Our People / Osteopathy
Osteopathy is a well-established and highly regarded complementary medical treatment. It is system of diagnosis and manual therapy mainly used to treat musculoskeletal problems. Osteopathy is particularly successful for long standing, recurring or difficult pain problems that have not responded to other treatments.
Common conditions that osteopaths treat include: back pain, disc problems, sciatica, neck pain, whiplash, headache, migraine, sinus pain, muscle spasm, tendonitis, shoulder tension, arthritis, sports injuries, groin pain, metatarsalgia, breathing difficulties and digestive problems.
People go to osteopaths because they provide:
- A 5-year university double degree in Osteopathic Medicine.
- Expert palpation skills to locate and identify each problem.
- An exceptional range of manual skills relieving pain quickly.
- Long appointments giving more benefit in fewer visits.
- Therapy tailored to personal needs and preferences.
- Treatment that is gentle on the body yet does the job.
- A reputation for fixing problems without maintenance visits.
- Integrity and calibre to give you confidence in advice received.
| Adrian Good |
Osteopath/Physiotherapist |
Adrian qualified in osteopathy and physiotherapy from the British School of Osteopathy in London and the Lincoln Institute, School of Physiotherapy here in Melbourne. He has 30 years experience in musculoskeletal problems using an osteopathic approach to manual therapy.
He helped establish Brighton Spinal and Sports Medicine Clinic in 1985 and is also involved in supervising and teaching osteopathic students. Adrian enjoys all aspects of his work and has a special interest in reoccurring headaches and head symptoms, chronic low back pain including Coccydynia (tailbone pain), persistent ankle and foot injuries. |
| Brian Adams |
Osteopath |
Brian graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Western Australia in 1976, and did his Osteopathic training at the International Colleges of Osteopathy Ltd (Sydney) Graduating in 1984. He has practiced Osteopathy in Sydney (3 years), Byron Bay (10 years) and since July 2002 at the Brighton Clinic.
He has a strong background in manual therapy applying this experience to spinal and limb problems alike. He adds simple exercises to his treatment of most problems. |
| Heath Williams |
Osteopath |
Heath graduated from Victoria University in 2003 with a Bachelor Science (clinical science) and Masters in Osteopathy. Since graduating, Heath has worked in private practice in Australia, Sweden and the UK. During his time in the UK, Heath taught at the British School Osteopathy and London School Osteopathy, as well as consulting for Health Response UK in regards to workplace musculoskeletal disorders.
Heath’s passion lies in exercise prescription and rehabiliation and has presented internationally on several occassions at the Fitpro UK conference, as well as writing regular articles for Fitpro Magazines, 'PT on the net' and Network Fitness Magazines. |
| Kate Harkin |
Osteopath |
Dr Kate Harkin originally completed a five year double degree of Bachelor of Clinical Science (Osteopathy) and a Masters of Health Science at Victoria University in Melbourne. Since graduating she has a wide range of experience practising in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth and Internationally in London and Dublin, specialising in Women’s Health care. In addition she has held lecturing positions in Osteopathic Universities in Sydney (University of Western Sydney), Melbourne (Victoria University) and London (British School of Osteopathy).
Kate is an experienced Osteopath specialising in pre/post natal and Women’s Health care. Osteopathy is a form of minimal intervention, manual treatment, using techniques such as soft tissue massage, stretching, cranial, articulation and manipulation of muscles, joints, ligaments and organs (eg; bladder, bowel, uterus etc). |