Fiona Hooper - Osteopath

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Fiona Hooper - Osteopath

Osteopathy is a form of complementary hands-on manual therapy. Welcome to my online treatment room!! What you see is what you get.

Mpower Health is my gift, my purpose, my brand and 'me' to give to you. So expect to see some raw, honest and sometime brutal (cruel to be kind ) advice. But most of all I'm hoping to cut the crap on all the overwhelming, conflicting health and wellness info out there. This page has been born based on my life experiences and gel that together with my nerdy 7 years at Uni and I hope to share some golden nuggets that I've noticed to be missing in private practice. So you'll get the professional Osteo but also the quirky Fiona at times

Thanks for joining me and I look forward to getting to know you more. Fiona x

***The information given on this page is based upon 7 years of university knowledge, experience in clinical practice and personal belief and is provided for educational purposes. This information is not intended to replace current medical or professional advice, nor as a substitute to medical treatment. Health and fitness information changes frequently and varies from person to person and their circumstances. It is a guide and open to interpretation. Therefore as time passes information provided on this page may become out of date. Therefore information presented here is at your sole choice and risk. If you have any questions about your individual circumstances I'm more than happy to chat to you privately x

WHAT DO WE TREAT? Osteopaths can heap with a wide variety of problems. Treatment can assist with the following:

•Back and Neck pain
•Headaches and Migraines
•Sciatica
•Scoliosis
•Hip pain and Hip Flexor strains
•Knee injuries
•Tennis and Golfers Elbow
•Ankle and Foot problems
•Shoulder, Elbow or Wrist pain
•Arthritic pain and stiffness
•Repetitive muscle strains
•Tendonitis (tennis elbow, golfers elbow, Achilles and patellar tendonitis)
•Jaw pain
•Pre and Post-Pregnancy problems
•Unsettled Babies and children; Colic/reflux; sleeping problems, flat head
•Pain associated with chronic and acute trauma
•Sports injuries
•Asthma and breathing difficulties
•Postural problems and advice
•Injuries associated with road or workplace accidents

02/03/2026

🌪️ February/March 🌪️ is quickly becoming our ‘hold on tight everything is happening at once’ month 🤪
It’s a big one not only for Maddie but the whole fam!

Maddie competed at Little Athletics Regionals, qualified for State and happened to break a couple of regional records in the 100m & 80m Hurdles along the way.

She then competed at State Nippers where see became the QLD Champion of the beach sprints and flags and was apart of some pretty special relay moments (beating 2 boys on the finish line in the mixed relay was my highlight 😆).

In between all of that, she trialled for Sunny Coast rep netball, earned her spot and played her first carnival last weekend.

It’s been a full Summer season.
Full of effort, early mornings and sand literally everywhere.

More than anything, we’ve loved watching her grow through it. Learning how to handle injuries, nerves, pressure and big stages.

Sport 😍 also one of the biggest teachers in her homeschooling life 💗

03/02/2026

Second week of Year 4 & Year 6…and our 7th year of homeschooling 😳
Captured in week two because I forgot on the first day 😆

Seven years in and I still have moments where I pinch myself.
This nerd never imagined parenting this way 😳
I sometimes wonder if we’re a little crazy for not choosing traditional school.

But then again…
I never thought I’d live in a caravan for three years either.
So maybe we’re just meant to take the path less travelled.
(And I do get a little cheeky joy from doing things that turn heads 🙊)

Our travels around Australia opened our eyes to the homeschool world, and I’ll always be grateful for that.

We’ve loved this time with our girls.
Teaching what we feel is essential.
Helping them see they each have gifts to share with the world, some discovered at school, and some beyond it 😉
Some gifts are meant to be monetised.
Others simply meant to contribute to the world.

This year Maddie heads into her final year of primary school, and we’re already being asked if we’re sending her to high school 🙈

When we started this journey, we thought we would.
Now…we’re not so sure.

