Shane graduated from RMIT in 1992 and started working at Blackburn Osteopathy since then. He has been a partner for the past 20 years. The clinic has expanded rapidly and now consists of eight Osteopaths and a Massage Therapist.

Shane has been a sessional tutor in the RMIT Osteopathic program from 1996-99 and lectured technique to third-year students from 1999-2004. He has also held various roles in the Australian Osteopathic Association

He has an interest in helping and improving the health of patients who are suffering from long-term, chronic pain. This can include chronic spinal pain related to trauma, arthritis, disc pain and headaches such as migraine and tension headaches. His treatments try to encompass a ‘wholistic’ approach, taking into consideration lifestyle factors, medication, other health issues (such as IBS, chronic fatigue etc), fitness and age.