Preventative Care For Animals
Dr Justine Garnes M.Ost Osteopath, PgDip. Animal Osteopathy
Dr Justine Garnes M.Ost Osteopath, PgDip. Animal Osteopathy
Dr. Justine Garnes M.Ost, PgDip.AO is an AHPRA Registered Osteopath with a Master's Degree from the British School of Osteopathy, a Diploma in Animal Osteopathy from the Osteopathic Centre for Animals and an Advanced Osteopathic Technique Certificate from the London College of Animal Osteopathy.
In her 14 years experience, Justine has treated a range of animals from dogs, to cats, horses, exotic animals and livestock. Currently she treats animals with osteopathy at Sports & Spinal Group in Hampton, Melbourne.
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Animal Osteopathy is a gentle, hands-on therapy that aims to restore balance and mobility for your four legged friends. By addressing musculoskeletal issues, stiffness or discomfort, it helps enhance movement, and improve overall well-being using joint articulation, muscle stretches, myofascial release and functional techniques.
Whether your animal is recovering from an injury. showing signs of aging, or needs a boost in their physical health, osteopathy can offer a holistic non-invasive solution.

Assessment of active and passive movements, osteopathy treatment and management plan
Re-assessment of active and passive movements and osteopathy treatment.
https://www.sportsandspinalgroup.com.au/
For Animal Osteopathy appointments
Mondays (930am - 3pm)
Phone: (03) 9533 5536
487 Hampton Street, Hampton Victoria 3188, Australia
Open today | 08:00 am – 07:00 pm |


If your pet is recovering from an injury, or you notice any sign of pain, discomfort, if they are imbalanced when they sit/walk, or they have a change in their behaviour then they may need some hands on help. We see animals that have a variety of different issues as well as seeing animals for a general check up as a preventive approach.
We treat using osteopathy which uses joint articulation, muscle massage, cranio-sacral treatment, biodynamics, balancing ligamentous tension and stretches depending on what is required for your pet. In combination to osteopathy, we may use Vetlaser Class 3B (cold laser therapy) for sensitive inflamed areas and kinesiology taping to support weak muscles.
Referral from your vet is required. Case history notes and reports from X-rays, CT's or surgeries are also recommended.
Animal Osteopathy and Veterinary care complement each other well. Animal osteopathy is not a replacement for veterinary medicine. Osteopaths cannot diagnose issues in your pet. It is important to let your vet know you wish to use animal osteopathy in the preventative care of your pet to ensure there are no contraindications for osteopathic treatment.
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