This year we’re putting a little spin on their learning and I can’t wait to see how they grow 🤩

26/01/2026

2️⃣0️⃣1️⃣6️⃣

The year of…

- Meeting our Princess Za Za 🩷
- Lots of cheeky play with Moo
- A road trip up the East Coast, searching for our next chapter
- Selling our first home in Melbourne
- Celebrating the life of my beautiful Grandma
-Choosing to leave the red dirt of SA and head back to Mildura

💫 Looking back it was pretty pivotal year.
Every high and low has lead us to this very moment in time.
Six years today on the Sunny Coast and I’m pretty happy about it 🤩

18/01/2026

Miss Maddie took out her second QLD Beach Series title last weekend 🏖️
Highest overall score across 3 comps.

Last year the wins came easier.
This year they were close and the challenges bigger.
Disqualifications.
Learning that flags can be brutal.
20–25 turns with zero room to be off with the fairies 😆😳

She’s a humble kid… but I still secretly welcome a few losses 🤫
That’s where the growth lives and where the drive comes from 😉

I asked, what can you learn from the losses and she said, it makes the wins even sweeter🥰

Trips to Noosa, Kurrawa and Burleigh Heads with her beachie friends were hands down the best part.
Finding supporting her old club and competing were icing on the cake.

19/11/2025

🌿 Update for My Beautiful Patients

I wanted to let you know that I am no longer working from my current clinic and will be stepping back from practice for the rest of the year for personal reasons.

If you are a current patient and have any questions about your care, treatment plan, or what to do moving forward, please feel free to contact me directly via phone or email. I’m still here to support you as best I can during this time.

Thank you for your understanding and kindness 💛

21/08/2025

What’s one thing you can do with your kids that is simple, free and will give you valuable information about their health??

Sleep next to them 😴
My girls were great at waking through the night and sneaking into our bed. Turns out they weren’t trying to ruin my much needed beauty sleep, there was actually a reason behind it 🫣

Now, instead of frustration, I see it as an opportunity. A chance to check in on their sleep quality, because how they sleep can give a great insight into their health.

Things we often brush off as “cute” or “just being a kid” can actually be subtle clues that their sleep isn’t as restful as it could be. And let’s be honest mouth breathing as an adult isn’t as adorable 😆

😴 Restorative sleep looks peaceful, still, and quiet.
Lips closed & breathing through the nose.

The list below are some of the things I noticed in my own kids. Some I’d never paid attention to before and others I wouldn’t have noticed without sleeping next to them the whole night.
• Mouth breathing
• Snoring / noisy breathing
• Teeth grinding
• Sweating (damp hairline/pillow)
• Frequent waking or lots of tossing & turning
• Bedwetting past expected age
• Waking tired

A few other symptoms that are common but worth paying attention to:
• Bum in the air or strange sleep positions
• Drooling
• Dark circles under the eyes
• Waking with a dry mouth or sore throat

Next time you get the chance, sleep next to them or sneak in a few times through the night.
If you feel they’ll be worse with you in the bed then pop your phone (airplane mode) in their room and use a simple sleep recording app to record possible noises. (SnoreLab on iPhone, Snoreclock on android. Both are free).

Sometimes the smallest signs can tell us the biggest stories 💛

🌟 I would love to know if you’ve noticed any of these in your kids and not thought anything of it until now.
And if you haven’t watched your kids sleep in a while, do it this week!

03/08/2025

💡The best ideas usually sound a little crazy at first 😉

Seven years ago, we definitely looked crazy 🤪 but it’s still our best idea yet 😆
We stumbled into homeschooling, realised material things don’t matter, and built a bond that’s pretty sweet 🥰

That choice shaped the lifestyle we have today. Many call it luck but we created it with intention, and I believe we all can 🤩.

Happy 7 years 🚎 big girl! 💛

01/06/2025

👅 7 weeks to go…
Maddie is finally booked in for her tongue, lip, and cheek tie release.

To be honest—the red flags were there from birth 😬
But I was in the newborn bubble, and like so many parents… you don’t know, what you don’t know. And let’s be real—most health professionals either don’t recognise the signs or don’t agree with the diagnosis.

