About me
Osteopathic treatment is a form of manual medicine recognising the important link between the structure of your body and the way it functions.
As an Osteopath, I look at how best to treat the injuries that you present, with an equal focus on the primary bio-mechanical factors that may have lead to the injury occurring to begin with.
I am a registered Osteopathy practitioner with the Osteopathic Board of Australia and an approved NSW WorkCover practitioner. I am also a member of the Australian Osteopathic Assocation (AOA).
Mortdale Osteopathy Clinic
My practice is located in Mortdale, within the St George area of Southern Sydney.
The clinic was established in 2011 and aims to provide consistent advice and Osteopathic care to my clients. General treatment hours vary and I am often available outside normal business hours.
Benefits
The Benefits of Osteopathy
Osteopathic treatment techniques have been used as an effective alternative to traditional medical treatment since 1874. Osteopathy encourages and recognises the body's ability to heal itself
The principles of Osteopathic medicine focus on the interrelationship between the structure and function of the body. An Osteopathic treatment can focus on manipulative techniques in conjunction with soft tissue techniques.
What can an Osteopath Treat?
Discover how Osteopathic Treatment can help you!
- Back and neck pain
- Muscle pain and injury
- Headaches and migraines
- Repetitive strain injuries (RSI) and tendonitis
- Pain in joints such as shoulders, elbows, knees and ankles
- Sciatica and disc injuries
- Postural and ergonomic care
- Many more common body ailments
It is this whole body, multi system approach that is the basis of the Osteopathic approach to treatment.
We can also identify if there any any secondary dysfunctional areas developing as a result of any problem you may have.Osteopaths treat a wide variety of musculo-skeletal problems.
Osteopaths can also assist with the management of a number of other conditions such as Digestion problems, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Gynecological disorders and problems that may arise during pregnancy or after birth.
Got a Question?
Am I covered by my Health Fund?
The amount you can claim will depend on your health fund and the type of cover you hold.
Check the details of your policy or contact your health insurance provider directly for more information on the amount you can claim back for Osteopathy treatments.
Will Medicare cover any costs?
Under Medicare plus, patients with chronic conditions may be referred to an Osteopath by their GP under the Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) program.
Your GP will be able to advise you if you are eligible for this program.
Can I receive treatment under Workers Compensation?
Yes. Patients can seek Osteopathic treatment under WorkCover or Transport Accident compensations schemes.You will need to get approval for the insurance claim.
Once you have approval you will be given a claim number, which you will need to bring with you to your Osteopathic consultation.This will ensure your visit will be covered by these schemes and you won't be out of pocket.
Samantha is an approved Osteopathic practitioner with WorkCover NSW and has had treated many patients through workers compensation.
She has vast knowledge and experience in treating all sorts of work injuries as well as liaising with other health care practitioners and the insurance company case workers.
Will I need a referral from a Doctor?
No it is not necessary to have a referral to see an Osteopath. Osteopaths are trained as primary health care practitioners and can identify conditions which may require medical referral.
If you are seeking osteopathic treatment under the Medicare Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) program you will need a referral from your GP.
What makes Osteopathy different?
Osteopathy was an early profession to recognise the importance of bio-mechanical analysis of how an injury occurred and what the secondary effects may be.
What sets Osteopathy apart from other manual health care providers is our underlying philosophy and broad range of techniques. It is this whole body, multi system approach that is the basis of the Osteopathic approach to treatment.
Osteopathy and Pregnancy
Osteopathy is proven to be a safe, gentle and effective therapy for mothers and babies.
Osteopathic care can help restore normal pelvic alignment and mobility, and contribute to a successful birth and healthy baby.
Osteopaths can assess and treat many common complaints associated with pregnancy and the post-natal period including lower back pain and sciatica, neck, shoulder or middle back pain and many other common pregnancy complaints.