Ashmore Osteopathic Group

Jonathan qualified at the British School of Osteopathy in 1990 after which he travelled to New Zealand to work. He remained in New Zealand, operating 3 practices in the Auckland region before moving to the Gold Coast in 2001 and joining Ashmore Osteopathic Group where he has been practicing ever since.

Jonathan is one of a very few practitioners in Australia using the latest high intensity lasers for enhanced healing, tissue regeneration and pain relief.

Clinically as an osteopath, Jonathan’s main areas of interest are spinal pain and headaches, although he treats all manner of musculo-skeletal issues. The techniques he uses include, high intensity laser therapy, neural, prolotherapy, dry needling, mobilisation and joint manipulation.

Mark started at Ashmore Osteopathic Group in 2007 after finishing his osteopathic studies at RMIT University in Melbourne. Previous to this he had completed an Exercise Science degree at Australian Catholic University (ACU) in Melbourne.

After a 3 year stint at AOG Mark left for Dubai where he worked for the next 5 years. His plan was to experience different lifestyles and travel while continuing to practice osteopathy.

Mark works predominantly with the structural model of osteopathy and has treated many different problems on people from all over the world. He treats a variety of problems people present with and enjoys the challenges incorporating the use of osteopathy.

While in Dubai Mark trained under a variety of equine practitioners trained from all over the world and worked on endurance, polo, racing,  jumping and equestrian horses. He then went on to study Animal Biomechanics Medicine in Melbourne and currently does equine and canine Osteopathy covering South East Queensland.

Andy qualified as an Osteopath in 2004 from The London School of Osteopathy (University of Brighton) with a Bachelor of Science degree with honours.

His main interests are in biomechanics including all sports from recreational to olympic athletes, to performing arts, strength conditioning and rehabilitation of sports injuries.

Andy works predominantly utilising a structural model which utilise joint manipulative and soft tissue/myofascial release techniques. At present is the only osteopath on the Gold Coast incorporating the "Be Activated" principles and treatment. Be Activated uses a system of reflexes throughout the body that wakes up muscles. Once muscles are awake, they can function at their maximum potential in strength, power, endurance and flexibility. It encompasses a holistic philosophy of what ever is in the body is in the mind and whatever is in the mind is in the body. It is this premise which largely attracted Andy to this method of treatment.

His ability to assess bio-mechanical neuromuscular sequencing and compensation patterns in order to help balance the autonomic nervous system has become a main part of his treatment protocol.

Other modalities utilised as part of his treatment approach are cupping therapy and dry needling.

Andy is currently still a competitive masters athlete competing in beach events (flags/sprints) recently medalling at the Australian and World Surf Lifesaving championships.

David originally qualified in 1986 with a Bachelor Engineering (Chemical) at RMIT, Melbourne. He worked as a petroleum engineer for 2 1/2 years before returning to complete a double degree, Bachelor Clinical Science / Bachelor Osteopathic Science at RMIT in 1996.

Soon after this he returned back to the Gold Coast where he established the Ashmore Osteopathic Group.

Clinically, David began practice treating all manner of muscle-skeletal issues using predominantly conventional osteopathic techniques. Following on from this he transitioned his scope of practice which now incorporates mainly the use of regenerative/orthobiologic therapies where on a daily basis manages degenerative/chronic pain and sport injury patients utilising diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound and ultrasound-guided interventions.

To facilitate this progression David has undertaken further training in Phlebotomy, Joint Puncture and Soft Tissue injections, MRI assessment with Radiologically Guided Interventional Procedures.

Has since undertaken extensive further postgraduate education which has included training in cellular prolotherapy, at the American Academy of Musculoskeletal Medicine. In 2017 completed a fellowship program in Integrative Medicine and Stem Cell Therapies at the American Academy of Anti-Ageing Medicine (A4M).

Diagnostic and Interventional Guided Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Sonography is a focus of training that is continual with faculty members of MSKUS.

And, it should be duly noted that David Krizanic B.Clin.Sc/B.O.Sc is AHPRA Board Certified in performing within the scope of practice as outlined on the Ashmore Osteopathic Group website and AHPRA Register regarding treatments currently provided.

Dr Frances Hill was a Functional Medicine Practitioner with over forty three years of clinical experience now with a specific interest in functional and integrative medicine. She combined her background in conventional medicine with  complementary approaches to meet the individual health needs of each patient. She was graduate of Sydney University, holding a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery and a Diploma of Clinical Hypnotherapy.

Dr Hill was involved in regenerative medicine and also incorporated her functional approach to anti-ageing medicine, bio-identical hormones and nutritional medicine.

Please note, Dr Hill has retired from practice as of October 2024, and is no longer involved in the regenerative therapies provided by this practice which she had been an integral part of for many years.

Michele is our Pain Specialist Nurse who brings a wealth of experience to this practice.

Originally qualifying as a Registered General Nurse in 1996 at Beaumont Hospital in Ireland, Michele moved to the UK to peruse another career as an International Flight Attendant with the Royal Brunei Airlines. Returning to Nursing again in 2006 at the London General Hospital. During this time she worked with the Emergency Ambulance Service, Neonatal Care Unit and Adult Intensive Care.

Michele then moved to Australia in 2011, where she has worked within the hospital system covering ICU, Peri-operative Care, Acute and Chronic Pain Management, Hospice / End Of Life Care, Plastic surgery and Emergency medicine.

Michele has found her passion in Pain management and aspects of Regenerative Medicine.
She works within the practice being involved and assisting with Bone Marrow Aspirate and SGB (Stellate Ganglion Block) procedures. Her training and experience in Pain Management brings a wealth of experience to this practice. She especially has a passionate interest in PTSI and Complex Regional Pain Syndromes.

Michele is also currently working as an RN at the Gold Coast University Hospital with current evidence based practices, and is certified in Advance Life support (ALS). She is an active member of the Australian Pain Society, and she is always expanding her skill set and is currently studying Hypnotherapy.

Michele is extremely compassionate and committed to providing the best care with attention to detail.

Maya graduated from Griffith University on the Gold Coast in 2021 with Bachelors of Nursing. She is currently working in the surgical inpatient unit at Gold Coast University Hospital as a Registered nurse.

Maya has also developed an interest in the field of skin aesthetic regenerative medicine, with focus on utilising PRP (platelet rich plasma) for skin and hair rejuvenation.

Maya has undertaken extensive training with certified specialists within regenerative field, gaining the appropriate training and certification in PRP skin and hair rejuvenation.

With your skin being the largest organ of your body, Maya has become passionate on understanding the concepts and principles involved in the treatment of your skin stimulate new cell growth, with the main aim of enhancing your complexion.

Recent literature suggests that PRP is able to prevent further hair loss, stimulate new hair growth in areas where balding and thinning of hair has occurred, otherwise known as alopecia.

Whether it's preventative treatment you're seeking, or targeting a specific skin concern, Maya prides herself on natural results and a conservative scientific approach to slowing down the signs of ageing skin.