Background

Dr. Catherine Curtain

Catherine completed her double degree in Osteopathy at Victoria University, where she completed her Master's degree investigating Patient Perceptions of Clinic Environments. Catherine particularly enjoys treating headaches, sport injuries( including dance) and likes to promote general wellbeing with diet and exercise regimes. She also has an interest in pursing further studies in the areas of Clinical Pilates, pediatrics and craniosacral therapy.

What is osteopathy?
Osteopathy is a safe, gentle and effective form of hands-on therapy, which primarily treats the musculoskeletal (muscles, ligaments, joints) system of the body. It is one of the oldest forms of modern-day manipulative manual therapy having started in the U.S.A. over 130 years ago.

Osteopathy also recognises that when the musculoskeletal system is in correct alignment the body has an innate ability to repair itself.

What do osteopaths treat, diagnose and prevent?·
Sporting injuries such as strains, sprains, bursitis and tendonitis· Back, neck, jaw and shoulder pain· Arthritis and joint injuries· Headache and migraine· Postural and repetitive strain injuries (RSI) · Hip, knee, ankle and foot pain· Elbow, wrist and hand pain· Asthma & breathing problems

What to expect at your initial consultation
Initial treatments involve a 45 minute visit (and 30minute standard 'follow ups’) in which a detailed history is obtained and a general screen is performed of your muscular and skeletal system, including orthopaedic testing on relevant areas.

A diagnosis is made and a discussion of the most appropriate treatment methods and options is provided (which may include sending you off for x-rays). Hands-on treatment is given, which may include some of the following techniques such as gentle joint manipulation, massage, stretching, articulation/mobilisation, muscle energy and myofascial techniques.

Most importantly, a management plan is developed with you to provide the best prevention and rehabilitation for your injury/condition.

Why choose St. Kilda Osteopathy?
Our aim is to not only treat your injured area, but to provide you with the appropriate knowledge on how to best prevent the injury/condition from occurring through strengthening, stretching, postural and nutritional advice.

Long initial consultations help provide your osteopath with the ability to assess the injury and also the surrounding areas to determine if any secondary biomechanical changes have taken place. It is very important that you understand your condition, as this will also aid in the fastest path to full recovery.

While we are located at Stable Health Clinic in St.Kilda, our patients come from all over surrounding areas such as Prahran, Brighton, Windsor, Albert Park, Middle Park, Elwood, Elsternwick, South Melbourne, South Yarra, Toorak and Caulfield because we are so conveniently located off St.Kilda Rd and opposite bus and tram stops.

Pricing
Initial treatment $88 (45 mins)
Standard treatments $70 (30 mins)(Concession rates are available)

For further information, please Contact Us.