Dr Marc Weir
Osteopath
B.Sc.(Clinical), M.H.Sc.(Osteo)
Co-Director Dr Marc Weir knew that he wanted to help people from an early age, and his love of health and fitness made Osteopathy an obvious choice to pursue as a career. Marc completed his studies at Victoria University in 2017. He started his career at a well-renowned Osteopathic Clinic in the Western suburbs of Melbourne. Here he gained a wealth of knowledge and experience over the 5 years, being mentored by leaders in the industry.
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It has always been a goal of Marc’s to run his own business, and in 2021 decided to pursue this goal. This was the beginning of Adapt Osteopathy in Craigieburn.
Marc likes to explore the bigger picture when it comes to pain and injury, taking into account each individual’s unique experience. His attention to detail and holistic approach ensures that his patients receive the best care possible. Being passionate about health and fitness himself, Marc likes to incorporate active management strategies to keep people doing what they love. Marc is also qualified in Advanced Dry Needling, and uses Cupping to assist in the healing process of a given injury.
Dr Marc Weir
Osteopath
B.Sc.(Clinical), M.H.Sc.(Osteo)
Co-Director Dr Marc Weir knew that he wanted to help people from an early age, and his love of health and fitness made Osteopathy an obvious choice to pursue as a career. Marc completed his studies at Victoria University in 2017. He started his career at a well-renowned Osteopathic Clinic in the Western suburbs of Melbourne. Here he gained a wealth of knowledge and experience over the 5 years, being mentored by leaders in the industry.
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It has always been a goal of Marc’s to run his own business, and in 2021 decided to pursue this goal. This was the beginning of Adapt Osteopathy in Craigieburn.
Marc likes to explore the bigger picture when it comes to pain and injury, taking into account each individual’s unique experience. His attention to detail and holistic approach ensures that his patients receive the best care possible. Being passionate about health and fitness himself, Marc likes to incorporate active management strategies to keep people doing what they love. Marc is also qualified in Advanced Dry Needling, and uses Cupping to assist in the healing process of a given injury.
Dr Samantha Shelley
Osteopath & Clinical Pilates Instructor
B.Sc.(Clinical), M.H.Sc.(Osteo)
Certificate III and IV in Fitness
Polestar Pilates (Clinical/Rehab Pilates)
Co-director Sam graduated from Victoria University in 2019 with a Masters of Osteopathy. She has since completed comprehensive training with Polestar Pilates in clinical/rehabilitation Pilates. She also holds a certificate III and IV in fitness and has a background in personal training and group fitness.
Sam incorporates her extensive training in Pilates and exercise into her Osteopathic care to help patients get back to doing what they love. Sam takes a holistic approach to healthcare, combining hands-on treatment with specific exercise rehabilitation and advice to help clients achieve their health goals. She is trained in a variety of manual therapy techniques, including dry needling.
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Sam believes in educating people to better understand their pain and injury, and empowering them to take control of their health.
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Sam enjoys treating all musculoskeletal conditions, with a special interest in neck and shoulder pain, as well as headaches. Sam is particularly passionate about pregnancy and post-partum care, and helping women to stay strong and healthy throughout all stages of life.
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Dr Alexander Karagiannis
Osteopath
B.Sc.(Clinical), M.H.Sc.(Osteo)
Alexander completed his Osteopathy degree at Victoria University in Melbourne.
He has a passion for treating holistically and putting the patients’ needs first to help them achieve their goals.
Growing up in a sporting household Alexander has a love for keeping fit and being active. He has a particular interest in AFL and Swimming, which led to becoming a qualified sports trainer for his local team in the Essendon District Football League.
Alexander has gained a wealth of knowledge and skills after undertaking an
internship at Adapt Osteopathy, furthering his Osteopathy knowledge from
mentors Marc and Sam.
Alexander has a keen interest in the human body and enjoys treating a wide variety
of musculoskeletal conditions, including sports injuries, neck pain and low back pain.
He provides an individualised patient management plan incorporating
education, lifestyle advice and empowerment, to help his patients get back to the things they enjoy doing.
In Alexander’s downtime he enjoys reading, playing with his pets and socialising with family and friends.