Osteopathy and Massage in Preston

Hands-on osteopathy & massage to improve the way you move, work and feel.

Registered, evidence-informed osteopathic & remedial massage care, now at Wellness Social Club.

Get 10% off most Wellness Social Club services, including Wet & Dry Recovery Sessions, on the day of your Osteopathy or Massage appointment

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What is Osteopathy?

Osteopathy is a registered allied health profession centred on musculoskeletal health and movement. Your osteopath uses careful assessment and hands-on techniques, including soft tissue work, stretching, articulation, and joint mobilisation, alongside movement and lifestyle advice tailored to you.

The approach looks at your whole body and the daily habits around it, not just the spot that feels sore.

Who it’s for?

Osteopathy suits people of all ages and activity levels, from desk workers and parents to athletes and older adults. Care is tailored to your needs, whether you're:

  • Recovering from an injury

  • Managing ongoing or recurring discomfort

  • Noticing postural strain from work or training

  • Simply wanting to move more comfortably

Conveniently located in Preston, Wellness Social Club welcomes guests from Thornbury, Northcote, Brunswick, and surrounding Melbourne suburbs.

Why it matters

People see an osteopath for a wide range of everyday musculoskeletal complaints, including:

  • Lower back and neck discomfort

  • Shoulder, hip and knee complaints

  • Muscle tension and tightness

  • Postural strain from work or training

  • Sports and overuse niggles

Your osteopath will talk through what's suitable for you, what a typical plan looks like, and when another type of care may be more appropriate.

Osteopathy is not a guaranteed fix and individual experiences vary. The information here is general and isn't a substitute for personalised clinical advice.

What to expect

A thorough, whole-person approach. Your osteopath considers posture, movement patterns, work demands, training, sleep and stress, not just the area that's bothering you.

  • Duration: 45 minutes for your first appointment, 30 minutes for follow-ups

  • Format: Hands-on techniques, movement advice, and a management plan tailored to you

  • Pace: Slow and considered

  • Focus: Understanding the bigger picture behind how you move and feel

You'll leave with a clear sense of the plan and what you can do between visits.

Soma Studio Massage

Slow down and take a moment for yourself.

At Soma Studio, we offer a range of massage treatments, including remedial massage, relaxation massage and more.

Our Relaxation Massage is designed to calm the mind, soften muscular tension and give your body the opportunity to truly unwind. Using flowing techniques and a gentle, intuitive touch, each treatment creates space to reset - leaving you feeling lighter, calmer and deeply restored.

Our Remedial Massage is targeted, effective and tailored to you. It focuses on relieving pain, reducing muscular tension and improving the way your body moves. Every treatment is adapted to your individual needs to support lasting relief and help you move with greater ease.

Types of Massage Offered

Pair it with

Osteopathy sits naturally alongside the other recovery and movement experiences under one roof at Wellness Social Club. Many guests build a simple weekly ritual around it.

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Contrast Water Therapy

Move between heat and cold to activate your nervous system, relax muscles, and support full-body recovery. Our contrast therapy includes hot plunge and cold plunge pools designed to help you reset, recover, and recharge.

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Our Finnish sauna uses intense dry heat to help your body naturally detoxify, relax muscles, and improve cardiovascular function. As the heat penetrates the body, stress melts away while circulation increases — leaving you feeling lighter, calmer, and fully refreshed.

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Somatic Movement

Slow, awareness-led movement to reconnect with your body.

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Move and feel better.

Book your Osteopathy and Massage appointments through Soma Studio.

Get 10% off most Wellness Social Club services, including Wet & Dry Recovery Sessions, after your Osteopathy or Massage appointment.

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Soma FAQ’s:

  • Soma Studio is its own business, operating from a treatment room within Wellness Social Club in Preston. While Osteopathy & Massage are listed as services under the Wellness Social Club umbrella, your booking, treatment and all clinical care are managed directly by Soma Studio.

  • Book online through Soma Studio.

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  • No. Osteopathy & Massage appointments are booked and paid for separately through Soma Studio and are not included as part of a Wellness Social Club membership. 

  • No. You can book directly. If you have any relevant scans or reports, bring them along. 

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  • This varies from person to person. Your Osteopath will discuss a suitable plan with you at your first appointment. 

  • The exclusive 10% Wellness Social Club benefit for Soma Studio clients applies to almost all Wellness Social Club services undertaken on the same day as your Soma Studio appointment. The only exclusions are IV Vitamin Therapy and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy.

    • Yes. We accept all major private health funds for Osteopathy and Remedial Massage appointments. 

    • If your extras cover includes these services, you can usually claim your rebate on the spot using HICAPS, making the process quick and easy. 

    • If you're unsure what you're covered for, we recommend contacting your health fund before your appointment to confirm your eligibility and rebate amount. 

  • Yes. We accept GP Team Care Arrangements (TCAs) (formerly known as Chronic Disease Management (CDM) Plans) for Osteopathy. 

    If your GP has referred you under a valid Team Care Arrangement, you may be eligible for a Medicare rebate on your consultation. A gap fee may apply depending on your appointment type. 

    Please bring your referral details to your first appointment, and our team will help guide you through the claiming process. 

    For Medicare-funded allied health sessions: 

    • Your GP must first prepare a Team Care Arrangement. 

    • Your GP must provide a referral that specifies Osteopathy as the referred service and is signed and dated in accordance with Medicare requirements. 

    • Patients are eligible for up to five Medicare-funded allied health sessions per calendar year, shared across all eligible allied health providers. 

  • Booking a joint package can be done in one of two ways: 

    • If the package is available on the Soma Studio website, simply book it online. The package pricing and inclusions will be applied automatically. 

    • If the Wellness Social Club service you'd like isn't available as a joint package on the Soma Studio website, but is eligible for the 10% Wellness Social Club benefit, book your Soma Studio appointment online and then contact Wellness Social Club directly to book your second service. They'll apply the 10% discount to your booking, and you'll pay in person on the day. 

Why choose Wellness Social Club?

Wellness Social Club is a third space for recovery, connection and wellbeing, a place beyond home and work where you can reset and recharge.

Our Preston hub brings traditional and infrared saunas, contrast therapy pools, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, red light therapy, breathwork, yoga and more under one roof, with osteopathy now part of the mix.

Conveniently located for guests across Preston, Thornbury, Northcote, Brunswick and Melbourne's inner north.