Longer Out Than In: Five Years of Osteopathy
This week I realised I’ve now been practising as an osteopath for longer than I spent studying to become one. A reflection on what five years in the treatment room have taught me about variability, listening, the whole person, and where evidence fits.
The Swiss Cheese Approach: Why Osteopathy Works Best When We Combine Techniques
No single treatment fixes everything. Here’s how the Swiss cheese model explains why combining spinal manipulation, dry needling, cupping, soft tissue work and exercise in one osteo consult works so well.
Dry Needling at Medela: What It Is, Why We Use It, and How It Fits Into Your Treatment
What dry needling is, how it differs from acupuncture, what it helps with, and how our osteopaths combine it with hands-on treatment. It’s included in your consult at no extra cost. Just ask if you’d like to try it.
Headache at the Base of the Skull: What It Means and What Helps
A dull ache where your head meets your neck? Learn the common causes of headaches at the base of the skull, the warning signs to know, and how an osteopath can assess and treat it in Tweed Heads.
Cranial Osteopathy Explained
Curious about Cranial Osteopathy in Tweed Heads? While often misunderstood, Osteopathy in the Cranial Field (OCF) is a sophisticated approach to treating migraines, headaches, and jaw pain. At Medela Osteopathy & Co, we bridge the gap between direct and indirect styles to help restore your body’s natural rhythm. Learn the difference between OCF and Cranio-Sacral therapy, and how the 22 bones of your skull impact your total health
Surfing Injuries — Our Bread and Butter
Love surfing at D-Bah or Rainbow Bay but struggling with shoulder pain or lower back stiffness? Surfing is a full-body sport, and "paddle neck" or hip strains can easily sideline you. Our latest blog covers at-home recovery tips and explains how osteopathy in Tweed Heads can improve your mobility and pop-up speed. Don’t let a surf injury keep you on the beach—read the Medela Way to recovery.