Lifespan Osteopathy

Lifespan Osteopathy ✨ Personalised osteopathic care for all ages in Essendon by a highly experienced team. Early, late & Saturday appointments available.

From hands-on treatment to rehab and shockwave therapy, we're here to support your health goals—your way.

Another year, another great day out for Jason and the crew at the Annual Good Friday Appeal Golf Day 🏌🏼Beautifully organ...
03/04/2026

Another year, another great day out for Jason and the crew at the Annual Good Friday Appeal Golf Day 🏌🏼

Beautifully organised by , this event continues to grow each year, raising incredible funds for the Good Friday Appeal.

As always, Lifespan Osteopathy is proud to support a cause that means so much to us. The Royal Children’s Hospital holds a very special place in our hearts. Lauren underwent major surgery there as a baby, and it’s something we’ll never take for granted. The care and expertise she received helped shape the life she’s able to live today.

02/04/2026

If you feel stiff by the end of the day… this might be why 👇

Long periods of sitting can leave your body feeling tight, sluggish, and uncomfortable.
One of the simplest things you can do?
👉 Break it up.
We often recommend “movement snacks” throughout the day:
• Stand up
• Walk around
• Gentle stretch
• Use a step or whatever piece of equipment you may have laying around the house/office
• Even 1–2 minutes is enough
It might not seem like much, but small, regular movement adds up and can make a noticeable difference in how your body feels.

If you sit a lot for work, try this tomorrow and see how you feel by the end of the day.

We hear these every single week in the clinic 👇“I just need to rest”“It’s my posture”“I’ll wait until it’s not painful”“...
01/04/2026

We hear these every single week in the clinic 👇

“I just need to rest”
“It’s my posture”
“I’ll wait until it’s not painful”
“It’s just part of pregnancy”
“They’ll grow out of it”

The tricky part is…
these beliefs can sometimes keep people feeling stuck for longer than they need to.
For World Health Day on April 7th this year, the focus is on standing with science and making health feel a little less confusing.
For us, that means combining what research tells us with what we see in real people every day and then tailoring that to you.
Because no two bodies, situations, or goals are exactly the same.
If you’ve ever felt unsure about what advice to follow, you’re definitely not alone.

If something here resonated, or you’ve been feeling a bit stuck, we’re always here to help guide you in the right direction.

⚽🏉 Early season aches and niggles? They’re common, but ignoring them can turn a small issue into a season-ending injury....
04/03/2026

⚽🏉 Early season aches and niggles?

They’re common, but ignoring them can turn a small issue into a season-ending injury.

From tight calves to sore knees, we explain why early assessment makes all the difference – for adults and growing kids in Essendon.

Read more and learn how to stay in the game this season 👉
https://lifespanosteopathy.com.au/early-season-sports-injuries-in-essendon/

18/02/2026

🌟 Meet Ashlea, our newest Osteopath at the clinic! 🌟

Ashlea brings a unique blend of osteopathy and professional Pilates training, so she’s all about a holistic approach, helping you understand your body, manage pain, and take an active role in your recovery.
She has a strong passion for women’s health, particularly pelvic pain, endometriosis, period pain, low back and hip pain, pregnancy care, and post-natal rehab. As a new mum herself, Ashlea knows firsthand the changes and challenges the body goes through during and after pregnancy and she’s dedicated to empowering women to feel stronger and more confident in their bodies.
Ashlea has further specialized in pelvic health, including internal (vaginal) assessment and treatment, visceral therapy, pregnancy prep, post-natal rehab, and endometriosis management.
When she’s not in clinic, you’ll find Ashlea reading, keeping active, spending time with her little boy Liam, or hanging out with her gentle giant, Marlow the St Bernard. 🐾
Drop by to say hello and meet Ashlea. She’s excited to support your journey to feeling your best!

24/12/2025

Merry Christmas from all of us at Lifespan Osteo 🎄

As the year wraps up, we just want to say a huge thank you to the families and individuals who trusted us with their care throughout the year. It really means a lot to our whole team.

We’ll be taking a short break to rest, recharge and spend time with our loved ones, and the clinic will reopen on the 5th of January. Online bookings will remain open during this time.

Wishing you a safe, relaxed and joy filled Christmas. We look forward to seeing you in the new year.

Huge thanks to everyone who donated to Movember! Lauren and the Lifespan crew are stoked to have raised $330, with Laure...
02/12/2025

Huge thanks to everyone who donated to Movember! Lauren and the Lifespan crew are stoked to have raised $330, with Lauren crushing 79km on foot!

🖤 Black Friday just got better!Save 25% on DrRest mattresses and 20% on pillows until Dec 1.Want to know why we recommen...
11/11/2025

🖤 Black Friday just got better!

Save 25% on DrRest mattresses and 20% on pillows until Dec 1.

Want to know why we recommend DrRest for better sleep and support? Head to our website to learn more (link in bio)

Ever wondered how much your mattress really affects your sleep and pain levels?DrRest was created by a sleep specialist,...
10/11/2025

Ever wondered how much your mattress really affects your sleep and pain levels?
DrRest was created by a sleep specialist, orthopaedic surgeon, and osteopath — so it’s more than just comfy, it’s clever.
Black Friday Sale: 25% off mattresses and 20% off pillows until Dec 1.
Book online for your free sleep posture assessment and feel the difference.

https://shorturl.at/rgRsP

01/11/2025

She may not be able to grow a 'Mo, but this "Movember", Lauren has committed to running or walking 60km to raise funds and awareness for men's health.
There's a huge connection between mental and physical wellbeing, and this is something we see in the clinic every day.
Follow along throughout this month as Lauren hits the treadmill and trails to help raise money for this fantastic cause.
If you'd like to donate, click the link below:
https://movember.com/m/15425869?mc=1

💆‍♀️ Headaches slowing you down?Our Essendon osteopaths look beyond the pain to find what’s really driving your headache...
08/10/2025

💆‍♀️ Headaches slowing you down?

Our Essendon osteopaths look beyond the pain to find what’s really driving your headaches: from posture strain to jaw or neck tension.
With gentle, hands-on care, we aim to help ease tension and get you feeling more like yourself again.

Read more 👇
📍https://lifespanosteopathy.com.au/osteopath-for-headaches-in-essendon/

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73A Napier Street
Essendon, VIC
3040

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 7pm
Tuesday 8am - 7pm
Wednesday 8am - 7pm
Thursday 8am - 7pm
Friday 8am - 7pm
Saturday 8am - 1pm

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https://lifespanosteopathy.com.au/blogs/

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The Lifespan Story

Husband and wife team Dr Jason Ferrante and Dr Lauren Matthews graduated from RMIT in 2003 and 2005, so together they bring you over 30 years of combined experience in Osteopathy.

Jason and Lauren are Essendon locals, who founded Lifespan Osteopathy in 2018 in order to be close to their two young girls as they grew, and to be able to give back to the community who had given them so much.

Our Osteopaths are highly trained in many areas of musculoskeletal medicine, and are able to treat everybody from newborns to seniors- meaning we really do treat “through the lifespan”.