South Coast Osteo

04/01/2026

And just like that we are back to our usual hours as of tomorrow.

We hope everyone had a wonderful, restful, and fun end to 2025 and start to 2026.

We cannot wait for this year and we look forward to seeing new and old faces in the clinic.

Thank you for trusting us with your health and your ongoing support.

See you soon.

From the South Coast Osteo team xx

09/12/2025

REMEDIAL MASSAGE THERAPY

We have two fantastic remedial massage therapists: Sam and Sheryl who are available Monday to Saturday at South Coast Osteo.

Remedial massage therapists are a nationally certified and regulated profession holding a certificate IV in Remedial massage. They are trained in assessment and specific rehabilitation techniques to aid in your recovery.

Remedial massage therapy uses applied pressure along muscles to assist with the healing process. Pressure can either be strong and deep, or gentle and shallow, depending on the problem.

Remedial massage can stimulate the blood supply, improve joint mobility, and assist with repair of damaged tissues. Your therapist will aim to balance the length, tone and tension of your soft tissues.

Visit our website for more information or to book yourself an appointment

24/11/2025

SOUTH COAST OSTEO END OF YEAR PARTY

Can’t believe we are at the end of the year already.

We had a lot of fun going out for lunch and then a pottery class making and painting mugs and bowls.

Thank you to our wonderful team and all of our wonderful clients who continue to trust us and refer to us.
We appreciate you all massively.

And we were sad to miss part of our team (Sheryl, Semira and Sacha) 😢

11/11/2025

Does your health fund reset in January?

If so, don’t forget to get your appointments booked in now as December is coming around too quickly and appointments are filling up fast.

Jump online for easy bookings or give our friendly team a call on 42770330.
www.southcoastosteo.com.au

30/10/2025

ACNE AND TCM: Part Two

The goal in TCM is to restore balance, reduce inflammation, and treat the root cause, not
just the breakout.
Here are the main ways TCM may help with supporting your acne or any skin conditions.

- Acupuncture
-Chinese Herbal Medicine
- Dietary therapy
- and lifestyle guidance

Ready to explore TCM for your skin?
Book an appointment today with one of our great acupuncturists.

www.southcoastosteo.com.au

20/10/2025

5 years of Sam.

We are beyond grateful for Sam and his amazing skills.
He has been around from the beginning from our small treatment room in the local medical centre to navigating covid and a new clinic space.

We wouldn’t be where we are today without you 🥹

Thank you for being our constant, awesome, reliable, skilled RMT and all round good guy 🙌🏻

29/09/2025

Clear Skin from Within: How Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) May Help Treat Acne.
Most of us think of acne as a skin problem — something to fix with creams, cleansers, or spot treatments. But in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), acne is seen as much more than what’s happening on the surface. It’s a reflection of what’s happening inside the body.

This holistic approach can be surprising (and refreshing) for people who have tried everything and still can’t seem to get their breakouts under control.

So, how does TCM look at acne, and what makes it different?

TCM looks at your internal patterns such as:
- Liver & Hormonal imbalances ~ acne along the jawline, often around periods
- Digestive System & Gut Health ~ forehead and mouth breakouts
- Heat & Inflammation ~ red, angry pimples
- Stress & Sleep Imbalances ~ flare-ups during stressful times
- Blood Heat & Stagnation ~ deep, cystic acne that leaves marks

Is it time to try something different for your skin?

14/09/2025

SCO TEAM TRIVIA👏🏼

Last week we had a team dinner with drag queen trivia.

Very entertaining being hosted by .arsenic. And once again the SCO team were WINNERS!

That’s 2 from 2 🤩

Highly recommend if anyone is looking for a fun night out of a Tuesday

04/09/2025

2 years of Alison 🥳

We are so grateful to have Alison as part of our South Coast Osteo team.

2 years ago she reached out to worked at South Coast Osteo through a mutual friend/ past osteo. It was at a time that I needed extra help so it could not have come at a better time.
And boy do I feel extremely lucky to have had her join our team.
She is a wealth of knowledge, her professionalism is top notch, she is an excellent osteo, sticks to her values and is a genuinely great person.

So thank you Alison for being part of this team for the past 2 years. We think you are wonderful 😘

Amy, Braedon and the whole team.

25/08/2025

SOUTH COAST OSTEO

We have you covered: whether you need a deep tissues or relaxing remedial massage, an osteo appointment for your aches and pains or to work out what could be causing your problems or Traditional Chinese Medicine to support your chronic health conditions or leading up to birth… and anything in between 🥰

We are located at 62 Central Ave, Oak Flats.

Easy online bookings at www.southcoastosteo.com.au or give our friendly reception team a call on 4277 0330

Move. Improve. Empower. Our team are experienced in treating and managing a range of conditions from back pain to headaches

12/08/2025

DIAPHRAGM

This beautiful muscle is so much more than just our breathing muscle.

In osteopathy it is a key structure due to its many significant connections including:

1. Posture and ‘core’ stability: it plays a crucial role in ‘core’ stability, working in coordination with abdominal and spinal muscles to maintain posture.

2. Myofascial Connections:  The diaphragm is linked to various muscles and fascial tissues throughout the body, forming a continuous network. These connections extend from the pelvic floor to the head and neck, highlighting the diaphragm’s influence on the entire body.

3. Respiratory-Circulatory Model: Osteopathy utilises the “respiratory-circulatory model,” which emphasises the interconnectedness of breathing, circulation, and overall body function.
The diaphragm is a central part of this model, and its movement impacts the circulation of fluids and the nervous system.

4. Five Diaphragms: Osteopathic medicine also recognises the concept of “five diaphragms,” which include the tentorium cerebelli (in the head), the tongue, the thoracic outlet, the respiratory diaphragm, and the pelvic floor.

5. Neurological Connections: The diaphragm is innervated by the phrenic nerve, which originates in the neck and can be influenced by spinal and cranial restrictions.

Wow what a muscle!

26/06/2025

MORNING STIFFNESS: 4 tips to help.

As the weather has cooled down we are seeing more morning stiffness associated with arthritis.

4 TIPS:
1. Gentle movements before getting out of bed: Gently move through a comfortable range of motion for your affected joints, back and forth, 8-10 times. This should help to loosen up the joints and get rid of some of that pain and stiffness before getting the day started.
2. Heat: have a hot shower or grab your heat pack.
3. Prioritise your sleep. We all know how important sleep is and it also plays a role in our pain perceptions and how we respond to pain.
4. Eat right: choose anti-inflammatory foods (check out our post on our website for these foods). Avoid sugars and processed foods. Boosting your intake of food with omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants have been proven to reduce inflammation in the body.

Let us know if you do anything else to help manage your morning stiffness.