Holistic Bodyworks

Holistic Bodyworks We help restore your body from injury and reignite your desire for a healthy life.

Holistic Bodyworks is an established osteopathic clinic that combines the use of osteopathy and clinical pilates for the treatment, rehabilitation and prevention of injuries. We commonly assist in the treatment of:
- back/neck pain
- headaches
- sports injuries
- arthritis/joint pain
- muscular strains and ligament sprains
- postural problems and RSI
- pregnancy related musculoskeletal pain

Manual techniques are used to encourage the body to heal itself. These include massage, stretching, joint articulation, manipulation and muscle energy technique. The treatment plan extends beyond the clinic and involves diet, work and lifestyle advise, stretches and strengthening exercises for rehabilitation and prevention of further injury. We encourage you to take responsibility for your own long term health and well being by identifying lifestyle and environmental factors that may be contributing to your particular condition.

🤯 Your headache might feel like it’s “all in your head,” but the science tells a more intricate story. Many headaches or...
11/12/2025

🤯 Your headache might feel like it’s “all in your head,” but the science tells a more intricate story. Many headaches originate from biomechanical and neurovascular dysfunctions in the cervical spine and upper thoracic region. Tight muscles, restricted joints, and altered postural mechanics can compress cervical nerves, distort vertebral alignment, and impede blood flow - all of which increase nociceptive input to the trigeminocervical complex, the brainstem hub that integrates sensory signals from the neck and head. Over time, this sensitises the central nervous system, turning minor tension into full-blown headaches.
Osteopathy works to address these underlying mechanisms to recalibrate pain signalling and support your body’s innate self- regulation. In essence, it’s about rewiring tension, rebalancing flow, and resetting your headache circuitry.
Call Holistic Bodyworks on 9570 3388 to explore how osteopathy may help modulate your headache pathways. 🌿

Christmas is almost upon us! But never fear....we are still here to support you through the festive season.Give us a cal...
08/12/2025

Christmas is almost upon us! But never fear....we are still here to support you through the festive season.

Give us a call or book online to secure your Christmas appointment now! 🎄🎁🎅

Word of the Day: Jaw 🦴 /ʤɔː/From Middle English jawe (later jowe), the word comes from Old English ceowan, meaning “to ...
07/12/2025

Word of the Day: Jaw 🦴 /ʤɔː/

From Middle English jawe (later jowe), the word comes from Old English ceowan, meaning “to chew.” 🍽️ Scientifically known as the mandible, the jaw forms the lower part of the skull and connects to the temporal bone at the temporomandibular joint (TMJ).
This small but powerful joint is remarkably versatile - opening up to around 50 mm when you yawn 😮, gliding forward to bite 🦷, and shifting side to side as you chew or speak. It’s an extraordinary range of motion for such a compact structure - but with so much movement, things can sometimes go awry. Enter Temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD), which causes pain, stiffness, or clicking when the joint isn’t moving as it should.
If you’re suffering, call Holistic Bodyworks on 9570 3388 to learn how osteopathy may help ease jaw tension and support smoother movement. 📞

How Osteopathy Supports Whole-Body Health 🌿Your body’s systems don’t work in isolation - and neither does osteopathy. Th...
04/12/2025

How Osteopathy Supports Whole-Body Health 🌿

Your body’s systems don’t work in isolation - and neither does osteopathy. This holistic approach considers how your musculoskeletal, circulatory, and nervous systems all interact to keep you moving and feeling your best.
Through gentle manual techniques, osteopathic treatment aims to restore balance, ease restrictions, and support optimal communication between body systems. The results? The potential for improved mobility, reduced pain, and even enhanced organ function, as circulation and nerve flow improve throughout the body.
Think of it as tuning the whole orchestra - not just one instrument. When every part plays in harmony, the result is better overall health and vitality.
Have you noticed changes beyond pain relief after treatment? We’d love to hear your experience below! 💬

Today we celebrate strength, resilience, and inclusion - recognising the power of movement and the importance of accessi...
02/12/2025

Today we celebrate strength, resilience, and inclusion - recognising the power of movement and the importance of accessibility for all.
Small changes can make a big difference, helping everyone participate fully and move through life with confidence and dignity. 💛
Let’s keep building a world that moves with everyone, not just around them.

Word of the Day: Idiopathic Scoliosis“Idiopathic” comes from the Greek idios (one’s own) and pathos (suffering), meaning...
27/11/2025

Word of the Day: Idiopathic Scoliosis

“Idiopathic” comes from the Greek idios (one’s own) and pathos (suffering), meaning a condition that arises without a known cause. “Scoliosis” stems from the Greek skolios, meaning “curved” or “twisted.” 🌀

Put together, idiopathic scoliosis describes a spinal curve with no identifiable underlying cause - and it accounts for about 80% of scoliosis cases, most often appearing in adolescence.