My own kids are the reason I even began this journey.
I studied Orofacial Myology for them—and in doing so, I’ve realised just how many other kids need this support too. These days, I spend more time doing OM than Osteo… and that speaks volumes.

Every child presents so differently. Maddie’s signs have always been mild—subtle, well-compensated.
But I’m not here for compensation—I’m here for function, optimal growth, and a thriving child.
I’ve had multiple opinions and perspectives, but I know the “wait and see” approach is not playing out in our favour.

She’s not the obvious case—but I know she’s not functioning at her best.
Imagine if she was! 😆

Here’s what we’re hoping for:
✨ Better quality sleep
✨ A calmer nervous system
✨ More diaphragmatic breathing (less upper chest!)
✨ Improved posture
✨ A wider palate and teeth that actually have space to stay—without being pulled or needing braces 😬

Both my girls are in the same boat—but their symptoms are completely different.
The little one? She’s my challenge 🤯 and a massive work in progress.

This isn’t just professional—it’s personal.
And I’m so glad I’ve added this knowledge to my toolbox 💛

21/05/2025

No traditional school here 🙊
Today we learnt how to fly 🦅 (over 9ft high coping 😆)

11/05/2025

Not gonna lie—life has been pretty challenging.

Both parents moving interstate and into aged care within a month of each other has come with the hardest, most unfamiliar emotions I’ve ever felt.

To my mum—my idol, my rock, the fiercest and most independent woman I know—watching that independence fade and seeing you lean on me more each day is heartbreaking.

To my two girls—after five mc’s, you are miracles. I’ll never stop talking about how proud I am to be your mum and never downplay what it took to get here.

Happy Mother’s Day to all the mum’s and mum figures who look like they’re dominating on the surface but just holding it together and attempting to wear all the hats and somehow making it look good 😆(I mean I don’t even like hats😂)
Thanks for the day off today kiddos👌 and the yearly Netball tradition 💕

23/03/2025

Oh my heart! 🥹

Under 9s was Maddi’s first attempt at States, and she wasn’t anywhere near medal contention. I still remember her in tears before the start line of her 100m heat—completely overwhelmed and nervous.

Last year, she pushed through and came away with 3 x 4ths and an 8th place.

This year, her goal was clear: win a medal. And she did more than that—she came home with 4! 🥰

We are beyond proud of her. Proud of her resilience, commitment, passion & drive.
She had her heart set on gold in the 100m… and we’re still pinching ourselves over the rest of the results:
• 🥇 State Champion – 100m (13.50s)
• 🥇 State Champion – 200m (27.90s)
• 🥇 State Champion – Long Jump (4.50m)
• 🥉 Triple Jump (9.06m)

She also set new club records in Long Jump and Triple Jump, and rebroke her own records in the 100m and 200m! 🤩

And to top it all off—her bestie took out the 🥇 in the 400m after finishing second two years in a row!
What. A. Weekend.

Now it’s time to rest and recharge… (well, at least for me! 🤣)

I’ll have to add the race video as a reel 🫣

17/03/2025

Her face says it all! 😍

It’s been so inspiring to watch her commitment and discipline this year with Nippers and Athletics. She absolutely loves hanging out with her friends, and her improvement this year has been a beautiful byproduct. 🤩

Not once have we had to bribe or persuade her. If anything, I’ve had to hold back and bite my tongue from finding excuses to sleep in! 😬🙊

This year, Maddi achieved:
🏃‍♀️‍➡️ U/11 Age Champion
🏃‍♀️‍➡️ U/11 Runner-Up Points Champion
🏃‍♀️‍➡️ Senior Age Champion (competing against all boys and girls from U/11 to U/17)

She also broke the club records this season with:
🔥 100m – 13.87 sec
🔥 200m – 28.87 sec
🔥 80m hurdles – 14.48 sec

(Clearly sharing the times for my Athletics besties who can appreciate these! 😉)

We are beyond proud—no matter the outcome at State this weekend! 🫶🏼

Address

9 Golf Street
Sunshine Coast, QLD
4558

Website

http://www.fionahooper.com.au/

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