About Us
Clarity.confidence.convictionYour Guide to Integration
Meet Dr. Jenelle Tupek
Dr. Jenelle Tupek is passionate about connecting the dots between physical, mental and emotional health. With over fifteen years of experience, three university degrees and thousands of patients, Jenelle is now dedicated to sharing her methods with the masses. Her mission is to teach everyone how to build a truely enjoyable relationship with their body. As an AHPRA registered Osteopath and Clinical Exercise Scientist, Jenelle is committed to providing trauma-informed, culturally sensitive care that empowers anybody with chronic or recurrent aches and pains.
About
Balanced Membranes provides a comprehensive health education service specialising in somatic symptom disorders.
When the body is exposed to sustained or unremitting stress, it tenses, clenches and braces for self protection. Different body’s have different reactions that can present through musculoskeletal patterns. These often manifest as headaches, neck and jaw pain – rib, shoulder and back pain – sore hips and recurrent joint aches and stiffness.
These bodily sensations may be experienced differently, but may commonly feel like aches, sharp, shooting, burning, grabbing, throbbing, tension, tenderness or weakness. They may be constant or felt intermittently, in episodes that come and go. They may increase with intensity, frequency and duration, especially worsening with stress.
It’s important to be able to differentiate these conditions from other causes such as infections, autoimmune, hormonal, neurological, vascular or genetic diseases. Sometimes, they will overlap with simultaneously occurring conditions that alter your body’s mechanics.
Osteopaths are allied health professionals, who are university trained to map these patterns. They accurately diagnose and treat them through manual therapy, exercise, breath-work and stretching. Osteopaths call these patterns “somatic dysfunctions” which are identified through a series of questions and movement testing. Some somatic dysfunctions can be localised to one region in the body, while others can cause tension or “pulling” from the top to the bottom, left to right or front to back, and vice versa.
These are called “chronic myofascial strains”.
Our trainings teach students how to recognise these patterns, eliminate other possible causes and address all contributing factors to achieve a full understanding of how their body’s operate and find lasting relief from their pain.
Dr. Jenelle Tupek
Founder
Qualifications
Master of Osteopathic Medicine
Southern Cross University
Post-Graduate Diploma of Mental Health & Neuroscience
University of the Sunshine Coast
Bachelor of Health Science (Osteopathic Studies)
Southern Cross University
Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Science and Human Movement
Victoria University
Certified Pilates Matwork Instructor (Level 3)
Australian Physiotherapy & Pilates Institute
Myofascial Cupping and Dry Needling (Level 3)
Manual Medicine Australasia
Emotional Trigger Deactivation and Reprocessing Practitioner
National Institute of Clinically Applied Behavioural Medicine (NICABM)
Our Commitment to Inclusive Care
Our methods are thoughtfully designed to create a psychologically safe environment where individuals from all backgrounds can feel truly seen and supported. We take pride in serving diverse communities, including healthcare professionals, trauma survivors and those from marginalised communities, ensuring that each person receives care that honours their unique experiences and needs.
Through our range of services, from Osteopathic treatment to online courses and professional training, we maintain our dedication to accessibility and inclusivity. This commitment extends beyond individual care to our broader mission of transforming healthcare practices through education and advocacy, working to create a more compassionate and understanding approach to health for all.
What we do
Our Services
Osteopathy
Relieve pain, recover from injuries, and move freely with our hands-on treatments. Medicare and Private Health rebates available.
Please call our clinic for DVA and NDIS appointments.
Developmental Coaching
A holistic approach to personal and professional growth that helps you develop skills and mindsets for long-term success.
Speaking
Dr. Jenelle is available for speaking engagements to inspire and educate your audience with talks on embodiment, post traumatic growth and trauma-informed healthcare.
Events & Training
Learn at your own pace with clear frameworks and empowering tools for somatic processing, musculoskeletal health and post traumatic growth.