Osteopathy can help you and your family with musculoskeletal problems such as:
sports injuries
back pain
sciatica
knee pain
neck/ shoulder pain
headaches
carpel tunnel
women’s health such as menstrual related pain
arthritis related pain
repetitive strain injuries
postural problems
tennis/ golfers elbow
pregnancy related pain such as low back pain, headaches/ neck pain, sciatica, carpel tunnel, indigestion and breathlessness.
(If you are wondering if Alison can assist you with your specific musculoskeletal problem, please do not hesitate to contact the clinic on 9370 1813).
What is Osteopathy?
An Osteopath works on your muscles, joints, ligaments, tendons and nervous system with the aim of achieving optimal structure and function. Treatment techniques such as massage, joint manipulation and gentle stretching are used to increase movement in the joints and relax the surrounding tissues. If required, a stretching and strengthening program may be prescribed to further correct your posture. This will improve the dysfunction now and assist preventing it from returning in the future.
Osteopathy has several principals through which Osteopaths approach the treatment of their patients.
The body is a unit. This means one part of the body cannot be separated from another and therefore treated as a whole. This is also known as being holistic. For example, hip pain may originate in the hip or may be resulting from compensation for knee, ankle or back problems.
The body has a self healing capacity. Our bodies have an amazing ability to heal themselves. Osteopathy gives the body a helping hand by assisting it to heal itself faster and to maintain that healing longer.
Structure and function are interrelated. This means that the body functions best if the structure is optimal. Through ‘hands on’ treatment and postural changes, Osteopathy supports achieving optimal health and balance.
Dr. Alison Gault is a fully qualified, registered Osteopath who is a member of the Australian Osteopathic Association.
To make an appointment with Alison call 9370 1813.
Alison grew up in Beaumaris and spent most of her school years at St. Leonards College in Brighton. Alison studied Biomedical Science at Melbourne University in 2001 before starting the 5 year Osteopathy course at RMIT from which she graduated with distinction.
Alison has previously worked as a sports trainer in a local soccer team assisting with injury management and prevention as well as first aid on game days. Alison has also worked in injury prevention in the work place by conducting stretching and strengthening classes on site. Alison’s interest in injury prevention has continued into her professional life as an Osteopath. She finds that it is often the work environment that is the main contributing factor for dysfunction in the body and by changing posture, increasing strength and using stretching exercises for maintenance greatly assists her patients.
Alison is passionate about the “hands on” holistic approach Osteopathy has to healthcare. She is particularly interested in treating women’s health issues related to back and pelvic pain and the symptoms associated with pregnancy such as sciatica and headaches. Alison thrives on a challenge and gets great satisfaction in assisting her patients achieve optimal health.
