Dr Caryn Edwards
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Practice Therapist Biography:
Bsc(Ost) Hons, Member of Osteopathy Australia
Caryn obtained her degree in England, from the University of Wales, through the European School of Osteopathy, and qualified in 1997. She worked for many years in Kent and in South London before migrating to live and work here in Australia 5 years ago.
Caryn grew up in South Africa and has lived in a number of countries since. Her travels mean she has gained valuable experience in dealing with people and their wide variety of complaints.
An enthusiastic and dynamic Osteopath, Caryn enjoys working both with structural and cranial Osteopathy. Her techniques include soft tissue, articulation and mobilisation techniques, among many others. She commonly treats adults and children of all ages, including newborns, with conditions such as neck and back pain, headaches, sports injuries, postural problems, colic and reflux, pregnancy complaints, repetitive strain injuries and many more.
Due to her training at the well-known European School of Osteopathy, Caryn likes to view and treat the body as a whole functioning unit and therefore takes a holistic approach to her treatments. With many years of experience under her belt, she is able to deal proficiently with all musculoskeletal complaints. Caryn tries to educate her patients with exercise and lifestyle changes/advice where necessary to optimise the benefits of treatment and prevent further occurrence.
Caryn has a keen interest in workplace ergonomic assessment and its relationship with musculoskeletal injuries. She is currently doing more work in this field.