Osteopathy
Our team of osteopaths in Ballarat will work with you to get you back to the activities you love. We have experience in treating a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions including:
- Low back, neck and shoulder pain
- Headaches and jaw pain
- Sciatica and disc bulge
- Tennis elbow
- Bursitis (shoulder, hip, knee)
- Sports injuries
- Pain associated with pregnancy
You don’t need a referral to visit an osteopath. We do accept Medicare plans via your GP when referred for chronic conditions.
Our osteopaths in Ballarat are available 6 days a week for your convenience (including Saturdays), with after hours appointments available for busy patients in need of an osteopath.
Call (03) 5339 4594 or book online today!
What is Osteopathy?
Osteopathy is a manual form of complimentary medicine aimed at treating the musculoskeletal system – including muscles, joints, ligaments, tendons and other connective tissues. Osteopaths focus on the relationship between the musculoskeletal system and nerves, circulation and organs, and their role in allowing us to function as one hollistic unit – not the sum of parts!
Osteopathy is a profession of highly skilled practitioners, with osteopaths having studied for five years including a double degree or an undergraduate degree and masters in osteopathy at university.
Osteopaths can use a variety of techniques as appropriate to the presenting condition or injury. These include but are not limited to:
- Joint manipulation (with out without the cavitation or ‘cracking’ noise)
- Joint articulation
- Muscle Energy Technique
- Myofascial Release
- Soft tissue techniques – including massage
- Counterstrain techniques
- Dry Needling (extra education is required)
Dr. Patrick Heenan
OSTEOPATH
“I am dedicated to providing a great educational foundation for patients and providing them with a personalised management plan to help achieve their goals.”
Pat finished his five years of Osteopathic study at Victoria University, Melbourne. After suffering numerous sports injuries, he found Osteopathy and has been passionate about it ever since. Pat takes a holistic approach to his treatments and has a passion for educating patients about their pain. He has a special interest in treating back, neck and hip pain and is challenging himself with further learning about concussions and chronic pain.
If you can’t find him playing cricket or golf, you’ll find him walking his poodle Basil around the nearest park.
Dr. Jessica Woolfe
OSTEOPATH
DRY NEEDLING
“I am passionate about working with patients to achieve their goals through an individualised treatment style and a proactive approach to their care”
Jess finished her five years of Osteopathic study at RMIT University in Bundoora, Victoria. Jess enjoys treating a wide range of different patients, individualising the treatment and management to their personal needs and lifestyle. Jessica takes a holistic approach to treatment and has a passion for having a proactive approach to your pain. Jessica has a strong interest in sporting injuries and women’s health. She looks forward to learning more in the paediatric field in the future.
Outside of work, Jess likes to walk her dog Benny, play various sports and catch-up with friends for a coffee or two.