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Experienced Osteopath on the Northern Beaches Providing 18 years of General,
Pregnancy and Paediatric Care
Why choose The Willow Clinic?
Dr Vanessa Fisher (Osteopath) is a caring and highly qualified Osteopath, trained in the UK with over 17 years experience. She is dedicated to not only treating symptoms but also understanding and addressing the underlying causes of pain and discomfort.
Vanessa is experienced in a wide range of osteopathic treatments, including cranial osteopathy, pregnancy care and support for tongue-tie.
The Willow Clinic goal
We aim to support your health and well-being by offering effective Osteopathic treatment alongside valuable guidance that may help reduce the risk of complications and, in some cases, potentially minimise the need for surgery.
How we will empower you
Giving practical advice and personalised tips that could make a meaningful difference in your daily life. This may include guidance on posture, movement, ergonomics and self-care strategies that could relieve strain and help reduce pain.
By addressing these areas, we hope to enhance your quality of life, conserve your energy, and lower the risk of re-injury or chronic issues.
Through this holistic approach, our goal is to support your long-term health and help you maintain balance and mobility beyond each treatment session.
Welcome to The Willow Clinic, where we offer expert general Osteopathic and Pregnancy care in Sydney’s Northern Beaches on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
Led by Principal Osteopath Vanessa Fisher who brings 18 years of experience. Our clinic is dedicated to patient-centred and compassionate care. Vanessa’s friendly, tactile and attentive approach focuses on meeting each patient’s unique needs to promote optimal health and well-being.
About Vanessa
Osteopath B Ost (UK)
Vanessa is the founder and clinical director of The Willow Clinic, which is within The Lotus Centre, Brookvale and within AHARA Health, Newport. Vanessa prides herself on providing quality osteopathic treatment and a dedicated approach to patient care and well-being.
She has over 18 years of clinical experience as an Osteopath, working in the UK and Australia. She treats a diverse range of patients from babies to adults. She uses a combination of cranial, functional and structural osteopathic techniques and myofascial needling.
Vanessa is married with two teenage boys and loves living on the Northern Beaches for its warmer weather compared to London. She enjoys watching the sunrise and has hobbies like going to the gym, walking with friends, and watching theatre shows.
Welcome to our Brookvale Practice, where we offer expert general Osteopathic and Pregnancy care in Sydney’s Northern Beaches on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Led by Principal Osteopath Vanessa Fisher who brings 16 years of experience. Our clinic is dedicated to patient-centred and compassionate care. Vanessa’s friendly, tactile and attentive approach focuses on meeting each patient’s unique needs to promote optimal health and well-being.
How I can Help?
The Willow Clinic provides total family care from babies to seniors, treating a wide range of conditions including sport and work-related injuries.
Osteopathic treatment
An osteopath will assess the patient’s specific needs and symptoms and create a treatment plan that suits the individual. This will very often take into consideration the person’s normal, mechanical and working patterns and how their skeleton, joints, muscles, nerves, circulatory system, connective tissue and internal organs function as a whole body unit.
Treatment will then aim to restore the body to normal function, rather than providing a quick localised fix, which may only provide a temporary solution or could in fact make the problem worse.
Osteopaths can treat:
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Headaches and migraines
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Jaw disorders – teeth grinding and TMJ problems
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Arthritis and joint pain
- Postural and mobility problems
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Pain in hips, knees, ankles and feet
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Sacroiliac pain
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Back pain and Sciatica
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Tendonitis and bursitis
- Neck pain
- and more….
About Vanessa
Osteopath B Ost (UK)
Vanessa is the founder and clinical director of The Willow Clinic, which is within The Lotus Centre, Brookvale and within AHARA Health, Newport. Vanessa prides herself on providing quality osteopathic treatment and a dedicated approach to patient care and well-being.
She has over 18 years of clinical experience as an Osteopath, working in the UK and Australia. She treats a diverse range of patients from babies to adults. She uses a combination of cranial, functional and structural osteopathic techniques and myofascial needling.
Vanessa is married with two teenage boys and loves living on the Northern Beaches for its warmer weather compared to London. She enjoys watching the sunrise and has hobbies like going to the gym, walking with friends, and watching theatre shows.
My Approach
Vanessa has an excellent understanding of human biomechanics, along with the physical and mental stresses that our bodies are placed under in everyday life. This has been invaluable when treating a variety of injuries. It has helped her to utilise her skills to manage patients who struggle with everyday activities because of pain and demands they have on their bodies.
My Process
Since having children of her own, Vanessa has expanded her knowledge and skill set so that she can pursue another area of interest, cranial osteopathy. It is a technique that she has developed a keen passion for. She has found it to be helpful to a variety of people, which include pregnant women, babies and young children.
My Background
Vanessa graduated from the British School of Osteopathy (BSO) with distinction. The BSO is the UK’s oldest school of Osteopathy and is respected throughout the world for providing high quality, innovative and modern osteopathic education.
Her skills as a clinical practitioner were considered in such high esteem by the BSO that she was invited to lecture there. She did this for 3 years prior to migrating to Australia.
