At Coburg Osteopathic Clinic & Health Services we offer:

Osteopathy?
Osteopathy is a manual therapy, which involves the treatment of joints, muscles, ligaments and all surrounding structures. We aim to increase the quality and range of movement in the body, so as to effect the muscular, circulatory and nervous systems which we need to maintain optimal health.

The osteopath utilises the most appropriate techniques for your condition. These include; soft tissue work, stretching, joint articulation, muscle energy and manipulation. Treatment is followed by the prescription of rehabilitative exercises, stretches, ergonomics, postural and nutritional advice, to ensure the problem is addressed thoroughly.

Osteopaths are government registered primary healthcare practitioners, so you don't need a referral to see us. Every effort is made to coordinate our treatment plan with that of the referring practitioner.

Osteopaths can aid in the treatment of:

* Back and neck pain
* headaches/migraines
* sports injuries
* arthritis/joint pain
* postural problems
* muscle tightness
* RSI
* hip, knee, ankle and foot pain
* shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand pain
* other musculoskeletal problems

Hypnotherapy/Psychology

Virtual Reality Hypnosis" is a state of the art hypnotherapy technique that uses head mounted DVD display systems to create relaxing virtual reality environments that optimise the clinic benefits of hypnotherapy.

"Virtual Reality Hypnosis" is a safe, non-invasive therapy developed at Virtual Medicine (Melbourne Australia) by Dr Colin Carbis in 2002. Since its development, Virtual Hypnosis equipment has been installed in a stressful environment at a leading Melbourne Hospital Emergency Department, where it's used in relaxation therapy for doctors on night shift. Virtual Hypnosis has also been used in some of Melbourne's leading hospitals and palliative care facilities to treat the following conditions:

* Post traumatic stress disorder in people with severe burns
* Pain associated with injuries caused by road accident trauma
* Delivery by Caesarian section
* Stress induced musculoskeletal disorders
* Pain management in cancer patients
* Headaches and stress management

Naturopathy

Naturopathic treatment can improve overall health and has been successful in treating such problems as:

* Anxiety / Depression / Sleeping problems
* Allergies / Hayfever
* Asthma / Dermatitis / Eczema
* Constipation / Irritable Bowel Syndrome
* Fertility issues
* Headaches / Migraines
* Low Energy / Fatigue
* Menstrual Problems / Menopause
* Recurrent colds / Flus / Sinusitis

Remedial Massage

Is a professionally recognised treatment that can aid in the relief of musculoskeletal complaints. It is also a great way of maintaining general health and well being by improving blood flow around the body.

Sessions can be 1 hour, 45 minutes or 30 minutes. Remedial massage is covered by most private health funds.

Remedial Masseurs: Michelle Bryceland / Tino D'Angelo

Acupuncture

Acupuncture is part of Traditional Chinese Medicine, which originated over 3500 years ago and includes cupping, moxibustion and chinese herbs. According to chinese nedicine, energy (Qi) flows through pathways in the body called meridians. In a healthy individual Qi flows freely and is unobstructed. When the Qi in the meridian becomes stagnated or blocked, it causes an imbalance in the body's energy which inturn will result in illness or injury. There are over 500 acupuncture points in the body and stimulating these points using needles can improve the flow of the energy. General acute complaints can be relieved quickly, chronic conditions improve gradually.

Can aid in the treatment of:

* musculosketal pain
* digestive complaints
* urinary problems
* gynaecological
* respiratory
* headaches
* migraines
* asthma
* bronchitis
* allergies
* anxiety
* depression

Acupuncturists: Tino D'Angelo/Michelle Bryceland

Psychology

Psychological counselling is designed to assist you to become more self aware, independent and in control of your life. Through confidential one on one sessions your concerns will be listened to carefully and together you will establish opportunities in making new decisions and in generating options and goals for the future.You will be given the opportunity to examine, confront, clarify and reassess your issues. No referral is required so make the commitment to grow and change.

Counselling can help with a wide range of issues such as:
* Chronic pain
* Depression
* Behavioural problems in children
* Marriage counselling
* Motivation
* Anxiety
* Sleep disordersd
* Obesity
* Self-Esteem development

Psychologist: Cathy Storey