I treat the body as a whole, addressing the CAUSE of the problem, not just the pain, by looking specifically into the biomechanics and fine details of the condition being treated.

I use a wide range of techniques, ranging from manipulation, stretching, mobilization and gentle balancing techniques. This improves joint mobility, stretches tight muscles, balances ligaments and improves the overall function of the body, not just one part.

I also use Osteopathy in the Cranial Field – gentle balancing techniques using light pressure to encourage the body’s natural movement and healing capacity to release the restrictions rather than external force. This is particularly useful in children and babies.

I enjoy working with people of all ages and am experienced in treating a wide range of musculoskeletal complaints. I also focus on pre and post natal care, babies and children.

During pregnancy I can help address:

• Pelvic & pubic pain by correcting alignment & improving movement
• Hip & lower back pain by reducing muscle tension & improving function of the joints
• Sciatica by reducing hip & low back dysfunction
• Breathing difficulties by improving rib cage movement & reducing diaphragm tension
• Upper back & neck pain
• Carpal tunnel syndrome by improving circulation in the arms
• Reflux & indigestion by reducing upward pressure on the digestive tract
• Recovery from childbirth by restoring the normal function of your pelvis after movement during labour, preventing back pain in the future.
• Mastitis by improving circulation to the breast

With babies and children I can help address issues such as:

1. BABIES

• Colic & reflux by relieving pressure on the nerves to the stomach & tension in the diaphragm
  
• Moulding or mis-shapen skull from birth or assisted delivery by using gentle pressure to encourage normal movement of the bones of the skull
• Feeding difficulties by releasing tension in the base of the skull which may irritate nerves to throat & tongue
• Irritability, unsettled behaviour or sleep disturbance by releasing tension in the bones & membranes of the skull that can cause a constantly alert state
  
• Torticollis or stiff neck

2. GROWING CHILDREN

• Physical developmental delays caused by restrictions in the spine or limbs by improving joint mobility
• Scoliosis & Postural conditions by releasing tissue strains. This can reduce the severity of the condition as they develop
• Asthma by improving function of their rib cage & breathing muscles
• Ear/nose/throat infections by improving circulation & movement of the bones & soft tissues of the related areas
• Improving immune function by improving circulation
• Sporting injuries

Osteopaths have 5 years university training and study many of the same sciences as medical practitioners, with a strong focus on anatomy and biomechanics. I have also completed further studies in paediatrics.

After completing the 5 year university program at University of Western Sydney, I qualified as an Osteopath in 2005. I am a government registered practitioner and a member of the Australian Osteopathic Association. I have worked as an Osteopath in the Illawarra, Sydney and Western Australia, including a clinic specifically for children at the Busselton Osteopathic Clinic in WA. I also participated in a 4 week Osteopathic community project in Nepal in 2007.

I practice yoga regularly and surf. With a background in sports such as gymnastics, capoeira and circus aerials I understand the demands placed on the body in daily life and during physical activity. My broad experience puts me in a solid position to help you find a solution to your physical ailments.