Osteopic - Osteopathy Pain and Injury Clinic

Chris E. Kelly
BSc(Clin Sc) MHSc (Osteo) MIOA MBOA MAOA
Registered Osteopath

Chris is a registered Osteopath and graduate of an Osteopathic double degree course (Bachelor of Science (Clinical Science) & Master of Health Science (Osteopathy)) at Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia in 2000.

Chris has previously worked in Tasmania for a busy city practice before travelling to Ireland where he remained for 8 years. While in Ireland Chris established and ran a successful Osteopathy clinic on the northside of Dublin. Having recently returned to Tasmania Chris is now practising from a Kingston Beach Health Centre and is available for appointments from Monday to Friday.

Since graduating Chris has treated people from all ages and backgrounds from the weekend sportsperson to the elite athlete. Chris worked as an associate in Hobart, Tasmania in a professional clinic providing him with extensive clinical experience, before following his ancestral roots to Dublin, Ireland in 2003. Chris is a founding member of the Osteopathic Council of Ireland (OCI).

Chris has a special interest in sports injuries particularly hamstring injuries, whiplash disorders, and complaints arising from disc injuries.


Alira Jensen
BSc (Clin Sc) MHSc (Osteo) MOA
Registered Osteopath & Pilates Instructor

Alira incorporates her knowledge of Osteopathy and Pilates into treatment by treating the body holistically and providing education to patients that assists with the management and prevention of further pain.

Alira graduated from Victoria University (VU) in 2009 with a degree in Clinical Science and a Masters in Health Sciences (Osteopathy). During her masters course she completed a research paper studying chronic pain and its relationship with illness perception, anxiety and depression.

After graduating from VU Alira practiced Osteopathy both in Tasmania and New South Wales. Alira completed both introductory and advanced courses in Trigger Point Dry Needling; a treatment technique, which uses small filament type needles to release tight muscles with the goal of permanently reducing muscle pain and dysfunction. (https://www.gemtinfo.com.au/page/view/trigger-point-13/).

Alira has also undertaken a BASI Pilates comprehensive teacher training course. Pilates is an excellent way to gain awareness about your body, to strengthen your core and encourage the body to move with maximum symmetry and ease. She has found it an extremely beneficial and complimentary practice to Osteopathy.

Alira treats a wide range of musculoskeletal complaints with a particular interest in headache disorders, neck and lower back pain.

coming soon to Bellerive....

Ms Ouita Spalding
BSc (Clin Sc) MHSc (Osteo) MOA
Registered Osteopath

Ouita graduated from Victoria University with a Bachelor of Science and a Masters of Health Science. She is a member of Osteopathy Australia. After graduation Ouita worked in Melbourne before relocating to Hobart in 2017.

Alongside acute and chronic spinal complaints, Ouita takes a special interest in upper limb and neck injuries. She has a passion for rock climbing, hiking, canoeing and just about anything involving the great outdoors.

Ouita uses a variety of techniques to suit the individual, with further qualifications in Remedial Massage and Dry Needling. She has a holistic approach, often prescribing exercise rehabilitation and lifestyle modifications to complement her hands-on therapy.