Osteopath near Melrose Park
– Dr Kevin Finnan, Osteopath.
Osteopath near Melrose Park – How Osteopathy care can help you.
If every joint in your body is moving as it was intended to move, and if the joints are stabilised well by the soft tissues supporting them (the muscles, fascia and ligaments), then you generally shouldn’t develop musculoskeletal pain at all unless you have experienced an injury. So why do so many people experience aches and pains? The problem lies in the fact that none of us use our bodies in the ways that they were originally intended to be used – we don’t run, swim, throw, clim or carry all day as we’re designed to. Instead we sit, lay and stand in awkward static positions that result in some of our joints stiffening up, leaving other joints to do all the work. Lets take a look at the spine as an example.…
Your spine is made up of 33 vertebrae and many more joints. When all of these joints are moving as they should be, the workload that is taken on by the spine is distributed optimally – that is, it is shared around evenly so that each joint plays its part and no one particular joint is overworked.
It is after years of prolonged standing, sitting and bad postural habits resulting in many of these joints jamming up, that problems begin to arise. Whilst going about your usual day-to-day activities may not cause any noticeable problems at all, when you try to lift something heavier than you usually would, or bend, move or twist in a way that you haven’t done for a while, because many of the joints have already stiffened up, all of the strain goes to the remaining joints that are still able to move. When this strain is large, or carried out repeatedly you could end up with one or more of the common ‘degenerative’ conditions of the spine, or problems with a disc.
Osteopaths are experts in identifying joints that aren’t moving optimally, and correcting the motion of these joints. By improving joint ‘mobility’ the workload of motion is once again able to be ‘shared around’ evenly to all of your joints and muscles as is intended.
The treatment approach of Osteopath’s has been shown to be effective in the treatment of:
- Neck, shoulder and back pain
- Muscle strains and spasms
- Nerve entrapments including carpal tunnel, sciatica, and trigeminal neuralgia
- Migraines, headaches and jaw pain
- Arthritis and other joint conditions, and
- Sporting injuries
Osteopaths
Dr Wei ‘David’ Tai
Having completed the 3 year undergraduate and 2 years Master of Osteopathy at Southern Cross University, David is a registered Osteopath in Australia, and in addition he’s also a registered neurological physiotherapist in Taiwan. Using a range of soft tissue techniques, dry needling, joint mobilisation, spinal adjustment techniques and physiotherapy skills from the past, David is passionate about helping people ease their symptoms from neck, back or joint pain faster, while addressing the underlying cause of their pain.
He is also SIRA accredited and able to assist with Workers compensation, CTP and DVA claims.
He’s also working in our sister clinic in Macquarie Park, Back to Active Sports and Spinal
David is also fluent in Taiwanese and Mandarin.
Dr. Tayla Lane
Tayla graduated with her Masters of Osteopathic Medicine in 2022 from Southern Cross University. For the past few years Tayla has been working in the Central West NSW where she is currently still working part time. Tayla has an interest in women and children’s health. Guiding and supporting women through their pregnancy and post partum journeys as well as paediatrics with birth strains, growth and development. She also enjoys working alongside individuals with sports injuries, job specific restrictions and chronic pain. Tayla travelled to the UK in 2023 to co-present her Masters research at The International Osteopathic Conference.
In her spare time Tayla loves going to the beach, surfing, reading or being out on the farm with her horses.
Dr. Evan Marnezos
After experiencing chronic back pain during high school, Evan was introduced to Osteopathy and was impressed by the results and the holistic nature of the treatment. From this experience he decided to pursue a career in osteopathy and enrolled into the Bachelor of Clinical Science (Osteopathy), and went on to complete a Masters of Osteopathic Medicine at Southern Cross University in Lismore. Evan is passionate about treating athletes and has actively competed in powerlifting during his studies. Evan is eager to share the benefits of osteopathic treatment to people who are interested in their health and fitness and has a broad knowledge of pain and injuries in athletes, although is open to treating people from all walks of life.
Evan adapts his technique to cater for his patient’s needs and is well equipped to assist those experiencing neck, back or joint pain!
