We specialise in osteopathic care for acute and chronic neuromusculoskeletal care and pain management. Our approach is pro-active with a focused on education and preventative care to help people become active participants in their own health. Best-practice care for conditions ranging from osteoarthritis pain, back pain and tension headaches to sports injuries and weight management.
Our team also supports patients beyond illness recovery through to dynamic health and high level fitness. Our team provides osteopathy, nutritional medicine, acupuncture, remedial massage, sports injury treatment, exercise rehabilitation. We're located in Sydney's eastern suburbs, close to Bondi Junction, Bondi, Randwick, Double Bay and Paddington.
Our team also supports patients beyond illness recovery through to dynamic health and high level fitness. Our team provides osteopathy, nutritional medicine, acupuncture, remedial massage, sports injury treatment, exercise rehabilitation. We're located in Sydney's eastern suburbs, close to Bondi Junction, Bondi, Randwick, Double Bay and Paddington.
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Sam's interest in health care commenced with his introduction to Asian medical philosophy in his Bachelor of Asian Studies.
With a voracious appetite for learning, Sam has since pursued a wide range of studies in allied health care, including a Bachelor and Masters degrees in Osteopathic Medicine, as well as qualifications at certificate or diploma level in nutrition, sports medicine, counselling, acupuncture, dry needling, remedial massage, myofascial release, cranial osteopathy, aromatherapy, shiatsu and lymphatic drainage.
With a voracious appetite for learning, Sam has since pursued a wide range of studies in allied health care, including a Bachelor and Masters degrees in Osteopathic Medicine, as well as qualifications at certificate or diploma level in nutrition, sports medicine, counselling, acupuncture, dry needling, remedial massage, myofascial release, cranial osteopathy, aromatherapy, shiatsu and lymphatic drainage.
Luke commenced his career in allied health as an acupuncture and Chinese medicine practitioner after graduating from the Sydney Institute of TCM in 1998, followed by a clinical internship at the Guangzhou University TCM Hospital in China.
Luke's early practice immediately led to a strong interest in the management of neuromusculoskeletal pain and he subsequently completed a Bachelor of Applied Science and a Masters degree in Osteopathy at the University of Western Sydney.
Luke's early practice immediately led to a strong interest in the management of neuromusculoskeletal pain and he subsequently completed a Bachelor of Applied Science and a Masters degree in Osteopathy at the University of Western Sydney.
Jane has a professional background in both science and human resources. Throughout several roles in corporate and small business environments and in her own practice, Jane has learned first-hand how self-awareness, well developed communication and strong relationship building skills are key to both personal success and working effectively with others to achieve key business or professional goals.
Osteopathy is a 'whole body' system of physical diagnosis and manual therapy that uses a range of manual and movement techniques to treat neuromusculoskeletal pain and other functional problems. Osteopaths view the entire body from an integrated systems perspective rather than focusing only at the area of a complaint.
Osteopaths take an integrated approach to health care, so we require a lot of information from you to help us accurately understand your complaint and then work to provide you with the most suitable treatment. Firstly, we will ask you for a comprehensive history of your current complaint. Then we will ask about your medical history, including questions about previous surgery and illnesses, family history, medications and lifestyle.
Reviews (10)
Nicki Taitz
Dec 27, 2020
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I've been to Sam last year but this year thought I would try Luke. I was told it is at the discretion of the Doctor to decide if you can change and then told its company policy not to allow the client to decide who they can see. Surely it is up to the client to decide who to see!! Will not be back so you have lost a client completely!
Cenz Dool
Dec 02, 2020
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Dominic Corcoran
Aug 27, 2020
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Aaron Thorne
Nov 23, 2019
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Luke is the close to the best medical specialist of any Discipline I’ve had.
I’m 48, but I think I’m 28, and am constantly getting injured. I saw five or six chiropractors or osteopaths, before I finally found Luke, and I’m so happy I did!
Once or twice his treatments have been close to miraculous with the speed of recovery.
He is professional, knowledgeable, really cares about his patients. He often works till 8 pm weekdays which makes things easy, and his reception team is really helpful too.
I’m 48, but I think I’m 28, and am constantly getting injured. I saw five or six chiropractors or osteopaths, before I finally found Luke, and I’m so happy I did!
Once or twice his treatments have been close to miraculous with the speed of recovery.
He is professional, knowledgeable, really cares about his patients. He often works till 8 pm weekdays which makes things easy, and his reception team is really helpful too.
Edward Womersley
Sep 21, 2019
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John Pisani
Jan 10, 2019
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My family and I come regularly to visit Dr Sam McCarthy the Osteopath and he has helped us all for many years. He is knowledgeable and experienced and we trust him. We have also been seen occasionally by Dr Luke Rickards who is also a great practitioner. Seems like the practice is filled with great experienced people. The operational staff at the clinic, who are managed by Jane, is a wonderful team who are very welcoming and try very hard to make sure that patients get the best appointments that are available. And they all - but especially Jane - not only make the practice run like a Swiss watch
Thomas Hepburn
Nov 01, 2018
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My experience with Sam was positive, however, my experience with the clinic was a negative one and I will not be returning. I had multiple issues with receptionist including a hard-time when making a follow-up appointment, negative attitude when I asked questions, and I heard her blatantly talking about me behind the counter to one of her colleagues. I gave it another try but had the exact same experience, such a shame as this place has a decent reputation.
Guillermo Tempo
Jun 24, 2018
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Emma Robertson
Jun 22, 2018
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I have suffered from neck pain for 3 years and tried numerous different treatments and practitioners with little success.
However, since starting treatment with Daniele Bertelli approximately 1 year ago, my pain is completely under control.
In my first session with Danny, he identified the issues attributing to my neck pain, educated me on them, started treatment and gave me simple exercises to do at home. After my first session, I saw a huge improvement and this has continued since.
The same can be said for my partner who has suffered severe lower back pain for years. Within a couple of sessions
However, since starting treatment with Daniele Bertelli approximately 1 year ago, my pain is completely under control.
In my first session with Danny, he identified the issues attributing to my neck pain, educated me on them, started treatment and gave me simple exercises to do at home. After my first session, I saw a huge improvement and this has continued since.
The same can be said for my partner who has suffered severe lower back pain for years. Within a couple of sessions
Aron Lavings
May 24, 2018
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