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Dr Laura Berends

Osteopath

Bachelor of Science (Osteopathy) / Master of Health Science (Osteopathy)

Dr Laura Berends believes every patient deserves to feel seen and genuinely cared for, and that starts with taking the time to listen. She treats a wide range of presentations, with a keen interest in neck pain, headaches, jaw pain, back pain, sports injuries and repetitive strain and overload injuries. Dr Laura Berends Osteopath's treatment style draws on a range of osteopathic techniques, soft tissue massage, dry needling, articulation and joint manipulation.

Laura believes every patient deserves to feel seen and genuinely cared for, and that starts with taking the time to listen. She treats a wide range of presentations, with a keen interest in neck pain, headaches, jaw pain, back pain, sports injuries and repetitive strain and overload injuries.

Laura’s treatment style draws on a range of osteopathic techniques, soft tissue massage, dry needling, articulation and joint manipulation. In her experience, combining these techniques with tailored exercise rehabilitation, genuine education, and practical advice on movement, ergonomics and sleep is the most effective approach. She offers care that's both thorough and truly individual, so each patient leaves feeling stronger, more capable and confident in their recovery.

Alongside her clinical work, Laura is passionate about mentoring the next generation of osteopaths. She teaches anatomy and physiology at RMIT, and her depth of knowledge and love of teaching informs the care and education she shares with her patients.

Outside of work, you'll find her baking, enjoying Melbourne's cafés, at the beach, watching live sport or in the gym.

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Blogs by the team

Getting a radiographic scan (MRI, CT scan, X-ray etc.) and report back from a radiologist can be a confusing and confronting time, so lets learn how to understanding your scans. Thankfully the team at Peak Osteopathy is trained to guide you through this process and will discuss the contents of your report with you in detail to dissect what bits relate to your pain and what to do next.

Understanding your scans

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Getting a radiographic scan (MRI, CT scan, X-ray etc.) and report back from a radiologist can be a confusing and confronting time, so lets learn how to understanding your scans. The language used in reports can seem like “double dutch” and correlating the words you...

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With the advent of AFLW in recent years there has been a sharp increase in the number of young girls and women participating in sport. However, along with the rise in participation, there comes a drastic increase in the number of ACL and knee injuries among female athletes. Recent evidence suggests that females are up to ten times[1] more likely to suffer from an ACL injury than their male counterparts.

ACL and Knee Injuries Among Female Athletes

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With the advent of AFLW in recent years there has been a sharp increase in the number of young girls and women participating in sport. However, along with the rise in participation, there comes a drastic increase in the number of ACL and knee injuries among female...

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Foam rollers are becoming increasingly popular and for good reason, so let me share with you some of the benefits of foam rolling. They can be an effective and safe tool that may be used for self myofascial release in the comfort of your own home. They are most often used before a workout for a warm up or post-exercise as active recovery.

Benefits of Foam Rolling

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Foam rollers are becoming increasingly popular and for good reason, so let me share with you some of the benefits of foam rolling. They can be an effective and safe tool that may be used for self myofascial release in the comfort of your own home. They are most often...

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