Why choose The Willow Clinic?
Dr Vanessa Fisher (Osteopath) is a caring and highly qualified Osteopath, trained in the UK with over 18 years experience. She is dedicated to not only treating symptoms but also understanding and addressing the underlying causes of pain and discomfort.
Vanessa is experienced in a wide range of osteopathic treatments, including cranial osteopathy, pregnancy care and support for tongue-tie.
The Willow Clinic goal
We aim to support your health and well-being by offering effective Osteopathic treatment alongside valuable guidance that may help reduce the risk of complications and, in some cases, potentially minimise the need for surgery.
We will empower you by:
Giving practical advice and personalised tips that could make a meaningful difference in your daily life. This may include guidance on posture, movement, ergonomics and self-care strategies that could relieve strain and help reduce pain.
By addressing these areas, we hope to enhance your quality of life, conserve your energy, and lower the risk of re-injury or chronic issues.
Through this holistic approach, our goal is to support your long-term health and help you maintain balance and mobility beyond each treatment session.
How I can help
The Willow Clinic provides total family care from babies to seniors, treating a wide range of conditions including sport and work-related injuries.
Osteopathic treatment
An osteopath will assess the patient’s specific needs and symptoms and create a treatment plan that suits the individual. This will very often take into consideration the person’s normal, mechanical and working patterns and how their skeleton, joints, muscles, nerves, circulatory system, connective tissue and internal organs function as a whole body unit.
Treatment will then aim to restore the body to normal function, rather than providing a quick localised fix, which may only provide a temporary solution or could in fact make the problem worse.
Osteopaths can treat:
-
Jaw disorders – teeth grinding and TMJ problems
-
Arthritis and joint pain
- Postural and mobility problems
-
Sacroiliac pain
-
Back pain and Sciatica
-
Tendonitis and bursitis
- Neck pain
- and more….
My Approach
Vanessa has an excellent understanding of human biomechanics, along with the physical and mental stresses that our bodies are placed under in everyday life. This has been invaluable when treating a variety of injuries. It has helped her to utilise her skills to manage patients who struggle with everyday activities because of pain and demands they have on their bodies.
My Process
Since having children of her own, Vanessa has expanded her knowledge and skill set so that she can pursue another area of interest, cranial osteopathy. It is a technique that she has developed a keen passion for. She has found it to be helpful to a variety of people, which include pregnant women, babies and young children.
My Background
Vanessa graduated from the British School of Osteopathy (BSO) with distinction. The BSO is the UK’s oldest school of Osteopathy and is respected throughout the world for providing high quality, innovative and modern osteopathic education.
Her skills as a clinical practitioner were considered in such high esteem by the BSO that she was invited to lecture there. She did this for 3 years prior to migrating to Australia.
Pregnancy
The dramatic changes and adaptations to a woman’s body during pregnancy and the birth often lead to aches and pains or may serve to increase underlying issues such as back pain which were already present.
Osteopathic treatment at the Willow Clinic will be carefully selected and tailored to each patient and will take great care to maximise the comfort and safety of the developing baby.
See how osteopathic treatment could work for you, whether you are at the pre or postnatal stage.
Babies and children
The stresses and strains of a natural birth can place the baby under enormous pressure, particularly the skull.
There are also stresses and strains on a child as it develops from a baby to a teenager. Some of the issues that arise at this age include:
- growth related bone pain
- postural issues
- back pain
- headaches
- spinal asymmetry
- sporting injuries
You can be assured that Vanessa Fisher, our osteopath at the Willow Clinic, will take a full medical history of the child and be careful to ask both the parent and child questions to fully explore the cause of any presenting issues, before determining the most suitable treatment approach.
Learn more about osteopathic treatment for babies and children.
Babies and children
The stresses and strains of a natural birth can place the baby under enormous pressure, particularly the skull.
There are also stresses and strains on a child as it develops from a baby to a teenager. Some of the issues that arise at this age include:
- growth related bone pain
- postural issues
- back pain
- headaches
- spinal asymmetry
- sporting injuries
You can be assured that Vanessa Fisher, our osteopath at the Willow Clinic, will take a full medical history of the child and be careful to ask both the parent and child questions to fully explore the cause of any presenting issues, before determining the most suitable treatment approach.
Learn more about osteopathic treatment for babies and children.
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Look forward to seeing you soon
I am currently working from three locations Brookvale – Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Newport – Thursdays and Kogarah – Tuesdays (monthly). For Kogarah appointments you are unable to book online for Kogarah clinic so please call to make a booking. Please contact me using the details below which is most suited to your location:
Visit Me Brookvale
The Lotus Centre Level 1, 13 Dale Street, Brookvale, NSW 2100
Level 1, 2/13 Dale Street, Brookvale, 2100
Visit Me Newport
AHARA Health 9/355 Barrenjoey Road, Newport, NSW 2106
AHARA Health, 9/355 Barrenjoey Road, Newport, NSW 2106
Visit Me Kogarah
St George Paediatric Dental Specialists, Shop 20 5-9 Belgrave Street, Kogarah, NSW 2217