Blending evidence based practice with intuitive wisdom.
Embody Osteopathy is your space to find balance and ease with movement.
What is Osteopathy
Osteopathy is hands-on approach to healthcare that supports the body’s natural ability to move, adapt and heal. Rather than focusing on a single symptom or area of pain, osteopaths address all contributors to pain with a multi-faceted lens.
What do Osteopaths Treat
Neck Pain and Headaches
Lower Back Pain and Sciatica
Pelvic and Hip Pain
Osteoarthritis
Repetitive Strain Injuries
Sporting Injuries
Pregnancy-related complaints — Including pelvic girdle pain, pubic symphysis discomfort, sciatica, rib pain, and carpal tunnel syndrome
Post-partum associated complaints — Such as pain from feeding posture, diastasis recti, and pelvic floor dysfunction
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We will take a history; ask about your presenting complaint and any relevant medical history that may impact your current experience of pain.
We complete a thorough physical examination of relative range of motion, functional movement and muscle strength/tension. This allows us to confidently diagnose your pain.
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In your consultation, osteopaths will use a range of hands-on manual therapy techniques, including:
Soft-tissue massage
Joint mobilization/articulation
Spinal manipulation
Dry needling
Deep ligament friction
Fascial stretching and counter-strain techniques
Functional/Balance ligamentous technique/Cranial techniques
Once we understand you and your unique personal presentation, osteopaths might also support your pain experience with:
Ergonomic advice (work or movement related posture)
Exercise rehabilitation
Stress management
Nutritional/supplementation advice
All treatment, advice and rehabilitation is specifically tailored to each individual, based off of the information provided within the consultation. Osteopaths aim to manage and rehabilitate presenting complaints, and provide lasting prevention.
Special Interest In
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Dysfunction of the pelvic floor can present in a plethora of ways, including persistent low back & hip pain, tailbone pain, urinary leakage, frequent UTI’s, prolapse symptoms, constipation, painful sex – the list is exhaustive. Women often suffer in silence.
Jade is trained in assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of pelvic disorders to reduce the burden of these conditions on your daily life.
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Pregnancy-related pain can be debilitating. Common complaints during pregnancy include pelvic girdle pain, sciatica, rib-pain and pubic bone pain.
Jade has a special interest in managing these – providing relief through hands-on manual therapy and individual rehabilitation so that you find ease in your pregnancy journey.
Jade has also undertaken further training in birth preparation, including assessment and treatment of the pelvic floor.
Birth preparation consultations combine education, manual therapy and personalised strategies to help optimise pelvic floor function, prepare the body for birth, and support women in approaching labour with confidence.
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The postpartum period is a time to respect your body’s ability to heal and recover, while laying a stable foundation for future strength. For new mums, concerns such as abdominal separation, bladder leakage, and feeding-posture discomfort are common and completely understandable.
Jade supports women in navigating these challenges and building confidence in their bodies.
What is Osteopathy for Pelvic Health?
Far too often, women believe that dysfunctions of the pelvic floor are normal symptoms of ageing, being postpartum or as a result of reproductive health impairments. It is an area that many women feel shame with discussing and find difficulty navigating within the healthcare system. Following are few of many symptoms related to the pelvic floor:
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Pelvic pain
Persistent low back/hip pain that has difficulty getting improving
Urinary leaking (often with exercise or ground pressure such as jumping)
Overactive bladder (frequent need for urination)
Dragging or bulging sensation in the vagina
Painful sex
Painful periods
Constipation or IBS
Frequent UTI’s
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An osteopath will take a broad approach to assessing and treating the pelvic floor. Therefore, we will observe the whole body before assessing the pelvic floor itself.
An osteopathic pelvic floor consultation may look like:
A thorough history check
Whole body assessment
Internal pelvic floor assessment
External/internal treatment of relevant findings
Future management planning
Note: We understand that concerns in the pelvic region can feel deeply personal and private. Our mission is to approach every individual with utmost sensitivity and respect.
For this reason, it is common for an initial pelvic assessment or treatment to focus on external techniques only. This is a deliberate approach to allow time to build rapport and a trusting therapeutic relationship before considering any internal examination or treatment.
If you are interested in booking in an initial pelvic health consultation but have prior questions or concerns, please email your enquiry to info@embodyosteopathy.au to arrange a complimentary phone consultation.
Treatment Types
General Osteopathy
Initial Consult
60 minutes | $140.00
Short Consult ( Return )
30 minutes | $95.00
Medium Consult ( Return )
45 minutes | $125.00
Long Consult ( Return )
60 minutes | $160.00
Pregnancy/Postpartum Osteopathy
Pregnancy Consult
60 minutes | $140.00
Pregnancy Consult ( Return )
45 minutes | $125.00
Birth Preparation & Pelvic Floor Consult
60 minutes | $180.00
Birth Preparation & Pelvic Floor Consult ( Return )
45 minutes | $150.00
Postnatal Pelvic Floor Assessment
60 minutes | $180.00
Postnatal Pelvic Floor Assessment ( Return )
45 minutes | $150.00
Women's Pelvic Health Osteopathy
Pelvic Health Osteopathy ‍
60 minutes | $180.00
Pelvic Health Osteopathy ( Return )
45 minutes | $150.00
Meet Your Practioner
Dr. Jade Longmuir (Osteopath)
B.HSc (Osteopathy), M.HSc (Osteopathy)
I’m an osteopath with a holistic, personalised approach, specialising in women’s health through all life stages. I combine hands-on care, education, and movement to empower my patients and support their body’s natural healing.
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I was drawn to osteopathy for its holistic approach to healthcare — a model of care that recognises the interconnection between all bodily systems and their ability to function in unison. This principle forms the foundation of my clinical practice, where patient management is tailored to each individual, with an understanding of the broader contributors to pain and dysfunction.
Since becoming a mother, I have developed a particular interest in women’s health. I’m passionate about supporting women across all life stages, with a special focus on musculoskeletal care during pre-conception, pregnancy, and the post-partum period. This includes the assessment and management of pelvic floor dysfunction.
As a hands-on practitioner, I value the power of therapeutic touch alongside the importance of education and movement. My goal is to support and empower my patients, helping them feel lighter and leave each appointment with clarity, comfort, and confidence in their body’s ability to heal.
Outside the clinic, I enjoy running, leisurely walks with my family, getting creative in the kitchen, or relaxing with a coffee or glass of wine with my nearest and dearest.