Dr. Zoe Freshwater
Osteopath
Zoe has been providing osteopathic care to the Launceston community since 2001.
From babies to the elderly, Zoe enjoys treating a broad spectrum of people, assisting them with manual therapy and education.
About Osteopathy and Me?
Osteopathy takes a holistic approach to the body, assisting it to heal itself by restoring optimum structure and function. Through a variety of hands on techniques such as soft tissue release and joint mobilisation, combined with education, osteopathy aims to improve mobility and reduce pain.
I grew up and studied in Melbourne, obtaining a Bachelor of Science (Clin. Sci) and a Masters of Health Science (Osteo) in 2000. Since then I have also studied a Post Graduate Certificate in Neonatal and Infant Manual Therapy in 2011, and Dry Needling.
I have Advanced Practice Recognition in Paediatrics and am a member of Osteopathy Australia, and a Board Member on the Osteopathy Board of Australia.
Who we help
Children
Children are not just mini-adults, and osteopathy recognises this.
Osteopathy for children involves gentle techniques and may be used to address issues such as posture, rapid growth pain, mobility, and sporting injuries, supporting their natural growth and development.
Adults
Osteopathy may help adults of all ages with various conditions, including musculoskeletal pain, mobility challenges, postural strains and sprains.
Our hands on techniques may involve firmer soft tissue work, dry needling, manipulation or mobilisation depending on the individual patient.
Babies
Treatment of babies is incredibly gentle, and never involves manipulation or forceful techniques. I work with the baby and parents together, for the
best results.
I am always continuing to add to my knowledge of babies, birthing, feeding, primitive reflexes and gross motor development through ongoing education.
What we do
Babies and Children:
- Plagiocephaly – misshapen head
- Birth trauma
- Torticollis – neck preference
- Delayed gross motor milestones
- Feeding difficulties
- In-utero body strain
- Pre and post tongue tie release
- Unsettledness
- Back and neck pain
- Sports injuries
- Postural challenges
Adults:
- Neck pain
- Headaches
- Back Pain
- Sciatic or nerve pain
- Desk posture
- Arthritic stiffness
- Pregnancy related pain
- Pregnancy Care
- Tennis and golfers elbow
- Hip pain and tendinopathy
- TMJ pain
- Shoulder injury
FAQ's
No you do not need a referral unless you are a DVA, or Medicare EPC patient.
Yes, if you have extras cover including Osteopathy. I have a Hicaps machine on site.
New Patient consultations are 1 hour - $142
Return patient appointments are 30 mins - $99
Extended appointment are 45 mins - $120 Concession rates are
available.
Missed appointment fee of 50% applies if cancelled under 12 hours.
Currently I accept DVA and Medicare EPC payors. I do not accept Workers
Compensation or MAIB. If you are a NDIS client please make contact with
me first before booking your appointment.
You will likely need to remove some clothing for full assessment, so make
sure you wear modest underwear, and comfortable clothing such as
leggings, shorts or active wear. There are gowns available.
I am located at Freshwater Allied Health
By Appointment Only