About Us
Where it all began...
Located just 4km southeast of the Melbourne CBD, South Yarra Osteopathy provides a centre of clinical excellence. South Yarra Osteopathy provides professional and experienced Osteopathic treatment and management for a wide range of conditions from chronic and acute pain, musculoskeletal and physical conditions.
South Yarra Osteopathy’s founder, British born Danny Williams is a leading Melbourne Osteopath with over 25 years experience. He leads a team of experienced Osteopaths, who not just treat the everyday problems but also have an interest in treating pregnant women, children, jaw pain, and improving workstation environments.
Our Osteopaths
Dr Danny Williams
Osteopath
As an expert in his field Danny has lectured worldwide on Osteopathy. In the UK Danny developed a media presence and was on national television and radio programs.
Danny trained at the University college of Osteopathy (formally the BSO), the largest and oldest Osteopathic school in the UK.
After graduating in 1997, he taught Osteopathic Health Care at the BSO on a regular basis for 4 years, where he was the youngest Osteopathic lecturer in Europe. In 1998 he became an external examiner for the London School of Osteopathy, helping students to achieve BSc (Hons) qualification leading to Professional Registration. Since 1999 Danny has been a Lecturer at the European College of Osteopathy and the Brazilian School of Osteopathy and completed a Masters in Osteopathy in 2007.
In 2000, Danny built a successful business providing ‘In House’ Osteopathic Services to companies needing a corporate wellbeing approach. Following this, in 2006 Danny became spokesperson for the British Osteopathic Association. As a media personality in the UK Danny appeared in numerous newspapers and on UK national radio and television, where he advised on the human body and the benefits of Osteopathy.
Danny’s leadership and dedication to excellence, positions South Yarra Osteopathy as a trusted provider of Osteopathic care, offering patients the opportunity to benefit from his exceptional skills and extensive knowledge.
He also challenges himself by keeping up to date with the latest Osteopathic research, which he passes on to his associates and mentors his mentoring programme.
Dr Francesco Galati
Osteopath
Francesco grew up in Milan, Italy, where sport was a constant part of life. He played soccer throughout his childhood and still enjoys playing basketball today. Following a significant injury as a young athlete, he found himself working with a range of health professionals. Osteopathy stood out. Its holistic approach, focusing on the whole person rather than just the injury, made sense to him in a way that nothing else did. That experience not only influenced his recovery but ultimately shaped the kind of practitioner he would become.
He moved to Melbourne to study at RMIT University, graduating with a double degree in Health Science and Applied Science (Osteopathy). Outside the clinic, you’ll usually find him on the basketball court, exploring Melbourne’s Italian food scene, or planning his next trip overseas.
Francesco believes the body is smarter than we often give it credit for. Not everything needs to be fixed, adjusted, or corrected. If something isn’t causing a problem, it doesn’t necessarily need to be changed. His philosophy is simple: work with the body, not against it. When given the right input and the right environment, the body often has an incredible ability to adapt, recover, and find its own way forward.
He also believes healthcare works best as a partnership. While your goals, concerns, and priorities remain at the centre of the process, his role is to provide clinical guidance, honest advice, and a clear plan based on his professional judgement. Together, those elements help create the best path forward.
Francesco works with a wide range of patients, including desk workers dealing with neck and back pain, people experiencing headaches and jaw pain (TMJ), and athletes competing at various levels. Sport remains a particular passion of his because he understands firsthand what it feels like to be sidelined by injury and what it takes to return to doing what you love. Through his work with Mooroolbark Football Club, he continues to support athletes in both their performance and recovery.
Whether you’re recovering from an injury, managing ongoing pain, or simply looking to move and feel better, Francesco is committed to helping you understand what your body needs and supporting you in achieving your goals.
Fluent in both English and Italian, Francesco welcomes consultations in either language.
Dr Daniel Zukerman
Osteopath
Daniel’s journey in holistic health care began over 15 years ago, practicing various styles of massage therapies, personal training/movement coaching. By 2016, he had completed a double degree in Health Science and Applied Science (Osteopathy) at RMIT University, building on his foundation of studies in Hoffman Massage, Bowen Therapy, Energetic Healing, Cupping Therapy, Dry Needling, and CrossFit certification.
Since then, Daniel has continued to expand his knowledge with postgraduate training in advanced palpation and articulation, functional movement–based treatment, chronic pain management, nutrition, pregnancy osteopathy, and cranial osteopathy (including paediatric care).
Drawing from both personal and clinical experience, Daniel understands the challenges of injury, chronic pain, and lifestyle-related health issues. Having achieved significant health and fitness goals himself, he values a holistic, multifaceted approach and tailors every treatment plan to meet the individual needs of his patients.
Daniel treats people of all ages, using a wide range of approaches including osteopathic manipulation, functional exercises (with homework!), biomechanics, breathwork, sleep optimisation, and nutritional guidance. Lifestyle factors can play a large part in clinical presentations and rehabilitation. Daniel’s focus is always on reducing pain, restoring function, and supporting long-term wellbeing.
