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What is The Watson Headache Approach?

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Its All About Getting To The Source Of The Headache

The Watson Headache® Approach is an internationally recognised process of accurately  diagnosing and treating the cause of headaches. It is also the only manual therapy technique shown to significantly desensitise the brain stem and affect the true cause of your headache condition.

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If misbehavior of the upper three segments of the cervical spine is present, which all innervate the brainstem, then correcting this has been proven to desensitise the lower brainstem.

 

The Watson Headache® Approach is a precise method of assessment of the upper neck. The treatment involves a series of specific manual therapy techniques, without high-velocity thrusts or cracking, involving the upper 3 segments of the cervical spine.

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CHANTELLE
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  • Bachelor Of Physiotherapy - Charles Sturt University 2009

  • Level 3 Watson Headache® Certified Practitioner 2023

  • Complete Concussion Course for Health Professionals - CCMI 2024

  • Australian Physiotherapy Association Member

I am driven to help as many headache and migraine suffers as possible.

Having suffered personally from concussion and headaches, I understand how  consuming and debilitating these conditions are on both the sufferer and those around them.

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I completed my Physiotherapy degree at Charles Sturt University Albury in 2009, and after 2 years of working in a musculoskeletal practice in Hobart, I moved to Bendigo to be closer to family.

 

I started my journey of treating headaches and migraines with the Watson Headache Approach in 2016 and after seeing the amazing results it could have, I pursued to become a Level 3 Watson Headache® Certified Practitioner. In 2023, Bendigo Headache Clinic was established as a dedicated headache and migraine clinic, enhancing the ability to help more people suffering from unnecessary pain..

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Driven to continually improve my skills, and help as many people as possible, in 2024 I completed the Complete Concussions Training Course. This course means I have the most up to date skills and knowledge of how to best manage both your acute concussion, as well as persistent concussion symptoms.

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I have been living and working in Bendigo for over 10 years. When I'm not working, I enjoy spending time with my young family and playing cricket and hockey.

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Jayne is a highly experienced physiotherapist who brings a caring, and patient approach to her work at Bendigo Headache Clinic. She is known for taking the time to listen carefully to her patients, ensuring they feel heard, understood, and supported throughout their care.

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Jayne graduated from La Trobe University in 1996 and has extensive experience across hospital and private practice settings, including work in orthopaedics and spinal care. This broad clinical background provides her with a strong foundation for managing complex neck-related and headache conditions.

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With many years of experience as both a clinician and an athlete, Jayne has a deep understanding of how pain and injury can impact daily life. She is passionate about helping people return to comfortable, confident movement and improved quality of life.

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Jayne is keen to further develop her skills in the Watson Headache® Approach, ensuring her care is evidence-based and aligned with best practice in headache and migraine management.

JAYNE BOLDISTON

  • Bachelor Of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) - La Trobe University 1996

  • Level 1 Watson Headache® Course 2026

  • Australian Physiotherapy Association Member

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Our amazing admin team is dedicated to providing you with the best service possible. Georgina will be your point of contact during the pre-appointment call. She wants to best understand your concerns to ensure that our practitioners are well-informed before your first appointment. Additionally, Zali will be present at the desk on Saturday mornings, ready to assist you with any enquiries and make your visit as pleasant as possible. With their friendly approach you can trust that your needs will be prioritised from the very beginning!

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