Sports & activity osteopathy in Williamstown

From growing kids to weekend warriors — we help all ages stay active, recover well, and move at their best with gentle, movement-focused osteopathic care.

Osteopathy can offer another layer of support

Sport and activity should feel good — not painful, frustrating or full of setbacks. Whether you’re training for performance or simply trying to stay active, osteopathy can help you move better, recover faster and reduce the risk of ongoing issues.

Common reasons people come to see us

  • Growth-related pain like Osgood-Schlatter or Sever’s disease
  • Ongoing niggles that flare up during training or sport
  • Post-injury rehab and return-to-play support
  • Muscle tightness or joint stiffness limiting performance
  • Tendon or overuse injuries (e.g. shin splints, tennis elbow)
  • Concerns with posture, biomechanics or movement patterns
How we’re different

Not just pain relief — better movement for life

We’re not just here to rub the sore bit and send you on your way. Our approach is collaborative, holistic, and tailored to your goals — whether that’s smashing a PB, finishing a fun run pain-free, or just getting through the week without your back flaring up.

We treat the person, not just the injury

Your history, goals and movement patterns all play a part.

We support performance and prevention

Helping you move better now and reduce the risk of repeat issues.

We keep things practical and achievable

Clear advice, simple rehab, and guidance that fits real life.

Our clinical team

Meet the Williamstown osteopaths behind your care

Our experienced osteopaths take the time to understand your needs and tailor treatment for real-world results — whether you’re a high school athlete or getting back into weekend netball.

Julie Hjorth (she/her)

Principal Osteopath

Jacqueline Roy (she/her)

Osteopath &
Clinical Pilates Instructor

Indigo Bunbury-Smith (she/her)

Osteopath

Conditions we treat

Real examples we help with

Sometimes it’s not a major injury — just a recurring twinge, tightness, or change in how you move.

I keep pulling the same muscle when I play soccer.
My child’s heel pain flares up after netball training.
I feel stiff and sore after every gym session — even with recovery.
My knee has been aching on and off for weeks.
I’ve lost confidence in my body since my last injury.
My trainer said my movement patterns might be off — can you help?
Frequently asked questions

Got questions about staying active and injury-free?

Here are some of the common questions we get about osteopathy for sport, fitness and everyday movement — answered simply.

We’ll assess your movement, discuss what’s bothering you, and use hands-on treatment plus exercise or rehab guidance tailored to your goals.

Not necessarily. We’ll work with you to modify activity safely and aim to keep you moving where possible.

Absolutely. We assess how you move, identify potential problem areas, and give you practical strategies to stay strong and mobile.

Yes — we regularly treat active children and adolescents for growth-related pain, injury recovery, and performance support.

Definitely. We often see people dealing with niggles or limitations during weight training and can help assess movement and mobility.

The sooner, the better. Early assessment can help reduce inflammation, support healing, and stop compensations before they become a bigger issue.

Book in and get moving

If you’ve been putting up with pain, stiffness or recurring injuries, we’re here to help. Let’s work together to get you back to doing what you love — with confidence.