Kristian van Staveren

About

Dr Kristian van Staveren Registered Osteopath

Bachelor of Applied Science (Clinical Science)

Bachelor of Osteopathic Science (RMIT 1997)

Current Victorian Director Australian Osteopathic Association

Throughout his career Kristian has had experience treating a wide variety of musculo-skeletal conditions and has also worked with numerous dance and stage productions.

Kristian is a member of the Australian Osteopathic Association, The Human Factors and Ergonomic Society of Australia, he is also a past member of the Guild Insurance Risk Assessment Panel and the Department of Human Services (Victoria) hearing panel.

Kristian has a keen interest in Osteopathic education and professional development, previously lecturing in Osteopathic principals at RMIT and he has been a clinical supervisor at both Victoria University and RMIT Student Osteopathic Medicine clinics, and he has delivered numerous talks on anatomy and biomechanics at different institutions.

Osteopaths are equipped to diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions such as:

Back and neck pain

Postural and mobility problems

Arthritis and joint pain

Headaches and migraines

Sports and dance injuries

On your first visit:

A detailed case history will be taken looking at all facets of your problem

A diagnosis will be made and your tailored treatment plan will be explained

Treatment may use a variety of techniques including:

Soft tissue massage

Muscle energy technique

Joint manipulation

Joint articulation

Soft tissue stretching

Home advice including ergonomic changes at work, the use of heat or exercise prescription

Currently consulting as an Osteopath pat time at Beyond (formerly Chapel Street) Osteopathy and with Melanie O’Shea in Bendigo.