Border Osteopathic Clinic

About

For your convenience, the clinic is open 9am-5.30pm Monday to Friday and 9am-1pm Saturday. We encourage patients to call us and discuss any concerns they may have about treatment and to find out how we may be able to help them.

Osteopathy

Osteopathy is a form of manual medicine - this means 'hands on'. Our hands are finely tuned to help us diagnose areas of your body that are in need of treatment - You will receive a whole-body assessment and treatment of up to 45 minutes for your first consultation. Subsequent consultations are 30 minutes. Our personal treatment style is very gentle, making it suitable for children and those who prefer a pain-free treatment. We use a range of techniques including massage, stretching, mobilisation, muscle energy techniques, myofascial releases and cranial osteopathy. We will also discuss your lifestyle and may recommend changes such as diet or exercise, or refer you to other healthcare providers to help you achieve optimum results. Ask us lots of questions - we want you to understand your body and to help you keep it in top condition.

Massage

Our clinic also has a remedial massage therapist, Rick Shang, who offers acupuncture and massage, either in conjunction with Osteopathic treatments or on their own. If you are not sure which to have, call or email and we will help you to decide which treatment will suit you best. Rick uses both remedial and Chinese techniques in his massages, and may also use acupuncture during the treatment. Rick has a stronger treatment style but will adjust the pressure used to suit the preferences of each patient.