvic and sacroiliac dysfunction, and sports injuries, Cliff has a particular passion for headache, migraine, concussion and complex injury rehabilitation.

Headache & Concussion Expertise

Cliff has undertaken extensive postgraduate professional development in headache and concussion management, including training in the Watson Headache Approach.

Through Melbourne Headache + Concussion Group, he works extensively with patients experiencing persistent headaches, migraines, concussion and ongoing post-concussion symptoms.

His approach combines detailed clinical assessment, hands-on treatment and individualised rehabilitation, addressing factors such as cervical spine dysfunction, dizziness, balance disturbances, visual difficulties and exercise intolerance.

Beyond the Clinic

Cliff is passionate about improving concussion awareness and management in community sport. He works with sporting clubs and organisations to deliver concussion education, baseline testing, rehabilitation and structured return-to-sport guidance.

He also shares his knowledge through professional education, presentations and The Knock-On Effect podcast, helping bridge the gap between emerging research and everyday clinical practice.

Clinical Interests

• Headache and migraine management
• Concussion and persistent post-concussion symptoms
• Vestibular and oculomotor rehabilitation
• Sports injuries and return-to-performance rehabilitation
• Complex and recurring running injuries
• Neck pain and cervical spine dysfunction
• Pelvic and sacroiliac joint dysfunction
• Persistent back pain and musculoskeletal conditions

A Personalised Approach to Better Health

Whether you’re struggling with a persistent headache, recovering from a sporting injury or managing everyday aches and pains, Cliff takes the time to understand the bigger picture.

His philosophy is simple: identify what’s contributing to the problem, develop a clear treatment plan and help patients get back to doing what they love.

Peter’s fascination with the human body in conjunction with his passion for helping others led him to an interest in osteopathy.  After sustaining multiple injuries himself playing soccer, as well as working with the local footy club as a sports trainer, he also understands the importance of getting people back to doing what they love.

Peter utilises a range of manual therapy techniques to relieve pain and symptoms and has also completed further training in dry needling. He emphasises the importance of communication and education to ensure his patients are well informed and incorporates a management plan to help them achieve their goals.

Peter has a special interest in the treatment of headaches and migraines as he experiences his own personal battles with head pain. Peter has undertaken further study with the Watson Headache® Institute after experiencing the life changing results from the treatment first hand. He therefore understands and can relate with his patients, providing empathetic and compassionate care to help them manage their condition.

Jess is a compassionate and motivated Senior Osteopath and Clinical Pilates Instructor. Jess has worked with the human body for many years, and is passionate about working with you through all stages of your health journey. She has a keen interest in movement and biomechanics and enjoys working with people from all walks of life. She adopts a holistic and evidence informed approach to treatment which includes manual therapy, rehabilitation and injury prevention to ensure you feel informed and empowered.

Jess also has a Certificate IV in Nursing, which has provided her with a unique perspective of the importance of movement when dealing with injury.

Alana is an senior myotherapist and clinical pilates instructor, passionate about helping people manage pain and improve their quality of life.

Alana not only uses her hands on treatment skills to reduce pain and improve mobility but she places a strong emphasis on education and movement therapies.

As a clinical pilates instructor she prescribes corrective exercise advice for her clients. Alana enjoys working with chronic pain, lower back/hip pain and postural related pain clients however also enjoys working with the general population to help reach their health and well being goals.

Senior Osteopath Elizabeth Lynch is passionate about helping others. With 17 years’ experience in Irish Dance, she is also no stranger to injuries herself. It is this vast experience requiring musculoskeletal treatment, which inspired her to follow a career into the field, “I found Osteopathy treatment made a significant improvement in my own recovery from multiple injuries” says Elizabeth.

This understanding is something she has implemented into her practice today, “Letting people know what to expect from the beginning, and putting a plan in place together, makes all the difference in patient recovery.”

For Elizabeth, the goal is simple, “Keeping people doing what they love!”

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