Feel and Move better with Osteopathy and Acupuncture
Our practitioners offer over 10 years of clinical experience providing a gentle, effective and safe form of Osteopathic medicine and Acupuncture. We can successfully treat acute and chronic musculoskeletal pain, RSI, arthritis, ergonomic and posture conditions, pregnancy and sports injuries.
SERVICES
OSTEOPATHY
Osteopathy treats the cause of the pain, not just the symptoms that make this whole body approach so successful. Commonly sought after for pain associated with musculo-skeletal problems, postural and mobility dysfunction, upper and lower back pain, numbness and tingling, ankle and foot pain, headaches and repetitive strain injuries.
OSTEOPATHS
George Asproukos - B.App.Sc. (Osteopathy), Master of Osteopathy
WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM OSTEOPATHY?
Osteopathy can be used to treat children, adolescence, teenagers, adults to the elderly. It is a gentle and effective form of whole body treatment.
DO I NEED A REFERRAL TO VISIT AN OSTEOPATH?
NO, Osteopaths are primary care physicians and therefore you do not require a referral from a medical practitioner.
Osteopathic treatment is based on four principles
- The body is a unit
- The body has innate intelligence such as self healing, regulating and maintaining mechanisms
- Structure and function are inter-related
- Rational treatment is based on the understanding of the above principles
We use a hands-on approach to treatment from knowledge of anatomy and pathology to treat the whole body. Utilizing techniques such as soft tissue massage, MFR , exercises, stretching, spinal manipulation, balance ligamentous tension, cranial osteopathy to improve the body's function and self healing properties.
We have HICAPS and EFTPOS fascilities to make health fund rebates more convenient.
Osteopathy is covered by most PRIVATE HEALTH FUNDS, please check your level of cover.
WORKERS COMPENSATION
YES. Work cover authority recognizes registered osteopaths for
treatment of a workplace injury. Your osteopath will work together with your GP and case manager to help you return to work sooner.
MEDICARE (ENHANCE PRIMARY CARE SCHEME)
YES. Medicare recognizes government registered osteopaths for the treatment of patients under the Enhanced Primary Care scheme. A referral and evaluation from your GP is necessary.
ACUPUNCTURE / TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE
Melinda McDonald - B.Hth.Sc in Traditional Chinese Medicine (UTS)
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) takes a wholistic approach to understanding normal function and disease processes and focuses as much on the prevention of illness as it does on the treatment.
TCM is a system of primary health care that includes:
- Acupuncture
- Chinese Herbal Medicine
- Chinese Remedial Massage (Tuina)
- Cupping
- Moxibustion
- Guasha (Scraping)
- Diet Therapy
As a natural form of healing, TCM has the following benefits:
- provides drug-free pain relief
- effectively treats a wide range of acute and chronic ailments
- treats the underlying cause of disease and illness as well as the symptoms
- provides an wholistic approach to the treatment of disease and illness, linking body, mind and emotions
- assists in the prevention against disease and illness as well as the maintenance of general well-being
Melinda is passionate about working together with her patients and tailoring each treatment to help them accomplish a greater sense of health and wellbeing.
Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine consultations are covered by most PRIVATE HEALTH FUNDS, please check your level of cover.
QUALIFICATION DETAILS
Bachelor of Applied Science (Osteopathy)
Masters of Osteopathy
Diploma of Remedial Massage
Registered Australian Osteopath
Member of the Australian Osteopathic Association (AOA)
Bachelor Health Science Traditional Chinese Medicine (UTS)
Certificate in Traditional Chinese Medicine (Beijing, China)
Bachelor of Science majoring in Psychology (University of Newcastle)
Member of Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Assoc (AACMA)
MAP
Acupuncture, Craniosacral Therapy, Myofascial Release Therapy, Nutrition, Osteopathy, Sports Injury Therapy, Traditional Chinese Medicine
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