Business Details
26 Years
experience
Trusted Osteopathic Care in Cheltenham
Established in 2000, COAST Cheltenham Osteopathic Clinic has built a reputation as a trusted provider of osteopathic care in the Cheltenham community. Our team of six osteopaths, a massage therapist, myotherapist, and exercise physiologist combines advanced clinical training with compassionate care to address a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions. We specialise in treating back pain, sports injuries, headaches, and pregnancy-related discomfort using evidence-based manual techniques, dry needling, and tailored rehabilitation programs. Our practitioners hold advanced degrees and regularly pursue postgraduate education in areas such as clinical pilates, sports biomechanics, and functional medicine.We prioritise patient education, offering practical advice on posture, ergonomics, and exercise to empower individuals in managing their health. With extended weekday hours and Saturday availability, we provide accessible, high-quality care that accommodates modern lifestyles. Our clinic maintains affiliations with major health funds and government schemes, ensuring broad accessibility to our services.
Services
Osteopathy
Remedial Massage
Myotherapy
Exercise Physiology
Pilates Classes
Shockwave Therapy
Pregnancy Care
Sports Injury Treatment
Dry Needling
Postural Assessment
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of experience in osteopathic care with advanced clinical training.
- Our multidisciplinary team provides integrated treatment approaches for complex conditions.
- We utilise evidence-based techniques including dry needling, clinical pilates, and sports rehabilitation.
- Our clinic maintains affiliations with major health insurance providers for instant rebates.
- We prioritise patient education with practical advice on posture, ergonomics, and injury prevention.
Associations and certifications
- Workcover
- DVA
- TAC
- Australian Osteopathic Association
Services
Osteopathy
Osteopathy at COAST involves hands-on treatment of musculoskeletal conditions through techniques like joint manipulation, soft tissue massage, and dry needling. Our practitioners address back pain, sports injuries, and chronic conditions by restoring structural balance and mobility. Each session includes patient education on posture and rehabilitation exercises to enhance treatment outcomes.
Pilates Classes
Our clinical pilates classes combine movement therapy with core strengthening to improve posture, flexibility, and injury prevention. Led by osteopaths with pilates certification, sessions use mat-based exercises tailored to individual capabilities. These classes complement manual treatments by reinforcing musculoskeletal stability and functional movement patterns.
Sports Injury Treatment
COAST provides specialised care for sports-related injuries including shoulder strains, knee ligament damage, and running injuries. Treatment integrates soft tissue therapy, joint mobilisation, and biomechanical assessment to accelerate recovery. We develop sport-specific rehabilitation programs and offer injury prevention strategies for athletes at all performance levels.
Pregnancy Care
Our osteopaths address pregnancy-related discomforts through gentle techniques that relieve back pain, pelvic strain, and postural stress. Using pregnancy cushions and modified positioning, we ensure comfort during treatment. Care includes ergonomic advice and safe stretching routines to support women throughout their pregnancy journey.
Dry Needling
Dry needling at COAST targets muscle trigger points to alleviate tension, improve circulation, and reduce pain. This technique effectively treats headaches, neck stiffness, and sports injuries by stimulating the body's natural healing response. Practitioners combine needling with manual therapy for comprehensive musculoskeletal rehabilitation.
People
Dr Angela Newton
Osteopath
Dr Angela Newton combines osteopathy with nutritional medicine, holding postgraduate qualifications from ACNEM and the Kresser Institute. She specialises in integrative approaches for chronic pain and post-breast cancer rehabilitation, incorporating dry needling and clinical pilates into her practice.
Dr Clair Hurst
Osteopath
Dr Clair Hurst focuses on chronic pain management, completing research on inflammation reduction during her masters. She integrates myofascial needling and pilates instruction into her treatments, emphasising lifestyle modifications and ergonomic solutions for long-term patient outcomes.
Dr Georgette Masters
Osteopath
Dr Georgette Masters treats hip pain and TMJ disorders with a combination of joint mobilisation and soft tissue techniques. She holds additional certifications in dry needling and kinesiology taping, with experience in paediatric and pregnancy-related musculoskeletal conditions.
Dr Luke Farrington
Osteopath
Dr Luke Farrington utilises a holistic approach combining anatomy expertise with exercise rehabilitation. He treats sports injuries and chronic pain conditions, having completed advanced training in dry needling and cupping techniques while maintaining active involvement in community sports.
Dr Kerrin Sullivan
Principal Osteopath
As clinic founder Dr Kerrin Sullivan brings 20+ years of experience treating patients from paediatric to geriatric populations. She specialises in headache management and sports injury rehabilitation, mentoring intern osteopaths while maintaining focus on evidence-based clinical practice.
Questions
What conditions do you treat?
We treat back pain, sports injuries, headaches, TMJ disorders, pregnancy-related discomfort, and chronic musculoskeletal conditions using osteopathic manual therapy and rehabilitation.
Do you accept health insurance?
Yes, we offer on-site HICAPS for instant private health insurance rebates. We're approved by Workcover, DVA, and TAC schemes with no referral required.
What should I bring to my appointment?
Bring current x-rays, scans, or medical reports. Wear comfortable clothing and allow 45-60 minutes for initial consultations to complete case history and physical examination.
Are your practitioners qualified?
All osteopaths hold Masters degrees with annual continuing education requirements. Our team includes postgraduate-certified specialists in dry needling, clinical pilates, and sports rehabilitation.
What are your cancellation policies?
We require 24 hours notice for cancellations. Missed appointments without notice incur a full consultation fee charge to maintain scheduling integrity for all patients.
Do you offer group classes?
Yes, we provide clinical pilates and mobility classes led by osteopaths, with schedules including early morning, evening, and weekend options to accommodate different lifestyles.
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