While the cause remains unclear, your treatment options are not limited. Our osteopaths are here to help with assessment, symptom management, and supportive care aimed at maintaining mobility and comfort.

Curious about scoliosis? Share your questions in the comments, or call 9570 3388 to make an appointment with the osteopaths at Holistic Bodyworks.

The Forgotten Power of the Ankles👣 Strong ankles = stable body. Let’s stop ignoring the foundation.Your ankles aren’t ju...
26/11/2025

The Forgotten Power of the Ankles

👣 Strong ankles = stable body. Let’s stop ignoring the foundation.

Your ankles aren’t just for standing - they’re your body’s shock absorbers, helping you walk, run, jump, and stay balanced. Weakness or poor mobility can change how you move, increase load on knees and hips, and make sprains or falls more likely. This matters for athletes pushing limits and older adults wanting to stay steady on their feet.

So, what can we do to help? Our osteopaths will assess ankle mechanics, release tight tissues, and provide exercises to improve mobility and reduce injury risk. 🏃

So if you’re struggling with ankle instability or recurring sprains, let’s chat! Get in touch and we’ll book you in for an appointment with our team today.

Welcome to the Team our new Myotherapist, Andrea Ramanathan!!!Andrea is Available for both Myotherapy or Remedial Massag...
25/11/2025

Welcome to the Team our new Myotherapist, Andrea Ramanathan!!!

Andrea is Available for both Myotherapy or Remedial Massage appointments, Tuesday 1pm - 7pm and Thursday 12pm - 6:30pm

Book Online at https://www.holisticbodyworks.com.au/ or Call on 03 9570 3388 to see Andrea TODAY!!

25/11/2025

Stuck doom-scrolling every night? 📱

We’ve all fallen into the trap - “just five more minutes” online somehow becomes an hour. But the stress from late-night scrolling isn’t just about the lost sleep (although that’s a big problem in and of itself.) Blue light from screens delays melatonin production, tricking your brain into thinking it’s daytime. At the same time, constant social feeds can raise cortisol (your stress hormone), keeping your nervous system on high alert. How? Constant exposure to emotionally charged, fast-changing content stimulates the brain’s stress response, keeping the body in a state of alertness.

This one-two punch of poor sleep and heightened stress can leave you feeling exhausted and anxious, and your spine and muscles feeling stiffer and achier the next day.

Let us know in the comments… What’s your bedtime scroll limit - or do you just “pretend not to look at the clock”? ⏰

Did you know your body’s fascia is like an all-encompassing web, wrapping every muscle, bone, nerve, and organ? It helps...
20/11/2025

Did you know your body’s fascia is like an all-encompassing web, wrapping every muscle, bone, nerve, and organ? It helps transmit force, keeps you moving smoothly, and supports your body from head to toe.

But sometimes - over time - the web can tighten. Fascia can become tight or restricted due to injury, poor posture, repetitive movements, weight or hormonal changes, or even stress 😣. When this happens, movement can feel limited, muscles may tense up, and aches can appear in surprising places. Restricted fascia can also affect fluid circulation, which further affects recovery and tissue health. Our osteopaths work to release restrictions and restore mobility. We’ll also provide guidance on movement and self-care to keep your fascia functioning at its best. 💪

Feeling a bit stiff or tense? Call 9570 3388
to make an appointment at Holistic Bodyworks.

18/11/2025

Are you a desk worker? Do you experience neck pain?

Then this exercise is for you!

This timeless wisdom underscores the importance of proactive health management. Rather than solely focusing on treating ...
17/11/2025

This timeless wisdom underscores the importance of proactive health management. Rather than solely focusing on treating illness, Hippocrates advocates for empowering individuals with knowledge and tools to maintain their well-being. By understanding the factors that contribute to health and disease, individuals can make informed choices that enhance their quality of life.

Hippocrates believed that diet, exercise, sleep, and moderation were key to avoiding illness. He encouraged understanding the body’s natural balance and supporting it before problems arose ⚖️.

These principles align closely with osteopathic philosophy today, where maintaining mobility, posture, and healthy lifestyle habits helps reduce strain on the musculoskeletal system and support overall wellbeing.

What small habit helps you stay balanced each day? Share in the comments!

Address

984 Centre Road Oakleigh South
Melbourne, VIC
3167

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 7pm
Tuesday 10am - 7pm
Wednesday 10am - 7pm
Thursday 8am - 7pm
Friday 10am - 6:30pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+61395703388

Website

https://linktr.ee/holisticbodyworksosteopathy

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