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Please note that the clinic is closed from 23rd of December 2025 and will re-open from 6th of January 2026. Happy Holidays and we look forward to seeing you in the new year.

+ Elevate Your Health +

Here at Elevate Osteopathy we take a hands-on approach to musculoskeletal care.
We strive to optimise all aspects of your health:

+ MIND +

+ BODY +

+ MOVEMENT +

+ ACHIEVEMENT +

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+ Meet our Osteopaths +

Dr Ellen Black - Osteopath

Hi I’m Ellen, Director and Osteopath at Elevate Osteopathy,

I’m originally from Victoria and I completed my studies at RMIT University, graduating with a Bachelor of Health Science and a Bachelor of Applied Science (Osteopathy) in 2018. Shortly after graduating I moved to Perth and fell in love with the West Coast.

I have always had a passion for human movement and health. Throughout my childhood I did gymnastics for 20 years and went on to become a coach and competition judge. A highlight of my coaching career was taking gymnasts to the Special Olympics.

Previously, I have had the pleasure of practicing out of Melville Osteopathy and Sana Osteopathy. I currently practice out of Elevate Osteopathy in Stirling. I also spent 2 years practicing in rural WA in Northam.

I have a firm structural approach to Osteopathy and love using joint manipulation, massage and dry needling in my treatments. I believe a hands-on treatment helps my patients get back to what they love doing quicker whilst providing tailored exercise and lifestyle advice to support their long term health.

When I’m not working you can catch me out on a hike. I love exploring all the beautiful national parks that Western Australia has to offer.

I love treating all kinds of presentations but particularly enjoy treating:

+ Lower back pain + Neck pain + Shoulder pain + Headaches + Sacroiliac pain. + TMJ and jaw pain +

Dr Rory Richardson - Osteopath

Dr. Rory Richardson is an energetic and compassionate Osteopath who loves helping people move better and feel their best. He holds a Master of Health Sciences (Osteopathy) from Victoria University and has completed extensive additional training across manual therapy, rehabilitation, and holistic care.

Rory enjoys working with people from all walks of life including: athletes, pregnancy, older adults, children, disabilities and work-related or ergonomic issues. He tailors each treatment to the individual, combining hands-on techniques with movement guidance, exercise advice, and education to support lasting results.

Known for his kind-hearted and approachable nature, Rory takes time to truly listen and understand his patients’ needs. He finds joy in seeing people regain confidence in their bodies, whether recovering from injury, managing pain, or striving to stay active and healthy.

Rory’s goal is to help each patient enhance function, reduce discomfort, and improve their overall quality of life — empowering them to take an active role in their own wellbeing.

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Elevate Osteopathy Pillars of Health:
These are the major aspects of health and wellbeing that guide our approach to treatment.

+ Movement + Rest + Diet + Hydration + Sleep + Mental Health +

Our Techniques

Joint Mobilisation

Taking a joint through it range of motion to improve quality of movement and range of movement.
Joint Manipulation

Also know as HVLA. It is a quick and specific thrust where a patient may hear a ‘click’ to achieve full joint range.
Soft Tissue Massage/ Myofascial Release

Massage that sinks into your tissues to relieve tight muscles and other soft tissues.
Dry Needling

A technique where sterile needles are placed into a muscle to help it relax. Nothing is injected hence the name ‘dry’.
Exercise Prescription

The Osteopath may give you simple at home exercises so that you can better manage your pain at home.
Muscle Energy Technique

A technique that uses muscle contraction to improve joint range and flexibility. This can also be used in place of HVLA.

Most private health insurers cover Osteopathic Treatment but please check with your insurance provider to see if it is covered on your specific policy. Fees are to be paid in full at the time of your treatment.

An initial consultation is a 1hr appointment where the Osteopath will take a detailed history, completely a thorough musculoskeletal assessment and use hands on treatments to help aid your condition. All new patients to the clinic must book an initial consultation.
A 40min follow up appointment for existing patients.
Only for White and Gold Card holders with proper referral from the GP.
Visits under a care plan must be referred by the GP. A gap fee will be charged. The appointment is to be paid for in full and then the patient can claim the rebate from Medicare.