Osteopathy is a holistic, hands-on healthcare profession that focuses on the muscles, joints, nerves and connective tissues to reduce pain, restore movement and improve overall wellbeing. Rather than simply treating the area that hurts, osteopaths assess how the body works as a whole to identify and address the underlying cause of your symptoms.

At Galley Osteopathy we take the time to explain your condition, answer your questions and create an individualised treatment plan to help you recover, move better and stay pain-free.

Osteopaths, Physiotherapists and Chiropractors are all university trained allied health professionals who can diagnose and treat conditions such as back pain, neck pain, headaches, sports injuries and joint pain. While there is overlap between the professions, each has a different approach. This is similar to within Osteopathy as we all interpret, learn and use our skills differently.

At Galley Osteopathy, we take a whole body evidence informed approach to your care. rather than focusing solely on the area that's painful, we assess how your joints, muscles, nerves and movement patterns work together to identify the underlying factors contributing to your symptoms. We believe in chasing the injury above and below the source of identified pain to garner the best results for the individual patient.

Treatment by an Osteopath is usually described as more "hands on" approach using skills such as manual therapy, soft tissue massage, dry needling, HVLA (cracking), joint mobilisation, exercise rehabilitation, education and advice.

Galley Osteopathy is located within Iron Society Gym in Seaford. Located at 6 Stephenson Road Seaford. When you arrive for your appointment you may need to ring the doorbell so we can unlock the door for you. Please listen for a click then pull the door towards you. Once inside, the entrance to the waiting room is directly to the right. Please take a seat as the Osteopath will be with you shortly.

We accept private paying, private health funds, Medicare, CDM plans, DVA, TAC, Workcover and aged care referrals.

During your appointment at Galley Osteopathy, your osteopath will begin by asking questions about your symptoms, medical history, lifestyle and goals to develop an individualised treatment plan. If you have any previous scans, imaging or reports, these may also be reviewed to help guide your assessment.

Next, you'll undergo a thorough assessment, which may include looking at your posture, movement, gait, range of motion and performing specific orthopaedic or neurological tests relevant to your condition. Your osteopath will explain their findings and discuss what they believe is contributing to your symptoms.

If treatment is appropriate and you are happy to proceed, your osteopath may use a combination of manual therapy, soft tissue massage, joint mobilisation or manipulation, dry needling, stretching or other techniques. Every treatment is tailored to you, and you'll always have the opportunity to ask questions, discuss any concerns and decide what you're comfortable with.

Before you leave, we'll work with you to develop a personalised exercise rehabilitation plan and provide advice on activity, posture, load management or lifestyle factors to support your recovery. Our goal is to help you understand your condition, recover as quickly as possible and give you the tools to stay healthy long after your appointment.

Osteopaths spend five years at university studying their craft. Beau graduated with a Bachelor of Health Science (Osteopathy) and a Masters of Health science (Osteopathy)

Yes! Practitioners from all professions can work together to help improve a patients health. As an Osteopath Beau will often work in unison with Physiotherapists, Chiropractors, Massage therapists and other professions to help improve a patients health. Beau is always happy to communicate with any other professionals a patient may be seeing to get the best outcomes for a patient. Please note, it is advised to leave 24 hours between other health professionals appointments and yours with an Osteopath as post treatment soreness can occur.

No. You do not need a referral to book an appointment at Galley Osteopathy. You can make an appointment directly without seeing your GP first.

However, if you have been referred by your GP, specialist or another healthcare provider, you're welcome to bring your referral, along with any relevant imaging or reports, to your appointment.

If you have a chronic condition, your GP may determine that you're eligible for a Chronic Disease Management (CDM) Plan (formerly known as an EPC plan), which may provide a Medicare rebate for up to five allied health appointments each calendar year. If you're unsure whether you qualify, speak with your GP or contact us and we'll be happy to answer any questions.

We recommend wearing comfortable, loose-fitting clothing that allows you to move easily. Depending on the area being assessed or treated, your osteopath may ask you to expose the affected region to perform a thorough examination. Shorts, activewear or clothing that is easy to move in are often ideal.

Your comfort and privacy are always respected, and you are welcome to let your osteopath know if you have any concerns. If needed, gowns or towels can be provided to ensure you feel comfortable throughout your osteopathy appointment.

Yes. Exercise rehabilitation is an important part of osteopathic care and is often used alongside hands-on treatment to help reduce pain, restore movement and prevent injuries from returning. Your exercise program will be tailored to your condition, goals and current level of function.

At Galley Osteopathy, Beau has a strong background in sport, strength training and exercise rehabilitation. Whether you're recovering from an acute injury, managing a chronic condition, improving posture, refining your gait or running technique, or simply looking for stretches and exercises to keep you moving well, your rehabilitation plan will be personalised to your needs.

Our goal is to help you understand your injury, improve how your body moves and give you the knowledge and confidence to manage your recovery both inside and outside the clinic.

Osteopaths assess and treat a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions affecting the muscles, joints, nerves, tendons and ligaments. At Galley Osteopathy, we commonly help people with:

• Neck pain and stiffness

• Lower back pain (acute and chronic)

• Mid back pain and rib pain

• Sciatica and nerve impingement

• Headaches and cervicogenic headaches

• Migraines

• Jaw pain and temporomandibular joint (TMJ/TMD) dysfunction

• Shoulder pain, rotator cuff injuries and shoulder dislocations

• Tennis elbow and golfer's elbow

• Wrist and hand pain

• Hip pain, SIJ (sacroilliac joint) dysfunction and bursitis

• Knee pain

• Ankle sprains and foot pain

• Plantar fasciitis

• Muscle strains and tears

• Tendinopathy and tendon injuries

• Sports injuries

• Arthritis and osteoarthritis

• Disc injuries and disc bulges

• Postural pain and workplace-related pain

• Pregnancy-related back and pelvic pain

• Chronic pain and persistent pain

• Balance and gait concerns

• General muscle tension and stress-related aches and pains

Every patient is different, so treatment is tailored to your individual needs following a thorough assessment. If your condition isn't listed above, please get in touch—we may still be able to help or guide you towards the most appropriate healthcare provider.