Meet the Hills Osteopaths team
Suzie
Practice Manager
Julian
Principal. Registered Osteopath
James
Massage Therapist
Hills Osteopaths : Administration
At Hills Osteopaths, exceptional care begins with a simple conversation.
Suzie
Hills Osteopaths Practice Manager
At Hills Osteopaths, exceptional care begins with a simple conversation. Our Practice Manager, Suzie, is your first point of contact, here to answer questions, coordinate appointments, and ensure your journey starts smoothly. She manages every interaction with warmth, efficiency, and the highest regard for your privacy, creating a welcoming foundation for your treatment. From your initial enquiry to your final visit, Suzie ensures your experience remains focused on what matters most: your wellbeing.
Hills Osteopaths - Osteopathy
Dr. Julian Howard
The Hills Osteopathic practice was established and is managed by Dr. Julian Howard.
In 1993 he experienced a life changing event. His son had a difficult birth which left him vomiting and unsettled. There appeared to be nothing that could be done for him, but then at 10 days old Julian took him to the Osteopathic Centre for Children in (Farringdon, London). Julian became fascinated by osteopathy and amazed by the range of illnesses and conditions that could be treated. Julian decided that if he ever changed career this was what he would like to do. Eventually he sold his business and went back to university to study for the BSc degree in Osteopathic Medicine. Julian graduated with First Class Honours. The wheel turned full circle, as in 2007 Julian completed a two years Masters in Paediatric Osteopathy at the Osteopathic Centre for Children, and has worked alongside some of the best osteopaths in the UK.
As a result of this, Julian has a particular interest and clinical experience in working with babies and children and pregnant and post-partum mums, as well as regular practice experience in private clinic since 2005. Following on from his successful UK practice, Julian set up Hills Osteopathic practice in Castle Hill after moving to Sydney in 2007.
Hills Osteopaths- Massage
James Meaker
Remedial Massage Therapist
James Meaker is a remedial massage therapist who treats from experience. A former semi-professional footballer, he knows first-hand how essential quality bodywork is for recovery and performance, insights he now brings to athletes and active individuals across Sydney’s Hills District.
James specialises in resolving sports-related injuries and chronic muscular tension through deep tissue techniques, trigger point therapy, and myofascial release. His treatments target root causes while creating deep, restorative relaxation that continues working long after you leave the table.
Serving Castle Hill, Baulkham Hills, Cherrybrook, Kellyville, and Rouse Hill, James combines clinical skill with genuine empathy. An active sportsman himself - playing soccer, skiing, and hiking - he understands the physical demands his clients navigate daily. His mission: reduce pain, restore movement, and return you to peak performance.
