Osteopath near Gladesville
– Dr Kevin Finnan, Osteopath.
Osteopath near Gladesville – Looking for a great Osteopath near Gladesville? Ryde Natural Health Clinic is the right place! Our practitioners are the leading Osteopaths in the Gladesville area and have many years experience treating a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions and concerns.
Osteopath near Gladesville – How Osteopathy care can help you
When every joint in your body is moving in the way it was intended to move, and when these joints are stabilised well by the soft tissues (muscles, fascia and ligaments) that support them, there is generally no reason at all to develop musculoskeletal pain unless you experience an injury. Why then, do so many people experience aches and pains? The answer lies in the fact that none of us use our bodies as they were originally intended to be used. We don’t run, swim, climb, carry and throw all day as we’re designed to. Instead we sit, lay and stand in awkward static positions that result in some joints stiffening up, which then leaves our other joints to do all the work. Lets take a look at the spine as an example…
The human spine is made up of many joints, and 33 vertebrae. If all of the joints in the spine are moving well, then the workload that is taken on by the spine is distributed optimally – it is shared around each joint evenly and no one joint is overworked.
Years of prolonged sitting, standing, and bad postural habits results in many of these joints jamming up, and this is when problems begin to arise. You may not notice any problems while you’re only going about your regular daily activities, however when you try to lift something heavier than you usually do, or move, twist or bend in a way that you haven’t done for a while, because many of the joints have already stiffened up, all of the strain goes to the remaining joints that are still able to move. If this strain is large, or is carried out repeatedly, then you may end up with problems with a disc or one or more of the common ‘degenerative’ conditions of the spine.
Osteopaths are trained professionals in identifying joints that don’t move optimally, and correcting this joint motion. Improving joint ‘mobility’ allows for the workload of motion to once again be ‘shared around’ all of your joints and muscles as is intended.
The Osteopathic approach has demonstrated to be very effective in the treatment of:
- Neck, back and shoulder pain
- Muscle strains and spasms
- Nerve entrapments including carpal tunnel, sciatica, and trigeminal neuralgia
- Headaches, migraine 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.
Your first visit with an Osteopath – What to expect
Your Osteopath will begin your first consultation by taking a case history of your condition or complaint. This case history will outline when your pain first started, what your symptoms and concerns currently are and how these may have changed with time, details of the treatments (if any) you have received to date, and the impact your pain may be having on your life.
After taking your comprehensive case history, your Osteopath will carry out a hands-on examination, consisting of various tests of the spine, nervous system, muscles and joints.
After identifying the underlying cause/s (which may or may not require referral for an x-ray, C-T scan or MRI), your Osteopath will set some treatment goals, with the ultimate 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 work and massage
- Counterstrain
- Balanced ligamentous tension (BLT)
- Myofacial release
- Visceral manipulation
- Therapeutic ultrasound
- Exercises
Your treatment is not painful.
How Osteopathy is Different:
Unlike conventional medical approaches, which often emphasise the use of pharmaceuticals to mask symptoms, an Osteopaths will take the time required to establish a clear understanding of why your problem developed in the first place, and then put into place a series of steps that will attempt to resolve the underlying problem.
Osteopath near Gladesville – Osteopathic education
All of our Osteopaths at Ryde Natural Health Clinic 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.
Although there are numerous styles of Osteopathy treatment, here at Ryde Natural Health Clinic, our Osteopaths are structural Osteopaths and can adapt their technique to suit you and your individual needs.
Osteopathy Fees
Initial Osteopathy consultations are $110.
Subsequent consultations are $90.
*Most health funds provide a rebate for Osteopathy services (for those with ‘extras’ cover), and we can swipe your card on the spot!
Osteopathy near Gladesville – Why Choose Us?
- Our Osteopaths Kevin, Kris, Dan and Patricia are experts in their field who have obtained the highest Osteopathic qualifications.
- Health fund rebates available for all of our services, including Osteopathy, 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 through to as late as 8:30pm, so we will always fit around your schedule!
- Parking is easy – it’s free, and available right at our door.
If you’re looking for a Osteopath near Gladesville, it’s worth the drive to North Ryde!