Meet the team
Christian Paesano
Principal & Senior Osteopath
A fascination for analysing and observing body movement. Training in gymnastics to a high level...
Fiona Lovett
Osteopath
Fiona is an Osteopath who is passionate about gut health and who has a particular interest in...
Emily Cartmell
Osteopath
Passionate about osteopathy, Emily applies a logical, three-dimensional approach to...
Debbie Kaczor
Naturopath
Dedicated Naturopath with a passion for helping clients reclaim their health ...
Christian Paesano
For as long as I remember, I’ve always held a fascination for analysing and observing body movement. Training in gymnastics to a high level from a young age evolved into human biology being my favourite subject through High School. From there it felt a natural progression continuing these passions on to the study of Osteopathy at university.
Finishing the 4-year full time degree in London at the British College of Osteopathic Medicine (then the British College of Naturopathy and Osteopathy), gave me a fantastic opportunity to blend my observation skills in anatomy and biomechanics with a medical and scientific basis.
Leaving university, I moved to Greece where I set up and worked in my first osteopathic clinic combining Osteopathy with Naturopathy. Seeing for the first time how a body that moves well can be combined with diet and lifestyle changes to create massive positive impact in people’s lives was inspiring. Whilst there I attended 5 years of body orientated psychotherapy training. Supplementing this to the way I interacted with clients gave me an added advantage in being able to not only tailor programs to individuals, but to hone my skills in coaching and goal setting to help people more easily stick to and achieve great outcomes.
Moving back to London after 12 years with new skills I worked at the City Osteopathic Clinic in Bank, London. This was the first time I collaborated closer with personal trainers, yoga teachers and Pilates instructors. Working with clients with specific exercise and fitness goals inspired me to look closer at training methods, exercise prescription and rehabilitation.
After moving to Sydney in 2013 I have continued my own personal training and exercise exploration along with courses in functional movement, mobility enhancement, dry needling and taping techniques. After 15 years of my own personal yoga practice I completed my first 200-hour yoga teacher training course with Body Mind Life. This gave me a fantastic new insight into mobility, progressions in training and the role our inner worlds and mind plays in the way we feel in our environment.
I am studying an undergraduate degree at Sydney university part time which has been a fantastic experience getting back to deeper structured study. My major in immunology and pathology has already allowed me to develop a deeper understanding of clients health and help explain how the biochemical and immunological aspect of health can be harnessed to improve treatment outcomes.
I currently treat clients of all ages with a huge array of different conditions. Each person that comes to the clinic comes with their own story and I continue to find it both a pleasure and a source of great satisfaction to help people on their path back to healthy and confident bodies.
Fiona Lovett
Fiona is an experienced Osteopath with a passion for gut health and a particular interest in treating digestive complaints. With over 14 years of experience in healthcare, she began her journey as a massage therapist before graduating as an Osteopath from the British College of Osteopathic Medicine (BCOM) in London.
Fiona’s passion for digestive health first led her to pursue advanced training in abdominal massage. Later, during her osteopathic training, she was introduced to visceral osteopathy, a gentle approach that focuses on improving the function of the organs and their connective tissues. She now integrates visceral osteopathy with traditional osteopathic techniques to help support gut health. Fiona also emphasizes the importance of making diet and lifestyle changes to address digestive issues.
In the clinic, Fiona commonly treats conditions such as constipation, reflux, bloating, and visceral hypersensitivity (chronic abdominal pain). She also treats people who experience stress being held in their abdomen.
Another area of interest for Fiona is TMJ (jaw) issues. She believes in a multi-faceted approach to managing these problems and focuses on achieving the best possible outcomes for her patients. Her treatment methods include soft tissue therapy, myofascial release, joint mobilizations, and intra-oral techniques, alongside practical at-home advice to support healing.
Fiona’s holistic approach to osteopathy extends beyond treatment. She’s passionate about educating her clients and empowering them to take control of their health. She recognises the powerful connection between stress, emotions, and physical well-being, particularly in how they impact gut health and TMJ. Helping patients manage stress is a key aspect of her practice.
