Osteopath near Eastwood
– Dr Kevin Finnan, Osteopath.
Osteopath near Eastwood – Looking for a great Osteopath near Eastwood? Ryde Natural Health Clinic is the right place! Our practitioners are the leading Osteopaths in the Eastwood area and have extensive experience treating a wide array of musculoskeletal concerns.
Osteopath near Eastwood – How Osteopathy care can help you.
When the joints in our bodies are moving as they were intended to be moved, and when these joints are well supported and stabilised by our soft tissues (which include our muscles, ligaments and fascia) then there is usually no reason for musculoskeletal pain to develop, unless an injury has been sustained. That said, why then do so many of us regularly experience aches and pain? The reason for this lies in the fact that we rarely use our bodies as they were originally intended to be used. We don’t run, swim, carry, throw and climb all day as our bodies were designed for. Instead we sit, lay and stand in awkward static positions that cause some of our joints to stiffen up, leaving our reamaining joints to do all the work. Lets take a look at the spine as an example…
The human spine is made up of 33 vertebrae and many more joints. When all of these joints are moving well, then the workload that is taken on by these joints is distributed evenly – each joint plays its part and no joint is overworked.
It is after years of prolonged sitting, standing, and bad postural habits resulting in many of these joints jamming up, that problems begin to arise. When going about your regular day-to-day activities you may not notice any problems at all, however when you try to lift something heavier than you normally would, or bend, twist or move in a way that you haven’t done for a while, because many of the joints have stiffened up, all of the strain goes to the remaining joints that are able to move. If this strain is large enough or carried out over and over, then you may end up with one or more of the common ‘degenerative’ conditions of the spine, or problems with a disc.
Identifying joints that don’t move optimally, and correcting joint motion is what Osteopath’s are specifically trained to do. By improving joint ‘mobility’ the workload of motion is able to be ‘shared around’ all of your joints and muscles as is intended.
The Osteopathic approach has been shown to be effective in the treatment of:
- Shoulder, neck and back pain
- Muscle strains and spasms
- Nerve entrapments including carpal tunnel, sciatica, and trigeminal neuralgia
- Migraines, headaches and jaw pain
- Arthritis and other joint conditions, and
- Sporting injuries
Osteopaths
Dr Wei ‘David’ Tai
Having completed the 3 year undergraduate and 2 years Master of Osteopathy at Southern Cross University, David is a registered Osteopath in Australia, and in addition he’s also a registered neurological physiotherapist in Taiwan. Using a range of soft tissue techniques, dry needling, joint mobilisation, spinal adjustment techniques and physiotherapy skills from the past, David is passionate about helping people ease their symptoms from neck, back or joint pain faster, while addressing the underlying cause of their pain.
He is also SIRA accredited and able to assist with Workers compensation, CTP and DVA claims.
He’s also working in our sister clinic in Macquarie Park, Back to Active Sports and Spinal
David is also fluent in Taiwanese and Mandarin.
Dr. Tayla Lane
Tayla graduated with her Masters of Osteopathic Medicine in 2022 from Southern Cross University. For the past few years Tayla has been working in the Central West NSW where she is currently still working part time. Tayla has an interest in women and children’s health. Guiding and supporting women through their pregnancy and post partum journeys as well as paediatrics with birth strains, growth and development. She also enjoys working alongside individuals with sports injuries, job specific restrictions and chronic pain. Tayla travelled to the UK in 2023 to co-present her Masters research at The International Osteopathic Conference.
In her spare time Tayla loves going to the beach, surfing, reading or being out on the farm with her horses.
Dr. Evan Marnezos
After experiencing chronic back pain during high school, Evan was introduced to Osteopathy and was impressed by the results and the holistic nature of the treatment. From this experience he decided to pursue a career in osteopathy and enrolled into the Bachelor of Clinical Science (Osteopathy), and went on to complete a Masters of Osteopathic Medicine at Southern Cross University in Lismore. Evan is passionate about treating athletes and has actively competed in powerlifting during his studies. Evan is eager to share the benefits of osteopathic treatment to people who are interested in their health and fitness and has a broad knowledge of pain and injuries in athletes, although is open to treating people from all walks of life.
Evan uses a range of soft tissue techniques, dry needling, joint mobilisation, exercises and spinal adjustments, adapting his approach to cater to his patient’s needs and is well equipped to assist those experiencing neck, back or joint pain!
