Osteopathic Practitioners
Dr Anthony Hilkemeijer Registered Osteopath. B.App.Sc.(Clin.Sc.), B.Osteo.Sc., Dip.R.M. M.A.O.A. Rehabilitation Pilates (Clinical Pilates). Neurological Integration System (NIS) practitioner.
Anthony is a principle osteopath at Inner City Osteopathy & Pilates with his wife Shannon Hesford. He studied in Melbourne at The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT), graduating in 2002.
Previously he worked as a osteopath in Moonee Ponds, with Gary Hancock (Naturopath). He has since moved to Carlton, where he works out of Faraday House Health a multi- discipline centre. It was designed as a place where people would feel comfortable and their health needs would be met by friendly practioners who have a real passion for their discipline and promoting health.
Anthony has concentrated his studies to further his qualifications in Osteopathic Rehabilitation and Neurological Integration System (NIS) to improve his ability to enhance mind and body recovery and treatment.
Anthony has also undertaken Rehabiliation Pilates training of a year duration that is only available to Osteopaths, Physiotherapists, Chiropractors and Medical professionals. He is one of only a handfull of Osteopaths to hold this extensive training.
He has traveled to the UK and Cairns to undertake his Masters training in NIS.
Anthony is not too shabby at building either. He is the type of guy who can do anything and is passionate about improving his knowledge and helping his clients.
Dr Shannon Hesford Registered Osteopath
B.App.Sc.(Clin.Sc.), B.Osteo.Sc. M.A.O.A.
Post graduate education in Cranial osteopathy (SCTF & Biodynamics, including treatment of children) and special interest and training in Paediatric cranial osteopathy.
Shannon undertook her osteopathic training at Royal Melbourne Institute of Techonology (RMIT) in Melbourne, graduating in 2002. She has since completed advanced levels of Cranial and Biodynamic post graduate studies including Treatment of Children. As a Cranial Osteopathic practitioner, Shannon has the ability to gently enhance her treatment of paediatrics and adults who suffer from cranial dysfunctions, headaches, migraines, sinus congestion, tinitus, vertigo, blocked eustacian tubes and baby and childhood health complaints. Cranial treatment is very gentle and relaxing; in it's subtly lies it's strength.
Shannon has a special interest in the treatment of paediatric plagiocephaly and torticollis.
Shannon has a varied style of treatment, depending on the clients particular concerns. She has the ability to preform gentle techniques, but can also treat with massage and spinal adjustment where needed. However, Shannon does not manipulate infants.
Shannon is married to Anthony Hilkemeijer and together they have a son who keeps them very busy, and is an absolute joy.
Shannon was previously a researcher, lecturer, examiner and tutor at RMIT University.
Anthony would also say she's not a bad cook!
Susan graduated in 2006 with a Bachelor of Clinical Science and Masters of Heath Science (Osteopathy) from Victoria University. As a part of her Masters degree she conducted research into how female osteopaths combine their career with motherhood.
Previous study at the University of Melbourne and a keen interest in human anatomy has led her to a position as anatomy lecturer at Victoria University.
Susan specialises in the treatment of gastrointestinal complaints. She also enjoys treating neck and back pain, jaw dysfunction, headaches and pregnant women. In her spare time she stays active at the gym, running and traveling.
And if the wind was to change,and she was stuck with the same facial expression, Susan would be fine as she is always smiling.
Pilates Instructors
Principle Pilates Instructor
Dr Anthony Hilkemeijer
B.App.Sc.(Clin.Sc.), B.Osteo.Sc., Dip.R.M.
M.A.O.A. Rehabilitation/ Clinical Pilates. NIS practitioner.
Anthony Hilkemeijer offers you the unique benefit of being both a fully qualified and registered Osteopath and Pilates Practitioner.
Anthony began practising Pilates at an advanced level in 1999, due to his interest in maintaining his own posture and spinal health. He has since developed a passion for Pilates and has obtained an advanced accreditation for Clinical Rehabilitation Pilates though Polestar, a one year intensive qualification that is the highest available to medical professionals.
Anthony blends his Osteopathic training with his extensive Pilates knowledge to provide the benefits of Clinical or Rehabilitation Pilates to people of all conditions and abilities.
The combination of Osteopathic training and Pilates can be truly transforming.
Sarah's loyal clientelle are a testiment to her skillfull training and beautiful personality.
Darren Vizzer Pilates Instructor. Holds a Diploma in Pilates that involves 3 years of intensive training.
Reception Staff
Laura (Mon- Thurs)
Sadira (Fri- Sat)
