Osteopathy combines evidence-informed knowledge with holistic practices to assist your capacity to heal.

An osteopath is a manual therapist that supports the body’s natural healing ability. Osteopaths use a holistic approach to consultations, utilising various assessment, diagnostic and treatment techniques that are personalised to the individual.

Osteopaths treat with the idea that the body functions in an integrated manner; if one part is restricted, others will compensate. By targeting and treating all areas in the body that are under stress, an osteopath can encourage a patient’s body to use its own self-healing ability to recover, regain function and prevent further episodes.

Your osteopath will take a complete medical history, assessment, and examination during your first consultation. The osteopath will then discuss a provisional diagnosis and provide individualised hands-on treatment. The osteopath may recommend stretches, postural advice or lifestyle suggestions to aid recovery and prevent a recurrence.

An initial consultation is approximately 45 minutes.

Follow-up consultations are approximately 30 minutes – 45 minutes.

Osteopathy is an excellent treatment option for babies and children. Osteopathy can help with many of the common complaints of infants and older children, such as feeding/latching issues, postural concerns, wry neck, flat head syndrome and growing pains.

Osteopathic treatment can be a wonderful option during and after pregnancy.

Sara Jane has undertaken additional postgraduate education in pregnancy care and pelvic pain.

Balance Osteopathy is passionate about providing care and education during pregnancy to ensure both you and your baby remain healthy. Osteopathic treatment aims to help maintain body balance, decrease physical stress and support a healthy and happy pregnancy and recovery.

Australian-trained osteopaths are highly qualified professionals. They will have completed either a bachelor’s and a master’s of osteopathy or a double degree in osteopathy.

Sara Jane completed her bachelor’s degree in osteopathy in 2000 and her master’s degree in osteopathy in 2006 at Victoria University. Sara Jane is registered with the Australian Osteopathic Board of Australia, regulated by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). AHPRA requires all osteopaths to participate in 25 hours of continued professional development each year to maintain high professional standards.

Sara Jane has also undertaken additional postgraduate education in pregnancy care and pelvic pain.

Osteopathy is covered under the extras option of most private health insurance policies. Balance Osteopathy has HICAPS to help you claim your refund immediately.

You don’t need a referral for treatment from an osteopath.

​Patients with Chronic Disease Management (Medicare) Plans are welcome with a GP referral.

Comfortable, loose-fitting clothing is recommended for your appointments. You may be asked to undress to your underwear to assess or treat relevant areas.

24-hour notice is required for cancellations. If a cancellation is made within 24hrs of the appointment, 50% of the consultation fee will be charged.

Cancellations within 4 hours or no shows will be charged the full consultation fee.

Pre-payments will be held in full within 24hrs of the appointment. If cancellation happens before 24 hours, the pre-payment will be refunded or held for rescheduled consultations.