Priescka Osteopathy

Osteopathy is an officially recognised Health Care Profession, a system of Manual Therapy focused on diagnosing and correcting impairments for the best possible functioning of your bodies including muscles, joints (ei. Hips, knees and shoulders), nerves (ei. sciatic and femoral nerve) and connective tissue such as ligaments.

Osteopaths treat a variety of common conditions including but not limited to:

• Low Back and Neck Pain
  
• Migraines and Headaches
  
• Sciatica / Nerve Entrapment
  
• Upper Limb (Shoulder, elbow, wrist)
  
• Lower limb (Hip, Knee, ankle)
  
• T.M.J (Jaw Pain)
  
• Sport and overuse Injuries
  
• Arthritis
  
• Pelvis Pain / Abdominal Bloating or Pain
  
• Esophageal Disorders (G.E.R.D)
  
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (I.B.S)
  
• Paediatric Conditions(e.i. Colic, difficulty sucking)

As you read you will notice that osteopaths can help most people with a variety of conditions.

To treat these conditions, osteopaths select the most appropriate technique adapted to the individual.

Some of the common treatment approaches used are:

Cranial Osteopathy is a gentle and subtle but extremely effective form of osteopathic treatment. it promotes the release of stresses and tensions throughout the all body. cranial osteopathy can be use for a wide range of conditions and can be applied to every part of the body. this technique is very effective in treating adults, children and babies.

Structural Osteopathy focuses on restoring free, normal range of movement and can be applied to all muscle skeletal system, from head to toes. these techniques involve (ei. Myofacial Release, Joints manipulation and Muscle Energy).

Visceral Osteopathy uses techniques to reduce tensions in the major internal organs in the abdomen, pelvic and chest to improve their functions. organs dysfunction not only causes pain in the region of origin, but referred pain can be felt elsewhere is the body (ei. Gallbladder irritation can referred pain to the right upper shoulder).




My Hours at the Bondi Junction Osteopathic Clinic:

Mondays to Fridays: 8am-6pm

Saturdays: 8am-1pm

My Fee for treatment is:

Initial (1hour) and subsequent (30minutes) consultations: $95

I accept Visa, Master Cards and Cash

Location:

Osteopath Clinic Bondi Junction
Level 3, 9-13 Bronte Road
Bondi Junction NSW 2022

Free Parking:

2 hours parking at Westfield Shopping Centre

Rebates



I have the facility for you to immediately claim your Osteopathic treatment from your private Health Insurance.



Do you have a chronic condition such as Back or Neck pain?

You may be eligible to claim a Medicare rebate for your Osteopathic treatment under the Enhanced Primary Care Scheme.

Talk to your GP as a referral letter is required.




OSTEOPATH BONDI JUNCTION

My name is Valerie Johnston-Dugamin and I discovered Osteopathy 15 years ago after being treated (for the first time) while living in France . After moving to Australia I undertook Osteopathic studies for a period of 5 years at the University of Western Sydney (UWS), graduating with a Masters of Osteopathy in 2009.

I enjoy treating all patients from children to adults with a wide variety of conditions, ranging from mild to severe pain. I also understand every person is unique, this means my approach will be adapted to meet the specific needs of your individual condition.

As a qualified Osteopath my goal has, and will remain, to continuously strive for professional excellence by providing you with the best achievable Osteopathic care.