Dr Kristopher Sanford
Kristopher is a young and passionate osteopath from Melbourne, completing his Osteopathic degree at RMIT University, Victoria. With a keen interest in sport and active lifestyles, Kristopher worked throughout his university degree as a head sports trainer for a Premier League soccer club, as well as multiple AFL clubs and university teams. At the beginning of 2015 Kristopher travelled to Mumbai to work at a very well-known and progressive orthopaedic hospital where he used Osteopathy to aid in the treatment and rehabilitation of patients requiring orthopaedic surgery.
He is passionate about treating people that are actively involved in their health and fitness, and strongly believes that everyone should be able to enjoy their exercise, be it professional or social, pain free.
Dr. Kuan Ng
Osteopath Dr Kuan Ng grew up in Malaysia in the town of Ipoh 200km north of Kuala Lumpur, however has lived with his wife and son in Australia since immigrating here in 1981. Since his early years Kuan has practised Ru Yi Bagua (‘Roo-Yee-Baa-Gwa’) – an ancient Chinese art that emphasises the role of body equilibrium, balance, fluid movements, and clarity of mind in a person’s health and wellness, and acknowledges the link between a healthy mind, body and spirit.
Through Ru Yi Bagua, Kuan has successfully treated people for postural pain and musculoskeletal conditions for over 30 years.
Dr Kevin Finnan
After suffering from chronic back pain for years on end, Kevin discovered Osteopathy, which successfully assisted him in managing his pain. Impressed with the results of his treatment, Kevin enrolled into the Bachelor of Applied Science (Osteopathy) and continued to complete a Masters of Osteopathy at University of Western Sydney. Kevin utilises a variety of hands on osteopathic techniques and offers a personalised treatment that is structured to assist you in reaching your own health goals. In addition to his roles at RNHC, Kevin currently tutors human anatomy, physiology and neuroscience to a variety of health and medical programs at the University of Western Sydney.
Kevin is the principal Osteopath and a director of RNHC. His vision is to bring the knowledge and skills of osteopathic treatment to the people of Ryde.
Your first Osteopathic consultation – What to expect?
At your first session, your Osteopath will take your case history to establish when your pain first started, what your symptoms and concerns are and how they may have changed over time, the treatments (if any) you have received to date, and the impact your pain may be having on your life.
After learning of the history of your pain, your Osteopath will carry out a hands-on examination, which comprises of various tests of the spine, nervous system, muscles and joints.
After identifying the underlying cause/s (which may or may not require referral for an x-ray, C-T scan or MRI), your Osteopath will set some treatment goals, with the ultimate goal being to restore maximal, pain-free movement to your muscles and joints.
The osteopathy treatment techniques your Osteopath will use in fulfilling this goal include:
- Spinal manipulation (Also known as an ‘adjustment’)
- Joint mobilisation
- Muscle energy technique (MET)
- Soft tissue /massage
- Counterstrain
- Balanced ligamentous tension (BLT)
- Myofascial release
- Visceral manipulation
- Therapeutic ultrasound
- Exercises
Osteopathic treatment is not painful.
How Osteopathy is Different:
Unlike the conventional approach to medicine, which emphasises the use of pharmaceuticals to mask symptoms, osteopaths take the time required to establish a clear understanding of why your problem developed in the first place, and put into place a series of steps that will attempt to resolve the underlying problem.
Osteopathic Education
All of our Osteopaths have undertaken 5 years of tertiary education- a 3 year Bachelor of Applied Science- Osteopathy, followed by a 2 year Masters of Osteopathy.
There are various styles of Osteopathy. At Ryde Natural Health Clinic, our Osteopaths are structural Osteopaths and
can adapt their technique to suit you.
Osteopathy near Melrose Park – Fees
An initial consultation with an Osteopath is $110.
Subsequent consultations are $90.
*Health Fund rebates are available on the spot.
Osteopath near Melrose Park. Why Choose Us?
- Kevin, Dan, Kris and Patricia have obtained the highest Osteopathic qualifications and are specialists in their field.
- Health fund rebates are available for all of our services (We can swipe your card on the spot!).
- Your sessions are carried out in a private, clean, air-conditioned room.
- Appointments are available early (from 7am) to late (8:30pm) so you don’t have to skip work for your appointment.
- Parking is easy. (Free parking is available at the door).
If you’re looking for a Osteopath near Melrose Park, it’s worth the drive to North Ryde!