Team

TONIC TEAM

Our Osteopathy Team

DANE WOON

Dane has been in the allied health industry for over 20 years working between Australia and overseas.

Dane opened Tonic in 2013 after working in a few other clinics in the area and realising that there was a need for an integrative health clinic in the centre of town that hosted a variety of healthcare professionals.

Dane has a Diploma in Health Science, Bachelor of Clinical Science and a Masters in Osteopathic Medicine. In 2015 he completed a masters research project on frozen shoulder through Southern Cross University.

Dane uses all this extensive experience and training along with current research and evidence in medicine, pain management, neuroscience and rehabilitation.
Working with physios, chiros, osteos and medical doctors here and overseas has given Dane the perspective that there should be better communication between professions throughout the healthcare sector leading to better outcomes for the community.

At Tonic, we aim to help with that communication.

JASMINE TAYLOR

Jasmine has been working in clinics for over 15 years. She has travelled extensively and worked in fields as diverse as the equine, fashion and hospitality industries. From these experiences, she has developed a capacity to relate to people in all age groups, and all walks of life. Her clinical experience as a massage therapist/clinical assistant in a variety of well-regarded natural and allied health clinics in Sydney’s CBD and Eastern suburbs gave her exposure to diverse methods of treatment and assessment models.

She earned both her undergraduate degree in health science and Master’s in osteopathic medicine at Southern Cross University, Jasmine’s master’s research on Dry needling Education standards have been published in the JATMS journal.

Her treatment style is a mixture of direct techniques (soft tissue massage, myofascial release, muscle energy techniques, dry needling and HVLA) and Indirect techniques (osteopathy in the cranial field, strain counter strain, balanced ligamentous tension and functional technique). In the application of her treatment, she considers the fine balance between traditional osteopathic philosophy tempered by current evidence-based research.

In her spare time, she likes to be with her family, swim in the ocean, read books and to ponder what meals to make next.

SIMON SULLIVAN

With over a two decades of experience in manual therapy and a deep passion for understanding pain, Simon takes a holistic, person-centred approach to osteopathy.

Treatments combine hands-on techniques, rehabilitation exercises, and tailored information, all grounded in the latest pain science and whole-person approach to care.

Having just completed a Professional Certificate in Pain Science, Simon has researched how pain shapes our lives and how we can transform our experience of it. Simon will empower you to better understand your body, challenge unhelpful beliefs, and find practical strategies for long lasting pain relief.

Outside of the clinic Simon enjoys training in Japanese Ju-Jitsu, wood turning bowls on his lathe and camping and caravanning with his family.

Whether you’re dealing with persistent pain, recovering from injury, or looking to move with more ease, Simon will provide the knowledge and support you need to take control of your health.

Our Remedial Massage Team

SHANNON RAISON

Shannon uses more than 17 years of experience in Remedial Massage to help her clients move and feel better. Knowing that no single approach is the right one for every individual she has been trained in a range of modalities, from deep tissue to the lighter touch of lymphatic drainage, to benefit all bodies.

She first studied massage at the College of Natural Medicine in Brisbane with side courses in Aromatherapy and Nutrition. She then finished her Diploma in Kingscliff which focused a lot on sports/work related massage and muscle injuries.

In her free time, Shannon enjoys Yoga and exploring nature with her young family.

SARA ALBERICI

Sara Alberici is a qualified remedial massage therapist with a special interest in sports massage, deep tissue massage and injury rehabilitation. In addition to massage, she also uses cupping, dry needling, stretching, trigger point release and myofascial release to help clients heal and maintain the health of their bodies.

Sara works with clients to understand their needs, spending time listening and reviewing at each session. Having played a semi-professional sport, she has a passion for health and fitness that encompasses both the mind and body.

“I’m fascinated by muscles and the way the body works. I have a passion for massage therapy because it has an immense power to help people – it not only helps to heal their body, but also their mind. As a massager therapist, I’m privileged to be able to assist with this, to help take care of people and enable them to lead a healthy and happy life.”

SAYWOOD COTTON

Saywood is a remedial massage therapist with a background in Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy. She combines these modalities to effectively treat stress, headaches, muscular tension, and enhance injury recovery.

Saywood specialises in pregnancy and postnatal care, and has a particular interest in women’s wellbeing and stress management.

SARIT MUSAT

Sarit, originally from Melbourne and now based in the Northern Rivers for over a decade, holds a Diploma in Remedial Massage and brings more than 15 years of expertise in therapeutic bodywork.

Her global experience has deepened her mastery of diverse massage techniques, which she integrates with her extensive studies in yoga to provide personalized treatments.

Sarit focuses on holistic healing, promoting optimal structural alignment to enhance both physical balance and inner well-being.

LIAM MCMULLEN

Liam is a qualified Remedial Massage Therapist with over a decade of experience in soft tissue therapy. Since graduating from the Australian Institute of Applied Science in 2012, he has worked alongside diverse healthcare professionals, refining his skills in trigger point therapy and headache relief.

His personal journey with yoga began in 2014 during recovery from an injury, inspiring him to train as a yoga teacher in India and Nepal.

Liam also holds advanced certifications in Myofascial Dry Needling, Cupping, and Electrotherapy.

With a holistic approach to wellness, Liam is passionate about helping clients manage pain, reduce stress, and improve their overall quality of life.