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Welcome to BLACKWOOD OSTEOPATHY

Blackwood Osteopathy is the perfect choice if you’re looking for safe, gentle and above all high quality osteopathic care. Our highly experienced and qualified practitioners strive to deliver the best health outcomes for people of all genders, ages and backgrounds. Based in Blackwood, we receive patients from all across Adelaide, and offer convenient electronic payment facilities and on the spot claiming for health fund rebates.

Our natural, holistic treatment methods help us address the cause of your pain and discomfort, rather than just temporarily relieving it. From babies to young children, adults and the elderly, our methods will help put your body back on the right track to healing itself and teach you beneficial techniques to stay pain free.

Our practitioners have undergone extensive training, with over 20 years of combined clinical experience, and will work closely with you to deliver a tailor-made treatment plan for your individual situation. Whether you’re suffering from lower back pain, neck pain, headaches or a range of other issues, we will work with you to achieve the safest and most gentle solution.

HICAPS and EFTPOS are available at Blackwood Osteopathy.

Please check with your health insurance provider to determine if osteopathy treatments are part of your cover.

If you’d like to talk to one of our friendly practitioners, or book a session, feel free to contact us.

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If you’d like to talk to one of our friendly practitioners, or book a session, feel free to contact us.

Osteopathy

What is Osteopathy?

Osteopathy is a holistic (whole body) method of diagnosing and treating a range of musculoskeletal pain and movement disorders. The body is made up of many interconnecting systems and osteopaths assess each individual to determine the best methods to correct these issues and help your body heal itself.

Our osteopaths are registered with AHPRA and the Osteopathy Board of Australia, practitioners are required to complete 5 years of University training, which incorporates a range of subjects from anatomy and physiology to pathology, medical diagnosis and biomechanics.

What Does Treatment Consist Of?

Osteopathic treatment incorporates many gentle manual techniques, including massage and manipulation of soft tissue, together with joint mobilisation and manipulation. Osteopaths are trained to perform examinations of the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory and nervous systems, and also to recognise any conditions that require a medical referral.

Here at Blackwood Osteopathy, we use a variety of treatment methods, and our experienced practitioners have differing interests and expertise so you’ll be matched with someone who’s a perfect fit for your needs.

Treatment will be tailored to your individual needs and our skilled osteopathic practitioners will assist you in your ongoing rehabilitation and injury management as well as providing other lifestyle advice appropriate to your injury.

WHAT TO EXPECT

As registered primary care practitioners, appointments don’t require a GP referral.

 

What to Bring

Please bring loose and comfortable clothing, and if you have them, relevant x-rays.

The Session

When you first book a session with one of our trained practitioners here at Blackwood Osteopathy, we’ll strive to find out as much as possible about your current issues, as well as your medical history, to get a better idea of the most beneficial treatment method going forward.

Next, we’ll conduct a full examination, using hands-on osteopathic techniques, as well as clinical tests if required. We advocate a holistic method of treatment, so we may look at other areas of the body – not just the problematic areas where you are experiencing pain.

Your first session will last up to an hour, subsequent visits are allocated 30 minutes. No two people are the same, and therefore subsequent treatments will be tailored to your individual needs.

After Your Consultation

We’re focused on helping you improve your condition, not just temporarily relieving pain. Your body is adept at healing itself – we just help this process along. After your session we’ll give advice and suggest techniques to implement between sessions. We would expect you to see some progress soon after initial treatment, but everyone is different with regard to how many sessions are needed.

PRACTITIONERS

Dr Nikole Grbin
B.Sci.(Clin.Sci), M.H.Sci(Osteo), Member Osteopathy Australia

Dr Nikole Grbin is an osteopath with many years of clinical experience working in both Melbourne and Adelaide. Nikole is adept in a wide range of osteopathic techniques. She is passionate about helping manage injuries and speed the healing process and will give advice and information on how to optimise recovery.

Nikole is particularly interested in the provision of treatment to pregnant women and children. As a result, she has undertaken further education relating to pre and postnatal care of mothers and babies. Prior to this, Nikole was also involved in the tertiary sector, as a clinical supervisor who also delivered lectures and tutorials to osteopathic students at Victoria University, Melbourne. Nikole is involved in clinical education at Endeavour College of natural health.

Like most osteopaths, Nikole incorporates a variety of techniques during treatment, from standard soft tissue work to joint mobilisation and even gentle ligamentous work. She enjoys the challenge of helping patients with long-term injuries make real progress towards better health.

