Dr Laura Berends
Osteopath
Bachelor of Science (Osteopathy) / Master of Health Science (Osteopathy)
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.
Blogs by the team
Desk work – how can I make it easier on my body?
Many of you will be returning to work after a well earned break over the Christmas/New Year period and, aside from the obvious frustrations about being stuck at your desk all day, your body may well be reminding you of how much better you felt away from work. The body...
Correct Lifting
Whether it’s moving house or just shifting the couch to the other side of the room awkward or heavy lifts are difficult to avoid in day to day life. Injuries from lifting incidents account for a large number of the acute pain patients we see, so how do we tackle all...