Vaughan Saunders
Osteopath
Vaughan grew up in Beechworth and loves the relaxed lifestyle that we enjoy. After finishing both his Bachelor (in 2005) and Masters degree (in 2007) at Victoria University, it seemed natural to return to this area. A burning passion to do things better was the core reason behind him beginning the Sports & Spinal clinic’s we know and love today.
Vaughan’s passion is, and always has been, sport. This is what drew him into Osteopathy in the first place. Growing up he enjoyed a wide variety of activities, from tennis and swimming to cricket and football. His spare time is now spent either enjoying time with his lovely wife and their three energetic boys, or walking the fairways on the golf course.
Vaughan has always enjoyed treating a wide variety of conditions. He has a strong interest in helping people with headaches, neck and back pain and those chronic sporting injuries that have not changed regardless of what health professional they have seen. He has treated many of the regions best athletes including, but not limited to, footballers, cricketers, basketballers and golfers. An obsession with keeping up to date with the current research, countless hours attending professional development courses and strong interest in biomechanics have all contributed to making him the therapist he is today.
Vaughan's area of interest is in treating:
- Headaches and neck pain
- Shoulder injuries
- Chronic sports injuries, including tendinopathies
To make an appointment with Vaughan, you can instantly book online or call (02) 6021 1975 now.
- B Sc (Clin Sc)
- M Hlth Sc (Osteo)
- Member of Osteopathy Australia
What is your guilty pleasure?
I love pretty much any beer and cheese.……but not at the same time.
Name three people you would love to have dinner with and why?
– Tiger Woods. As one of the hardest working athletes of all time, I’d love to know what makes him tick. How on Earth he is swinging the golf club at the speed he is with the injuries he has had would be worth the price of admission alone.
– James Hird. As a long-suffering Essendon supporter, I’d love to know the full story behind what actually happened with the “drug” saga.
– Sam Pang. He is a genuinely funny man. He would keep the night interesting with his quick-witted humour.
What is your favourite place in the world?
I haven’t travelled the world but from what I have seen, I could spend a whole heap more time touring the south island of New Zealand. I love the scenery. Constantly changing but always spectacular.
Are you a book or movie person? And what is your favourite one?
Definitely a movie person. Not sure I’ve got a favourite one but if I had to choose it would have to be out of Happy Gilmore and The Castle.
Who is the best team in the world, apart from our Sports & Spinal Albury crew?
As much as it pains me to say, the New England Patriots must be right up there. What they, or Tom Brady (depending on who you talk to) have been able to achieve is incredible. Either them or the European Ryder Cup team, who always seem to be the underdog against the USA but continually deliver on the big stage.
What would people be surprised to know about you?
I once got concussed on a golf course.
Vaughan Saunders is an Osteopath at Sports & Spinal Albury Wodonga with an interest in treating chronic headaches and back pain. Book an appointment today.