We take the time
We start with your history, what you have tried and what you want to get back to.
Alpha Sports Medicine · Osteopathy
Osteopathy in Melbourne to keep you moving
Hands-on osteopathic treatment, plus a rehabilitation plan to back it up—so you can get on with your training, your sport and your life.
Meet Ashton WilsonOsteopath, strength and rehabilitation coachMOVE
Your recovery team
Is an osteo on your recovery team?
Whether you are chasing a personal best, getting back into the gym or simply want to move through your day without something nagging at you, an osteopath can help you work towards that goal.
If an issue keeps returning after you thought it was sorted, it is worth looking at properly. We start by understanding the whole picture, not just the sore spot.
Plain-language care
What is osteopathy?
One connected systemWe look at how movement and load travel through your body—not only where it hurts.
Osteopathy is a hands-on form of healthcare focused on the musculoskeletal system: your joints, muscles, ligaments and the connective tissue around them. In Australia, osteopaths are registered through AHPRA and complete five years of university training.
Your body does not move as a set of separate parts. Load travels. A restricted hip may change how your lower back works; a stiff upper back may contribute to an overloaded neck. That is why your osteopath assesses more than the area that hurts.
Treatment may include soft-tissue techniques, joint mobilisation, stretching and—where appropriate and with your consent—dry needling or manipulation. The aim is to pair treatment with a plan that supports the movement and capacity you need outside the clinic.
ALPHA
How we work
The Alpha osteo difference
What happens on either side of the treatment table matters just as much as the hands-on care.
We look wider
Your assessment considers the painful area and how the regions around it may contribute.
You leave with a plan
Hands-on care is paired with practical exercises shaped around your life.
We build you back up
Rehabilitation and strength support are available within the wider Alpha team.
We re-test
We review how you move and respond, then adapt the plan with you.
You stay in control
Every option is explained first; firmer techniques are consent-led and optional.
SUPPORT
Common reasons to visit
What osteopathy may help with
Choose what sounds closest to what you are dealing with.
Back painPain that keeps interrupting work, training or sleep.Neck painA neck that feels restricted, overloaded or persistently sore.HeadachesHeadaches linked with neck or upper-back tension.Shoulder painSupport for reaching, lifting and returning to exercise.Hip painWhen walking, running, sitting or training is uncomfortable.TMJ and jaw painJaw tension, clicking and related neck discomfort.Sports injuriesA hands-on and rehab-led route back to sport.Running injuriesCare that considers movement, load and your training.Pregnancy-related painAdapted care through pregnancy and physical change.HypermobilityCare shaped around control, capacity and your presentation.
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What to expect
Your first osteopathy appointment
A clear, conversational process with no surprises.
- 01
Tell us what is going on
We discuss your history, what you have tried and what you want to return to.
- 02
Move through an assessment
Your osteopath looks at how you move and explains what they notice.
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Agree on treatment
Options are explained before any hands-on care begins.
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Leave with a plan
You will usually have practical exercises or advice for between visits.
Come in comfortable clothes
Wear something you can move in—activewear works well.
You set the pace
Treatment can feel firm, but it should never feel like something happening to you. Tell us what feels okay.
We will plan as we go
There is no stock number of visits. After assessing you, we will explain what we think and review it as you progress.
Our osteopaths
Osteopathy is where Alpha started
Alpha was founded by osteopaths Dr Ashton Wilson and Dr Will Krithararis. They have built a multidisciplinary team around a shared approach: listen properly, explain clearly and connect hands-on care with meaningful rehabilitation.
Where to see us
Osteopathy across four Melbourne clinics
FAQ
Good to know
Osteopathy FAQs
Do I need a referral?
No. You can book an osteopath directly without a GP referral.
Can I claim on private health?
Osteopathy may be covered when your extras policy includes it. On-site claiming is available; check your cover with your fund.
Is osteopathy safe, and does it hurt?
Osteopathy is generally low-risk when provided by a registered practitioner. Some techniques feel firm, so your osteopath will explain options and check in throughout.
Do osteopaths “crack” backs?
Joint manipulation is one option among many. It is only used when appropriate, discussed with you and consented to. You can always choose not to have it.
How many appointments will I need?
That depends on your presentation and response. Your osteopath will review progress with you rather than prescribe a fixed number upfront.
Can I see an osteopath while pregnant?
Care can be adapted during pregnancy, taking your stage, history and comfort into account and coordinating with your maternity team when needed.
MOVE
Your next step
Get support from a team that is on your side
Together, we can work out what is going on and build a plan around the way you want to move and live.