Footscray Osteopathy clinic

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 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

What does an osteopath do?

Osteopathy is a form of hands-on therapy that considers the body as a whole, drawing on knowledge of structure, function, and movement.

When identifying the source of discomfort and/or symptoms, osteopaths look at the whole body and understand that there may be many contributing factors. Their goal is to support the body’s natural self-recovery mechanisms through hands-on techniques, lifestyle modifications, and exercise to help patients live as comfortably and mobile as possible.

What techniques do osteopaths use?

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

What are the benefits of osteopathy?

Osteopathy can play a valuable role in improving your physical health and comfort, with benefits such as:

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 know about our osteopathy appointment

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.

To begin, your osteopath will ask about your overall health, medications, lifestyle, and any specific concerns. They will then examine how you move, your posture, and assess the health of your muscles, joints, and bones. It’s best to wear loose-fitting clothes for ease during the appointment.

Following their assessment, your osteopath will outline a personalised treatment plan aimed at the source of your discomfort. Initial treatment is usually provided during the first session, with further visits and at-home guidance to follow.

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.