Sunshine Osteo clinic
At Williamstown Health + Lifestyle, our osteopaths understand injury and pain. We know it can be caused by many things and affect various areas of the body. Our ability to listen, assess, and accurately diagnose each patient means we can work with individuals on an osteopathy treatment plan that strives to deliver results.
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
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.
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
What are the benefits of osteopathy?
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 also plays a role in preventative healthcare by identifying and addressing potential issues before they become too deep-seated. This may help to prevent injury and maintain overall health.
What does osteopathic care involve?
In your first visit, your osteopath will consider how your body systems are working together in order to uncover what may be driving your symptoms.
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.
After completing the assessment, your osteopath will develop a plan focused on addressing the underlying cause of your concern. Treatment often begins straight away and may involve a series of follow-up appointments, along with advice on exercises or activities to support your progress.
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.
Special Interests:
- Treating sporting injuries
- Lower back pain
- Exercise prescription to get you moving again.
Trusted care at Williamstown Health + Lifestyle
The team of highly skilled osteopaths at Williamstown Health + Lifestyle have experience in treating a variety of aches and pains, from headaches and migraines to back and neck pain (and everything in between). If you’re experiencing pain and other symptoms that are affecting your quality of life, book an appointment at our clinic today.
We’ve introduced a tiered fee system for osteopathic appointments. When making a booking, please choose the level that suits your needs:
Osteopaths: Gabby, Jesse & Anthony
Osteopaths Senior: Liz, Peter & Jess
Osteopath Director: Cliff