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Melbourne Headache + Concussion Group

We built MHCG to make headache and concussion care clearer.

When symptoms keep returning or recovery isn't straightforward, people need more than another generic appointment.

They need someone to listen, assess what's relevant and explain what happens next.

Cliff Butler and Pete Vlahos from Melbourne Headache and Concussion Group
Why MHCG Exists

Some presentations need more time and more thought.

MHCG grew from years of seeing people with headache, migraine and concussion who were still looking for answers.

Some had already seen several practitioners. Some had a diagnosis but still didn't understand why they felt the way they did. Others simply weren't sure what they should be doing next.

We wanted to create a service where these presentations could be assessed properly, without rushing to treatment or assuming every patient has the same problem.

That's still the idea behind MHCG today.

How We Work

Assessment first. Clear explanations. A plan that makes sense.

We listen before we treat

Your symptoms, history, previous care and what you're trying to get back to guide the assessment.

We don't force one explanation

Not every migraine comes from the neck and not every concussion follows the same recovery pathway. We assess what appears relevant in your case.

We tell you what we think

You should leave understanding what we found, what may be contributing and what we recommend doing next.

Connected Care

Sometimes the best plan involves more than one clinician.

Headache and concussion can overlap with medical, neurological, vestibular, psychological, school, work and sporting considerations.

  • GPs and medical specialists
  • Neurologists and sports physicians
  • Schools and universities
  • Sporting clubs and coaches
  • Other allied health professionals

When communication matters, we're happy to be part of it.

The People Behind MHCG

Meet Cliff and Pete.

Cliff Butler

Director + Osteopath
Headache • Concussion • Persistent symptoms

Pete Vlahos

Senior Osteopath
Headache • Migraine • Watson Headache Approach
Meet the team →

Start with the problem you're experiencing.

Explore our headache and migraine care or concussion assessment pathways to see what happens next.

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