Zoe Freshwater Osteopath

06/04/2026

Happy Osteopathy Awareness month! April is a time to reflect on my career and the passion I feel for the profession. I’m excited to join and osteopaths across the country in celebrating the whole-body approach osteopathy brings to healthcare, treating the whole person, not just their symptoms. Visit www.whatisosteo.com to find out more and share the link with someone that could benefit from osteopathic treatment.

24/03/2026

Not in the clinic this week due to attending the inaugural Asia Pacific Osteopathic Summit. A most wonderful event boasting many legends of osteopathy as speakers, some with 5 decades of experience. Also a marvellous occasion to reunite with university friends. And as always Tasmania was represented with a large group of us attending. Now to put some of the learning into action!

22/01/2026

HOT TIP FOR NEW PATIENTS

If you would like to make an appointment for your baby or child, and are new to Zoe Freshwater Osteopath, please call or email me directly on:

Zoe@zoefreshwater.com.au

Or 6334 9044 and leave a message.

Online bookings are pushed out about 6-8 weeks ahead for New Patients, but I do keep some in reserve each week for babies and children who really cannot wait!

Please note that I do not accept any adult New Patients unfortunately at this time.

16/01/2026

Consultation fees will increase in February 2026 to better reflect the amount of time spent for the varying different appointment types.

I currently offer a 30 minute, and a 45 minute return appointment option and these will alter to be a little more consistent.

Return Patient 30 mins $100 ( increase of only $1 😊)
Return Patient 45 mins $130 ( increase of $10)

New Patient appointments are 60 minutes and will now be $160.

As usual, pensioner and senior discounts will apply.
Private Health rebates and Medicare EPC rebates will also be available to eligible patients.

Thank you for your understanding as I try to make appointments a little more equitable.

04/01/2026

I will be back to the clinic on Monday 5th of January ready for the New Year.

A couple of changes to my schedule which will take full effect from mid February :

My work days this year are:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.

One Friday a month will be unavailable and I will consult on Thursday instead, on those weeks.

Appointment times begin at 8.45 am.

You can still book online at zoefreshwater.com.au

- there may be a bit of shuffling about until we get into the swing of the new roster, so thanks for your patience.

Looking forward to seeing you in 2026.
Zoe.

12/10/2025

Make sure to like and follow Freshwater Allied Health to see what other services we offer in our clinic. We've got a great little team and looking to add to it.

24/08/2025

Due to my appointment book being very full of existing adult patients, I am unable to accomodate New Adult patients currently.

I do accept new patient bookings for Babies and Children, especially as not all osteopaths will treat this age bracket.

If you would like an appointment as a New ADULT Patient, I would highly recommend Alana Parry Osteoflow or Elizabeth French unwindosteopathy, who work in the same building.

Thanks for your understanding.

08/08/2025

Excited for this

New health professional incoming!
Expecting our new arrival in late August/ early September.

24/07/2025

Hip arthritis :

Osteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage that covers the hip joint surfaces, becomes worn and inflamed, causing stiffness and pain. Pain is usually felt in the front of the hip and groin and may radiate along the front of the thigh.

It can be to related to some childhood hip conditions, hence it is important to take hip pain in children seriously. If your child is limping due to hip pain, you should seek advice from your GP or osteopath who will most likely refer for an X-ray to exclude serious conditions such as:

- Perthes
- Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis
- Transient Synovitis
- Septic Arthritis

Another condition which should not be missed in childhood is Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH). Babies are screened for this in the newborn phase to assess for any clicking in the hip joint, asymmetry of buttock folds or thigh creases, or altered leg positioning. Hip ultrasound is regularly performed to check for DDH. If not treated in infancy, this condition will likely lead to an earlier onset of hip osteoarthritis.

Photo credit - https://www.kneeandhip.co.uk/hip-pain/arthritis/

10/07/2025

I am closed … just for a little while.

I will return to the clinic on Monday July 21st.

For any urgent osteopathy appointments, you could try my colleagues at unwindosteopathy or Osteoflow.

See you soon !

19/06/2025

Looking for a professional room or studio space to rent?
Join us at Freshwater Allied Health, where like-minded allied health professionals come together.
Currently home to osteopaths, a social worker and clinical Pilates instructor, we have daily room rental available, or full time studio space rental options.
The studio would be amazing for a small boutique fitness space, an exercise physiologist or an occupational therapist.
Or we would love a remedial massage therapist, naturopath, dietician or acupuncturist to join us. The options are endless!

Contact Zoe Freshwater for more info.
Zoe@zoefreshwater.com.au

03/06/2025

We have a beautiful 35sqm studio space for rent from July. It has a separate entrance to our clinic so you can be completely independent.

Would suit an allied health practitioner who needs a little space- thinking EP, OT, LC, SP, or a boutique Pilates or yoga studio for small numbers.

Photos show equipment which is NOT Included.
Sheer curtains may be purchased if you love them too.

Weekly rent applies ($350 per week) but also open to daily rent if we have several users of the space.

Includes power, weekly clean and internet.

Contact zoe@zoefreshwater.com.au