About me :
Chiaki Sakurai (Osteopath) B Clin Sc, M Ost Med, Dip Rem Mass
I have been practicing manual therapy for over 15 years. My journey began as a spa therapist in Japan and then led me to Australia, where I studied Remedial massage and later completed a Master's degree in Osteopathic Medicine at Southern Cross University in Lismore. My passion for supporting people's health and well-being has continued to grow, driving me to deepen my knowledge and skills. I find the human body truly fascinating, especially how its systems interconnect and influence each other in subtle and powerful ways to keep us alive. I enjoy combining deep tissue work with gentle techniques, tailoring my approach to meet each person's unique needs. My holistic approach considers not only physical symptoms but also psychological factors and lifestyle, recognising that all aspects of life influence health.
Languages: English and Japanese
Services
Adults
60-minute Initial osteopathic consultation
45-minute Subsequent osteopathic consultation
Your osteopathic consultation begins with a detailed discussion of your symptoms, health history, lifestyle, and relevant medical information, followed by a physical assessment of your posture, movement, joint mobility, muscles, and tissues. Based on these findings, your osteopath will develop an individualised treatment approach, which may include a combination of hands-on techniques, movement, and exercise advice.
Paediatric Osteopathy
50-minute Initial Paediatric Osteopathic Consultation (0–12 years)
40-minute Subsequent Paediatric Osteopathic Consultation
Paediatric osteopathic consultations are tailored to each child’s age, development, and individual needs. The appointment begins with a discussion of your child’s health history, birth and developmental history, current concerns, and relevant lifestyle factors. Your osteopath will then gently assess your child’s movement, posture, musculoskeletal system, and overall physical function in an age-appropriate and comfortable way. Where relevant, this may also include consideration of factors such as feeding, breathing, sleep, and developmental movement.
Pre- & Postpartum Care / C-Section Scar Release
60-minute Initial osteopathic consultation
45-minute Subsequent osteopathic consultation
Pre- and postpartum osteopathic care is tailored to the changing needs of your body during pregnancy and after birth. Your osteopath will discuss your pregnancy, birth history, current symptoms, recovery, and individual concerns before gently assessing movement, posture, and areas of tension or restriction. Treatment may focus on supporting comfortable movement, reducing muscular and fascial tension, and assisting your body through the physical changes of pregnancy and postpartum recovery. Where appropriate, gentle techniques are also used to support C-section scar mobility and the surrounding tissues as part of your recovery.
Based on your unique needs, treatment may include a combination of hands-on techniques, such as:
- Soft tissue massage
- Joint mobilisation
- Myofascial release
- Lymphatic drainage
- Muscle energy technique
- Stretching
- Balance ligamentous tension
- Spinal manipulation
-Cranial sacral therapy
- Dry needling
- Myofascial cupping
- Exercise and movement prescription
Ole Wellness 7/21 Conway Street Lismore 2480