Dr. Michelle Sherriff (Osteopath)
Portland osteopath Dr. Michelle Sherriff has over 20 years of experience helping people with musculoskeletal pain. Michelle treats people of all ages with back and neck pain, headaches, shoulder injuries, muscle strains and more, and loves being able to connect with newborns through to older adults with hands-on osteopathy.
About Michelle
Michelle graduated from Victoria University in 2002 with a Bachelor of Science (Clinical Science) and a Master of Health Science (Osteopathy). Having grown up locally, she returned to southwest Victoria and established Portland Osteopathy in 2003.
Michelle has a special interest in paediatric osteopathy, with further training in biodynamic cranial osteopathy, care for babies and children, and osteopathic support for breastfeeding mothers and babies. She also has a particular interest in paediatric oral function, tongue tie, and airway health.
When to make an appointment
❋ Pain or restriction affects your ability to work or do the things you love.
❋ You want to address the cause of your pain, not just mask the symptoms.
❋ You are concerned about your child’s pain, posture or movement.
❋ You are concerned about your baby’s head shape or ability to feed equally on both sides
❋ You choose a natural approach to health and healing.
Michelle is able to assess and diagnose your musculoskeletal symptoms quickly and efficiently.
She will prioritise effective hands-on osteopathic treatment and give you clear, concise advice to help you reduce pain and restore balance to your body.
In most instances, Michelle is able to assist your recovery without the need for additional time-consuming investigations or referrals.
Make an appointment
My Approach
I see each child as having an inherent connection with the Health, and Biodynamic Osteopathy is my way of cooperating with that. In sessions with babies and children, I listen quietly to their system, feel for areas of strain or overload, and use very gentle biodynamic techniques to support better balance and ease.
My aim is to meet each child as a whole person and allow their Health to lead the treatment, rather than forcing their body in a particular direction.
Dr Michelle Sherriff, Osteopath
Postgraduate Training
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Phase VII Australia
Phase VI Australia
Phase V United States
Phase IV New Zealand
Phase III New Zealand
Phase II Australia
Phase I Australia
Treatment of Children: Paediatric SOCK Course (Swiss Osteopathic Centre for Kids) with Werner van Camp D.O. - Australia
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Primitive Reflexes and Neurodevelopmental Delay in Paediatrics - Dr. Jamie Taylor & Lynsey Taylor
An osteopathic approach to children with learning difficulties - Dr. Jorge Aranda
Brian Freeman Embryology Series - Sutherland Cranial Teaching Foundation
Osteopathic Paediatrics:Development of Posture & Gait - Dr. George Stylian
Lymphatic Drainage - Dr. John Smartt
Pregnancy and obstetrics osteopathy training with Caroline Stone (Melbourne)
The Fundamentals - Sutherland Cranial Teaching Foundation, New Zealand
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Integrated Care in Tongue Tie & Tethered Oral Tissues
Certified Myomunchee Practitioner Training
Untying Ankyloglossia: The impact on infants and children - Dr. Bobby Gharehi (M.D.)
Tongue Tie: Clarity in Complexity - featuring Dr. Richard Baxter, paediatric dentist at Alabama Tongue Tie Centre
Interdisciplinary Team Approach to Children’s Airway Health - Paediatric Dental Sleep Medicine Course - Melbourne
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Craniosacral therapy for breastfeeding difficulties - Jenny Lynn
Oral Habilitation of the breastfeeding dyad
Turning the tide for birth and breastfeeding - online conference 2022
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I would like to acknowledge and thank my teacher, mentor, and friend, Dr. Sean Gleeson, who first introduced me to Biodynamic Osteopathy over 25 years ago. I have had the privilege of learning from him through numerous postgraduate courses, regular study groups, and volunteer children’s clinics in Warrnambool. His generous sharing of knowledge, professional guidance, and personal support have profoundly shaped both my practice and my own healing journey.
For more information about Dr. Gleeson’s courses, visit Health Centered Osteopathy