Inner West Health Clinic

Inner West Health Clinic Offering Osteopathy, Dietitians / Nutrition, Acupuncture, Speech Pathology & other Allied Health Car

The team at the Inner West Health Clinic has a proven track record for providing outstanding professional service and care to the inner west of Melbourne for over ten years. We pride ourselves on treating patients individually through a range of hands on and hands off allied health services that is both accessible and affordable. Osteopathy services were an integral part of Seddon Therapies, and our client list has now grown to the point that we really needed more space for more Osteopaths and Allied Health Practitioners. So the time came to make a change, and we’re really EXCITED about the new direction we’re taking, INTEGRATING more Allied Health Services into our busy clinic. In addition to Osteopathy, we also have Dietitian’s, Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine and now Speech Pathology.

Modern osteopathy sees wellbeing as more than simply feeling “fine” - it’s about how your body, mind, and movement patte...
02/03/2026

Modern osteopathy sees wellbeing as more than simply feeling “fine” - it’s about how your body, mind, and movement patterns work together. 🌱🌀
Gentle attention to posture, mobility, and everyday habits can help you move more freely and feel more grounded in daily life. 🌞💪

How do you bring balance into your day? Share your small wellness wins below.👇💚

On Rare Disease Day, we shine a light on the millions of people worldwide living with conditions that are often little-k...
27/02/2026

On Rare Disease Day, we shine a light on the millions of people worldwide living with conditions that are often little-known, frequently misunderstood, and sometimes difficult to diagnose. 💜
More than 300 million people are affected by rare diseases, many of which have genetic origins or involve complex physiological pathways. Because symptoms can vary widely and may overlap with more common conditions, individuals often face long journeys to receive answers and appropriate care. Raising awareness helps support earlier recognition, deeper research, and stronger community understanding.
Osteopathy may offer gentle, supportive care to help manage comfort, maintain movement, and support quality of life, for individuals diagnosed with conditions, like Ehlers–Danlos syndrome or certain muscular dystrophies, which can create ongoing challenges with joint stability, muscle fatigue, and mobility.

At Inner West Health Clinic we acknowledge the resilience of those navigating rare conditions and the families, carers, researchers, and clinicians who walk alongside them - your courage matters.

📚 Let’s take a moment to appreciate a word that quietly carries a great deal of biological importance - lymphatic.The t...
27/02/2026

📚 Let’s take a moment to appreciate a word that quietly carries a great deal of biological importance - lymphatic.
The term comes from the Latin ‘lympha’, meaning water or clear spring. 💧 This root also relates to ‘nymph’, the mythological spirits of water and nature - a poetic nod to the lymphatic system’s clear, fluid-based pathways that move like hidden streams through the body. The adjective ‘lymphaticus’ appeared in medical Latin around the 17th century, and by the eighteenth century physicians were using the “lymphatic system” to describe the network of vessels responsible for fluid balance, immune defence, and waste transport.

Osteopathic techniques work to encourage lymph flow, reduce tissue congestion, and support recovery - a reminder that this “watery” word has powerful clinical relevance.
Even the most clinical terms can have poetic origins! What’s your favourite whacky word fact? Let us know in the comments below. 👇

✨ A new chapter begins — and an old one comes full circle ✨It's hard to believe that Richard opened the doors as part of...
17/01/2026

✨ A new chapter begins — and an old one comes full circle ✨
It's hard to believe that Richard opened the doors as part of Yarraville Seddon Therapies to offer Osteopathy on Charles Street, Seddon in 2003.
In February 2010, we moved into 87 Victoria Street — a place we have lovingly & proudly called home for almost 16 years.... with the last 10 as Inner West Health Clinic.
This weekend, we’ve closed one door and opened another…
returning to where it all started in Charles Street, just up the road a bit 😉 — but this time in a space we’ve built from the ground up.
From purchasing the property just two weeks before Christmas in December 2024, to opening the doors today, this journey has truly been one made of blood, sweat, tears — and a whole lot of heart & collective determination & collaboration.
It hasn't been easy, but it has been deeply meaningful.
To all our patients, past & present.
To all our IWHC team - both past & present
To all our family, friends, trades, Seddon neighbours, and Inner West community.

I want to thank you & express our sincerest gratitude — for your patience, encouragement, practical help & advice, kind words, and unwavering support. We genuinely could not have done this without you.

We’re so proud to welcome you into our new home and incredibly grateful to continue caring for this Inner West community we live in & love dearly.

Here’s to honouring where we’ve come from — and stepping with great excitement into what’s next 💛

📍 Now open at 97 Charles Street, Seddon
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Inner West Health Clinic

Word of the Day: Jaw 🦴 /ʤɔː/From Middle English jawe (later jowe), the word comes from Old English ceowan, meaning “to c...
09/01/2026

Word of the Day: Jaw 🦴
/ʤɔː/
From Middle English jawe (later jowe), the word comes from Old English ceowan, meaning “to chew.” 🍽️ Scientifically known as the mandible, the jaw forms the lower part of the skull and connects to the temporal bone at the temporomandibular joint (TMJ).
This small but powerful joint is remarkably versatile - opening up to around 50 mm when you yawn 😮, gliding forward to bite 🦷, and shifting side to side as you chew or speak. It’s an extraordinary range of motion for such a compact structure - but with so much movement, things can sometimes go awry. Enter Temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD), which causes pain, stiffness, or clicking when the joint isn’t moving as it should.

