ABOUT US
"Excellence in Osteopathy and Human Mechanics"
We strive for excellence in the diagnosis, treatment and management in the care of our patients.
We have principles that we apply in every situation.
Osteopath
Michael finished a degree in Human Movement and Psychology at Melbourne University and then taught Secondary School for 4 years. At 27 he went back to RMIT for 5 years to complete a Bachelor of Applied Science in Osteopathy. He's been in practice since 1992. He is fascinated by Embryology and Osteopathy. Michael has been studying with a shy genius called Dr Brian Freeman. With his help, he has started to understand living anatomy. Michael has run several marathons, cycled all over Victoria and bush walked regularly in paradise (aka Wilson's Promontory). His passions are the ocean, great friends and being of Italian stock, loves good food and wine.
Senior Osteopath
Manu enjoys the playful banter at ESO. He graduated from UWS as an Osteopath in 2005 and has been working at the clinic ever since. He has a background in engineering (graduating UNSW 1998), the military and elite sports. He also works as an instructor in the fitness industry at Elixr Bondi - a pilates and yoga gym. Manu has helped patients therapeutically whilst intregrating their exercise and activity regimes. He plays and coaches sport at the national level. His favourite success story is when he took a guy from walking with a cane for five years and who had recently undergone heart surgery to being able to choose to run on a treadmill and bush walk for fun.
Senior Massage and Remedial Therapist
Cesar Gonzalez has been in practice as a deep tissue massage therapist for more than 24 years. He completed a 2-year full-time course at one of the most prestigious courses in Australia. He worked as an assistant osteopath for a number of years before starting his own practice. Cesar combines his knowledge of anatomy and biomechanics to great effect. He conducts personal training sessions to help people prevent injuries and recover from trauma. Cesar treats an incredible variety of people, from elite athletes to highly motivated senior citizens.
Ass. Dip. H Sci
Practising massage therapist since 1994. Catherine works structurally assessing neuromuscular functions and then working out a plan to correct deviations and weaknesses. Catherine’s point of difference is her specific approach to the muscles, using Trigger Point Therapy and Muscle Energy Techniques to normalise muscle tissue and release joints.
Sports/Remedial Massage Therapist
Over 10 years of experience as a massage therapist I have built up an extensive knowledge of the musculoskeletal system while working with Chiropractors and Osteopaths. I aim to work within the person's perception of pain while palpating the area of tension to correct the distortion in the surrounding tissue back to optimum function.
BMus, BA, ROBP, CMT
Bruce has been in private practice since 1989 and is an Advanced Practitioner and Instructor of Ortho-Bionomy, a gentle, non-invasive form of therapeutic and structural bodywork developed by British osteopath Dr Arthur Lincoln Pauls. Through positioning and movement of the body, the focus is to interact with the structural and physiological mechanisms of the body which facilitate self-balance and self-correction.
The Clinic
Our Manual Techniques are:
We don’t use ultrasound, interferential, needles, or medications. Instead, we use our hands and our senses, and we are excellent at what we do. As osteopaths, we spend a lifetime understanding bio-mechanics, real meaning is “processes of life” (vios-mechanismos in Greek). In short, our secret is this: we listen very carefully to how your body breathes.
Qualification
Here at Eastern Suburbs Osteopathy, all of our osteopaths have completed 5 years of full-time university registered courses on osteopathic principles and practice. In addition, our clinic is registered with the Department of Health and Medicare Australia.
In addition, we study together in tutorials every week, as well as practices and trainings with one another. We have in house study with specialists of every type, including Sports Medicine Doctors, Podiatrists, Naturopaths, Feldenkrais, Acupuncturists, Tai Chi, Pilates, and Infant Care Specialists.
We treat newborns, elite athletes, tired parents, and overworked lawyers. Most consultations last 30-45 minutes and involve manual osteopathic therapy. This is specific to each person and each problem and involves direct and indirect techniques.
