Our practitioners

Anna is a registered osteopath with over twenty years of experience. She completed a five-year double degree at RMIT University in Melbourne in 1998. Anna has a special interest in treating babies, and in 2011 she completed her graduate certificate in neonatal and infant manual therapy, with high distinctions in all subjects. Anna has also trained in Spinning Babies techniques, which are very useful during pregnancy.

Anna has practiced in clinics across Australia and around the world, including two years in Ireland and six months volunteering in Papua New Guinea. She works with a wide variety of patients, and has trained in paediatrics, obstetrics and cranial osteopathy. In adults, Anna enjoys treating patients through their pregnancies, fractures which have healed but are still causing pain, and chronic, complex cases. Whilst living in Melbourne, Anna worked as an assistant lecturer for a number of years teaching osteopathic technique. Anna moved to Canberra in 2013 and opened North Canberra Osteopathy in 2015.

Dr Betsy Foskett is a registered Osteopath, having graduated with her Masters from Victoria University. Betsy pursued a career as an Osteopath because of it’s patient-centred philosophy, and the belief that health comes from within.

Betsy’s approach to the individual can be varied, using a range of Osteopathic techniques including soft tissue massage, joint mobilisation, balanced tension techniques and cranial therapy. Betsy has completed further training in paediatric care and enjoys treating the elderly population. Betsy can create a management plan that is unique to each person using manual treatment, exercise and advice. No matter your concern or age, Betsy can help you achieve your goals, alleviate discomfort and promote movement.
Betsy has a keen interest in treating patients with scoliosis. In 2019 she completed her SEAS exercise training which focuses on scoliosis rehabilitation. Most people are unaware that scoliosis can affect any age group, but can particularly affect adolescents and post-menopausal women. Betsy can answer any questions you may have and help treat this condition.

Betsy holds additional qualifications in dry needling, taping and massage therapy. She is versed in a range of techniques which can help to ease pain and discomfort. Betsy can help empower and guide you to take care of your health.

Deanne is a fully qualified osteopath who graduated from SCU.
Over the years Deanne has developed a strong focus on helping and supporting mothers to adapt to the postural changes associated with pregnancy and birth. She has a special interest in the care of infants and children which she developed after being mentored by one of Australia’s leading paediatric osteopaths.
Deanne graduated with a Bachelor of Clinical Science and a Masters of Osteopathic Medicine, and she also holds a Bachelor of Nursing. Deanne is a thoughtful and thorough clinician with excellent diagnostic skills.

She has gone on to undertake further postgraduate training in Cranial Osteopathy, paediatrics and maternal health.

Pearl is an experienced practitioner who brings a wide range of skills to her treatments. Pearl offers both remedial and relaxation massage for a specific area of pain, or for general stress management and wellness. Pearl works at the clinic on Sundays, and is usually full so book ahead! Looking for a present for someone? We have gift vouchers available for remedial massage at the clinic.