If you’ve ever wondered what an osteopath does, you’re not alone. Osteopathy is often compared to physiotherapy or chiropractic care, and while there may be some similarities, assessing and treating the body as a whole is an important part of the osteopathic approach.
Rather than looking only at the area causing pain or discomfort, osteopaths consider how different areas of the body may be working together and influencing one another.
This means considering your movement, lifestyle, daily activities and overall function alongside the area causing concern. Sometimes the area where you feel pain isn’t the only area contributing to the problem, which is why taking the time to understand the bigger picture can be an important part of your assessment and treatment.
Osteopaths complete extensive university training in areas such as anatomy, physiology, pathology, clinical assessment and hands-on treatment.
As part of this training, osteopaths learn to look beyond the immediate area of concern and consider other factors that may be contributing to a person’s symptoms.
If you’re experiencing concerns in multiple areas: for example, your hip, ankle and neck, your osteopath will take the time to assess each area, consider whether they may be related, and work with you to develop an individual treatment and management plan based on your needs and goals.
Osteopaths can assess, treat and help manage a range of musculoskeletal concerns, including:
Treatment is tailored to the individual, taking into account your symptoms, health history, lifestyle and personal goals.
Hands-on treatment, such as working with joints, muscles and other soft tissues, is often what people associate with osteopathy, but it’s only one part of the overall approach.
Our goal is to help you better understand what may be contributing to your symptoms and provide practical strategies to support your movement, function and overall management.
Depending on your individual needs, your treatment plan may include hands-on techniques, tailored exercises, movement advice and practical strategies that can be incorporated into your everyday life.
Whether your concern is new or something you’ve been managing for years, seeking appropriate assessment and support can be a positive step towards better understanding and managing your body.
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Isaac Wu
30 July 2026
Had an amazing experience with Mina! He was extremely professional and made me feel comfortable straight away. He worked through all the problem areas and I honestly felt so much better afterwards. What I really appreciated was that he didn’t just treat the issue—he explained what was going on, educated me throughout the session and worked out a proper plan moving forward. Highly recommend Mina!
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S Z
28 June 2026
Thanks to Emanuel for his patience and professionalism in taking the time to ask me the right questions to help diagnose my ongoing lower back pain. So far the treatment has been helping and in time I hope the pain is just a memory.
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Victoria Petrousis
24 June 2026
I visited my body clinic and saw Mina for the first time having an issue with back pain. After the first session, I felt so much better and noticed an improvement in my pain. Mina is amazing at what he does and definitely recommend my body clinic!
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George Angelopoulos
23 June 2026
Mina is true professional and you can tell he’s been at the top of his profession for years. He has a plan to all his treatments and I always leave feeling 100 times better than when I walked in. Same goes with all the other therapists I’ve seen at MyBody Clinic too.
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Harshavardhan Muthu
16 June 2026
I had a really great session with my therapist Emanuel. They were professional, attentive, and made me feel comfortable throughout the appointment. The service was excellent, and I left feeling supported and positive. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for quality care.
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Henry Ashtin
9 June 2026
Visited my Body Clinic today for the first time and for sure won’t be my last. Booked an appointment with Emanuel, I have a whole array of issues, including the worst lat tightness in the whole world. Emanuel was highly professional, and was great at listening and gaging issues i’ve been having aswell as giving a great solution to fix it. He kept things optimistic and friendly. Was super impressed. I’ll be coming back on a frequent basis, thank you for making my experience 10x better, shoutout emanuel 🫡🫡
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Zoe Finkelstein
3 June 2026
Can't recommend Emanuel enough! Especially for martial artists. I've been sporting a groin injury from my kicks for a few months, and I noticed an improvement within weeks of initially seeing him. I'm so grateful that I can now train without pain. I also really appreciated how Emanuel took the time to explain the nature of my injury and develop an exercise plan that he evolved as I got stronger.
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Victoria
3 June 2026
I have been going to this clinic for six years. I saw a emanual today for the first time. I was really really happy with the service and treatment I received and he knew exactly how to treat the areas that needed to be treated. I had extreme gluten tightness and he really helped My rage of motion and made me feel 10 times better walking out of the clinic. Highly recommend emanual.
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Suresh Selvam
29 May 2026
Treated by Mina. Supremely professional and taught me the cause, not just symptoms. I'll be back! Would recommend.
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Sam Mondous
29 May 2026
Mina is a deadset magician got me better in one session
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