Colleen Kent has 20 years experience in Osteopathy and Women's health in the Eastern Suburbs. As a registered Osteopath, she has a depth of knowledge and experience in treating men, women, children and babies.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
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| Contact Name |
Colleen Kent |
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Suite 301 East Towers
9 Bronte Road
Bondi Junction
New South Wales 2022
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| Phone | 02 93610333 |
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SERVICES
Osteopathy improves flexibility, balance & function of muscles and joints using hands on techniques.
A wide range of osteopathic techniques including joint manipulation, functional, MET,cranial osteopathy , soft tissue manipulation and more are used during Colleen Kent's treatments.
She also gives advice on stretching & and strengthening exercises, posture and worksite ergonomics .
The choice of techniques depends on patient presentation, history and their feedback.
Osteopathy for Males and Females
• ☺ Arthritis, joint problems, whiplash Neck & back pain
• ☺ Migraines, headaches
• ☺ Muscle, tendon, ligament injuries
• ☺ Sports and work related injuries
• ☺ Digestive, menstrual & other body system problems
• ☺ Spinal curvature (scoliosis)
• ☺ Nerve pain, e.g. sciatica, tingling arms/fingers
• ☺ Pre- and post-natal difficulties
Osteopathy for Dancers and Sportspersons
Dancers, like athletes, have demands related to range of motion not usually called upon in everyday life.
As a result knees,ankles, feet , along with lower back require extra attention.This is especially important to do at the first realization a problem is arising in order to prevent a chronic repetitive injury occurring that would stop the chosen dance style or sporting field they are perusing. Colleen understands these dance demands having worked as an Osteopath with dancers from NAISDA indigenous dance school.
Dancers and sportsperson needs assessment for imbalance of muscle groups that can occur with high level of training in a specific dance style or area of a sport and an exercise programme to assist rehabilitation.Colleen can diagnose the problem and assess for that or refer as required.
For Mothers and Babies
Even during pregnancy the mother can be treated because of the gentle nature of the treatment. Cranial Osteopathy can help ease some of the physical discomforts that often accompany pregnancy and can be helpful in preparing for labour. Treatment can also be effective after the birth, in assisting the recovery of mother and baby.
Prenatal
☺ Help the body adapt to pregnancy
☺ Resolve back pain, headaches, nerve pain and more
☺ Help the body recover from pregnancy and childbirth
Cranial Osteopathy for Young Babies
Birth can be a difficult experience for both mother and baby. The Osteopath can work to gently release tension in the baby’s body and can often relieve discomfort.
NEW BORN
☺ Unsettled-colicky baby, problems feeding and sucking
☺ Poor sleep pattern, Restlessness and irritability
☺ Digestive problems and reflux
The birth itself can be difficult and long, especially if forceps or vacuum extraction were needed. Even Caesarian section can be difficult if there was a prolonged period of labour beforehand. This can be linked with an irritable, sleepless baby who doesn’t feed well.
Babies who have had 'normal' births can benefit from treatment too. A check-up soon after birth and regularly for the first year is advisable.
The sooner a baby is treated, the better.
What problems can osteopathy help with in older children?
The following are the most common, but it is by no means an exhaustive list.
☺ Headache, aches and pains
Headaches begin age 7-8. Growing pains. Vulnerability to sprains, or other aches and pains.
☺ Asthma
Osteopathic treatment helps to improve the flexibility of the rip cage and asthmatics.
☺ Dental Problems
The alignment of teeth can be a problem for children too. As they grow, some children find that they need orthodontic treatment. Osteopathy to help a child’s mouth, jaw and body adapt to the changes produced by dental appliances.
☺ Scoliosus
☺ Sports Injuries
Cranial Osteopathy for Seniors
Osteopathy and cranial osteopathy for seniors has many benefits including improved mobility, and less pain. Many seniors find that osteopathy helps to ‘keep them going’, maintaining their independence. Others notice that they feel ‘better in themselves’.
Osteopathy is a safe and effective and versatile form of natural medicine.
When can Cranial Osteopathy help?
Cranial Osteopathy is very gentle and safe and is suitable for people of all ages. It can even be used during pregnancy, in painful conditions, and for babies.
Osteopaths are primary practitioners and a doctors referral is not needed.
Rebate are available on private heath funds.
QUALIFICATION DETAILS
Bsc G.D.O
Member of A.O.A.
NO REFERRAL NEEDED from your GP but Colleen Kent does work with GP's on Medicare EPC Schemes
WORK COVER APPROVED
REBATES ON PRIVATE HEALTH FUNDS
Osteopathy
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