If you’re suffering, call Inner West Health Clinic on 9078 2455 to learn how osteopathy may help ease jaw tension and support smoother movement.

Our resident osteopath Wei Yng Chua has a specialty in TMJ dysfunction
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How Osteopathy Supports Whole-Body Health 🌿Your body’s systems don’t work in isolation - and neither does osteopathy. Th...
06/01/2026

How Osteopathy Supports Whole-Body Health 🌿
Your body’s systems don’t work in isolation - and neither does osteopathy. This holistic approach considers how your musculoskeletal, circulatory, and nervous systems all interact to keep you moving and feeling your best.
Through gentle manual techniques, osteopathic treatment aims to restore balance, ease restrictions, and support optimal communication between body systems. The results? The potential for improved mobility, reduced pain, and even enhanced organ function, as circulation and nerve flow improve throughout the body.
Think of it as tuning the whole orchestra - not just one instrument. When every part plays in harmony, the result is better overall health and vitality.

Have you noticed changes beyond pain relief after treatment? We’d love to hear your experience below! 💬

Coming Soon: 97 Charles Street, SeddonWe’re nearly ready to move! Our new location will continue to offer osteopathy, ac...
01/01/2026

Coming Soon: 97 Charles Street, Seddon

We’re nearly ready to move! Our new location will continue to offer osteopathy, acupuncture and allied health services in a purpose-built space.

📅 Move date to be announced
✅ You can continue to book and visit us at our current clinic
📞 (03) 9078 2455
🌐 innerwesthealthclinic.com.au/book-online

Healing begins when the body is allowed to move with kindness and purpose. 🌿 Osteopathy honours your body’s natural rhyt...
29/12/2025

Healing begins when the body is allowed to move with kindness and purpose. 🌿 Osteopathy honours your body’s natural rhythms - including the subtle motion of joints, muscles, and even the rhythmic fluctuations of fluids like blood and lymph.

When these movements are restricted, circulation and nerve communication can be affected, leading to pain or fatigue. Through gentle, precise techniques, osteopathic treatment aims to restore mobility and support the body’s natural self-healing mechanisms.
Think of it as helping your body breathe and flow freely again - from the smallest joint to the largest organ system.

To experience how thoughtful touch and motion may help restore your balance, call 9078 2455 🌿

A new home for osteopathy, acupuncture and allied health is almost ready!We’ll soon be moving to 97 Charles Street, Sedd...
28/12/2025

A new home for osteopathy, acupuncture and allied health is almost ready!

We’ll soon be moving to 97 Charles Street, Seddon — construction is nearly done.

📅 Move date to be announced soon
✅ Bookings continue as usual at our current location
📞 (03) 9078 2455
🌐 innerwesthealthclinic.com.au/book-online

Merry Christmas from everyone at Inner West Health Clinic 🎄✨As the year winds down, we want to take a moment to thank al...
24/12/2025

Merry Christmas from everyone at Inner West Health Clinic 🎄✨

As the year winds down, we want to take a moment to thank all our patients, friends, and community for being part of our journey. This season is about connection, care, and celebration - whether that’s spending time with loved ones, enjoying some festive treats, or simply taking a quiet moment for yourself.
May your holidays be filled with joy, laughter, and good health. Here’s to stepping into the new year with energy, optimism, and a little extra spring in your step!
From all of us, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year - we look forward to supporting your wellbeing in the year ahead. 🌟

Trust the Body’s Blueprint 🌿Your body’s not just a collection of parts - it’s a living, learning network that’s constant...
23/12/2025

Trust the Body’s Blueprint 🌿
Your body’s not just a collection of parts - it’s a living, learning network that’s constantly adapting. Every movement, every breath, every heartbeat feeds back into that brilliant internal blueprint, guiding how you heal and function.
Osteopathy taps into that adaptability. By improving movement and easing mechanical strain, it helps the body rewrite unhelpful patterns - whether that’s muscle tension from long hours at a desk or compensations after an old injury.
It’s not about quick fixes, but clever rewiring - helping your body remember how to move, balance, and thrive the way it was designed to.
To explore how osteopathy might support your body’s natural blueprint for health, call on 9078 2455. 🌿

We’re moving — but not just yet!We’ll be relocating to 97 Charles Street, Seddon soon, with a beautiful new space for os...
21/12/2025

We’re moving — but not just yet!

We’ll be relocating to 97 Charles Street, Seddon soon, with a beautiful new space for osteopathy, acupuncture and allied health.

📅 Move date will be announced soon
✅ Appointments continue as usual at our current location
📞 (03) 9078 2455
🌐 innerwesthealthclinic.com.au/book-online

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87 Victoria Street
Seddon, VIC
3011

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 7pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm

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