Zoe Freshwater Osteopath

24/07/2025

Hip arthritis :

Osteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage that covers the hip joint surfaces, becomes worn and inflamed, causing stiffness and pain. Pain is usually felt in the front of the hip and groin and may radiate along the front of the thigh.

It can be to related to some childhood hip conditions, hence it is important to take hip pain in children seriously. If your child is limping due to hip pain, you should seek advice from your GP or osteopath who will most likely refer for an X-ray to exclude serious conditions such as:

- Perthes
- Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis
- Transient Synovitis
- Septic Arthritis

Another condition which should not be missed in childhood is Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH). Babies are screened for this in the newborn phase to assess for any clicking in the hip joint, asymmetry of buttock folds or thigh creases, or altered leg positioning. Hip ultrasound is regularly performed to check for DDH. If not treated in infancy, this condition will likely lead to an earlier onset of hip osteoarthritis.

Photo credit - https://www.kneeandhip.co.uk/hip-pain/arthritis/

10/07/2025

I am closed … just for a little while.

I will return to the clinic on Monday July 21st.

For any urgent osteopathy appointments, you could try my colleagues at unwindosteopathy or Osteoflow.

See you soon !

19/06/2025

Looking for a professional room or studio space to rent?
Join us at Freshwater Allied Health, where like-minded allied health professionals come together.
Currently home to osteopaths, a social worker and clinical Pilates instructor, we have daily room rental available, or full time studio space rental options.
The studio would be amazing for a small boutique fitness space, an exercise physiologist or an occupational therapist.
Or we would love a remedial massage therapist, naturopath, dietician or acupuncturist to join us. The options are endless!

Contact Zoe Freshwater for more info.
Zoe@zoefreshwater.com.au

03/06/2025

We have a beautiful 35sqm studio space for rent from July. It has a separate entrance to our clinic so you can be completely independent.

Would suit an allied health practitioner who needs a little space- thinking EP, OT, LC, SP, or a boutique Pilates or yoga studio for small numbers.

Photos show equipment which is NOT Included.
Sheer curtains may be purchased if you love them too.

Weekly rent applies ($350 per week) but also open to daily rent if we have several users of the space.

Includes power, weekly clean and internet.

Contact zoe@zoefreshwater.com.au

28/05/2025

I am currently at a conference in Melbourne and will return to the clinic on Monday.

Please email me zoe@zoefreshwater.com.au. Or leave a message on the clinic answering machine 6334 9044.

You can always book an appointment online too.

www.zoefreshwater.com.au

26/05/2025

Reformer classes 👌🏼 made to meet you where your at 💪🏻 jump online to book

08/05/2025

A bittersweet day.

Feeling all the emotions. 😢😁

Our last day as Freshwater Osteopathy after 22 years. Moving on to the “ same same but different”, as Alana, Lizz and myself become independent businesses housed within Freshwater Allied Health.

I want to say a massive thank you to our reception staff Jo, Caitlin and Deb ( as well as those who have worked here before them) as they have helped us to grow and thrive and become the most wonderful place to work. They have been so invested in this business, been loyal, and dependable, and simply the best with all our patients.

We will miss them so much.

And to all our osteopaths past and present- thank you for making us the successful business that we are today, with the reputation for ethical and outstanding patient care.

And to Alana, and Lizz- I look forward to working alongside you both and watching you bloom.

Much love Zoe 😘

08/05/2025

All Pilates can provide personalised Pilates programs or boutique reformer classes. A valuable part of Freshwater Allied Health.

Schedule • let’s make it easy.
- we do 3:1 reformer classes
- we do studio trios which are tailored programs moving in a group environment
- we do private sessions
- we do duets.

So if you would like to move with us you can, join a scheduled time above, or grab 2 friends and lock in your own times to do a reformer class or trio session that’s outside of these hours 👌🏼

09/02/2025

We are pleased to to introduce you to Dr. Daniel Vafaie (osteo), who will be starting at Freshwater Osteo today.

Dan has moved over from Melbourne where he has worked as an osteopath in practice and clinical rehabilitation.

He is passionate about human movement and was previously a personal trainer. Daniel is also qualified in clinical Pilates. His other passion is good food and coffee - fortunately Launceston will provide!

So far he is loving Launnie and can’t wait to get started with our patients.

Welcome to the team Daniel.

01/02/2025

Happy six year work anniversary Alana.
We appreciate your hard work and commitment to our practice and patients.

23/12/2024

A very happy Christmas and New Year from all of us at Freshwater Osteo.

We will close on Christmas Eve and return on January the 2nd.

We look forward to seeing you in 2025 and thank you for your continued support this year.