Osteopathy is a form of manual healthcare that focuses on how the body’s structure and function work together to support overall health and wellbeing. The body's many tissues and systems — including muscles, joints, connective tissue, nerves, circulation, and movement of internal structures - are all interconnected and influence one another; when one area becomes restricted or irritated, it can affect how other parts of the body move and function.
During an osteopathic consultation, practitioners combine conventional clinical assessment with detailed hands-on evaluation. This may involve discussing your symptoms and health history, observing posture and movement, and gently assessing how joints, muscles, and other tissues move and respond. These findings help guide an individualised management plan.
Treatment may include a range of hands-on techniques aimed at improving movement and easing tension in affected tissues, alongside practical advice such as exercises, postural guidance, and strategies to support recovery and long-term health.
At Sana Osteopathy, our osteopaths, Nadia and Haylee, provide manual therapy along-side education and tailored treatment plans, which may include lifestyle advice, exercises, and manual therapy. They can work closely with other health professionals, including GPs, physiotherapists, and podiatrists, for multidisciplinary care.
Osteopaths are university trained health professionals.
During their university degree, osteopaths study how the body works, from the muscles, joints and nerves through to circulation and breathing. They spend years learning at university, in clinics, and on placements before they can practise.
Osteopaths are recognised allied health practitioners and are registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Registration under the national regulatory framework means osteopaths meet strict education and competency standards, adhere to professional codes of conduct, and participate in ongoing continuing professional development to maintain their registration.