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Dr Nikole Grbin
B.Sci.(Clin.Sci), M.H.Sci(Osteo), Member Osteopathy Australia

Dr Nikole Grbin is an osteopath with many years of clinical experience working in both Melbourne and Adelaide. Nikole is adept in a wide range of osteopathic techniques. She is passionate about helping manage injuries and speed the healing process and will give advice and information on how to optimise recovery.

Nikole is particularly interested in the provision of treatment to pregnant women and children. As a result, she has undertaken further education relating to pre and postnatal care of mothers and babies. Prior to this, Nikole was also involved in the tertiary sector, as a clinical supervisor who also delivered lectures and tutorials to osteopathic students at Victoria University, Melbourne. Nikole is involved in clinical education at Endeavour College of natural health.

Like most osteopaths, Nikole incorporates a variety of techniques during treatment, from standard soft tissue work to joint mobilisation and even gentle ligamentous work. She enjoys the challenge of helping patients with long-term injuries make real progress towards better health.

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Dr Paige De Lisen

BHlthSc/BAppSc(Osteo), Member Osteopathy Australia

Dr Paige De Lisen is an osteopath who studied and underwent clinical work in Victoria before relocating to the beautiful city of Adelaide.

Experienced in managing athletic and sport-related conditions, and with a keen interest in treating chronic pain, Paige is committed to creating tailored treatment and rehabilitation programs to suit each patient.

Understanding that everyone is unique and complex, she carefully considers every individual’s circumstances before treating and relieving both the cause and symptoms of their condition. Additionally, Paige uses practical information and tools to assist and empower individuals to create a better lifestyle and maintain this beyond the treatment room.

Paige loves exploring different and creative ways to keep active and promote physical health and mental wellness. A passionate traveller and sports enthusiast, she is keen to work with the community to ensure every person can feel and function at their best.
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Dr Paige De Lisen

BHlthSc/BAppSc(Osteo), Member Osteopathy Australia

Dr Paige De Lisen is an osteopath who studied and underwent clinical work in Victoria before relocating to the beautiful city of Adelaide.

Experienced in managing athletic and sport-related conditions, and with a keen interest in treating chronic pain, Paige is committed to creating tailored treatment and rehabilitation programs to suit each patient.

Understanding that everyone is unique and complex, she carefully considers every individual’s circumstances before treating and relieving both the cause and symptoms of their condition. Additionally, Paige uses practical information and tools to assist and empower individuals to create a better lifestyle and maintain this beyond the treatment room.

Paige loves exploring different and creative ways to keep active and promote physical health and mental wellness. A passionate traveller and sports enthusiast, she is keen to work with the community to ensure every person can feel and function at their best.
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Kristi Grbin 

BHSc(Naturopathy), BA (Hons), CertIV(Clin. Hypnotherapy), Professional Member NHAA, AHA, AACHP, HCA 

Online appointments only 

Kristi is an experienced Naturopath and Hypnotherapist who trained in Victoria and operates virtually Australia-wide. Offering treatment packages to address anxiety, chronic pain, food cravings, digestive conditions, and more, Kristi is passionate about helping clients to live happier, healthier lives.

By exploring the biomedical connections between the gut-brain axis, Kristi assists her clients to transform their physical, emotional and mental health and feel empowered.

Kristi offers comprehensive treatment packages, which are tailored to support each individual client’s needs and are designed to alleviate symptoms while addressing the root cause to restore health.

As a strong advocate of utilising hypnotherapy, emotional freedom technique, lifestyle modification, food as medicine, herbal medicine and nutritional medicine where required, Kristi prides herself in treating each client as an individual to achieve life-changing results.
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Kristi Grbin 

BHSc(Naturopathy), BA (Hons), CertIV(Clin. Hypnotherapy), Professional Member NHAA, AHA, AACHP, HCA 

Online appointments only 

Kristi is an experienced Naturopath and Hypnotherapist who trained in Victoria and operates virtually Australia-wide. Offering treatment packages to address anxiety, chronic pain, food cravings, digestive conditions, and more, Kristi is passionate about helping clients to live happier, healthier lives.

By exploring the biomedical connections between the gut-brain axis, Kristi assists her clients to transform their physical, emotional and mental health and feel empowered.

