What is osteopathy?

Osteopathy recognises all the parts of the body are connected, and for it to function most efficiently, it must work together as one. It’s a natural and gentle therapy that aims to unify the body using various manual therapy techniques.

Manual therapy uses hands-on techniques to manipulate and mobilise joints, muscles, and soft tissues. This may involve gentle manipulation, stretching, and massage to reduce pain, restore mobility and improve overall function.

Tailored for each individual, our practitioners work to provide pain relief, relieve tension, improve mobility, promote the healing process and help educate as to how the issue has occurred so it can be prevented in the future.

Whether you’re an athlete, work in a sedentary job or have an ongoing injury, osteopathy may benefit you. Let’s work together to manage pain, support healing, and enhance your overall well-being.

Osteopathy

Osteopaths

Osteopaths undergo five years of university training and are registered healthcare professionals with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). With a holistic philosophy, Osteopaths are primary healthcare practitioners who focus on treating the musculoskeletal system, which includes bones, joints, muscles, nerves, and connective tissues.

We deliver a wide range of treatments aimed at improving musculoskeletal health and are interested in promoting a patient’s overall well-being. Our services include assessments, manual therapy, exercise programs, lifestyle and ergonomic advice.

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Some of the common treatments provided by osteopaths include:

  • Soft tissue techniques

    Soft tissue techniques are used to address muscle tension, release tightness and improve tissue flexibility. Some approaches include myofascial release, trigger point therapy and deep tissue massage.

  • Joint mobilisation

    Joint mobilisations involve gentle movements of joints with aims to restore joint function, reduce stiffness, improve range of motion, and reduce pain. These gentle techniques are often used on infants, children, and in certain cases like osteoarthritis.

  • Manipulation

    Joint manipulation is the utilisation of a high-velocity, low-amplitude thrust to specific joints with the aim to alleviate joint pain and enhance the joint mobility. This treatment is applied when clinically relevant and with a patient’s consent. It is what is commonly called joint ‘cracking’.

  • Dry needling

    Dry needling involves the use of an acupuncture needle into the muscle in the region of a ‘trigger point’. The aim of dry needling is to achieve a local twitch response to release muscle tension and pain and can be an effective treatment for musculoskeletal pain.

  • Myofascial cupping

    Myofascial cupping or ‘cupping’ is an ancient Chinese therapy in which a glass or plastic cup is applied to the skin then the pressure in the cup is reduced (either by heat or suction) to stretch skin and superficial muscle tissue.

  • Exercise prescription

    Prescribed exercise programs are tailored to the individual’s condition and goals. The exercises focus on strengthening, or stretching, and aim to promote an increased awareness of target areas of the body to support recovery.

  • Allow up to 60 minutes for your initial osteopathy consultation. The appointment will be primarily focused on understanding your condition or injury.
  • The osteopath will ask questions about your general health, previous and existing medical conditions, medications, and other information that may be important to providing suitable treatment.
  • A comprehensive examination by the osteopath may include you being asked to perform certain movements and stretches to assess your posture and mobility.
  • Manual examination of joints, tissues, and ligaments through palpation.
  • After a thorough examination and assessment, your osteopath should be able to provide you with a clear explanation of your condition and discuss the best treatment plan.
  • During treatments, an osteopath should be able to explain what they are doing to you, too. You are free to ask your osteopath if you have any concerns before, during, and after treatments.
  • If the osteopath detects serious condition beyond the scope of their practice, you will then be referred to other members of the healthcare team.

You don’t need a GP referral but bring your referral letter if you have one. Also bring any documents related to your case, like X-rays, other scans, any relevant letters, etc.

It is important that you feel comfortable, so wear a loose shirt or T shirt, loose pants or shorts, or bring loose clothes with you to change into at the appointment.

If you prefer, gowns are available, but can treat over clothing also.

Initial Osteopathy consultation $120 (60 minutes)

The initial consultation starts with a patient-practitioner discussion of your medical history, your goals and find what factors may be restricting your healing. Through a comprehensive physical assessment, including orthopaedic and osteopathic tests, the practitioner will start the process of finding the root cause of your injury. Tailored osteopathic treatments are then provided and if necessary, accompanied by a personalised exercise program, guidance on ergonomics and lifestyle suggestions.

Techniques your practitioner may use: Soft-tissue massage, joint mobilisation, stretching, joint manipulation, dry-needling, taping, cupping, TENS machine, exercise prescription, cranial osteopathy

Return Osteopathy consultation $95 (30 minutes)

A return osteopathy consultation is after a patient has already presented to the clinic for an initial osteopathy consultation. Patient feedback regarding their case is taken, assessment, treatment and ongoing advice given.

Techniques your practitioner may use: Soft-tissue massage, joint mobilisation, stretching, joint manipulation, dry-needling, taping, cupping, TENS machine, exercise prescription, cranial osteopathy

Extended Osteopathic consultation $190 (60 mins)

An extended Osteopathic consultation for a return patient. Two or more presenting complaint areas will be worked on comprehensively. Patient feedback regarding their case is taken, assessment, treatment, and ongoing advice given.

Techniques your practitioner may use: Soft-tissue massage, joint mobilisation, stretching, joint manipulation, dry-needling, taping, cupping, TENS machine, exercise prescription, cranial osteopathy