Introducing Our Team Member

Karl Godden

Osteopath

Karl Godden - Osteopath

Karl developed a passion for osteopathy through a long-standing fascination with health, happiness, and how bodies manage to complain when we ask them to do interesting things.

With a background in paramedicine, teaching, and performance coaching, he brings a calm, practical approach to care, blending hands-on treatment with movement, education, and progressive rehabilitation. Karl particularly enjoys working with people who want to stay active and develop a deeper understanding of their bodies, rather than feeling like they are at the mercy of them. Clear communication, evidence-informed care, and helping patients feel confident in their recovery sit at the core of how he practices.

Outside the clinic, you’ll usually find Karl rock climbing, in a yoga class, ocean swimming, riding, or deliberately choosing hobbies that keep him curious and slightly uncomfortable. He also sets rock climbing routes at a local gym, which means he spends a lot of time thinking about fear, life choices, understanding how our body moves, and why bodies tend to complain when we push things a little too hard. Feel free to ask Karl about movement, strength training, pain science, the latest podcast he’s deep into, or why doing a little something today often lets you do a lot more tomorrow.

Don’t see a time you want? Give us a call on 03 8677 2297 or send us an email and our amazing Front Desk team will see if they can work some magic to get you in!

Fun fact: Karl has delivered a baby!

A Little Bit More About Karl

Qualifications

Masters in Osteopathy

Born

Melbourne

Star Sign

Cancer

Siblings

3

Karl's Interests

Colour

All colours

Restaurant

The next one!

Food:

Yum

Holiday:

Yes please

TV Show:

I'd rather be outside

Singer/Group:

Groove Armada

Celebrity:

Show me a well-adjusted one

Book:

Recommendations please?

Sports:

Rock Climbing

Team:

Don't ask me about footy

Hobbies:

Yoga

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Meet the Team

The People You'll Be Seeing

Focus Osteopathy is made up of osteopaths, massage therapists and exercise practitioners who share the same approach: take the time to understand what is going on, explain it clearly, and work out a plan that fits your life.

You will see the same practitioner each visit, and they will know your history without you having to repeat it. Everyone on the team is university trained and registered with their relevant national board.