Osteopaths in Port Melbourne
Move better. Get stronger. Stay doing what you love.
Personalised osteopathy and strength rehabilitation for pain, injuries, movement and performance.
We are committed to not only reducing symptomatic pain and discomfort through treatments, but also improving your body’s mobility and stability to prevent future occurrences.
WHO WE ARE
Dr Dylan Sorensen
Dylan is passionate about helping all patients. Exploring acute injuries, bodily functions and lifestyle factors that can be addressed to give a long term resolution of pain and lead to performance, be that sport, lifestyle, or otherwise.
He has the belief that a non-judgemental approach to every individual is necessary to create a partnership between patient and Osteopath.
Dylan appreciates that everyone has a different goal, from simply keeping pain at bay to long term fitness/health goals.
Together, you and Dylan will go through a series of movements and testing to highlight areas of improvement. Then Dylan will explain a treatment plan for helping you recover. Once you are comfortable with the treatment plan, a combination of techniques will be utilized where appropriate, including mobilisation, activation, trigger point, massage or manipulation.
He has a keen interest in health and fitness in all its forms, having previously been on the Australian Men's Bobsleigh team, and currently enjoys powerlifting. Outside of work you can find him training, learning something new, exploring new cooking recipes or relaxing with his mates. He graduated with a Masters in Health Science (Osteopathy) from Victoria University in Melbourne.
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DR ANTHONY OATES
Anth works with clients to help improve function and confidence through hands-on techniques, advice and exercise rehabilitation. He is qualified in the use of dry needling, myofascial cupping and the application of both rigid sports taping and kinesiotaping.
Previously applying his skills as a sports trainer, he has extensive experience and a passion for treating sporting injuries. Anthony previously undertook studies in sports science and psychology prior to switching to Osteopathy. He enjoys drawing upon this background to provide appropriate lifestyle, exercise and rehabilitation advice.
A background in occupational rehabilitation allows Anthony to understand how to treat and mitigate the risks of workplace injury. Furthermore, Anthony has experience in the aged care sector. As such, he has a passion for facilitating and promoting health for ageing Australians.
In 2019 Anthony graduated from RMIT with a Bachelor of Health Science and Bachelor of Applied Science (Osteopathy).
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DR DANIEL BADDILEY
Dan graduated from the UNITEC Institute of Technology in Auckland, New Zealand with a Masters of Osteopathy in 2003. After working in New Zealand for seven years, he moved to Melbourne in 2010.
Upon graduating, Dan developed his skills working alongside experienced Osteopaths in a busy clinic in Wellington. At the same time he opened his own clinic in his home town of Masterton. He worked closely with local doctors, sports clubs, gyms and community groups to build a thriving practice. After relocating to Australia, he has worked as a senior associate at a clinic in Melbourne’s inner-west and a large centre in Melbourne’s CBD.
Dan’s treatment style follows the Osteopathic model by looking at the body as a whole, and determining how stresses and strains may impact on the overall health of an individual. He predominantly uses a structural model for treatment of musculoskeletal conditions to effect change in the body, and offers advice on ergonomics, exercise, rehab, diet and lifestyle to provide a holistic service for his patients. Dan is also qualified in dry needling and myofascial cupping.
A passionate sportsman, Dan has been actively participating in cycling, running and rugby union for most of his life (don’t get him started on the All Blacks). He has worked closely with athletes throughout his career – helping weekend warriors and general gym junkies through to elite level rugby and soccer players, runners, triathletes and Olympic cyclists. Dan has spent the last 4 years working in motorsport, and is currently supporting Manthey EMA in their tilt at the World Endurance Championship.
Dan and his wife, Nichole, have two beautiful and active daughters - both of whom are taking great interest in keeping active and following their parents’ lead in living a balanced life.
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TECHNIQUES
SOFT TISSUE
ARTICULATION
MOBILISATION
ACUPRESSURE
DRY NEEDLING
MUSCLE ENERGY TECHNIQUES
MANIPULATION
(THRUST TECHNIQUES)
STRETCHING
EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION
REHABILITATION
WHAT TO EXPECT
YOUR FIRST VISIT
We are located upstairs at 330 Bridge Street, Port Melbourne. The entrance is on Bridge Street, look for our A-Frame outside. Apple Maps can sometimes direct you to the centre of the building rather than our entrance.
If we are already with a client, please take a seat and help yourself to a complimentary water in the fridge.
Once we've met and are in the treatment room your osteopath will ask questions about your problem and symptoms. They may also ask about your health history, any medications you are taking, as well as factors that may not appear to be directly related to your problem. If your health condition changes between osteopathic consultations, you should tell your osteopath at your next consultation.
Your osteopath will conduct a full osteopathic assessment involving clinical tests. This may involve diagnostic, orthopaedic or neurological tests, postural assessments, movement and functional assessments.
Some assessments involve the osteopath observing you while you undertake an activity or perform a sequence of movements. Assessments may also include passive and active movements - where the osteopath manually lifts your arms or legs or applies resistance while you perform a stretch or movement.
Osteopathy takes a holistic approach to treatment, so your practitioner may look at other parts of your body, as well as the area that is troubling you. For example, if you have a sore knee, your osteopath may also look at your ankle, pelvis and back.
Your osteopath may also provide education and advice to help you manage your condition between appointments. This may include giving you exercises to do at home or at work.
WHAT DO I BRING?
Wear something comfortable! Depending on the area of your body requiring examination, your osteopath may ask you to undress to your underwear. It is essential that you feel comfortable, so you may want to bring a pair of stretchy activewear shorts or pants to change into...
Bring along any X-rays, scans or test results that you may have. If you have been referred by another medical professional, please bring the relevant paperwork.
WILL TREATMENT HURT?
You're in charge, so we certainly hope not!
Osteopathy is a version of allied health that focused on total body health by treating and strengthening the whole body. This includes your joints, muscle and spine.
We do this via hands-on manual therapy with exercise programming, massage, dry needling, stretching, repetitive movements, mobilisation and/or manipulation.
If your injuries require hands-on treatment of painful and tender areas, we will take care to make you are as comfortable as possible.
Some people experience mild soreness for a day or two after treatment, similar to that felt after mild exercise. If this soreness persists or increases, call us to discuss your concerns.
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