MEET IZZY
Izzy is an excellent listener, and is very skilled at “putting all the pieces together” to identify the root causes of your symptoms. Through a combination of history-taking & physical assessments, she uses clear explanations to help you understand what is likely contributing to, or allowing symptoms to persist. With your unique goals at the forefront, you will then discuss ideas and implement strategies for working towards them, together!
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Izzy’s clinical background is strengthened by her academic experience tutoring and lecturing clinical science units at Southern Cross University, including anatomy, physiology, and musculoskeletal rehabilitation. Izzy was fortunate to begin developing her teaching skills at a young age, and believes this has given her an edge in her every-day clinical practice. Self-empowerment through education is key for your best outcomes, and she is well-equipped to provide you with the knowledge and understanding you need to get you functioning and feeling better.
Izzy strives to provide you with quality health-care that is grounded in evidence, and also tailored and intuitive to ‘you’ as an individual. Your sessions will most likely consist of a blend of educative discussion, Osteopathic manual therapy & movement re-training, depending on your individual needs and health-goals.
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Osteopaths believe that the human body functions as an integrated unit with an inherent capacity to heal. Sometimes there are health conditions, work conditions, life conditions, compensations, fears or beliefs, (the list is long) that can contribute to your experience of prolonged pain, delayed healing, reduced function, or recurring injuries. Retraining your nervous system and movement in a way that feels safe to you, is a great starting point to getting you healing better and feeling better.
WHAT DO OSTEOPATHS DO?
Osteopaths focus on the neuro-musculoskeletal system, which comprises bones, muscles, nerves and other tissues that support the human body and control its movements. They provide musculoskeletal and nervous system assessments, manual therapy, clinical exercise programs, and movement, postural, positioning advice and ergonomic assessments. They may also offer dry needling, trigger point therapy or myofascial cupping.
Osteopaths may also offer ongoing support and educational advice about lifestyle, stress management, diet or other factors that may influence a person’s pain, injury or movement.
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In Australia, osteopaths are university-qualified allied health professionals who take the time to listen and treat patients as a whole, not just focusing on one pain point.
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In Australia, osteopaths are government-registered allied health practitioners who complete university training in anatomy, physiology, pathology, general healthcare diagnosis, and osteopathic techniques.
WHAT DO WE TREAT?
- Acute and chronic lower back and neck pain
- ​Headaches
- Sports injuries
- Postural complaints
- TMJ/Jaw pain
- Pelvic pain
- Rotator cuff and other shoulder injuries
- Tendinopathy and bursitis
- Pregnancy and post-pregnancy related pain
- Arthritic conditions
- Joint sprains and muscle strains
- Vertigo
- RSI, such as tennis and golfer's elbow
- Plantar fascia and other foot/ankle pain
- Whiplash injury
DID YOU KNOW?
Osteopaths are primary healthcare providers and are covered by Australian Private Health Insurers.
This means that if you have extras, your insurer will contribute towards the cost of your treatments up to an agreed amount.
Osteopathy is included under the Allied Health Chronic Disease Management Scheme. Talk to your GP about whether you are eligible for this referral.
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Izzy is a SIRA-approved practitioner and is currently taking new patients under work cover.
Osteopathy is covered by all private health funds and the Chronic Disease Management Scheme