Dr Rusty Gaddes

Osteopath — BAppSc (Human Anatomy), Master of Osteopathy

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Hi, I’m Dr Rusty — Your Templestowe Lower Osteopath, with a special interest in chronic pain, nervous system health, and helping people reconnect with their bodies to regain movement, function, and wellbeing.

My approach blends hands-on osteopathic care with a deep understanding of how stress, trauma, posture, and life experiences shape the way our bodies function.

Philosophy

I believe pain isn’t just structural, it’s often the result of patterns your body and nervous system have developed over time.

I blend hands-on osteopathy with nervous system-informed care creating a treatment that is collaborative, informative, and tailored to your body and capacity on the day, ensuring you feel safe and empowered throughout the process.

Training & Approach

I use a combination of:

  • manual osteopathic techniques

  • functional movement assessment

  • nervous system regulation strategies

  • breath and body awareness work

My goal is simple:
To help you feel safe, understood, and supported while your body relearns how to move, function, and feel at its best.

Based in Templestowe Lower, we support patients from Doncaster, Bulleen, Templestowe, Balwyn North, Heidelberg and surrounding suburbs