On this episode we are joined by Rebecca Malon, a Queensland based osteopath and clinical nutritionist whose lived experience led her to a focus on women’s health. Rebecca has undertaken extensive professional development and is passionate about empowering, educating and caring for women. Rebecca discusses endometriosis, a condition that can have a devastating impact on a women’s quality of life. With such a wide range of signs and symptoms, it can take time and involve multiple practitioners to put the pieces of the puzzle together on the journey to diagnosis. You may be the first practitione ..read more

Dr. Rosalba Courtney discusses symptoms of long COVID, the viral persistence and pathophysiology of COVID-19, management considerations with long covid patients and the role breathing exercises can play. The content discussed in each episode is the opinion of the participants only and should not be used as medical advice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

Rosalba Courtney has been driven by curiosity, in particular, discovering why some patients weren’t responding to treatment. That curiosity launched her career into the world of breathing therapy. Rosalba has undertaken a PhD on the topic, and has published works in textbooks and scientific literature. Through her research and clinical experience, Rosalba has developed her own assessment and therapy protocols. Rosalba is passionate about sharing the healing potential of breathing with her patients and other health professionals.  On this episode, Rosalba discusses: her career journey as ..read more

For this episode, we hear from the highly knowledgeable and inspiring Dr Wael Mahmoud. Wael had the privilege of learning under some of the great names in osteopathy and has followed in their footsteps, becoming an educator, mentor and passionate practitioner. He is the director of CPD Health Courses and in 2021 published Two Hands: The Gamechanger Guide for Manual Therapists, a book that celebrates the unique gift osteopaths have as manual therapists and how they can thrive as healthcare professionals. This episode explores: navigating the role of osteopathy in the current evidence focused w ..read more

This episode of Osteo Talk is focused on the often challenging presentation of dizziness. We are joined by Melbourne based osteopath, Beth Yule. Being a chronic headache sufferer herself gave Beth unique insight into the impact headaches can have on a patient’s quality of life. This inspired Beth to focus her professional development on headache, migraine and vestibular disorders. Beth now passionately and generously shares her expertise with patients, colleagues and the wider osteopathic community. She solely treats those experiencing chronic headaches, migraines and dizziness disorders at Me ..read more

For this episode, we have the pleasure of hearing from Dr Oliver Thomson, the creator and host of The Words Matter Podcast. Oliver practices as an osteopath in London, where he works in a multidisciplinary clinic. In addition to his clinical role, he also works as an Associate Professor at the University College of Osteopathy where his main research interests are using qualitative methodologies to understand the clinical reasoning, beliefs and behaviours of health professionals and osteopaths and he has published extensively in these areas. Oliver is also an Associate Editor for the Internatio ..read more

For this episode, we welcome the highly experienced and respected Dr Nick Brasher. Nick is the owner and principal osteopath at Peak Osteopathy in Hawthorn. For the past 14 years, Nick has also worked as an osteopath with the Western Bulldogs and Collingwood AFL teams. The focus for this episode is athletic groin pain. Nick draws on his experience working in elite sport and private practice to help us simplify and streamline our approach to this often complex presentation. Nick discusses: Important points to cover in our history taking Approach to assessment: palpation, pain provocation, orth ..read more

We are joined by osteopath and educator Dr Grant Burrows. Grant graduated as an osteopath in 2000 and currently works in private practice in Geelong, Victoria. He developed a particular interest in functional movement and chronic pain which led him to extensive study overseas. For this episode, we discuss aligning patient outcomes with practitioner development and the challenges the profession faces in achieving this. It is these challenges that inspired Grant to embark on a new journey with the development of ProMotion, a series of educational programs for osteopaths and practice leaders ..read more

We are joined again by Dr Steve Dinneen, osteopath, an elite runner, a Melbourne-based osteopath, running coach, business owner, husband and father.  Steve has competed at the state, national and international levels, and works with professional runners as a coach and osteopath. Steve completed a Human Movement Sports Science degree before undertaking his osteopathic studies at RMIT University. He currently practices at Doncaster Osteopathic Clinic and, along with his wife Mel, established Dinneen Runners squad, and is part of the coaching team.  Anyone who watched the Tokyo Olympics ..read more

As osteopaths we are in a truly privileged position to work with pregnant women and play a role in their journey. Through our healing hands-on work, advice and care, we can facilitate a positive and empowering experience for our pregnant patients. Today’s guests are osteopaths Dr. Daniela Aiello and Dr. Ash Bolton. They have built a successful Melbourne practice with a strong focus on women’s health and pregnancy.  On this episode, Dan and Ash explore: their passion for women's health and career journeys; the importance of education and language in explained pelvic girdle pain to patient ..read more