Kathryn Ashcroft
Master of Osteopathy (British School of Osteopathy 2012)
Kathryn is our Clinic Director and Principal Osteopath. She is an upbeat, perceptive and open person who values the relationship between practitioner and patient as a collaborative partnership to restoring health and wellbeing.
She graduated in 2012 with a Masters of Osteopathy from the renowned British School of Osteopathy (now University College of Osteopathy) in London. In 2013 she undertook the rigorous process of validation by the Australian and New Zealand Osteopathic Council in order to emigrate to Australia and is now happily an Australian Citizen.
Kathryn has also travelled throughout Asia, volunteering her osteopathic skills to develop and support healthcare in underdeveloped areas. She established an osteopathic clinic in the mountainous Manang District of Nepal, treating musculoskeletal problems and providing general health checks for the local village people. In India, she developed a program for expectant mothers to educate women on the physical changes of a normal pregnancy, encouraging active participation in birth planning and a proactive approach to their wellbeing.
She has now settled in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney at our Randwick clinic. Kathryn applies osteopathic principles, coupled with her knowledge of anatomy, physiology and functional biomechanics, to understand the root cause of patients’ discomfort. She adopts structural, functional, fascial, visceral and cranial techniques as a whole body approach to facilitating your body’s recovery to balanced health.
Kathryn has focused her post graduate training on how osteopathic treatment can support a healthy pregnancy and the early years of a child’s life. She supports women through every stage of their pregnancy and pelvic pain management. She has dedicated many hours of additional training in paediatric osteopathy:
- management of torticollis and deformational plagiocephaly,
- tongue tie assessment,
- child development assessment of primitive reflexes,
- and, paediatric feeding issues.
She is also trained in cranial osteopathy, myofascial release, dry needling, ergonomic assessment, sports strapping, functional biomechanics and gait analysis.
She is registered with AHPRA and is a member of Osteopathy Australia.
Ellie Sweeney
Bachelor of Health Science/Bachelor of Applied Science (Osteopathy) (RMIT University 2018)
Ellie is an enthusiastic osteopath with a strong interest in preventive and restorative health care. Her passion for osteopathy began with her own sporting injuries in rowing and hockey. She graduated from RMIT University in 2018 with a Bachelor of Health Science/Bachelor of Applied Science (Osteopathy).
Ellie has practiced in Brisbane for over 6 years treating a diverse range of patients. She is excited to have made the move to Sydney for a vibrant city lifestyle.
Ellie focuses on finding and addressing the root cause of pain by using a holistic approach to treatment. She uses a range of functional and structural osteopathic techniques and tailors them to each individual.
Ellie has a keen interest in treating head, neck and jaw conditions, having suffered many migraines herself as a child. She uses a more gentle and indirect approach to calm the nervous system when needed. These techniques can include counterstrain, myofascial release, cranial or balanced ligamentous tension (BLT).
She has done further training in dry needling, myofascial cupping and most recently went to the UK and became a licensed Perrin Technique practitioner.
Ellie is also a Pilates teacher and completed a Diploma in Pilates for Rehabilitation at Polestar in 2021. She is registered with AHPRA and a member of Osteopathy Australia.
Diana Cristiano Castelblanco
Remedial Massage Therapist (Diploma of Remedial Massage TAFE, 2025)
After gaining her Diploma in Remedial massage at TAFE, Diana has also trained in Integrative Lymphatic Massage, Pregnancy Massage and Accupressure. She has supported NDIS patients in a home-care setting, addressing their specific needs, health challenges and helping improve their movement and comfort. She continues studying and integrating the best evidence in her approach to patient care.
Since originally training and practicing as a nurse in South America she now adds a holistic approach to her patient assessment to realise the inner healing power inside each person. By combining orthodox nursing knowledge with a holistic approach in her treatment she is inspired her to find more ways to restore balance and promote wellbeing. She has a keen interest in pain management and mental health, and is furthering her understanding of Tai-chi and Healing Sound as complementary therapies to massage.
Diana is a member of the Australian Traditional-Medicine Society.
Julia Pawłowska
Massage Therapist (Certificate III TAFE, 2025)
Julia is currently in the final stage of completing her Diploma in Remedial massage at TAFE. As she finishes her final exams she is keen to bring her knowledge to help patients feel better in their bodies.
Julia developed an interest in wellness, particularly Massage Therapy, inspired by her own journey managing pain. That journey sparked a passion to help others feel heard, supported, and empowered in their healing through hands-on care. She is a keen Polish dancer and understands how important it is to be able to enjoy hobbies and sport to maintain both physical and mental health.
Julia has a keen interest in injury management, helping you push to the next level at sport, and supporting rehabilitation after surgery. She works with patients experiencing sciatic pain and rotator cuff problems amongst many other issues. She uses a wide range of techniques to suit your individual needs; including Swedish, Sports, Deep Tissue, and Pregnancy Massage, as well asTrigger Point Therapy, Hot Stones, Stretching and Lymphatic Drainage.
Julia also enjoys improving the lymphatic flow within the body to reduce swelling and improve circulation. By using the way you breathe during treatment she can help you relax and reduce the strain on your nervous system.
Julia is a member of the Massage and Myotherpay Australia.
Zoe Martin
Acupuncturist (London College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine 2008)
Zoe has left the team at Sydney Family Osteopaths and we wish her well with her further ventures. If you would like to continue your care with Zoe at another location please contact her directly: hello@zoemartinacupuncture.com | 0416 976 618
New team members coming soon!
We are recruiting new allied health professionals to join the team
Sydney Family Osteopaths are growing and recruiting new members to join our team. If you are an enthusiastic, patient focused allied health professional looking for a new opportunity please get in touch. New graduates and experienced practitioners are welcome to apply.
Our appointment availability:
Kathryn’s appointment times:
Monday to Thursday 9:30am-6:30pm
Ellie’s appointment times:
Tuesday & Friday 9am-6pm
Thursday 9am-1pm
Diana’s appointment times:
Monday 9am-4pm
Julia’s appointment times:
Friday 8am-7pm
Saturday 10am- 4pm
Please note: We can get heavily booked and so run a waitlist. If you cannot find an appointment time, please contact our team with your details and one of us will respond to you directly. Please allow 48 hours for response.
