
Osteopaths consult approximately 75,000 Australians per week nationally.
But with thousands of Australians regularly seeking this type of treatment for their aches and pains, many of us may be wondering what an osteopath actually does, and in what instances would we actually need to consult one ourselves.
A quick Google search will tell you that “an osteopath is a hands-on manual therapist that specialises in the treatment of the musculoskeletal system”, which to us, still seems like quite a vague description.
We know it’s a non-invasive, drug-free treatment which aims to improve physical health and wellbeing, but how do we know when to choose an osteopath over a different allied healthcare practitioner?
To get the low-down on all things osteopathy, we spoke to Perth osteopath Dr Georgia Ellis to answer all our questions.
Dr Ellis is well-known in the osteopathy field for her work in a city practice, but she also treats country communities and farmers through ‘satellite clinics’ in rural Australia.
