Osteopathy is a hands-on, evidence-based approach to healthcare that focuses on how your muscles, joints, nerves, and connective tissue work together. Rather than treating a single symptom in isolation, an osteopath looks at your whole body — posture, movement, and lifestyle included — to find and address the underlying cause of pain or dysfunction. Treatment typically involves techniques such as soft-deep tissue massage, joint mobilisation, and manipulation along with shockwave, laser therapy, dry-needling, and cupping to improve movement, reduce pain, and support your body's own healing processes.

There's overlap between all three professions, and many of the techniques used are similar. Broadly speaking, osteopathy places a strong emphasis on treating the body as a connected whole rather than focusing solely on the injured area, and tends to use a wide range of hands-on techniques rather than relying on any single method. The best way to know if it's right for you is to book an initial consultation and see how it feels.

No referral is needed — you can book directly. If you have private health insurance and want to claim a rebate, or if you're being treated under a scheme such as Medicare (via a GP Chronic Disease Management plan), a referral or care plan from your GP may be required to claim, so it's worth checking with your fund or GP beforehand.

Osteopaths commonly treat back and neck pain, headaches and migraines, sports injuries, joint and muscle pain, postural issues from desk work, sciatica, and recovery after injury or surgery. If you're not sure whether osteopathy is right for your particular issue, feel free to get in touch and ask before booking.

It depends on your condition — some techniques can cause brief discomfort, particularly if the area being treated is already sore, tight, or inflamed. That said, we always work within your comfortable range, adjusting pressure and technique based on how you're feeling. Your osteopath will explain what they're doing and check in with you throughout, and you're free to ask them to ease off or stop at any point.

Some mild soreness or tiredness for a day or two after treatment is common, similar to how you might feel after exercise, and it usually settles quickly. Drinking plenty of water and staying gently active afterwards can help. If soreness is severe or doesn't improve within a few days, please get in touch.

This depends entirely on your condition, how long you've had it, and how your body responds to treatment. Some people feel significant relief after one or two sessions, while more long-standing or complex issues may need an ongoing course of care. Your osteopath will give you a clearer picture of what to expect after your first assessment, and will keep reviewing your progress along the way.

Osteopaths draw on a broad toolkit, including soft-deep tissue massage, joint mobilisation and manipulation, shockwave, infrared laser therapy, dry needling, cupping and exercise or lifestyle advice. The exact mix used depends on your condition, your preferences, and what your osteopath finds during assessment.

90$ - 30min

$110 - 45min

$140 - 60min

$200 - 90min

Exercise: $130 - 1 hour, $180 - 1.5 hour

Osteopathy is claimable through most private health funds under "extras" cover — check your level of cover with your provider. Medicare rebates may be available with a GP Chronic Disease Management plan, and TAC and WorkSafe claims can also be accommodated — let us know when booking if either applies to you.

Please cancel at least 24hrs in advance to avoid cancellation fees.

Cancellations within the 24hr window will incur a $50 charge.

No shows with incur a 100% of appointment value charge.

We are located just near camberwell junction:

2/1 Porter Street, Hawthorn East VIC 3123

There is free 1 and 2 hour parking available directly opposite the clinic in the the Camberwell Well/Coles Parking.