When necessary, Fiona collaborates with other health professionals, such as nutritionists and naturopaths, to ensure a comprehensive treatment plan for each individual.
Outside of her clinical work, Fiona enjoys fermenting foods, spending time in nature, brewing tea, sipping coffee, and dreaming about her next overseas adventure.
What Fiona treats:
- Digestive Issues
- Abdominal Pain & Discomfort
- Jaw (TMJ) Pain & Discomfort
For all appointments with Fiona, please book under Visceral Osteopathy Services.
Website: www.topazhealth.au
Emily Cartmell
Using a highly attuned sense of touch to listen to the body’s tissues
and logic to analyse anatomy in three dimensions, Emily primarily
treats using cranial osteopathy.
Emily completed her integrated masters degree in Osteopathy at
the European School of Osteopathy (2009 – 2013) in the UK and
then moved to New Zealand where she worked at three different
clinics over 10 years.
Prior to her Osteopathy career, Emily studied at Durham University,
UK (2001 – 2005) where she obtained an integrated masters
degree in Chemistry. A chemistry degree trains your brain to
understand, analyse and apply concepts to things you can not see.
It also trains you to visualise structures in three dimensions. Emily
uses this training to apply osteopathic principles to a three
dimensional understanding of musculoskeletal anatomy.
During an osteopathic assessment Emily creates a mental picture
of what is going on in the person’s musculoskeletal system and
uses this to understand where in the body is the cause of the
problem. The root cause may be in a different place than what
might be expected and the effects may be more than what the
person feels.
Emily uses predominantly more gentle osteopathic techniques,
mainly cranial osteopathy and does not do any ‘clicking’ of joints.
She treats anyone aged 10 and above.
Emily has a thorough understanding of the pharmaceutical industry,
having worked as a scientist for several years. Her interest in the
human body was increased during a 500-hour Yoga Teacher and
Yoga Therapy course in London (2007-2009), studying in the
tradition of the renowned teacher T Krishnamacharya. In addition to
her professional pursuits, Emily continues to enjoy deepening her
knowledge of yoga philosophy and has done different types of
dancing over many years. With her diverse background in science,
osteopathy, yoga, and dance, Emily has developed a well-rounded
understanding of health from multiple perspectives.
Debbie Kaczor
Debbie is a dedicated Naturopath with a passion for helping clients reclaim their health through personalised, evidence-based solutions. With a particular focus on thyroid health, gut health, and perimenopause/menopause. Debbie supports clients dealing with a wide range of conditions, including:
- Autoimmune conditions including Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and Graves’ disease
- Hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism
- Perimenopause and menopausal transitions
- Hormonal imbalances and mood fluctuations
- Digestive issues such as IBS, bloating, reflux
- Urinary health such as re-occurring UTI’s and bacterial vaginosis
- Muscle and joint pain
Debbie’s journey into naturopathy was both personal and deeply rooted in a fascination with the body’s ability to heal when given the right tools—nutrient-rich foods, targeted supplements and herbs, and sustainable lifestyle changes. Her own health struggles led her to experience firsthand the frustration of feeling unheard and dismissed. She understands what it’s like to search for answers, to be told that symptoms are ‘normal’ when they’re anything but, and to navigate the overwhelming health system of conflicting advice.
Determined to bridge this gap, Debbie has refined her expertise over the years, developing a holistic approach that integrates functional testing, herbal medicine, and practical strategies. Now, she empowers women to take control of their health, uncover the root causes of their symptoms, and create sustainable, personalised solutions that actually work in real life.
When she’s not working with her clients, Debbie loves spending time outdoors in Sydney with her husband and two kids or experimenting in the kitchen (because food should be both delicious and nourishing). As a busy mum, she understands how hard it can be to put yourself first—but she also knows it’s one of the most important things you can do for yourself and your family.