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Welcome to Yarra Osteopathy
Yarra Osteopathy is a small, friendly osteopathic practice located in the leafy inner-suburb of South Yarra close to South Yarra train station. Osteopathy is a safe and gentle form of treatment for musculoskeletal problems such as back pain and headaches. It is safe for all ages, children, the elderly and pregnant women. At Yarra Osteopathy we treat the whole person, not just the problem. We look for solutions and preventative strategies to your problem. After hours and Saturday appointments are available.
What is Osteopathy?
- Osteopathy is a form of hands-on therapy that is now widely recognised as one of the most safe and effective manual therapies available
- We focus on the individual and customise your treatment program to your individual case and health problems.
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Osteopathy is a hands on form of treatment. Osteopaths use gentle manipulation techniques such as massage, mobilisation, resistance stretching and functional treatment to assist patients to achieve normal pain free movement and function
When can Osteopathy help your health and wellbeing?
Osteopathic care offers holistic approaches to many conditions including:
- Lower back pain , neck pain, other joint complaints
- Headaches and migraines
- Arthritic conditions
- Sporting injuries such as tendonitis and strains, and stress-related muscle pain
- Pregnancy-care for a great pregnancy and labour preparation
- Treatment of babies and children
- Digestive complaints such as reflux, constipation, IBS
- Asthma and other breathing difficulties
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And many more
Who can see an Osteopath?
- Osteopathy is suitable for people of all ages and backgrounds
- No GP referral is necessary bu tsome patients may be reffered for osteopathic treatment by their general practitioner with the Government initiative under Medicare plus
- Most private health insurance funds will c over a portion of your osteopathic treatment if you have ancillary/extras cover.
- Yarra Osteopathy is registered for and accepts Work Cover, T.A.C. and The Department of Veterans Affairs patients.
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Please feel free to call us to discuss whether Osteopathy may be beneficial to you, your family and friends
Qualification Details
All osteopaths complete a five year university course.
Bachelor of Science (Clinical Sciences)
Masters of Health Science (Osteopathy)