Dr Colleen Kent - Osteopath

A wide range of osteopathic techniques including joint manipulation, functional, MET,cranial osteopathy , soft tissue manipulation and more are used during Colleen Kent's treatments.

She also gives advice on stretching & and strengthening exercises, posture and worksite ergonomics .

The choice of techniques depends on patient presentation, history and their feedback.

Have been working for 15 years alongside well known Osteopaths Dr. Robert Goodsell ( Osteopath) and Dr. Roman Maslak ( Osteopath)

Osteopathy for Males and Females

• Arthritis, joint problems, whiplash Neck & back pain
• Migraines, headaches
• Muscle, tendon, ligament injuries
• Sports and work related injuries
• Digestive, menstrual & other body system problems
• Spinal curvature (scoliosis)
• Nerve pain, e.g. sciatica, tingling arms/fingers
• Pre- and post-natal difficulties

Osteopathy for Dancers and Sportspersons

Dancers, like athletes, have demands related to range of motion not usually called upon in everyday life.

As a result knees,ankles, feet , along with lower back require extra attention.This is especially important to do at the first realization a problem is arising in order to prevent a chronic repetitive injury occurring that would stop the chosen dance style or sporting field they are perusing. Colleen understands these dance demands having worked as an Osteopath with dancers from NAISDA indigenous dance school.

Dancers and sportsperson needs assessment for imbalance of muscle groups that can occur with high level of training in a specific dance style or area of a sport and an exercise programme to assist rehabilitation.Colleen can diagnose the problem and assess for that or refer as required.