Background

Dr. Catherine Curtain

Catherine completed her double degree in Osteopathy at Victoria University, where she completed her Master's degree investigating Patient Perceptions of Clinic Environments. Catherine particularly enjoys treating headaches, sport injuries( including dance) and likes to promote general wellbeing with diet and exercise regimes. She also has an interest in pursing further studies in the areas of Clinical Pilates, pediatrics and craniosacral therapy.

Dr. Jessica Evans

Jessica is a fully qualified registered Osteopath. As well as completing her double degree in Osteopathy and Masters Jessica has also undertaken further study in the areas of myofascial pain, pediatrics, obstetrics and visceral osteopathy.

Jessica completed her Masters project on the osteopathic treatment of asthma and thus has a keen interest in treating visceral conditions such as heart burn, reflux or indigestion, irritable bowel and constipation, period pain and symptoms associated with the common cold.

She also enjoys treating headaches, migraines, facial pain and jaw problems, as well as children and pregnancy related conditions.

Dr. Alicia Tye-Smith

Osteopath Dr. Alicia Tye-Smith was led to study osteopathy through her own sporting experiences, having competed at a national level of track and field for over 10 years. The idea that the body could be treated as a ‘whole’ through long, detailed consultations, which included both joint manipulations and soft tissue work, was very appealing as a competing athlete.

Alicia has been a past scholarship holder with The Victorian Institute of Sport and has complemented her osteopathic experiences with 6-years of sports/remedial massage therapy and has completed a level one strength and conditioning course.

Alicia has also done further studies in the areas of Clinical Pilates, dry needling, obstetrics and gynecology and pediatrics. She has a particular interest in treating sports injuries (including junior athletes) and rehabilitating and writing strength programs for particular injuries and conditions.

What is osteopathy?
Osteopathy is a safe, gentle and effective form of hands-on therapy, which primarily treats the musculoskeletal (muscles, ligaments, joints) system of the body. It is one of the oldest forms of modern-day manipulative manual therapy having started in the U.S.A. over 130 years ago.

Osteopathy also recognises that when the musculoskeletal system is in correct alignment the body has an innate ability to repair itself.

What do osteopaths treat, diagnose and prevent?·
Sporting injuries such as strains, sprains, bursitis and tendonitis· Back, neck, jaw and shoulder pain· Arthritis and joint injuries· Headache and migraine· Postural and repetitive strain injuries (RSI) · Hip, knee, ankle and foot pain· Elbow, wrist and hand pain· Asthma & breathing problems

What to expect at your initial consultation
Initial treatments involve a 45 minute visit (and 30minute standard 'follow ups’) in which a detailed history is obtained and a general screen is performed of your muscular and skeletal system, including orthopaedic testing on relevant areas.

A diagnosis is made and a discussion of the most appropriate treatment methods and options is provided (which may include sending you off for x-rays). Hands-on treatment is given, which may include some of the following techniques such as gentle joint manipulation, massage, stretching, articulation/mobilisation, muscle energy and myofascial techniques.

Most importantly, a management plan is developed with you to provide the best prevention and rehabilitation for your injury/condition.

Why choose St. Kilda Osteopathy?
Our aim is to not only treat your injured area, but to provide you with the appropriate knowledge on how to best prevent the injury/condition from occurring through strengthening, stretching, postural and nutritional advice.

Long initial consultations help provide your osteopath with the ability to assess the injury and also the surrounding areas to determine if any secondary biomechanical changes have taken place. It is very important that you understand your condition, as this will also aid in the fastest path to full recovery.

While we are located at Stable Health Clinic in St.Kilda, our patients come from all over surrounding areas such as Prahran, Brighton, Windsor, Albert Park, Middle Park, Elwood, Elsternwick, South Melbourne, South Yarra, Toorak and Caulfield because we are so conveniently located off St.Kilda Rd and opposite bus and tram stops.

Pricing
Initial treatment $88 (45 mins)
Standard treatments $70 (30 mins)(Concession rates are available)

For further information, please Contact Us.