Dr Maddison Bastian | Women’s Health Osteopath in Healesville

Osteopath
B.H.Sci / B. App.Sci (Osteopathy)
Member of Osteopathy Australia
APPI Certified Pilates Instructor

Maddison is available Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Maddison takes a holistic, evidence-informed approach to healthcare, with a particular interest in supporting the body's natural physiology and its ability to function as it is intended. She believes in looking beyond the site of pain or discomfort to understand the body as a whole, considering how different structures and systems work together to influence health and wellbeing. Maddison has always enjoyed supporting women through pregnancy and postpartum, with her passion for this area of care growing through her own experiences of pregnancy, birth and motherhood.

She enjoys working with a range of patients but has a particular interest in supporting women with pregnancy and postpartum-related concerns. Her approach combines osteopathic treatment, movement, patient education and practical self-management strategies to help women feel supported and confident throughout these stages of life.

Special Interests

Maddison has a special interest in working with women throughout their pregnancies and into postpartum. Her areas of interest include:

• Pregnancy-related discomfort

• Birth preparation

• Postpartum recovery and musculoskeletal concerns

• Pelvic pain
  

Further Training

• Pregnancy and Osteopathic Care
  Maddison has completed further training through the Osteopathic Pelvic Health Institute and Bower Bird CPD to further her knowledge in osteopathic treatment for pregnant patients.

• Birth Preparation and Maternal Positioning
  Maddison has completed training through Core and Floor Restore focused on working with women’s nervous systems in preparing for birth, and the importance of movement and balance through the body to encourage good foetal positioning. 

• Pelvic Floor Care
  Maddison has completed further training through Core and Floor Restore about holistic pelvic floor care, including trauma-informed care. 

• Pelvic Pain
  Maddison has completed further education through Bower Bird CPD in understanding and managing pelvic pain, including the complex factors that contribute to persistent pain.

• Visceral and Fascial Health
  Maddison completed education through Bower Bird CPD exploring visceral fascia and its connections to the whole body.

• Pilates Instructor
  Maddison has completed APPI Certified Pilates Instructor training.

Outside the Clinic

Outside of work, Maddison is mum to 3 young kids. She also enjoys spending time outdoors - whether that’s hiking, or going to the beach.