Health Management Centre Osteopaths

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Our Team:
Dr Michael Herkess
Samantha Gilligan
Dr Lynette Topham
Dr Kirby Edwards
Dr Ramona Packham
Dr Lochlan Whitton
Dr Kelly Pettifer
Dr Dan Carroll

*Serving the local community from our two conveniently located clinics in Gympie and Verrierdale*

A bit of quiet collaboration between appointments.Reflecting, reviewing notes and sharing ideas to better understand how...
20/03/2026

A bit of quiet collaboration between appointments.
Reflecting, reviewing notes and sharing ideas to better understand how to support someone’s next step.

19/03/2026

An adjustment isn’t just about one joint. Here, the body is guided gently into position, easing into movement, so the system as a whole can notice, respond, and recalibrate. It’s subtle, intentional, and all about supporting how your body works together.
Even small, guided shifts can help the body move more freely and comfortably.

Noah is now treating at HMC.He is available at our Gympie clinic on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, and at our Verri...
16/03/2026

Noah is now treating at HMC.

He is available at our Gympie clinic on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, and at our Verrierdale clinic on Fridays.

If you would like to make an appointment, bookings can be made online or by calling the clinic.

We recently welcomed Noah to the HMC team.Noah is a registered osteopath who recently made the move from Melbourne to th...
14/03/2026

We recently welcomed Noah to the HMC team.

Noah is a registered osteopath who recently made the move from Melbourne to the Sunshine Coast. His approach considers how physical, emotional, and lifestyle factors can influence how the body feels and functions, combining hands on treatment with exercise and practical guidance.

Outside the clinic, you’ll often find Noah learning to surf, collecting records, or keeping up with the Carlton Football Club.

Appointments available in Gympie and Verrierdale.

13/03/2026

We are pleased to welcome Noah to the HMC team 🙌

Noah is an osteopath who will be treating from at our Gympie clinic on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, and in Verrierdale on Fridays.

We’ll share a little more about Noah later this week.

This table isn’t just a place to lie down - it’s where your body gets to show how it’s moving and adapting. And sometime...
11/03/2026

This table isn’t just a place to lie down - it’s where your body gets to show how it’s moving and adapting. And sometimes, just knowing you have time set aside here can bring a small sense of relief, even before you arrive 😌 ☺️

We often talk about adaptation rather than perfection.The body is dynamic. It’s constantly recalibrating in response to ...
08/03/2026

We often talk about adaptation rather than perfection.
The body is dynamic. It’s constantly recalibrating in response to physical, emotional and environmental load, and fluctuations can be part of that process.

For example, a week of reduced sleep, extra time at the desk, a long drive, or even increased stress can change how your system responds. That doesn’t automatically mean damage or lost progress. It may simply mean your capacity was temporarily stretched.

Building resilience is less about avoiding every flare-up, and more about improving how well the system responds over time.

The next time you experience a flare-up, consider what may have shifted - not just what feels sore.

This week reminded us that even small actions can make a real difference. Noticing the body’s subtle responses can be mo...
05/03/2026

This week reminded us that even small actions can make a real difference. Noticing the body’s subtle responses can be more insightful than measuring results.

02/03/2026

An adjustment isn’t just about one joint. Here, the body is guided gently into position, easing into movement, so the system as a whole can notice, respond, and recalibrate. It’s subtle, intentional, and all about supporting how your body works together.
Even small, guided shifts can help the body move more freely and comfortably.

They might look basic, but these tools are often used to help someone reconnect with movement, build support, and unders...
28/02/2026

They might look basic, but these tools are often used to help someone reconnect with movement, build support, and understand their body a little better.

Osteopathy isn’t just hands-on - sometimes it’s about guiding coordination and helping the body adapt.

At times, we might use a tool to help you sense what’s happening more clearly or explore simple ways to support your body using what’s already around you. Because what happens between sessions matters too 💪 🧘‍♀️

We often equate 'tight' with 'short' - and assume the solution is more stretching.But sometimes what feels tight is the ...
25/02/2026

We often equate 'tight' with 'short' - and assume the solution is more stretching.

But sometimes what feels tight is the body trying to create support, stability, or protection in response to load, stress, or change. Stretching isn't necessarily wrong; it's just likely not the whole picture.

In clinic, we’re often looking at how different parts of the body are working together - and what the system might be adapting to - rather than just chasing the tight spot.

Sometimes the question isn’t “How do I loosen this?”
It’s “What might this area be responding to?”

22/02/2026

Most people think it’s all about the arms when rowing — but the real work happens in your back and shoulder blades. The arms just assist.

Even simple movements are a chance to notice where effort begins. Awareness changes how your body organises itself.

When we suggest exercises in an osteopathy session, it’s often to help specific muscles reconnect and support the way your whole system works together. Attention matters just as much as the movement itself.

Address

3/15 Channon Street
Gympie, QLD
4570

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 7pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 5:30pm
Friday 8am - 3:30pm

Telephone

+61754827214

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