Paediatric osteopathy · Warragul, VIC
Gentle care.
Stronger futures.
Family-focused osteopathy for little bodies, helping your children grow in strength, comfort and confidence, with gentle hands-on care for the grown-ups too.
- Babies & children
- Adults welcome
- Health-fund rebates available
Our philosophy
We look at the whole child, and care for the cause.
Mind, body and movement together. We take the time to understand the full picture, so we’re working towards solving the root of the problem rather than chasing symptoms.
Gentle & Holistic
Soft, considered techniques that respect little bodies.
Family Focused
Care built around your child and the whole family.
Better Movement
Helping bodies move, grow and reach milestones.
Clinical Excellence
Evidence-informed care, grounded in ongoing learning.
Who we help
Care that grows with your family.
From the first weeks of life through to toddlers, teens, mums and adults, we tailor every session to the age and stage in front of us.
(and soon to be)
About us
A calm, gentle approach to osteo care.
Dr Belinda & Dr Patrick
Two experienced osteopaths who genuinely love working with children and families across Warragul and the Gippsland region.
Belinda
A calm, gentle approach to paediatric care, helping families feel confident and supported. Read more →
Patrick
Hands-on osteopathy with practical, everyday advice for every stage of life. Read more →
Supporting a community of children and families to feel strong, supported and confident in their bodies, at every age and stage of growing up.
We picture a clinic that feels less like a waiting room and more like a safe, welcoming space, where parents are heard and little ones and big ones feel at ease.
To provide gentle, holistic osteopathic treatment that focuses on the cause, not just the symptom, and to walk alongside families with clear, jargon-free guidance.
Every child is different, so every treatment is tailored to the body, age and goals in front of us.
Dr Belinda Coulton — Osteopath
B.App.Sc(Osteo), GradCert Neonatal & Infant Manual Therapy
Dr Belinda Coulton graduated 35 years ago from the Phillip Institute of Technology (RMIT). She co-founded Kew Osteopathic Clinic in 1992 and went on to establish East Gippsland Osteopathic Clinic, which began in Orbost and grew across the region including Bairnsdale, Sale, Yarram, Traralgon and Trafalgar.
In 2012 she completed a postgraduate degree in infant and neonatal manual medicine at Victoria University, and has undertaken extensive studies in paediatrics, teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.
Belinda is passionate about better health outcomes for all ages, with a keen interest in newborns and infants starting out in the world. She is now building Osteo Healthcare in Warragul alongside her husband and fellow osteopath, Dr Patrick Callanan.
Dr Patrick Callanan — Senior Osteopath
B.App.Sc(Osteo), GradCert Neonatal & Infant Manual Therapy
Dr Patrick Callanan is a highly experienced senior osteopath with more than 30 years of clinical practice, helping patients of all ages through evidence-informed care. He has worked across multidisciplinary settings throughout Australia and New Zealand.
He has a special interest in babies, children, adolescents and mothers. A father of four and one of six children himself, he was awarded a Graduate Certificate in Neonate and Infant Paediatric Manual Therapy from Victoria University in 2012.
Patrick also has a longstanding interest in sports and running injuries, lower limb biomechanics and gait analysis, and has presented at the National Podiatry Conference. From 1999 to 2004 he lectured in the RMIT Osteopathy Program, and since 2003 has taught with the Sutherland Cranial Teaching Foundation.
“I just love osteopathy because it works.” — Dr Patrick Callanan
We're here for you
We understand how overwhelming it can feel when something doesn't seem quite right with your child. You don't have to figure it out alone. We'll listen, explain things clearly, and walk alongside you as long as you need.
Common questions.
Is osteopathy covered by Medicare in Australia?
Osteopathy is covered by Medicare in Australia only in limited circumstances. If your GP sets up a Chronic Disease Management plan for an eligible ongoing condition, Medicare rebates cover part of the cost of up to five allied health visits each calendar year, and osteopathy can be included in that plan. Outside a care plan, osteopathy is a private service, and many private health extras policies include it. Your GP can confirm whether a care plan is right for you, and we are happy to help with the paperwork on the day.
What does an osteopath do exactly?
An osteopath assesses, diagnoses and treats problems with the muscles, joints, bones and nerves of the body. Osteopaths are university trained, government registered allied health professionals who use gentle hands-on techniques such as soft tissue massage, joint mobilisation and stretching, supported by movement and lifestyle advice. Rather than focusing only on the sore spot, an osteopath looks at how your whole body moves and works together to find and address the cause.
Why would you go to an osteopath?
People go to an osteopath for many reasons, most commonly muscle and joint pain such as back pain, neck pain and headaches, along with postural strain, sports injuries and stiffness that gets in the way of daily life. Families also bring babies and children for gentle support with feeding difficulties, unsettled behaviour and movement concerns. If you are not sure whether osteopathy is right for your situation, get in touch and we will point you in the right direction.