Melbourne Osteopathic Clinic

21/04/2026

Big news 👇

Melbourne Osteopathy + City Osteopathy are coming together to become Melbourne City Osteopathy.

With over 100 years of combined clinical experience, Matt, Andrew, Rohan, Shane and the entire team are excited for this next chapter.

While the name is changing, everything you know and trust stays the same. Same team, same phone numbers, same website, and the same Docklands + city clinic locations.

As we transition, there may be a few small teething issues, so we appreciate your patience. Keep an eye out for updates over the coming weeks.

Stronger together. Looking forward to welcoming you under our new name soon.

13/04/2026

10 years of Docklands 🎉

Today we’re celebrating 10 years of caring for the Docklands community. From our early days to now, it’s been an incredible journey—one built on helping people move better, feel better, and stay active.

To everyone who’s trusted us with their care, referred a friend, or supported the clinic along the way, thank you. This milestone is just as much yours as it is ours.

And we’re only just getting started.

To celebrate, we’re offering $20 off all appointments booked online for April using the code DOCKLANDS20 (one use per person).

👉 If something’s been niggling, don’t put it off—book in and let’s get you moving well again.

Here’s to the next 10 years 🙌

12/04/2026

Big moment for us 🙌
We’re officially stepping into our new clinic space at 507/55 Swanston St and to say we’re excited is an understatement.

This move is about more than just a new address. It’s about creating a better experience for you—more space, more energy, and an environment that reflects the level of care we’re committed to delivering every single day.

Same team. Same hands-on approach. Just a fresh new home in the heart of the city.

We can’t wait to welcome you in and continue helping you move, feel, and perform at your best.

📍 Now open at 507/55 Swanston St
📲 Book online and come check it out

11/04/2026

10/04/2026

We’re on the move 🚨

Our City Clinic is relocating, and from Monday 13th April you’ll find us at:

📍 Level 5, Suite 507
55 Swanston Street, Melbourne

Bigger space. Better environment. Same hands-on osteopathic care.

If you’ve been meaning to get on top of that ni**le, tightness or injury — now’s the time.

Appointments will fill quickly as we settle into the new clinic.

👉 Book online now to secure your spot

We can’t wait to welcome you into the new space.

02/04/2026

April is Osteopathy Awareness Month — a perfect time to take control of your body and move better, feel better, and live better.

Osteopathy isn’t just about treating pain — it’s about understanding how your whole body works together. Through hands-on treatment, we help improve movement, reduce tension, support recovery, and get to the root cause of your symptoms.

Whether it’s back pain, headaches, sports injuries, or everyday stiffness, osteopathy focuses on restoring balance so your body can perform at its best.

If you’ve been putting up with discomfort or not moving the way you used to — this is your sign to do something about it.

Your body deserves better than “just getting by.”

31/03/2026

Easter long weekend should be about slowing down, not being slowed down by pain.

If you’ve been pushing through tightness, soreness or that “it’ll sort itself out” ni**le… now’s the time to get on top of it. A short week means appointments are limited, but the payoff is simple move better, feel better, and actually enjoy your break.

Hands-on treatment. Real results. No guesswork.

Get yourself sorted before the chocolate, the road trips, and the backyard fun kick in.

Book now and go into the long weekend feeling like yourself again.

30/03/2026

Run for the Kids done and dusted 👟

Whether you ran, jogged or just got through it, your body is probably feeling it today… and that’s exactly where hands-on treatment makes a difference.

Tight calves, sore feet, stiff backs these aren’t things to just “wait out.” A targeted, hands-on approach helps settle irritation, restore movement and get you bouncing back quicker for the week ahead.

With it being a short week, appointments are already filling fast. If you’re feeling the effects, now’s the time to get on top of it rather than letting it linger.

Book in, get sorted, and keep moving well.

22/03/2026

Hands-on treatment means exactly that.

