Osteopathy relies on manual contact for diagnosis and treatment. It respects the relationship of body, mind and spirit in health and disease; it lays emphasis on the structural and functional integrity of the body and the body's intrinsic tendency for self-healing. Osteopathic practitioners use a wide variety of therapeutic manual techniques to improve physiological function and/or support homeostasis that has been altered by somatic (body framework) dysfunction, i.e. impaired or altered function of related components of the somatic system; skeletal, arthrodial and myofascial structures; and related vascular, lymphatic, and neural systems.

Osteopaths are autonomous primary contact practitioners who treat patients from across the life span. 90% of patients access osteopathic care without a referral. Osteopaths have a professional focus on conditions affecting the neuro-musculoskeletal system and the management of pain.

Cranial osteopathy is not different to osteopathy, it is the name given to a subtle and refined treatment approach to osteopathy that follows all the principles of osteopathy, and it is used throughout the body, not just in the head.

This gentle approach reduces any acute or chronic states of tension and strain in tissue throughout the whole body, supporting the inherent restoration of normal to occur.

Mike and Loretta have undertaken post-graduate training in the Biodynamic approach to Cranial Osteopathy.

A referral is not necessary as an osteopath is a primary health care practitioner. We do accept GP referred Medicare Chronic Disease Management Plans (EPC) however, we do not bulk bill. If you wish to find out more information regarding this, please contact us.

The initial appointment will involve you filling out forms for our records, then taking a thorough medical history, as well as physical examination, and then manual treatment as appropriate. We suggest you wear comfortable/ looser fitting clothing.

Yes. However, different private health insurance companies pay different amounts, and some policies may not cover you. Check with your insurance company if you would like to find out how much you will be refunded.

We are a small business and do our best to provide high a quality standard of care to all our patients.
We require 24 hours’ notice of any change or cancellation of appointment.
A fee of $90 is applicable if you fail to give 24hrs notice or fail to attend.
While we do our best to remind you of appointments, it is ultimately the patient’s responsibility to remember their scheduled appointments.
We understand that sometimes life gets in the way of scheduled appointment times, and we do take extenuating circumstances into consideration.