Retrain Health - Osteopathy & Massage

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Retrain Health was created with the goal of providing personalised health care via Osteopathy, Remedial Massage, Strength & Conditioning and Dry Needling to the Byron Bay, Ballina and Northern Rivers communities. Our fully qualified Practitioners offer personalised treatments incorporating the latest in evidence based practice.

Retrain Health offers osteopathy, remedial massage, dry needling and strength and conditioning sessions with highly qualified practitioners. All of our practitioners are registered and insured. HICAPS, DVA, EPC, GPMP and Workcover rebates and appointments available for eligible patients.

Our Practioners

Dr Nick Re, Osteopath

Practice principal Dr Nicholas Re (B.Sc, B.Ap.Sc, M.Ost.Med) is a fully qualified and registered osteopath, personal trainer (cert IV fitness) remedial massage therapist (Dip.Rem.Mass) and first aid trainer (cert IV Training & Assessment, Mental Health First Aid Certified Trainer).

Nick completed a Bachelor of Science, majoring in physiology and pharmacology, at Monash University in Melbourne. Nick then moved overseas and spent two years working in the UK and Middle East as a psychological profiler. Following this, Nick returned to his studies, completing a Bachelor of Applied Science at RMIT University and a Masters in Osteopathic Medicine at Southern Cross University.

Nick has created Retrain Health to fill a need in the Northern Rivers for accessible personal health care by creating a holistic approach to health and wellbeing.

Dr Ady Anderson, Osteopath

Dr Ady Anderson (B.Ap.Sc, M.Ost.Med) completed her Bachelor of Applied Science and Masters of Health Science (Osteopathy) at Victoria University in the heart of Melbourne.

Prior to studying osteopathy, Ady completed a Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science, at Deakin University. Ady has a passion for physical activity and strongly believes in using osteopathy to help empower people to get back to doing what they love. She achieves this by using a wide range of techniques, including mobilisation, soft tissue massage, joint manipulation and rehabilitation exercises.

Ady has a keen interest in treating a wide range of conditions, including pregnancy, sports related pain, shoulder conditions and acute pain.

Dr Daniel Corcoran, Osteopath

Dr Daniel Corcoran (B.Ap.Sc, M.Ost.Med) completed his Bachelor of Health Science and a Masters of Health Science (Osteopathy) at Victoria University in Melbourne.

Daniel has a long history in sports and fitness, in both competing and support roles. He is an ASCA L1 qualified strength and conditioning coach and sports trainer and is consistently updating his qualifications to best serve his patients.

Daniel has a particular interest in knee and lower back injuries as well as chronic pain conditions. In his spare time, Dan can be found walking the dog, lifting weights or training Brazilian Jiu-jitsu.

Dr Stina Wangqvist, Osteopath

Dr Stina Wangqvist (B.Clin.Sc, M.Ost.Med) completed her Bachelor of Clinical Science and Masters of Osteopathic Medicine, at Southern Cross University, in Lismore.

Stina is passionate about inspiring people to lead a healthier life and she has been working actively as a yoga therapist, facilitator and yoga teacher trainer since 2006.

Stina uses a variety of techniques including massage, articulation, mobilisation, manipulation and stretching. Stina has a particular interest in movement, breath work, sports related pain, pregnancy and chronic conditions.

About Osteopathy

What is Osteopathy?

Osteopathy is a form of manual medicine which recognises the important link between the structure of the body and the way it functions. In Australia, osteopaths are government registered practitioners who complete a minimum of five years university training in anatomy, physiology, pathology, general medical diagnosis and osteopathic techniques

Osteopaths are primary healthcare practitioners and are trained to recognise conditions which require medical referral. They are also trained to perform standard medical examinations of the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory and nervous systems.

Osteopaths focus on how the skeleton, joints, muscles, nerves, circulation, connective tissue and internal organs function as a holistic unit. Using skilled evaluation, diagnosis and a wide range of hands-on techniques, osteopaths can identify important types of dysfunction in your body. Osteopathic treatment uses a wide range of techniques from stretching and massage of the soft tissues (muscles, tendons and ligaments) to mobilisation of specific joints and visceral structures.

Osteopathy is covered by most private health funds and the Medicare Enhanced Primary Care scheme. Osteopaths are registered providers for workers compensation schemes, motor accident insurers and the Department of Veterans Affairs

What conditions do Osteopaths deal with?

Osteopaths commonly treat a wide variety of musculo-skeletal conditions. The most common conditions which patients consult Osteopaths include:

• Back Pain (including sciatica)
• Neck Pain
• Headaches 
• Joint pain such as in the shoulders, knees, ankles, hands
• Tendinitis
• Muscle Strain
• Platar Fasciitis
• Work-related and repetitive strain injuries
• Sports related Injuries
• Pregnancy related pain
• Osteopaths also have a wide variety of gentle non-manipulative techniques for use on infants, small children and adolescents.

Treatments

Osteopaths focus on how the skeleton, joints, muscles, nerves, circulation, connective tissue and internal organs function as a holistic unit. Using skilled evaluation, diagnosis and a wide range of hands-on techniques, osteopaths can identify important types of dysfunction in your body. Osteopathic treatment uses a wide range of techniques from stretching and massage of the soft tissues (muscles, tendons and ligaments) to mobilisation of specific joints and visceral structures.

Private Health Cover & Fees

Osteopathy is covered by most private health funds and the Medicare Enhanced Primary Care scheme. Osteopaths are registered providers for workers compensation schemes, motor accident insurers and the Department of Veterans Affairs.

About Remedial Massage

More than just a relaxing massage; Remedial massage uses hands on techniques to address your muscles, tendons, ligament and lymphatic system.

Remedial massage can be used to assist with pain, treat an injury or as a proactive solution to ensure your body is working to its full potential.

At Retrain Health, our practitioners tailor each massage to your individual needs.

Your practitioner may use a range of techniques, including, deep connective tissue massage, trigger point therapy, muscle energy techniques (MET), direct and indirect myofascial techniques, and neuromuscular facilitation.

Our massage therapist are all fully qualified, insured and health fund rebate eligible. Please contact the clinic for more details.

Remedial massage may assist: 

• Musculoskeletal pain

• Chronic pain

• Chronic conditions

• Mental health conditions 

• Pre/post operative

• Pregnancy and post-natal care

• Older adults

• Athletes, sports and exercise enthusiasts