Welcome to Compass Osteopathy, where our objective is to help steer your body in the right direction!
Welcome to Compass Osteopathy, where our objective is to help steer your body in the right direction!
About Compass Osteopathy
What is Osteopathy?
Osteopathy is a form of non - invasive manual therapy that focuses on treatment and strengthening of the entire body as an integrated unit, with specific emphasis on the biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system (including joints, muscles, ligaments etc.) along with the surrounding influence on the circulatory, nervous and lymphatic systems.
Osteopaths assess the body holistically, understanding that structure and function are inter-related. That is, if a structure (e.g. muscle, ligament, bone, internal organ etc.) within the body is compromised for any reason via repetitive strain, trauma or stress for instance, its function will subsequently be compromised and altered. Using thorough evaluation, diagnostic skills and a broad spectrum of effective treatment techniques, Osteopaths aim to identify the root cause of your concerns and help your body achieve optimal function and health by relieving pain, inflammation, tension, restrictions of movement, joints or connective tissue. They aim to restore balance to, and remove obstructions from, the bodily systems, and also encourage the body's self- healing ability.
How can we help you?
Conveniently located in Bundoora, our Osteopaths specialise in manual therapeutic treatment of the musculoskeletal system and aim to improve your total body health, function and wellbeing. We want to help you live your life optimally and reduce your pain, so that you can spend more time enjoying the things you love.
Whether you've recently sustained an injury, have experienced ongoing aches and pains, are feeling like you're not moving your best, or simply want a full spine and body check-up, our expert Osteopaths are here to help you. Rather than solely focus on the region of your pain, we will assess your body to identify the primary causative and contributing factors that have maintained your pain, discomfort, tension or imbalance. We take into consideration your unique lifestyle factors to assist you in altering any negative patterns that may be compromising your body in any way, with the intention of enabling better function of the musculoskeletal, nervous, circulatory and lymphatic systems.
We offer treatment including deep tissue massage, joint mobilisation/articulation, muscle resistance exercises, gentle joint manipulation, muscle stretching, dry needling and kinesiotaping.
Common conditions we help treat & manage
- Muscle strains & tendinopathies
- Neck, Upper and Lower Back Pain
- Sports injuries
- Spinal disc injuries
- Sciatica
- Tennis and Golfers Elbow
- Shoulder pain
- Bursitis
- Fibromyalgia
- Pregnancy related pain
- Headaches & Migraines
- Hip, knee or ankle pain
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Joint Pain, Arthritis
- Occupational/postural related problems
- Whiplash
- Neuropathies
- Repetitive strain injuries
Dry Needling
Dry Needling is offered in conjunction with Osteopathic treatment at Compass Osteopathy. It involves the insertion of a fine filament needle into muscular knots known as Trigger Points, which are often quite irritable and have the tendency to cause referred pain and dysfunction. Your Osteopath will locate these specific Trigger Points and deactivate them via dry needling with the aim of providing relief from pain, restoring muscle function, relaxing muscle tension and spasm, decreasing local joint restrictions, and improving local nerve conduction, lymphatic flow and blood supply.
MEET OUR OSTEOPATH
Dr Mirna Abdelmalek - B. App. Sc (Comp. Med.), M. (Osteo)
Mirna harbours an enthusiastic passion for Osteopathy and enjoys introducing patients to the numerous holistic benefits that Osteopathic treatment offers. Mirna's passion for assisting others and harnessing the power of positivity, wellness and self- empowerment through health, along with an interest in biopsychosocial influence, is what
Mirna harbours an enthusiastic passion for Osteopathy and enjoys introducing patients to the numerous holistic benefits that Osteopathic treatment offers. Mirna's passion for assisting others and harnessing the power of positivity, wellness and self- empowerment through health, along with an interest in biopsychosocial influence, is what led her toward the gratifying Osteopathic profession.
Since graduating in 2010, Mirna has continuously aimed to help her patients achieve optimal functionality and well- being, pain free mobility and an improved quality of life, and tailors her treatment approach to suit each individual's unique condition and circumstances. Mirna prides herself on her patient centred care and on empowering patients with long term self- management strategies. She values the opportunity to be a part of someone's recovery and wellbeing journey, and has a special interest in geriatrics, injury management and treatment of chronic conditions.
In her spare time, Mirna enjoys making the most out of life (particularly with those whom matter the most!).