Dr Kristopher Sanford
Kristopher is a young and passionate osteopath from Melbourne, completing his Osteopathic degree at RMIT University, Victoria. With a keen interest in sport and active lifestyles, Kristopher worked throughout his university degree as a head sports trainer for a Premier League soccer club, as well as multiple AFL clubs and university teams. At the beginning of 2015 Kristopher travelled to Mumbai to work at a very well-known and progressive orthopaedic hospital where he used Osteopathy to aid in the treatment and rehabilitation of patients requiring orthopaedic surgery.
He is passionate about treating people that are actively involved in their health and fitness, and strongly believes that everyone should be able to enjoy their exercise, be it professional or social, pain free.
Dr. Kuan Ng
Osteopath Dr Kuan Ng grew up in Malaysia in the town of Ipoh 200km north of Kuala Lumpur, however has lived with his wife and son in Australia since immigrating here in 1981. Since his early years Kuan has practised Ru Yi Bagua (‘Roo-Yee-Baa-Gwa’) – an ancient Chinese art that emphasises the role of body equilibrium, balance, fluid movements, and clarity of mind in a person’s health and wellness, and acknowledges the link between a healthy mind, body and spirit.
Through Ru Yi Bagua, Kuan has successfully treated people for postural pain and musculoskeletal conditions for over 30 years.
Dr Kevin Finnan
After suffering from chronic back pain for years on end, Kevin discovered Osteopathy, which successfully assisted him in managing his pain. Impressed with the results of his treatment, Kevin enrolled into the Bachelor of Applied Science (Osteopathy) and continued to complete a Masters of Osteopathy at University of Western Sydney. Kevin utilises a variety of hands on osteopathic techniques and offers a personalised treatment that is structured to assist you in reaching your own health goals. In addition to his roles at RNHC, Kevin currently tutors human anatomy, physiology and neuroscience to a variety of health and medical programs at the University of Western Sydney.
Kevin is the principal Osteopath and a director of RNHC. His vision is to bring the knowledge and skills of osteopathic treatment to the people of Ryde.
What to expect during your first visit with an Osteopath
Your first session with an Osteopath will begin with a case history of your condition in order to establish when your pain first started, exactly what your symptoms and concerns are and how these may have changed over time, the treatments (if any) you have received to date, and the impact your condition may be having on your life.
After taking your case history, your Osteopath will carry out a hands-on examination. This will include various tests of the spine, nervous system, muscles and joints.
When the underlying cause/s of your condition have been identified (this could also require referral for an x-ray, C-T scan or MRI), your Osteopath will devise some treatment goals, with the main goal being to restore maximal, pain-free movement to your muscles and joints.
The osteopathy treatment techniques your Osteopath will use in fulfilling this goal include:
- Spinal manipulation (Also known as an ‘adjustment’)
- Joint mobilisation
- Muscle energy technique (MET)
- Soft tissue /massage
- Counterstrain
- Balanced ligamentous tension (BLT)
- Myofacial release
- Visceral manipulation
- Therapeutic ultrasound
- Exercises
Your treatment is not painful.
The Osteopathy Difference:
Unlike the conventional approach to medicine, which often emphasises the use of pharmaceuticals to mask symptoms, osteopaths will take the time to establish a clear understanding of why your condition or concerns developed in the first place. After identifying the underlying cause of your concerns your osteopath will put into place a series of steps that will attempt to resolve the problem.
Osteopath near Eastwood – Osteopathic education.
Both our Osteopaths at Ryde Natural Health Clinic – Kevin, Dan, Kris and Patricia have undertaken 5 years of tertiary education. This includes a 3 year Bachelor of Applied Science- Osteopathy, followed by a 2 year Masters of Osteopathy.
There are many varied styles of Osteopathy treatment. Here at Ryde Natural Health Clinic, our Osteopaths are structural Osteopaths and can adapt their technique to suit your needs.
Consultation Fees for Osteopaths near Eastwood.
Initial consultations with an Osteopath are $110.
Subsequent follow-up consultations are $90.
*Health Fund rebates are available from most health funds for Osteopathy services. At Ryde Natural Health Clinic we can swipe your card on the spot!
For an Osteopath near Eastwood – Why Choose Us?
- Kevin, Dan, Kris and Patricia are specialists in their field who have obtained the highest Osteopathy qualifications.
- Health fund rebates are available for all of our services – and we can swipe your card on the spot!
- All consultations are carried out in private, clean, air-conditioned rooms.
- We are available when you need us – appointments are available as early as 7am to as late as 8:30pm.
- Free parking is available right at our door!
If you’re looking for a Osteopath near Eastwood, it’s worth the drive to North Ryde!