Maribyrnong Osteopathy

Our osteopaths at Williamstown Health + Lifestyle recognise that pain can arise from a range of causes. With a focus on personalised care, we aim to support you with a plan that’s based on clear assessment and practical strategies.

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 conditions do we treat?

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

What does an osteopath do?

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

Rather than focusing on symptoms alone, osteopaths consider the full picture of how the body functions. They work to assist the body’s own recovery processes through touch, tailored movement plans, and changes to daily habits.

What techniques do osteopaths use?

Our practitioners use a range of hands-on manual therapy techniques to meet your individual needs, including:

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

The value of osteopathic care

Osteopathy offers many benefits for enhancing your overall health and 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

Osteopathy also contributes to preventative care by picking up on early signs of dysfunction, helping to reduce the risk of injury and support long-term health.

What happens during an osteopathy session?

Your first session involves a detailed look at how your body functions as a whole, helping your osteopath identify the underlying causes of your pain.

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 your osteopath has identified what’s contributing to your issue, they’ll put together a care plan that targets the cause—not just the symptoms. Treatment typically begins on the day, with recommendations for what to do or avoid between visits.

The Osteos behind your care

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.