At Melbourne Osteopathic Clinic, it’s not just a phrase, it’s the foundation of how we assess, diagnose and treat your pain.

We don’t rely on guesswork. Every consult starts with a thorough assessment to understand how your body is moving, where it’s compensating, and what’s actually driving your symptoms. From there, we use skilled, hands-on techniques to target the root cause, not just the area that hurts.

That might mean improving joint mobility, releasing tight tissue, or guiding your body back to more efficient movement patterns.

Because when it comes to musculoskeletal pain, the details matter and so does the way we treat them.

If you’re dealing with ongoing ni**les, stiffness or pain that just won’t shift, it might be time for a more hands-on approach.

Book Now

19/03/2026

Achilles Tendinopathy: What actually works (based on current research)

Achilles pain isn’t just “inflammation”, it’s a load-related tendon condition where the tendon becomes less tolerant to stress.

The biggest shift in recent research?
👉 It’s not about rest — it’s about the right load.

Here is what the latest evidence tells us:

1. Load management is king
Complete rest doesn’t fix the problem.
Tendons need gradual, progressive loading to remodel and regain capacity.

2. Strength training is the foundation
Heavy, slow calf loading (think controlled calf raises) is the gold standard.
Key variables that matter most:
• Intensity of contraction
• Time under tension
• Sets & reps
• Type of contraction (isometric → isotonic → heavy slow)

3. Pain during exercise is OK (to a point)
Modern protocols allow tolerable pain (≈ 3–5/10) during rehab,
this doesn’t mean you’re damaging the tendon, it’s part of adaptation.

4. Education + exercise > passive treatment
The majority of clinicians now prioritise:
• Load modification
• Strength work
• Patient education
Passive treatments alone (massage, needling, machines) = limited long term benefit. You need to proactive with tendon issues to compliment your osteopathic treatment.

5. Biomechanics & training errors matter
Sudden increases in running load are a major risk factor.
Interestingly, newer research suggests changing foot strike alone isn’t the fix, load management matters more.

6. New and emerging treatments
Still developing evidence:
• Shockwave therapy
• PRP injections

These are adjuncts, not first-line treatments

Simple takeaways for you:
• Keep moving (don’t fully rest)
• Load it progressively
• Build calf strength properly
• Be patient tendons adapt slowly

Bottom line:
If you’re not loading the tendon… you’re probably not fixing the problem.

Need help? Book in with one of our osteopaths to help set you on the right path.

15/03/2026

MEET THE TEAM – REMY

Next up in our team spotlight is Remy 💪

Remy completed his osteopathy training at Victoria University and has a strong interest in helping people recover from injury and return to the activities they enjoy. His approach combines hands-on osteopathic treatment with practical rehab strategies to keep you moving well long after you leave the clinic.

When he’s not treating patients, you’ll probably find him in the gym training for powerlifting, so he knows exactly what it takes to push the body hard — and how to manage the bumps and ni**les that come with it.

From sports injuries and gym related pain to everyday stiffness, Remy enjoys helping patients build strength and resilience so they can get back to doing what they love.

08/03/2026

✨ Meet the Team – Dr Andrew Atchison ✨

Andrew is one of our senior osteopaths, known for his personable and intuitive hands-on approach. With over 25 years of clinical experience, he believes life is too short to live with pain and focuses on finding and treating the root cause, not just the symptoms.

Andrew completed a Bachelor of Science at the University of Melbourne before undertaking his osteopathy studies at RMIT. His strong understanding of biomechanics and movement underpins everything he does in clinic.

He has a particular interest in:
• Spinal biomechanics
• Pregnancy-related care
• Sports injuries
• Workplace and postural pain

Outside the clinic, Andrew practises what he preaches. He enjoys running, strength training and a competitive round of golf. His own commitment to movement and performance helps him guide patients toward long-term results, not just short-term relief.

You can see Andrew at our CBD and Docklands clinics.

If you’re ready to move better and feel stronger, Andrew is here to help.