Practitioners: Sally Walshe

BSci (Clin Sci), MHSci (Osteo)

Qualfications:

Sally graduated as an Osteopath from Victoria University in 2004. She
completed a combined 5-year double degree Bachelor of Science (Clinical
Science) and Master of Health Science (Osteopathy). She is registered with the Osteopath's Registration Board of Victoria and is a member of the Australian Osteopathic Association.

What is Osteopathy?

Osteopathy is a specialised hands-on musculo-skeletal therapy that
approaches the body ‘holistically’ (whole-body), using a wide range of manual therapy techniques. An osteopath can treat a variety of conditions including neck pain, lower back pain, head-aches, sports injuries, arm and hand pain.

Osteopaths use conventional diagnostic procedures to assess a wide range of physical conditions. Sessions include taking a thorough history, an
examination, and a treatment. Treatments are specific to each individual.
Treatment modalities include joint and spinal manipulation, soft tissue
massage, cranio-sacral therapy and trigger point treatment. Advice such as
postural correction, ergonomic consideration, exercises and stretches may also be recommend to help manage a condition and improve general well being.

While treating the musculo-skeletal system, osteopathy also addresses the
circulatory, neurological, visceral and endocrine systems. This assists the body to achieve optimal functioning within the boundaries of aging.
Osteopathy is safe and suitable for people of all ages, from newborns, to
pregnant women, the elderly, and people recovering from injuries and surgery. In osteopathic treatment, some patients fully recover after only one
consulatation whilst others may need a period of regular treatment to manage their condition.

What is Cranio-sacral Therapy?

Cranio-sacral Osteopathy (also known as Cranial Osteopathy) is a refined and subtle form of treatment used to enhance the functioning of the circulatory, brain, spinal cord, nervous system and skeletal connective tissues.

Discovered by American Osteopath, Dr William Garner Sutherland in 1898, it
was found that the various bones of the skull permit small ryhtmic motions. By using a finely-tuned sense of touch an Osteopath will gently monitor these motions and encourage the release of stresses and tensions extending from the skull, down to the sacrum, and throughout the whole body.

Cranio-sacral therapy often accompanies other forms of more direct and structural treatments to treat stress, neck and back pain, Miagraines, and TMJ syndrome. It is an effective approach and may be used in a wide range of conditions for people of all ages, from birth to old age.

About Sally

Sally was drawn to osteopathy through many years of dance and movement
training. Sally established her practice as an osteopath in the Whitsundays and has now been at Hartington Centre for three years.
Sally is aware of the importance of a ‘holistic’ approach to treatment and
believes in approaching sessions with compassion, understanding, support,
warmth and joy.
Sally has an interest in all facets of musculoskeletal medicine and believes in
catering to each individual’s specific needs and requirements. She is an
advocate for the multi-disciplinary approach in managing musculo-skeletal
complaints. Sally has treated people from all walks of life and of varying ages
and conditions, including children, pregnant women, as well as the aged.
Interests
Sally was a dedicated dancer until her early twenties. She has had a variety of active experiences such as riding her bicycle through Australia and New
Zealand, as well as trekking through the Himalayas. Sally has empathy for
people and the environment. She has a love for the arts and especially the
Visual Arts.

Contacting Sally

Reception at the Hartington Centre - 9482 1888
(reception is open from 10am til 3pm. At other times your call will be directed
to our call centre and a message will be sent to Sally.)
Sally: 0404 253 386

Fees
Initial consultation, 1 hour - $83 / $73 concession.
Return consultation, 40 minutes - $68 / $58 concession.
Concession is available to patients with a current Health Care Card.
Health Rebates
Rebates are available for patients who have private health insurance. Bring
your private health care card to claim your rebate immediately.
Medicare rebates are also available though the Medicare Enhanced Primary
Care (EPC) with a referral from your GP.