Expert Care for Pain Relief
Meet our Team
At our practice we are dedicated to helping you achieve optimal health and wellness through our specialised care and expertise.
Our team of experienced osteopaths and chiropractors are committed to providing you with personalised treatment plans tailored to your unique needs. We believe in empowering you to take control of your health and live life to the fullest, free from pain and discomfort.
Dr Kurt Avouris
Osteopath
Bachelor Applied Science (Osteopathy)
Master of Osteopathic Medicine
Trigger Point Dry Needling Qualified
Dr Kurt Avouris is the Principal Osteopath and founder of Toowoon Bay Osteopathy & Dry Needling, established in 2018.
Kurt graduated from the University of Western Sydney in 2005 with a Bachelor of Applied Science (Osteopathy) and a Master of Osteopathy. He has been practising as an osteopath for more than 20 years, initially working in Camperdown in Sydney’s Inner West before relocating to the Central Coast.
Alongside clinical practice, Kurt has a strong interest in Trigger Point Dry Needling and the management of musculoskeletal conditions. He teaches dry needling to osteopaths and other allied health professionals and has trained hundreds of practitioners through his professional education courses. He has also lectured at professional conferences on dry needling, including its physiological and musculoskeletal effects.
In the clinic, Kurt takes a practical, individualised approach to assessment and treatment, with a focus on understanding what may be contributing to a patient’s symptoms and developing a clear management plan.
Kurt is available
Mon - Thur - 8am - 6pm
Fri - 8am - 1pm
Dr Brad Corbett
Osteopath
Bachelor of Science (Clinical Science)
Master of Health Science (Osteopathy)
Bachelor Applied Science (Sports Coaching and Admin)
CHEK Practitioner - Level 2
CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach - Level 2
Dr Brad Corbett is an experienced osteopath with more than 20 years in clinical practice, having worked across Sydney’s Northern Beaches, Newcastle and the Central Coast.
Brad first discovered osteopathy while receiving treatment for his own sporting injuries. His interest in how the body moves, adapts and recovers led him to study osteopathy at Victoria University in Melbourne, graduating with a Bachelor of Science (Clinical Science) and Master of Health Science (Osteopathy).
Brad also holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Sports Coaching and Administration and has undertaken further training with the CHEK Institute in the USA, completing Level 2 Integrated Movement Science and Level 2 Holistic Lifestyle Coaching.
Brad’s approach combines osteopathic assessment and treatment with his extensive background in movement, exercise and lifestyle education. He takes an individualised approach, helping patients better understand their bodies while developing practical strategies to support movement, function and overall health.
Brad’s consulting hours:
Monday: 8:00am – 6:00pm
Wednesday: 8:00am – 6:00pm
Thursday: 8:00am – 6:00pm
Dr Louise Itkin
Osteopath
Bachelor of Science (Clinical Science)
Master of Health Science (Osteopathy)
Dr Louise Itkin is an osteopath with a particular interest in women’s health, pregnancy and postnatal care, paediatrics and whole-body approaches to musculoskeletal health.
Louise completed her osteopathic qualifications in England and has been practising in Australia since 2023. She is registered with AHPRA and has also been registered with the General Osteopathic Council in the UK.
Her approach incorporates a range of osteopathic techniques, including structural, cranial, visceral and myofascial techniques, tailored to the individual patient and their presentation.
Louise has developed a particular interest in supporting women through pregnancy and the postnatal period, as well as treating babies and children. Her additional areas of interest include headaches, neck and lower back pain, postural concerns, scar tissue and C-section recovery.
Louise also incorporates lymphatic drainage and scar-focused techniques into her practice where appropriate, particularly as part of her work with women during postnatal recovery.
Her approach is centred around understanding the whole person, not simply the area causing symptoms, with an emphasis on helping patients better understand their bodies and supporting movement, function and wellbeing.
Louise’s consulting hours:
Monday: 2:00pm – 6:00pm
Tuesday: 8:00am – 6:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am – 12:00pm
Dr Scott Kennedy
Osteopath
Bachelor of Science (Clinical Science)
Master of Health Science (Osteopathy)
Scott’s interest in osteopathy developed from his early career in remedial massage, where he gained an appreciation for hands-on treatment and its role in helping people manage musculoskeletal pain and improve movement and function.
He went on to complete a Bachelor of Clinical Science and Master of Osteopathy at Southern Cross University in Lismore, graduating in 2016. Scott relocated to the Central Coast in 2017 and has been practising in the region ever since.
Drawing on his background in remedial massage, Scott uses a broad range of osteopathic techniques and adapts his approach according to each patient’s presentation, preferences and individual needs.
Scott has a particular interest in the management of headaches and migraines and has undertaken further education in biodynamic approaches to osteopathy.
Continuing professional development is an important part of Scott’s practice. He has also completed training in the Perrin Technique, an osteopathic approach developed for use as part of the management of people experiencing Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS).
Originally from Victoria, Scott enjoys an active lifestyle outside the clinic and has a keen interest in sport, bushwalking and travel.
Scott takes a considered, patient-centred approach, with an emphasis on understanding each person's presentation and developing an appropriate treatment and management plan.
Scott is available
Tue - 8am - 6pm
Thur - 8am - 12pm
Rhys Jones
Rhys is a Remedial Massage Therapist practising on the Central Coast, with a strong interest in helping people manage muscular tension, stiffness and soreness and maintain comfortable, confident movement.
His treatments are tailored to the individual and may incorporate remedial massage, trigger point therapy, dry needling, cupping and stretching techniques, depending on the patient’s presentation and goals.
Rhys works with a wide range of patients, from people experiencing the everyday effects of work and prolonged sitting through to active individuals managing training-related muscle soreness and tightness.
His approach focuses on identifying areas of muscular tension and restriction and using appropriate hands-on techniques to support mobility, movement and general wellbeing.
Rhys also works alongside the osteopaths and exercise professionals at Toowoon Bay Osteopathy & Dry Needling, allowing patients to access a multidisciplinary approach when appropriate.
Rhys is available
Tues - 7am - 12pm
Georgia Stewart
Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science
Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology
Georgia Stewart is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist with a particular interest in Clinical Pilates, rehabilitation following injury or surgery, and exercise for people living with chronic health conditions.
Georgia completed her Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science in 2019 before graduating with a Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology in 2021.
Her approach combines evidence-based exercise prescription with principles drawn from Pilates to develop individualised programs based on each person’s health, physical capacity and goals.
Georgia works with people across a wide range of ages and abilities, whether they are returning to exercise following an injury or surgery, managing an ongoing health condition, looking to improve their strength and mobility, or simply wanting greater confidence with exercise.
Sessions may incorporate strength and resistance training, mobility work, balance and coordination exercises, reformer-based exercise and Clinical Pilates, with programs progressed according to the individual.
Alongside her clinical work, Georgia is a casual academic at the University of Newcastle, where she contributes to the education and development of future exercise physiology students.
Georgia’s focus is on making exercise practical, achievable and appropriate for the individual, while giving people the knowledge and confidence to take a more active role in their health and physical function.
Georgia is available
Thur - 8am - 6pm
Fri - 8am-12pm