Meet the team

Karen Shaw – Osteopath and Principal Practitioner

After completing her osteopathic studies at RMIT University in 1995, Karen commenced practice in both Ballarat and Montmorency allowing her to provide treatment to a wide range of patients from many varied backgrounds. After 10 years working in a multidisciplinary environment, Karen opened Lower Plenty Osteopathy in 2005.

Karen has been an active member of the Australian Osteopathic Association having been a member of the Victorian committee, organizing seminar programs for osteopathic ongoing professional development.

She uses a wide variety of osteopathic techniques, enabling her to tailor her treatments to suit the individual requirements of each and every patient. This has resulted in Karen providing the osteopathic care to many families, from infants to grandparents.

Karen loves spending time with her two beautiful children and catching up with family and friends.

Bradley Robinson – Osteopath

Brad completed a degree in Human Movement before graduating from RMIT University with a double degree in Osteopathic Science and Applied Science (Clinical Science) in 2004.

He worked in private clinics in the city centre and the suburbs of Melbourne before spending 2007-08 in Norway. Whilst in Norway he took the opportunity to travel a little, learn new approaches to patient care and lectured technique at the School of Osteopathy in Oslo.

Brad treats a broad range of conditions and uses a wide variety of osteopathic techniques, tailoring treatment to the individual patient’s needs. He relates well to people of all ages and provides a consistently high level of care in a comfortable treatment environment.  Brad aims to help his patients to function as effectively as they are able in their day to day lives.

Brad enjoys spending his free time with his family.  He enjoys exercise and various sports and is currently competing in track and field athletics.

Catherine Spiteri – Osteopath

Catherine graduated from RMIT with her osteopathic double degree in 2008 and has worked predominantly in Melbourne’s north east since. She has completed further studies in the fields of paediatrics, biodynamics and ergonomics.

Catherine enjoys treating people of all ages including young children, adults and the elderly. Whilst her treatment approach is predominantly indirect, Catherine also uses the more direct approaches including soft tissue massage, articulation and stretching. Catherine believes the body has great ability to heal itself however that it may need a helping hand from time to time.

Outside of work, Catherine enjoys spending time having family fun with her children, gardening when Melbournes weather pemits and a good game of cricket.

Monique Finnigan – Osteopath

Monique graduated from RMIT university with a double bachelor degree of health science and applied science (Osteopathy). Monique enjoys using a variety of hands on osteopathic techniques to assist with muscle and joint pain, restriction or discomfort. Myofascial release, gentle mobilisations and trigger point therapy are just a few of the techniques she commonly uses along with postural re-education, stretching and strengthening exercises.

Monique is currently completing her Clinical Pilates certificate with the Australian Physotherapy and Pilates Institute. This has given her valuable skills in rehabilitating common conditions such as lower back pain, neck sprains and strains, as well as sporting injuries. She enjoys treating people from all walks of life but has gained particular interest in working with aging populations with chronic pain and osteoarthritis. Monique maintains current knowledge of health research through continued personal development so that she can provide the best of care for her patients.

In her spare time, you might catch Monique camping out by the coast, practicing some hula hooping tricks or meeting up for coffee with friends.