What is an Osteo / Osteopath?

Osteopathy was developed by Dr Andrew Still in 1892 who believed in the power of preventative medicine and treating the cause rather than the symptoms. These days, aspiring osteopaths study at university for five years in disciplines such as anatomy and physiology, to obtain their qualification. Osteopaths aim to help reduce pain in all areas of the body including muscle, nerve, joint, bone, ligament, tendon and connective tissue. They do this by restoring the body’s function so it can work as it was designed to do. Treatments can help reduce pain, speed up recovery and move towards the body’s peak performance.

Osteopathy techniques commonly adopted by our osteopaths:

  • Applied functional science (AFS)/ Movement base techniques

  • Exercise rehabilitation

  • Soft tissue massage

  • Articulation

  • Joint mobilisation

  • Stretching

  • Muscle energy technique (MET)

  • Counter-strain

  • High velocity-low amplitude manipulation

  • Dry needling

  • Rigid and dynamic taping

  • Exercise prescription

  • Strength and Conditioning

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What makes Mixed Osteo different to other professional health clinics?

Mixed Osteo is located within Renegade MMA gym. This a space that includes both private osteopathy consulting rooms and a strength and conditioning/exercise rehabilitation space so we can educate and work with our clients on active movement strategies.

We have created a space that allows us to offer services such as gait analysis, functional movement assessment, exercise prescription and strength and conditioning. We pride ourselves on providing you with a tailored treatment and management plan to suit your specific needs and goals.  

Our osteopathy clinic is located within Renegade MMA in the heart of the Kensington close to Flemington, West Melbourne, North Melbourne, Travancore, Parkville, Moonee Ponds, Ascot Vale, Footscray and Seddon. We are close to public transport and easily accessed via the M1.