Dr. Anthony Dileo (Osteopath)

M.H.Sci (Osteo), B.Sc. (Clin.Sci.), MAOA

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Co-Owner – The Neighbourhood Clinic, Fitzroy North
Founder & Principal Osteopath – Kallista Osteopathy

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Anthony Dileo is a registered Osteopath with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a member of the Australian Osteopathic Association (AOA).

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Anthony commenced his healthcare studies in 2004, initially completing a Bachelor of Biomedical Science before transferring into osteopathy at Victoria University, where he completed a Bachelor of Clinical Sciences and Master of Health Science (Osteopathy).

 

With over 17 years of clinical experience, Anthony has helped thousands of patients across Melbourne and the Dandenong Ranges manage pain, recover from injury and return to the activities that matter most to them. He currently consults from The Neighbourhood Clinic in Fitzroy North and Kallista Osteopathy in the Dandenong Ranges.

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Anthony is a co-owner of The Neighbourhood Clinic, a multidisciplinary healthcare clinic in Fitzroy North that brings together general practitioners, psychologists, osteopaths and allied health practitioners. He also established Kallista Osteopathy, providing local osteopathic care to residents throughout the Dandenong Ranges.

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Anthony combines evidence-based healthcare with traditional osteopathic principles, delivering hands-on, patient-centred care tailored to the individual.

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Anthony has experience helping people manage a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, including:

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• Back and neck pain

• Headaches and migraine-related disorders

• Jaw pain and TMJ dysfunction

• Sports and exercise-related injuries

• Shoulder, hip, knee and ankle pain

• Pregnancy-related musculoskeletal pain

• Nerve-related pain presentations

• Persistent and chronic pain conditions

• Rehabilitation following injury or surgery

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e also has a particular interest in hypermobility disorders and complex presentations, including Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, as well as exercise-based rehabilitation and long-term pain management.

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Anthony believes patients should leave their appointment with a clear understanding of:

• What is happening

• Why it is happening

• What can be done to help

• What to expect moving forward

 

His goal is to provide clarity, confidence and practical solutions that help people move better, feel better and remain active over the long term.

 

Areas of Professional Development

Anthony has undertaken extensive postgraduate education and continuing professional development in:

• Neck pain, headaches and TMJ dysfunction

• Sports injury management and rehabilitation

• Acute and chronic low back pain

• Disc injuries and exercise rehabilitation

• Pregnancy and postnatal care

• Chronic pain and hypermobility disorders

• Paediatric and infant musculoskeletal care

 

He has also completed further training in a variety of osteopathic treatment approaches, including cranial osteopathy, biodynamics, visceral approaches, biomechanical rehabilitation and pre- and post-surgical rehabilitation.

 

Anthony is registered with TAC and WorkSafe and accepts referrals from GPs, specialists and allied health practitioners.

 

Treatment Approach

Treatment is always tailored to the individual and guided by patient comfort and clinical presentation. Depending on your needs, treatment may include:

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• Soft tissue therapy

• Joint articulation and mobilisation

• Muscle energy techniques

• Exercise prescription and rehabilitation

• Cranial osteopathic approaches

• HVLA manipulation (where appropriate and with consent)

 

Consulting Locations

 

The Neighbourhood Clinic – Fitzroy North

Anthony consults from The Neighbourhood Clinic, a multidisciplinary healthcare clinic located in Melbourne's inner north. Patients attend from Fitzroy North, Clifton Hill, Northcote, Brunswick, Carlton, Collingwood and surrounding suburbs.

 

Kallista Osteopathy – Dandenong Ranges

Anthony also consults from Kallista Osteopathy, located within Kallista Medical Centre. Patients commonly attend from Kallista, Monbulk, Belgrave, Belgrave South, Tecoma, Upwey, Selby, Olinda, Sassafras, Mount Dandenong, Emerald, Cockatoo and surrounding communities.

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Outside of practice, Anthony enjoys spending time with his young family, exploring the Dandenong Ranges and regional Victoria, travelling and discovering great food and music.