Osteopathy is a holistic approach to healthcare. Osteopaths aim to help reduce pain in all areas of the body including muscle, nerve, joint, bone, ligament, tendon and connective tissue. They do this by restoring the body’s function so it can work as it was designed. It can help to reduce pain, speed up recovery and move towards the body’s peak performance.

In Australia Osteopaths complete a 5 years of full-time university training, which includes a three-year bachelor's degree and a two-year master's degree. Osteopaths must be registered with the Osteopathy Board of Australia, which is governed by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Osteopaths must complete a minimum 25 hours of Continued Professional Development (CPD) each year.

Part 1 - Case History

At the start of your session it about understanding you and why you are have decided to get treatment.

We will discuss:

• Your pain; Trying to understand what it feels like, what aggravates the pain, what makes you feel better etc.

• Your general health; do you have any diagnosed medical conditions, previous history of injuries, medications etc.

• Your lifestyle: what does your job consist of, how much sleep do you get, what do you love in life? What typically exercise do you do & what is your typical nutritional intake like

Part 2 - Goal setting

Together we make a plan on what you want to achieve from attending treatment. This is typically broken into short term & long-term goals. The aim of this is to continue to progress our treatment plan to get you back to all the things you love!

Part 3 - Assessment

We will assess how you move. This will include both at a local level where your currently have issues. But also, at a global level doing the task you have meaningful to you and your daily life or that you have trouble with/experience pain with. Understanding

Part 4 - Treatment

Treatment will be based on what we have found during our assessment, structured to help achieve the goals we initially set.

Treatment may include some hands-on components such soft tissue work, manipulation, mobilization. But will also be heavily movement/exercise-based help you make long term change and achieve the goals we have set out. No treatment session we do together should be the same as we will continue to progress what we are doing.

Part 5 - Education & Aftercare

Educating you is one of our most important tasks. You need to understand what is going on, what we are planning on doing through treatment. This education will come in session, but may also be provided through email or with resources post session. We want you to feel empowered to take control of your current situation and feel confident of getting back to all of the things you want to do.

You may be provided with:

• Home exercises to complete

• A rehab program to follow

• Lifestyle changes to implement

• Return to performance plans eg. Return to run program

• Resources to help educate you on your pain

Our practitioners are always here to help. We want to support you so we are only ever an email or phone call away.

Our osteopath typically sees patients who have:

• Pain

• Trouble completing certain movements, whether from pain or restriction

• Recurring injury

• Chronic or persistent pain presentations

• Lack of confidence in body

• Lack structure with return to function (sport, walking, golf etc.)

• Sleep issues

Common issues/conditions our Osteopath sees are:

• Back pain

• Neck pain

• Muscle injury

• Sporting injuries

• Foot & ankle complaints

• Lower limb issues (hips or knee issues)

• Running injury or performance

• Osteoarthritis

• Stress fracture

• Rehabilitation (muscle injury such as hamstring or calf tear, ligament injury such as ACL or lateral ankle sprain)

No. An osteopath is a primary health care practitioner; therefore, no referral is needed. All you need to do is make an appointment.

Initial consultation – $145

Return consultation - $135

Yes, our therapists are providers with all private health funds and claims can be processed via our HICAPS terminal for instant rebates at the time of your appointment. You can check with your health fund to find out what rebate you are eligible for.

You may be eligible for Chronic Disease Management (CDM) assistance if you have been diagnosed with a chronic medical condition. Prior to treatment, your GP must complete a specific referral form in order for you to claim a portion of the consultation fee from Medicare. Please note there will be a gap payment.

Something comfortable that allows you to move around freely.