Osteopathy in Menai
Osteopathy is a form of manual medicine that recognises the link between the structure of the body and how it functions. Our Osteopaths look at how your joints, muscles, nerves, circulation and connective tissue work together, then treat with skilled hands-on techniques.
What Osteopaths in Menai Commonly Treat
- Back pain and sciatic pain
- Neck pain, stiffness and torticollis
- Headaches and jaw pain
- Shoulder, elbow and wrist problems
- Hip, gluteal and groin pain
- Rib and mid-back pain
- Coccyx pain
- Pubic symphysis pain
- Repetitive strain injuries
- Arthritis and joint conditions
- Chronic pain
- Growing pains, scoliosis, in-toeing and gait concerns
- Birth preparation
Sporting Injuries and Athletes
- Knee and leg injuries
- Muscle strains and tears
- Ankle sprains and ligament injuries
- Shoulder, elbow and wrist injuries
- Neck and back strains
- Gym injuries
- Post-surgical rehabilitation
Treatment is hands-on and combines techniques with rehabilitation exercise, including Reformer Pilates where it suits.
What to Expect at Your First Osteopathy Appointment
Your practitioner starts with your case history: when the problem began, what your symptoms are, how they have changed, what treatment you have already had and how it is affecting your life.
That is followed by a hands-on examination, which can include tests of your muscles, joints, spine and nervous system. Once they have a working picture of what is driving your pain (which may or may not involve a referral for imaging), you agree on treatment goals. The aim is to restore comfortable, easy movement through your muscles and joints.
Techniques your practitioner may use include:
- Spinal manipulation
- Joint mobilisation
- Muscle energy technique (MET)
- Soft tissue and massage
- Counterstrain
- Balanced ligamentous tension (BLT)
- Myofascial release
- Visceral manipulation
- Rehabilitation and movement programming
Our Approach
We take the time to understand why your problem developed, not only where it hurts, and then put a series of steps in place to address the underlying cause. Where it helps, we work alongside your GP and our other practitioners.
Our Osteopaths
Dr Luke Madden
Director & Osteopath
M. Sci (Osteopathy), B. Sci, Dip. Rec. Fit., Pilates Instructor
Dr Melinda Madden
Osteopath & Pilates Instructor
M. Sci (Osteopathy), B. Sci, Dip. Rem. Mas., Pilates Instructor
Practical Details
- Health fund rebates are available for our services. HICAPS lets us process your claim on the spot.
- Private, clean, air-conditioned treatment rooms.
- Early and late appointments so you do not have to take time off work. Book online or call for current times.
- Easy parking. Free parking is available at ground or basement level.
Common Questions
What Does an Osteopath Do?
An Osteopath assesses and treats how the body's structures, including joints, muscles, nerves and connective tissue, are working together, using hands-on techniques and exercise-based rehabilitation.
Can I Get a Medicare Rebate for Osteopathy?
Medicare rebates for Osteopathy are available with a valid GP referral under an Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) plan. The plan must be addressed to KT Health & Wellness or to one of our Osteopaths or Chiropractors. Ask your GP whether you are eligible. See fees and rebates.
Will I Need Imaging?
Not necessarily. After your assessment your Osteopath will tell you if a referral for imaging is appropriate.
Can I Claim on My Private Health Fund?
Yes. Our Osteopaths, Chiropractors and Remedial Massage Therapists are registered providers, and HICAPS claims are processed on the spot. Check your level of cover with your fund, as we cannot tell you what you will receive. See our fees and rebates page.
Where Do I Park?
Free parking is available at ground or basement level. We are at Shop 3, 12-16 MacMahon Place, Menai, underneath Anytime Fitness.
What Is Your Cancellation Policy?
We ask for at least 24 hours notice to cancel or reschedule. Cancellations inside 24 hours and missed appointments incur a $50 fee. See the cancellation policy.
Last updated 8 November 2026