Strive OsteopathyOsteopath in Essendon
Hands-on osteopathic treatment for back pain, sports injuries, headaches, and joint stiffness. From a clinic on Woodland St that looks for what's actually driving the problem, not just where it hurts.
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Clinic Details
25 Woodland St, Essendon VIC 3040
0416 733 680, tap to call
Plenty of parking right on Woodland St
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 9 am–5:30 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Essendon consults currently run on Thursdays only. Need another day? OurCoburg clinic is open Monday to Saturday.
Your Osteopath in Essendon
I'm Joshua Milanes. I've been in clinical practice for 9 years, graduating from RMIT University in 2017. Every Thursday in Essendon, you're seeing me, not whoever's on the roster. I start each session the same way: finding what's actually driving the problem, not just where it hurts.
More about my approach →Osteopathy in Essendon: What to Expect
Essendon's a suburb that takes its sport seriously. Windy Hill on game day, Saturday morning runners along the Maribyrnong, weekend footy and netball at the local grounds. A lot of what walks through the door here is sport-related: sprains, overuse, the shoulder and neck tightness that builds up from a week at a desk before training in the evening.
We run a proper assessment first: history, movement testing, hands-on examination. Then we treat what we find, often in the same visit. No generic program handed out on day one before anyone's actually looked at you.
Why Essendon Locals Choose Strive
Essendon has a handful of larger, multi-practitioner clinics. Strive is deliberately the opposite: one osteopath, every visit, who actually remembers your case rather than starting from scratch with whoever's free that day.
The approach is the same one that runs through every service we offer: checking what's above or below the symptom, not just the sore spot itself, then building strength once the pain's under control so it's less likely to come straight back.
And if Thursday doesn't line up with your week, ourCoburg clinic runs Monday to Saturday, same osteopath, same approach.
Areas We Serve Near Essendon
Along with Essendon itself, we regularly see patients travelling in from:
- Moonee Ponds
- Ascot Vale
- Aberfeldie
- Strathmore
- Essendon North
Conditions We Treat in Essendon
- Back pain and neck pain: acute flare-ups, chronic tightness, and disc-related pain
- Headaches and migraines: tension headaches, cervicogenic headaches, and migraine management
- Sports injuries: ankle sprains, tennis elbow, tendinopathies, and return-to-sport planning
- Joint stiffness: frozen shoulder, stiff hips, and restricted movement through the spine
- Postural pain: TMJ and jaw tension, and the aches that build up from desk work or driving
See our full osteopathy services → · Supervised training & exercise programming →
Frequently Asked Questions
What days is the Essendon clinic open?
Thursdays, 9am–5:30pm. For other days, our Coburg clinic runs Monday to Saturday.
Do I need a referral to see an osteopath in Essendon?
No. You can book directly, no GP referral required.
Is osteopathy covered by private health insurance?
Most Australian extras policies include osteopathy, though the rebate depends on your fund and level of cover.
Do you treat sports injuries in Essendon?
Yes. General osteopathic treatment and dedicated sports injury and return-to-sport work both run from the Essendon clinic.
How many sessions will I need?
Typically one to three sessions to bring a presentation under control, though this varies by how long you’ve had the issue and what’s driving it. Ongoing strengthening sessions are recommended for lasting results, not just short-term relief.
Does osteopathic treatment hurt?
Techniques range from gentle mobilisation to firmer pressure on tight tissue. Most people describe it as a strong but manageable sensation, not sharp pain. Tell your osteopath if anything feels off and it’ll be adjusted.