Health Management Centre Osteopaths

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Our Team:
Dr Michael Herkess
Samantha Gilligan
Dr Lynette Topham
Dr Kirby Edwards
Dr Ramona Packham
Dr Lochlan Whitton
Dr Kelly Pettifer
Dr Dan Carroll

*Serving the local community from our two conveniently located clinics in Gympie and Verrierdale*

Reaching for something might seem like a simple arm movement, but the whole body contributes.Your feet adjust as your we...
08/08/2026

Reaching for something might seem like a simple arm movement, but the whole body contributes.

Your feet adjust as your weight shifts, your trunk and ribs create space, and your shoulder blade moves with the arm. Your eyes and neck also help guide where you are reaching.

Most of this coordination happens without us thinking about it. It is a good reminder that movement is often shared across several parts of the body, even during familiar everyday tasks.

05/08/2026

A little look inside our Gympie clinic.
A small pause between the outside world and taking some time for yourself.

Sometimes it isn’t the movement itself that feels demanding, but the amount of effort we bring to it.We may grip, brace ...
02/08/2026

Sometimes it isn’t the movement itself that feels demanding, but the amount of effort we bring to it.

We may grip, brace or hold our breath during simple tasks without noticing. Paying attention to those small patterns can create an opportunity to soften what doesn’t need to be working quite so hard.

The aim isn’t to become completely relaxed or loose. It’s simply to notice whether you can use enough effort for the task, without adding more than you need.

A poor night’s sleep can affect more than your energy the next day.Sleep plays a role in how the nervous system processe...
30/07/2026

A poor night’s sleep can affect more than your energy the next day.

Sleep plays a role in how the nervous system processes discomfort, how effectively the body dampens pain signals, and how inflammatory activity is regulated. This may be one reason an existing ache can feel more noticeable after disrupted sleep, even when nothing new has been injured.

Of course, pain is rarely explained by one factor alone. Movement, stress, health, workload and previous experiences can all contribute too.

Sleep may not be the whole picture, but it is worth including in the conversation.

Pelvic health appointments can sometimes feel unfamiliar, especially when you are not sure what to expect.This post is a...
27/07/2026

Pelvic health appointments can sometimes feel unfamiliar, especially when you are not sure what to expect.

This post is a simple reminder that care can involve many different things, and that discussion, comfort and consent are part of the process throughout.

Questions are always welcome, whether you are considering an appointment or simply wanting to understand your options a little better.

Progress is not always a clear before-and-after moment.It may simply be realising you moved through part of your day wit...
25/07/2026

Progress is not always a clear before-and-after moment.

It may simply be realising you moved through part of your day with less hesitation, thought about an area less often, or returned to something that had gradually become more difficult.

Those ordinary moments can be worth noticing too ✨️

Not every day allows for a long, uninterrupted lunch, but stepping away when you can may help create a clearer pause in ...
23/07/2026

Not every day allows for a long, uninterrupted lunch, but stepping away when you can may help create a clearer pause in the middle of the day.

We often think of the shoulder as one joint, but lifting your arm is a shared effort.The shoulder blade moves across the...
19/07/2026

We often think of the shoulder as one joint, but lifting your arm is a shared effort.

The shoulder blade moves across the rib cage while the upper back and ribs also adapt with the movement. Breathing changes the shape of the rib cage too, so the surface beneath the shoulder blade is never completely still.

This is one reason an assessment of shoulder discomfort may also consider how the ribs, upper back and surrounding areas are moving.

The body rarely works in isolated parts.

Pelvic health does not exist in isolation. Breathing, movement and changes in pressure through the abdomen and pelvis al...
16/07/2026

Pelvic health does not exist in isolation. Breathing, movement and changes in pressure through the abdomen and pelvis all involve structures that work together.

Kirby is one of the osteopaths in our clinic who offers osteopathic pelvic health care for women, including internal pelvic techniques when clinically appropriate. This may form part of a broader assessment that considers the pelvic region alongside surrounding areas of the body.

Clear communication, choice and consent remain central throughout. Each step is discussed beforehand, and you remain in control of your care.

Body awareness is often framed around noticing tension, discomfort or restriction.But it can also mean noticing what fee...
13/07/2026

Body awareness is often framed around noticing tension, discomfort or restriction.

But it can also mean noticing what feels settled. What moves easily. What feels supported, comfortable or familiar today.

Paying attention to your body does not have to become a search for something that needs fixing. Sometimes it is simply a way of becoming more curious about how you are feeling and moving.

Address

3/15 Channon Street
Gympie, QLD
4570

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 7pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 5:30pm
Friday 8am - 3:30pm

Telephone

+61754827214

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