Services
Osteopathy
Osteopathy could be described in simple, lay terms as "holistic manual medicine". Osteopathy is a system of health care that focuses on diagnosis and treatment of the physical body’s structure in order to optimise physiological functioning. Manual palpation and Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy (OMT) are used in conjunction with biomechanical, orthopaedic and neurological clinical assessment.
Osteopathy is best know for treatment of musculo-skeletal disorders such as back and neck pain, sciatica, sporting injuries and postural strain, however it can also assist in the treatment of breathing disorders, otitis media, digestive problems and menstrual problems. Put simply, optimising structural balance allows the physiology to perform optimally.
The practice of osteopathy combines current medical knowledge with the osteopathic philosophy. Scientific plausibility and evidence-based outcomes have a high priority in patient treatment and case management. Osteopathy is a patient centred approach to health care rather than disease centred.
Osteopaths asses and treat the whole person, not just the symptomatic region. So for example if a patient presents with headache they will be structurally assessed from head to toe. This is because the primary cause may be remote from the symptoms.
Massage
Lisa Higgins is a Remedial Massage therapist, who offers Remedial Massage, Manual Lymphatic Drainage and Craniosacral Therapy. She has been practicing since 2006 in both Sydney and Dubai.
Her specialty is working with cancer patients post treatment to help reduce the effects of lymphedema.
The three treatments she offers are very different but each caters to a specific need.
Prescription Molded Orthotics
With approximately 80% of the population suffering from some form of lower limb biomechanical dysfunction, there are a multitude of conditions which can result. Often the root causes of such conditions can be found in excessive pronation of the feet.
Pronation does not occur in isolation - it can cause a chain reaction of muscular and structural misalignment, resulting in painful conditions being experienced in the ankles, knees, legs, hip and lower back. By treating the cause of the pain (i.e. pronation) with custom molded Orthotics, and realigning the lower limb to its optimal functioning position, painful symptoms can be alleviated.
Exercise Prescription
Research has shown that back pain, like other pain syndromes, is less likely to recur in patients that have manual / manipulative therapy and prescriptive exercise together compared with control groups that only underwent manipulative treatment or exercise therapy alone.
At Vital Lifestyle we provide tailored exercise prescriptions for our patients to reinforce what is done in treatment and prevent recurrence of the presenting problem. A balance of stretching and strengthening exercise on a regular basis is essential to healthy joint function in our busy, sedentary, modern world.
Conference & Keynote Presentations
Michael Mulholland-Licht is Australia's pre-eminent practising osteopath, an experienced educator, public speaker and leader in his field. He is President of the World Osteopathic Health Organisation (WOHO) and past President of the Australia Osteopathic Association.
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"Learn how to revitalise your life with Michael Mulholland-Licht, Australia's pre-eminent practicing osteopath. Michael's fresh, enlightening and dynamic presentations reveal proven and easy steps to achieving health and happiness. In his entertaining presentations Michael illustrates vital strategies that will not only keep you on your toes, but also provide you with the key to a fulfilling lifestyle". (Saxton Speakers Bureau)