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osteopathy

 
 

Osteopathy is a philosophy and practice grounded in the belief that the body operates as a whole organism comprised of many varied parts whose structure and function are intimately related. The body has the innate capacity to move towards healing and wellness if given the opportunity, but at times there can be certain circumstances or life choices we may make that can hinder the bodies ability to do this fully.  We can experience this as pain, dysfunction, or illness and it is during these times that seeking the help of a practitioner can be useful.

Osteopathic treatment can assist with:

  • neck and back pain

  • joint pain and muscle strains

  • headaches

  • hip, ankle, and foot pain

  • shoulder, elbow, and wrist pain

Osteopathic treatment can also address the muscle-skeletal associations of other health related issues such as:

  • arthritis

  • digestive issues

  • menstrual pain and pain in pregnancy

  • breathing and respiration issues

  • migraine management

  • stress

  • jaw pain and support after dental/orthodontic work

 
 

Osteopaths are allied health professionals that offer patient-centred approaches to healthcare and functional improvement which recognise the vital link between the structure of the body and the way it functions. Osteopaths focus on how the skeleton, joints, muscles, nerves, circulation, connective tissue and internal organs function as a holistic unit.

Osteopaths are trained to check for signs of serious conditions they cannot treat. In these circumstances, they will discuss with you what they believe the problem to be and refer you to another practitioner for further investigations.

In Australia, osteopaths are government registered practitioners who complete minimum accredited university training in anatomy, physiology, pathology, general healthcare diagnosis, and osteopathic techniques.

In addition to this I have completed many years postgraduate study in Biodynamics of Osteopathy in the Cranial Field and it is here that my passion for working with people lies. This approach recognises that the forces of embryological development that created the embryo, are the forces of growth and development and the continuing restorative forces throughout life. 

During treatment gentle skilled pressure is applied to the body to work with these inherent forces and the motion already present within your body, which allows the tissues and systems space to reorganise around a balance point that is achieved as you slow down and rest on the table.