Osteopathy is an allied health profession that was founded in the 1800's. Osteopaths treat holistically, meaning we treat the entire person. We treat through the biopsychosocial model (biological, psychological and social elements of health) to address the whole person and are patient-centred in this approach. We treat using a mixture of hands-on techniques, rehabilitation, referral where necessary, take-home management strategies and lifestyle advice.

Osteopaths treat pain from head to toe! Ranging from neck and back pain to chronic pain and nerve pain to acute injuries.

I exclusively work with women’s and pelvic health conditions focussing on caring for those with:

• Pelvic pain

• Pelvic health conditions like endometriosis, PCOS, adenomyosis, PID etc.

• Pelvic floor condtions

• Urinary leakage

• Prolapse

• Pregnancy pain and care

• Birth prep

• Postpartum pain and care

• Perimenopause/menopause related conditions/pain

• Internal pelvic release work

If you are unsure if an osteopath can help you, please contact me

Osteopathy is only available at three universities in Australia, the study time ranges from 4-5 years full-time. Further study can be done (masters, PhD and additional courses for skill development).

I studied at RMIT University in Melbourne Australia for 5 years. I did my Masters of Women’s Health Medicine at UNSW (1.5 years). I have undertaken significant further training in pregnancy and postpartum care, pelvic health, internal pelvic release work, during/after breast cancer care and mastitis care.

Osteopaths are registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and the Osteopathy Board of Australia. We are subject to profession standards from these governing bodies to ensure high quality care and safety for all patients. Most osteopaths are also registered with Osteopathy Australia.

Everything you say during consultation is private and confidential. If I wish to consult with another one of your care providers or a third party (e.g. insurance company), I will ask your permission. Your records are stored securely and safely. You can ask for a copy of your record at any time.

Confidentiality may be broken in the case of endangerment to self or others, for legal reasons like court subpoena or in the case of minors when there is concern for child safety. I will always discuss this with you prior where reasonable.

Privacy and confidentiality of minors can be broken to their legal parent/guardian if there is concern of risk to self (self-harm or suicidal ideation/intent), risk of harm to others or they are being harmed/are at risk of harm.

Permission granted with full knowledge of what is happening, the risks/benefits and consequences. This is a collaborative discussion. Informed consent is ongoing throughout treatment.

Your consent is reversible at any time. You are always in control of treatments. Ask as many questions as you'd like and say no or speak up if you do not like or feel comfortable with a form of treatment/management.

I currently treat adolescents >12, as paediatric care is not my area of further training.

If you are wishing to book in a young child, I recommend book them in with North Canberra Osteopathy

Children under the age of 16 require a parent at their initial consultation. Once maturity level of the child is established (Gillick competency), some teenagers may be may be permitted to come to appointments without a legal guardian present.

Yes I am fully vaccinated and have had my booster vaccinations.