Dr Laura Berends
Osteopath
Bachelor of Science (Osteopathy) / Master of Health Science (Osteopathy)
Laura is a friendly and passionate Osteopath with experience in clinics across Melbourne including Canterbury, Blackburn and the Melbourne CBD. Laura holds additional qualifications in dry needling and sports taping.
Laura enjoys treating a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions, with a special interest in neck pain, back pain and sports-related injuries. Her approach combines hands-on osteopathic techniques with exercise, education and lifestyle advice tailored to each person, empowering her patients to take an active role in their recovery.
Alongside her clinical work, Laura is passionate about mentoring the next generation of osteopaths. She currently teaches anatomy and physiology at RMIT and has previously taught clinical skills at Victoria University, sharing her knowledge and experience with future practitioners.
Laura’s love for sport has led to various roles including private school sports coaching, sports training and a decade of experience working at the Australian Open with elite international tennis players on the ATP and WTA tours.
When she’s not at work, Laura loves training at the gym, spending time at the beach, exploring cafes in Melbourne and watching her favourite sports.