Kristi offers comprehensive treatment packages, which are tailored to support each individual client’s needs and are designed to alleviate symptoms while addressing the root cause to restore health.

As a strong advocate of utilising hypnotherapy, emotional freedom technique, lifestyle modification, food as medicine, herbal medicine and nutritional medicine where required, Kristi prides herself in treating each client as an individual to achieve life-changing results.
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Dr Christine Thompson (Osteopath)

BClinSc(OstSt), MOstMed, Member Osteopathy Australia

Dr Christine Thompson graduated as an Osteopath from Southern Cross University on the Gold Coast. After experiencing firsthand how injuries can impact the body and mind, Christine wanted to help others by reducing their pain as well as improving their quality of life and performance. This was the driving force that led Christine to pursue a qualification in remedial massage and a career in osteopathy.
Christine enjoys treating a wide range of patients and musculoskeletal complaints. Each treatment is tailored to address individual patient needs and concerns. With proficiency in both direct and indirect osteopathic techniques, Christine also incorporates a range of soft tissue approiaches, joint mobilisation and manipulation techniques, as well as dry needling. Whether addressing recent injuries or long-term conditions, Christine is passionate about helping patients return to doing what they love.
Originally Christine resided in the UK before moving to Queensland, where she has lived for the last 13 years before relocating to Adelaide. When Christine is not in the clinic, she is out and about exploring the city with her family or spending time with her two beautiful horses.

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Dr Christine Thompson (Osteopath)

BClinSc(OstSt), MOstMed, Member Osteopathy Australia

Dr Christine Thompson graduated as an Osteopath from Southern Cross University on the Gold Coast. After experiencing firsthand how injuries can impact the body and mind, Christine wanted to help others by reducing their pain as well as improving their quality of life and performance. This was the driving force that led Christine to pursue a qualification in remedial massage and a career in osteopathy.
Christine enjoys treating a wide range of patients and musculoskeletal complaints. Each treatment is tailored to address individual patient needs and concerns. With proficiency in both direct and indirect osteopathic techniques, Christine also incorporates a range of soft tissue approiaches, joint mobilisation and manipulation techniques, as well as dry needling. Whether addressing recent injuries or long-term conditions, Christine is passionate about helping patients return to doing what they love.
Originally Christine resided in the UK before moving to Queensland, where she has lived for the last 13 years before relocating to Adelaide. When Christine is not in the clinic, she is out and about exploring the city with her family or spending time with her two beautiful horses.

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Dr Olivia Schnickel

BHlthSc/BAppSc(Osteo), Member Osteopathy Australia

Dr Olivia Schnickel is an osteopath with a longstanding passion for health and a desire to empower people to lead healthier and happier lives. A born and bred South Australian, Olivia completed her studies at RMIT University in Melbourne before returning to her home state of South Australia.

With a passion for providing holistic, inclusive, and individualised healthcare to all patients, Olivia welcomes people of all ages, abilities and functionality to experience her approach to care. Olivia works with her patients to understand not only the cause of their pain, but also to tailor a solution to support individual recovery, resilience and to develop realistic, achievable and positive change.

Olivia utilises a wide range of both hands-on techniques, including joint mobilisation, manipulation, massage and dry needling as well as exercise prescription, goal setting and education to assist in reducing symptoms and improving long-term outcomes.

08 8278 8838 BOOK NOW

Dr Olivia Schnickel

BHlthSc/BAppSc(Osteo), Member Osteopathy Australia

Dr Olivia Schnickel is an osteopath with a longstanding passion for health and a desire to empower people to lead healthier and happier lives. A born and bred South Australian, Olivia completed her studies at RMIT University in Melbourne before returning to her home state of South Australia.

With a passion for providing holistic, inclusive, and individualised healthcare to all patients, Olivia welcomes people of all ages, abilities and functionality to experience her approach to care. Olivia works with her patients to understand not only the cause of their pain, but also to tailor a solution to support individual recovery, resilience and to develop realistic, achievable and positive change.

Olivia utilises a wide range of both hands-on techniques, including joint mobilisation, manipulation, massage and dry needling as well as exercise prescription, goal setting and education to assist in reducing symptoms and improving long-term outcomes.

08 8278 8838 BOOK NOW

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Unit 3/26 Coromandel Parade, Blackwood 5051
Phone: 08 8278 8838
Monday to Friday 8.00am to 5.30pm Saturday 9.00am to 2.00pm