Dr Annabelle Balharry

B.Hlth.Sc/B.App.Sc Osteopathy

Annabelle is a caring and inclusive practitioner. She enjoys helping all bodies of all ages, from babies to the elderly. Treating a wide range of injuries, aches and pains including supporting infant and childhood development, pre and post pregnancy support, queer healthcare and women’s health. 

Annabelle uses a range of hands-on osteopathic techniques, including cranial and biodynamic osteopathy. She values providing care and management specific to each individual and is endlessly inspired by osteopathy’s holistic view of the body and health as an intelligent, dynamic and integrated system in close relationship to its environment. 

Annabelle came to osteopathy through her background as a professional contemporary dancer. Her physical training, injury rehabilitation and various functional movement practices influence her knowledge base and Osteopathic practice. Osteopathy is her passion and provides endless wonder and appreciation for the body and its integral part in the natural world. Living and practicing within the perfect setting of Victoria’s Surf Coast.

Osteopathy

What is Osteopathy?

Osteopathy is a hands-on manual therapy that addresses the whole person. The muscles, bones, connective tissues and joints, as well as blood flow, viscera/organs of the body, immune health and the nervous system. Osteopaths use a range of hands-on techniques to address your complaints and related body patterns to create ease in the body, to assist healing and recovery. We aim to educate the person on their concerns and provide exercises, stretch and strengthening programs for rehab and pain management. 

Osteopathy was founded by A.T.Still in the 1800s, informed by his experience and training as a physician and his deep respect for nature and his understanding of our place within its balance. The philosophy and practice is founded on the principle that the body's structure and its function are inextricably linked, the body is a whole, integrated system with an innate intelligence and ability to heal. Assessment, treatment and management of a patient considers the person and their presentation within this paradigm.

Osteopaths are registered Allied Health Professionals who have completed a Bachelors and Masters in Osteopathy. They are regulated by AHPRA and covered by most major private healthcare funds. Medicare rebates are available for GP approved patients on Allied Health/Chronic Disease management plans.

Is Osteopathy for me?

Osteopaths can assist people of all ages with acute injuries and chronic conditions. Common reasons people come to see osteopaths include:

  • Headaches

  • Jaw/TMJ pain

  • Postural strains

  • Sports injuries

  • Back and neck pain 

  • Joint pain

  • Women's Health 

  • Pelvic pain

  • Infant and children's health and development 

  • Pregnancy and postpartum support 

  • Geriatric care


Reproductive and womens Health

  • Pregnancy support; pelvic pain, round ligament pain, birth preparation, general aches and pains as the body adjusts to its changing form

  • Post-partum support; back pain, birth recovery, mastitis management, well being

  • Pelvic floor issues

  • Post operational scar treatment including breast cancer, radiation therapy, breast removal/top surgery and Cesarean birth


Infants, children and teens

  • Plagiocephaly and ‘head favouring’ 

  • Feeding struggles and tongue tie 

  • Colic 

  • Sleeping difficulty

  • Birth strains and birth trauma

  • Developmental milestones 

  • Mobility and posture 

  • Sports and playground injuries

  • Growing pains

  • Stress and anxiety

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