Osteopathy near Sunshine

Our Sunshine 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.

Osteopathy at our clinic aims to help manage conditions like joint pain, repetitive strain, nerve sensitivity, and injuries—along with support for both pre and post-natal physical discomfort.

Common issues we help manage

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 kind of care does an osteopath provide?

Osteopathy is a holistic approach to manual therapy based on the study of anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics.

When assessing discomfort, osteopaths look beyond the immediate area and consider how the whole body may be involved. Using manual therapy, exercises, and lifestyle support, they help guide patients toward improved comfort and mobility.

Which techniques are used in osteopathy?

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

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

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 to expect from osteopathic treatment?

During your first session, your osteopath will seek to understand how your body systems work together and get to the bottom of why you’re experiencing pain.

Your osteopath will take time to ask about your medical background, current health, any medications, and aspects of your lifestyle that may be relevant. A physical assessment will also be conducted, focusing on your movement, posture, and musculoskeletal health. Please wear clothing that allows for easy movement.

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.

Our team of osteopaths near Sunshine

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.