An Osteopath is a primary health care practitioner that uses hands-on manual therapy, a complex process of osteopathic reasoning, evidence-based practices, patient education and collaboration with other health care practitioners, such as your GP or specialist.
Osteopaths focus on a global view of the body - how the skeleton, joints, nerves, circulation, connective tissue and internal organs function as one entity. For example, if you have lower back pain, it’s not uncommon for us to assess or treat your hip and foot mobility, or your upper back, to provide relief. Osteopathic treatments can also explore the relationships between the pain you experience, your body, mind and emotions.
An Osteopath is a highly trained and skilled healthcare professional, having completed five years at university, including clinical placements. Osteopaths are registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA), and are required to complete annual Continued Professional Development (CPD).
Osteopaths consult approximately 75,000 Australians per week nationally. Patients can range from young to elderly; knitting enthusiasts to weekend warriors, and even professional athletes!