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The human body has a natural self-healing mechanism, that functions optimally when all elements of the physical body, soul (instinctive mind) and spirit are integrated as one. This was a natural state of being for indigenous cultures, who relied upon holistic function for survival. By contrast, modern society has largely forgotten the importance of being in relationship to forces greater than oneself for health and wellbeing.
Osteopathy involves working with the natural forces of the human body. Through the gentle laying on of hands, a Biodynamic Osteopath finds and synchronises with the Health (or perfect potential) already present within. This Health is concealed beneath layers of individual and intergenerational stress, strain, trauma and subsequent compensations. The Osteopath waits for a patient to begin feeling the Health also. In re-orienting to the Health (instead of symptoms or unresolved tension), a deeper capacity for surrender (or letting go) arises. This combination of feeling the Health within and a reduction in inner resistance, allows past traumas (of a physical, emotional or spiritual nature) to begin melting and falling away.
The sense of inexplicable beauty, light and unconditional love of the Health emanating from the depths of every human being, is the smallest reflection of a larger presence and deeper mystery within life. This unfathomable mystery exists within and around us, and extends out to beyond the infinite unknown - and is accepted as normal and essential to Biodynamic treatment. Working with and being guided by this presence of the Health (rather than using a microscope to find disease), makes Osteopathic Medicine, and in particular Biodynamic Osteopathy unique within western medical science.
Treatment effectiveness is influenced by a practitioner and patient's own willingness to surrender (or become neutral), and to be moved by therapeutic forces beyond our own understanding. There is an amount of faith and trust required to achieve such therapeutic outcomes. Herein lies the paradox of finding therapeutic power through surrender, rather than force of will. The capacity for self-healing arises from the Health itself, and exists beyond the limitations of our human ego and rational thinking mind. Through surrender we discover how much bigger, and more deeply integrated into nature and the mystery of life we actually are.
If we open ourselves to the full capacity of the Health; no problem solving or therapeutic force is required to achieve meaningful clinical outcomes. Biodynamic treatment occurs with natural tempo (or a timing of its own), and in a sequence that allows for the complexities of a patient's own unique history, present circumstances and functional capacity.
New patients please read 'about your appointment' below. If you are seeking treatment for yourself and baby, please choose a paediatric booking and ensure that you arrange a helper to accompany you to your appointment.
"The objective of the doctor is to find health, anyone can find disease"
~ Dr. Andrew Taylor Still (founder of Osteopath 1874)
If you live near Dunsborough and are experiencing lower back pain, and would prefer more immediate relief from a decompressive mechanical method to treatment - I can see you outside regular clinic hours. Sometimes we just need a bit of mechanical help. Get in touch by clicking below. If you are in Perth, Dunsborough or Margaret River and have further questions about Biodynamic Osteopathy please also leave a voice message or text.
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About your appointment
NEW PATIENTS: please note that Healing Tree Osteopathy does NOT use mechanical treatment methods and spinal manipulation. You will be fully clothed, and get to relax on the treatment table during your session. Treatment times can vary, so please allow 60 minutes for your initial and subsequent appointments. Please also ensure you have completed your online health survey before your appointment (this can be found in your initial booking confirmation and reminder emails). Please complete your survey at least 24 hours before your appointment - this will give me a head start, and allow us to get the most value from your treatment.
If your appointment is for your BABY, please be sure to bring either your partner, grandma or a helper along with you. Through treating mum, one very often achieves more significant change for baby - and this works best when mum is able to take a break, and deeply relax.
To CANCEL an appointment, please select the link in your confirmation or reminder emails. Please note that at least 24 hours notice is required - an $80 cancellation fee will apply if your appointment time cannot be filled.
EPTPOS and Private Health Fund HICAPS payment facilities are available. Sorry, this practice does NOT offer government subsidised Medicare Chronic Disease Management Plans.
Why Biodynamic Osteopathy?
Biodynamic treatment is suited to preconception care, pregnancy, babies and family inter-generational health. Wholistic healthcare for adults. Complex trauma history. Seeking relief from painful symptoms - whether they be of a physical, emotional or spiritual origin. Preventative healthcare - preparing your body for the challenges of life. Head, jaw, neck, thoracic, lumbar, pelvic, arms and legs symptoms. Mood, stress, breathing, circulation, digestive and reproductive health etc.
ABOUT
Hi, my name is David and I've been in Osteopathic practice since 1998. I was originally inspired by and studied Architecture, because a well designed building fulfils our physical, emotional and spiritual needs. The human body performs this same function. So why was I drawn to the spiritual foundation of Architecture and Osteopathy? I had emergency brain surgery immediately after my own birth, and a residual intracranial cyst affects my hearing, reading and general sensory processing. I rely upon a stable foundation of stillness to function at my best - and this has become my gift to share. Biodynamic Osteopathic treatment has helped me find deep rest, fulfilment and healing in an overstimulating world. I love helping people of all ages, and especially around the time of birth.
Osteopathic Medicine originated almost 150 years ago in the United States. American Osteopathic Physicians are registered medical doctors and receive university training with internship, and the option of specialist training within Osteopathic hospitals. Unfortunately today, many in the US use Osteopathy as a pathway to becoming a general physician or specialist, with little interest in the profession's original foundations. Osteopath's utilise their understanding of body structure and function, and the application of manual therapy to improve the expression of health and self-healing capacity of the human body. Australian Osteopaths have 5 years of university training, and work in private practice - and unlike their American cousins, do not prescribe drug therapy or perform surgery. The Australian Osteopathic profession remains committed to Osteopathy's original foundations of manual medicine; of treating the human body as an integrated whole, and seeking people's greatest potential through preventative healthcare.
