Dr Joyaa Antares

Advanced Paediatric Osteopath | Founder, GC Osteopathy
After more than 20 years on the Gold Coast—including the last five in Mudgeeraba—Dr Joyaa Antares has officially handed over the reins. Now based in the UK, Joyaa is continuing his work in paediatric osteopathy, a field he’s long been passionate about and highly regarded in. His gentle, thoughtful approach helped shape the values of GC Osteopathy—and that spirit continues in the hands of the team today.

Joyaa’s Expertise in Osteopathic Care

Joyaa Antares BSc (Hons), DO (UK), Grad Cert Neonatal & Infant Paediatric Manual Therapy, MEpi, Osteopath

In 2020, and renewed in 2024, Joyaa was awarded recognition as an Advanced Paediatric Osteopath (tertiary) by Osteopathy Australia’s multidisciplinary review panel of health practitioners. This award recognises completion of further university qualifications in paediatrics or child health; demonstrated competence in paediatric clinical assessment and diagnosis; and demonstrated competence in clinical management for child movement, physical function and musculoskeletal health.

Further Contributions to the Field
In 2025, Joyaa published a peer-reviewed article on congenital torticollis in infants, offering valuable clinical insight into diagnosis and treatment considerations. His work continues to influence osteopathic and paediatric care globally.

📖 Read the article here

To read more about Joyaa or get in touch please visit his new website: https://eastdevonosteo.co.uk/about/joyaa-antares-osteopath/

BACKUP – Further Contributions to the Field
In 2025, Joyaa published a peer-reviewed article on congenital torticollis in infants, offering valuable clinical insight into diagnosis and treatment considerations. His work continues to influence osteopathic and paediatric care globally.

📖 Read the article here

A New Chapter at GC Osteopathy

After years of dedicated care, Joyaa has passed the baton to a locally trained osteopath— Patty Heilmann. He brings his own experience and insight, and is guiding GC Osteopathy into its next chapter.
If you’ve been a long-time patient here in Mudgeeraba, you’ll still feel at home. Patty practises a gentle, thoughtful style of osteopathy, and is committed to the same standard of personalised, respectful care.
As Joyaa often said—“Gently does it.” That philosophy continues.

GC Osteopathy remains a place for all ages, from newborns to those well into their 90s, and offers holistic, evidence-informed treatment for the full spectrum of musculoskeletal health.

Dr. Patty Heilmann
M.OSTMED, B.CLIN.SCI Osteopath
Dr Andrew McLauchlan
M.OSTMED, B.CLIN.SCI Osteopath
Sarah Clarke
Licensed Clinical Wellness Counselor
Dr. Emily Bennett

Personalised Care Across All Ages


Explore how osteopathy can support you and your family—through pregnancy, newborn care, and childhood development.

Osteopathy for Pain & Movement

Whether you’re dealing with postural tension, headaches, jaw pain, fatigue or needing diagnosis for a sports injury, osteopathy offers hands-on treatment that supports the way your whole body functions. Each session is tailored to your needs—relieving discomfort, improving movement, and restoring balance.

Support for Growing Bodies

As children grow, their bodies go through rapid changes—physically and developmentally. Osteopathy can help support posture, movement patterns, growing pains, and musculoskeletal tension from sport, study, or everyday life. Each session is tailored to your child’s age, needs, and comfort level.

Pregnancy & Infant Osteopathy

Osteopathy offers gentle, supportive care during pregnancy and after birth. We help manage the physical demands of pregnancy, ease postural tension, and support your baby’s comfort and development. Treatments may include cranial osteopathy and craniosacral therapy—adapted to your stage, needs, and goals.


Not sure if osteopathy is right for your situation? Just
give us a call—we’re happy to chat about what you’re dealing with and whether we can help.
As one of the Gold Coast’s longest-running osteopathic clinics, we believe in honesty, not guesswork. If we don’t think we’re the right fit, we’ll let you know and help point you in the right direction.

Joyaa’s Osteopathy Insights

Pregnant? Exercise Tips from Your Osteopath

This article emphasizes the importance of staying active during pregnancy, suggesting exercises like yoga and swimming to maintain flexibility and fitness. It also provides tips on posture and positioning to support a smoother labor, including avoiding lying on your back and considering alternative positions during delivery.
Joyaa

Mimos Baby Pillows on the Gold Coast

This article introduces the SIDS-safe Mimos Baby Pillow, designed to reduce pressure on a baby’s skull and prevent flat head syndrome (Deformational Plagiocephaly). Made from breathable, safe materials, the pillow is scientifically designed to offer superior air circulation and comfort for babies.
Joyaa
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