He commonly treats patients with both acute and chronic presentations like:
- Sports injuries
- Postural strains and dysfunctions
- Back and neck pain
- Headaches and jaw pain
- Rib and other joint dysfunctions (shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, ankle)
- Muscle and tendon conditions
Daniel also supports patients in areas such as improving energy, enhancing sleep quality, strengthening immunity, and managing stress, anxiety, and concentration difficulties.
At the heart of his practice is a genuine passion for helping people move better, feel better, and live healthier lives.
Dr Indigo Bunbury Smith
Osteopath
Indigo’s path to osteopathy was shaped by personal experience, inspired by witnessing the profound impact osteopathy can have on health and wellbeing, which sparked a passion she has carried into every aspect of her clinical practice.
Prior to graduating, Indigo built a strong practical foundation working as a sports trainer with a local football club, where she developed hands-on expertise in injury management and rehabilitation. She graduated from RMIT University in 2021 with a double degree in Osteo pathy, and has since been committed to delivering thoughtful, evidence-informed care to her patients.
She is committed to continual growth and learning and has undertaken further training in dry needling, RockTape, HVLA techniques, biodynamic osteopathy, myofascial release, TMJ dysfunction, trans and gender diverse care and the management of conditions relating to the autonomic nervous system. This ongoing commitment to learning ensures her patients benefit from a broad and current range of evidence-informed treatment approaches.
Indigo takes a holistic, patient-centred approach, working with patients across all stages of life, combining manual osteopathic treatment with tailored exercise prescription to help people move better, feel better, and function at their best. Central to her practice is a belief in empowering patients to take an active role in their own recovery, prioritising prevention as well as treatment.
Indigo is committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment where every patient feels genuinely heard and understood. She is a proud and affirming provider for trans and gender diverse individuals.
Areas of clinical interest:
- Headache and migraine management
- Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction
- Back and neck pain
- Chronic and complex health conditions
- Inclusive care for trans and gender diverse individuals
Outside the clinic, Indigo is an avid reader, gardener, and baker who finds joy in Victoria’s beautiful bushland on weekend hikes. She is also an enthusiastic crafter, with a growing love of knitting, crocheting, and a wide range of creative projects.
Indigo is proud to be part of the South Yarra Osteopathy team, supporting the local community in overcoming pain, improving function, and navigating both acute and ongoing health concerns with confidence and clarity.
Our Remedial Massage Therapist
Suzannah Rudge
Remedial Massage Therapist
Suzannah is a dedicated remedial massage therapist and aspiring psychologist whose mission is to provide healing and relief from the physical and emotional burdens of modern life. With over eight years of experience in therapeutic bodywork, Suzannah has cultivated a practice rooted in compassion, science, and a deep understanding of the human experience.
Her journey began with a personal discovery of the transformative benefits of massage therapy, which inspired her to help others find the same relief. In 2019, Suzannah simultaneously completed her Diploma of Remedial Massage Therapy through the Australian College of Fitness and Bodywork and a Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in Human Resources from Deakin University. This unique combination of qualifications laid the foundation for her holistic approach to care—balancing physical treatment with an understanding of the broader social and psychological factors that affect wellbeing.
Suzannah established her first practice in the Yarra Valley, where she treated a diverse clientele, including circus performers, bodybuilders, and individuals managing chronic conditions such as fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, and pregnancy-related discomfort. Her treatments are tailored to everyone, incorporating modalities such as cupping, trigger point therapy, mobility/stretching, pregnancy massage, and deep tissue massage to restore movement, reduce pain, and alleviate tension.
With a background in Human Resources, Suzannah understands the pressures of the workplace and the toll they take on both body and mind. Now based in South Yarra, she continues to treat a wide range of clients while pursuing her master’s in psychology, aiming to integrate mental health support into her physical therapy practice. Her goal is to become a safe, trusted presence for her clients—someone who not only eases physical discomfort but also supports emotional resilience.
Suzannah’s personal mission is to offer a place of refuge and healing. A space where people can pause, breathe, and reconnect with themselves. She believes that true wellness comes from treating the whole person, and she is committed to walking alongside her clients on their journey to health, balance, and restoration.
Generous Offer for New Patients
We are so confident with our results that we are offering new patients a half price initial consultation.
- Highly experienced and results-driven team.
- Evening and weekend appointments available.
- Get on top of your complaints with a personalised treatment plan.
Opening Hours
Mon-Fri: 8am – 7pm
Saturday: 8am – 1pm
Contact
South Yarra Osteopathy is conveniently located in the heart of South Yarra, just 4KM south east of the Melbourne CBD: We are easily accessible to clients in Port Melbourne, South Melbourne and Albert Park, as well as from St Kilda, Elwood, Prahran and Toorak. Areas north of our clinic such as Richmond, Fitzroy, East Melbourne and across to Hawthorn and surrounds are also easily accessible.