Yarraville Osteopathy

Injury and discomfort can show up in different ways. That’s why our osteopaths at Williamstown Health + Lifestyle focus on listening, assessing thoroughly, and building a treatment plan that aligns with your needs.

We treat a wide range of concerns through osteopathy, including neck and shoulder discomfort, sports-related issues, persistent pain, sciatica, tension headaches, and changes related to pregnancy.

What can we help you with?

Back Pain

Lower/upper pain
Pelvic pain
Disc injuries

Neck & Jaw Pain

TMJ issues
Postural strain

Headaches & Migraines

Tension headaches
Migraines
Sinus headaches

Hip, Knee & Ankle Pain

Ligament sprains
Bursitis
Arthritis

Shoulder, Wrist & Elbow Pain

Rotator cuff injuries
Impingement issues
Tennis elbow
Carpal tunnel
Sport injuries

Pre & Post Pregnancy Care

Pelvic pain
Back tightness
Headaches

Children’s Health

Postural issues
Severs disease
Torticollis

The role of an osteopath

Osteopathy is a whole-body form of manual therapy grounded in an understanding of anatomy, physiology, and the way the body moves.

Osteopaths take a whole-body view when exploring the cause of discomfort, recognising that multiple elements may play a role. They aim to support the body’s ability to adapt and recover using manual therapy, movement, and lifestyle adjustments.

Which techniques are used in osteopathy?

We tailor our approach using a variety of hands-on techniques, selected to suit your specific needs, including:

Deep tissue massage
Joint mobilisation and articulation
Stretching
HVLA (high-velocity low-amplitude) manipulation
Dry needling
Shockwave therapy
Trigger point therapy

How can osteopathy support your well-being?

There are a number of ways osteopathy can support your health and overall sense of well-being, including:

Pain relief (including for chronic pain conditions)
Reduced muscle tension
Improved mobility and function
Enhanced circulation
Stress reduction
Improved sleep
Support for rehabilitation
Improved posture
Positive effect on mood and mental health

It can also support preventative health by recognising and responding to minor imbalances early on, aiming to keep the body functioning well and free from injury.

What to expect from osteopathic treatment?

At your initial appointment, your osteopath will explore how different parts of your body are interacting to better understand what’s contributing to your discomfort.

They will ask questions about your medical history, including existing health problems, medications you’re taking, your lifestyle, and any concerns you have. They will also perform a physical examination, which may look at how you move, your posture, and the health of your bones, muscles, and joints. We recommend wearing loose, comfortable clothing.

Once they’ve completed their assessment, your osteopath will form a treatment plan that gets to the root cause of your problem. While they will likely begin treatment on the spot, your plan will often include several sessions. They will also provide guidance on activities or exercises that you should do or avoid between sessions.

Who you'll see during your osteopathy visits

Jesse Reardon

Jesse’s interest in biomechanics and movement paired with a desire to help others is what initially drew her to pursue a career in Osteopathy. Growing up with a sporting background, she has experienced firsthand the effects pain and injury can have on both performance and confidence.

Jesse utilizes a holistic approach to treatment to address the often-multifaceted mechanisms of pain. She enjoys using hands-on manual therapy and rehabilitation to assist her patients in setting and achieving their individual goals, helping them get back to doing what they love. Jesse is also a trained mat work and reformer pilates instructor and is passionate about helping her clients improve and maintain mobility and strength through tailored exercise and support.

Special Interests:

Treating sporting injuries
Lower back pain
Exercise prescription to get you moving again.

Gabby Leyonhjelm

Gabby has always had a strong desire to help people. Her passion for osteopathy developed from the fascination of the human body and its resilience, capabilities and adaptability. She believes everyone deserves the right to be able to move and function in their own body, and wants to empower people to reach their goals and potentials.
With a long standing passion for movement Gabby loves getting people active in a safe and functional way. She can assist people through hands on treatment skills, clinical pilates, rehabilitation and creating a space in which people are heard.

As a qualified matwork and reformer pilates instructor, Gabby is well equipped with a wide variety of treatment techniques that she uses to produce a treatment approach that is tailored to the individual.