Meet the Osteopaths
Can Osteopathy Help you?
What can Osteopaths treat?
What types of procedures do Osteopaths use?
Is osteopathic treatment safe and is it Proven?
Do I need a referral to see an osteopath?
Who pays? Am I covered?
When can I get an appointment?
Meet the Osteopaths
Dr. Giulian Di Venuto
Diploma (Nutrition)
Advanced Diploma (Naturopathy)
Bachelor of Science (Clinical Sciences)
Masters of Health Science (Osteopathy)
Dr. Giulian is an experienced osteopath who specialises in the treatment of acute and chronic spinal pain and headache. He has been involved in the health and fitness industry for the past 15 years, initially as a Personal Trainer specialising in musculoskeletal rehabilitation. He uses a direct manipulative style with gentle soft tissue releases, stronger adjustments and often uses Nutritional and Herbal Medicine to complement his treatment of pain. Giulian presents at industry conferences, has instructed osteopathic technique within the Victoria University osteopathic medicine program, published in peer review journals and is the former Head of Faculty for Remedial Therapies at the Australian College of Natural Medicine.
Dr. Kellie Rawlings
Bachelor of Science (Clinical Sciences)
Masters of Health Science (Osteopathy)
Dr. Kellie is a second-generation osteopath. She is very experienced in all areas of osteopathic clinical practice and specialises in obstetric osteopathy. She uses a direct manipulative approach that focuses heavily on releasing muscular structures. She has lectured extensively and has received awards for teaching excellence.
Dr. Hilton Blauensteiner
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Applied Science (Osteopathy)
Masters in Osteopathy
Dr Hilton is a multilingual Osteopath (German & Mandarin) with ten years experience in aged care. He employs a broad range of techniques and predominantly uses a softer approach that includes gentle manipulation to restore balance to the body and manage the pain associated with many musculoskeletal conditions.
Dr. Amy Myhill
Diploma (Remedial Massage)
Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Biology)
Masters in Osteopathy
Dr. Amy has worked in the industry for more than a decade after starting her career in remedial massage therapy. She has a structural approach and focuses her attention on releasing soft tissues and muscles. She is experienced in treating muscular and spinal injuries. She has also developed strong interests in treating gynaecological and pregnancy related conditions.
Dr. Tamsyn Sheffield
Certificate (Acupuncture)
Bachelor of Applied Science (Osteopathy)
Masters in Osteopathy
Dr. Tamsyn is experienced in working with patients with postural strain and tightness, neck and lower back pain and hip and pelvic complaints.
Tamsyn uses a broad range of techniques including deep tissue massage, joint articulation, manipulation and Acupuncture.
She has studied advanced Pilates techniques.
Dr. Shea Trattler
Bachelor of Applied Science (Complementary Medicine)
Masters in Osteopathy
Dr. Shea is a second generation Osteopath. He graduated from RMIT University after he completed his Masters research on Low Back Pain rehabilitation. As well as the invaluable ‘secrets’ passed on from his Father, Shea has completed post-graduate training in advanced Osteopathic technique.
His special interest is alleviating Spinal pain, headache and specializes in "Core/spinal stability” exercise prescription to prevent pain from recurring.
We are all Members of the Australian Osteopathic Association
For more information on osteopathy go to the website for the Australian Osteopathic Association www.osteopathic.com.au
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Can Osteopathy Help YOU?
YES! Everyone needs to see an osteopath regardless of whether they are in pain or not. Firstly, it feels good to have an osteopathic treatment, but moreover, we are like ‘engineers for the human body.’ With five years of university training we are trained to read your body and figure out your individual pattern of strain. In order to prevent the possibility of injury, we determine where excess strain is being absorbed and correct biomechanics so that strain and pressure is evenly dispersed throughout the tissues.
The moving parts of the skeletal system are prone to ‘rusting.’ This causes joints to stiffen and muscles to become tight. Quite often people are unaware that this is even happening and it is not until they do something quite simple that they get pain. The moving parts of your body need regular ‘tune-ups’ and maintenance just like the mechanics of your car!
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What can Osteopaths treat?
Osteopathy is best known for the treatment of musculoskeletal pain, but it also has a role in the restoration and maintenance of health. The most common complaints for which patients consult Osteopaths include:
• Neck and back pain, spinal pain and ‘sciatica’
• Headaches and migraine
• Pain with pregnancy
• Joint pains such as shoulders, knees and ankles
• Muscle strains and tendonitis
• Sports-related injuries.
• Arthritic conditions
Osteopathy can also be of value in reducing the severity of conditions such as asthma, gynecological dysfunction and chronic fatigue.
Many mothers-to-be find Osteopathic treatment very beneficial both to reduce back pain during pregnancy and also to help prepare the body for birth.
In addition, there are a wide variety of gentle non-manipulative techniques for use on children
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What types of procedures do Osteopaths use?
Each osteopathic treatment and the procedures used are selected to suit the individual’s specific problem and preference. These include very gentle techniques such as:
• Gentle Joint manipulation - which may be used where it is appropriate and safe to do so.
• Massage and stretching techniques
• Gentle joint mobilization
• Gentle release techniques that are used on muscles and joints as well organs such as the liver.
• Many Osteopaths use craniosacral therapy which is a very gentle release technique particularly suited to young children and the physically frail.
Is osteopathic treatment proven and is it Safe?
It is a common misconception that Osteopathic theories have not been scientifically validated. In fact, there exists a great deal of research that not only provides a physiological basis for Osteopathic concepts and techniques, but also provides statistical data on outcomes. Reports have shown not only a consistent level of successful outcome, but also a high degree of patient satisfaction. For references consult www.osteopathic.com.au.
Osteopathy has one of the best safety records of any medically-related profession. Osteopaths are trained to recognise pathology that might make Osteopathic treatment inadvisable, and will refer patients for appropriate medical attention in such cases. An Osteopath will also select the most appropriate style of treatment with safety as the prime consideration.
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Do I need a referral to see an osteopath?
No. If you want to see the osteopath as a private patient, you can simply contact the clinic directly to make an appointment.
However, if you are being paid for by a third party payer (ie WorkCover etc) a referral is required from your GP at their discretion. Also, if you are on the EPC program with Medicare, your GP, at their discretion, has to refer you for osteopathic care.
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Who pays? Am I covered?
It is a policy of the clinic that all payments for consultation are made on the day of your appointment. If you have private health cover you can then claim your rebate from you health fund (check with your private health fund however, osteopathy is usually the same level of cover as for physiotherapy or chiropractic).
Patients under the Veterans’ Affairs scheme and WorkCare/ WorkCover schemes, may have part of their fee reimbursed. You will need a referral from your GP.
A rebate is available to some people for Osteopathy under the Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) program with Medicare. Patients that are eligible will have a chronic (has been present or is likely to be present for more than three (3) months) and complex (needs to be managed by more than one Allied Health practitioner) condition. Your GP must refer you on an EPC form and it is completely at their discretion to refer you for a maximum of five (5) treatments in a calendar year.
When can I get an appointment?
Appointments can be made at:
Brisbane Holistic Health Centre
Level 1/ 199 Elizabeth St, Brisbane CBD
Ph: 3229 2363
New Farm Holistic Health Centre
Centro on James, 46 James St, New Farm
Ph: 3854 0087
