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Osteopaths
Dr Louise Cole B.Sc (Hon) B.App.Sc (Comp.Med) M.Ost
Louise is a qualified, registered Osteopath. Upon graduation from Medical Science in 2004, Louise made the inspired decision that Osteopathy was a discipline in which she may be able to channel her desire to help others. She is very passionate about understanding the underlying factors that contribute to peoples’ medical conditions. Louise graduated as dux of Osteopathy at RMIT and is looking forward to actively working amongst the community.
Louise has a strong commitment to involving the patient in their own injury recovery and rehabilitation. She is dedicated to taking a holistic approach to resolve the issues faced by her patients.
Along with her other scholarly achievements, Louise is also a published academic, adding her honours thesis to the area of muscle physiology, specifically exploring aspects of muscle fatigue.
Louise herself has a strong athletic history, having spent much of the last decade as a competitive swimmer, and has worked as a lifeguard to support herself during her lengthy stint at university.
In her spare time, Louise can be seen decked out in trekking gear, traversing the lofty mountains of Nepal and Vietnam.
Dr Marnie Norfolk BSc MHS (Osteo) is a qualified Osteopath.
She obtained her degrees from Victoria University in Mebourne in 2001. This included a Masters project on rehabilitation of ankle sprains in football. Marnie has an interest in sports injuries and has mainly been involved with football, volleyball, dancing, gymnastics and diving. Work experience has been gained in hospitals both in Australia and overseas. Marnie has completed accredited courses in Cranial Osteopathy and Swiss Ball Training. She specializes in working withosteopathy in the cranial field in babies and adults.
Remedial Massage Therapist
Matthew KelleyB. App. Sci (Human Movement), B. App. Sci (Comp. Med - Osteo)
Matthew is a qualified Remedial Massage Therapist, presently studying Osteopathy at RMIT, Bundoora. Before commencing his Osteopathic studies, Matthew completed a Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Movement) to allow him to pursue his interest in sports and study the science behind it. This provided Matthew with experience in exercise prescription, rehabilitation and strength and conditioning. Previous and current sports involvements include football, swimming, basketball, martial arts and gym training.
Matthew has recently completed the undergraduate Osteopathic degree and is now an Osteopathic Masters student.
Remedial massage is covered by most private healthcare funds, so rebate is available on the day.
What is an Osteopath?
Osteopathy is a form of manual medicine which focuses on “whole-body” treatment of the musculo-skeletal system and other functional disorders. It is guided by unique principles which:
Focus on the body as a unit – and as such look for the cause of a problem and not just the symptoms
Recognise the importance of correct biomechanics – and its influence on the body’s functional ability
Understand the body’s inherent ability to heal itself.
What training do Osteopaths have?
In Australia, Osteopaths are statutorily registered practitioners and five year, full-time university training is available, which covers anatomy, physiology, pathology and general medical diagnosis in addition to Osteopathic technique. Osteopaths are primary care practitioners, and are trained to be able to recognise conditions which require medical referral. They are also trained to carry out standard medical examinations of the cardiovascular, respiratory and nervous system.
Osteopathy can provide treatment for:- Postural and mobility problems
- Back and Neck Pain
- Sports injuries
- Pregnancy
- Asthma
- Sciatica
- Headaches
- Digestive Problems
- Arthritis Pain
In addition, there is a wide variety of gentle non-manipulative techniques for use on infants and small children. These can be used in the management of problems such as forceps trauma, infant colic and "glue ear."
Osteopaths use a wide range of techniques such as:- Soft tissue massage and stretching
- Articulation techniques
- Myofascial techniques
- Manipulation
- Visceral
- Cranial Approach
Who can be Treated- Pregnant Women
- Adults (Both Men & Women)
- Children
- Elderly
- Babies
QUALIFICATION DETAILS
Osteopathy
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