Care that sees the whole picture
At Northwest Osteopathy & Pelvic Health, we take the time to understand you as a whole person. Our approach goes beyond treating symptoms — we look at how your body moves, how you live, and what matters most to your wellbeing.
Located in the heart of Airport West, we offer a welcoming, unhurried environment where you can feel comfortable asking questions and taking an active role in your health journey.
We work with people of all ages and backgrounds — whether you're managing ongoing discomfort, recovering from injury, or navigating pregnancy and postpartum life.
The practitioner behind your care
Our primary practitioner Dr. Sezen Gul brings warmth, clinical skill, and genuine curiosity to every appointment.
Dr. Sezen Gul
OsteopathB.Hsci., B.App.Sc. (Osteo)
Since graduating, Sezen has worked across a variety of Melbourne clinics, including sports medicine, physiotherapy-led, and osteopathic practices. In these settings, she has treated a broad range of musculoskeletal and sporting injuries, including conditions affecting beach volleyball, football and soccer players.
Working with patients from diverse backgrounds and across different stages of life helped her discover a particular passion for women's health, pregnancy, postnatal and the treatment of babies and children. Experience across multiple clinical environments has given her extensive clinical exposure and a well-rounded approach to patient care.
Sezen has completed further studies in women’s health, with a focus on pre and post natal care, birth preparation, pelvic health and paediatric care. She supports patients experiencing incontinence, pelvic pain and sexual dysfunction as well as reflux, oral ties, digestive issues, irritability, plagiocephaly and torticollis.
She is skilled in internal pelvic release techniques, dry needling, visceral manipulation, joint articulation and manipulation, massage and cupping, biodynamic and cranial treatments. In addition to osteopathy, Sezen is a certified Clinical Pilates instructor who enjoys incorporating movement and strength into treatment programs to provide a more active and holistic approach to care.
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How we can help
Evidence-informed treatments tailored to your needs, wherever you are in life.
Pelvic Health
Pelvic health concerns can look different for everybody and may affect people throughout all stages of life - from menstruation and exercise, to pregnancy, postpartum and menopause.
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General Osteopathy
Osteopathic care for aches, pain and movement concerns, supporting mobility and everyday wellbeing.
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Osteopathy for Infants & Children
Gentle osteopathic care for babies and children, supporting feeding, comfort, movement and development.
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Pregnancy & Postpartum
Pregnancy and postpartum is a special time for both parent and baby. Osteopathic care throughout this
journey can help you feel more comfortable, supported and confident in your changing body. We
commonly support pregnancy-related back, hip and pelvic pain, rib and tailbone pain, birth preparation
and postpartum recovery.
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Headaches & Migraines
Most headaches have a musculoskeletal component. Osteopathic treatment can reduce the frequency and intensity by addressing the underlying tension in the jaw, back, shoulders and neck.
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Back & Neck Pain
Pain in the neck and pain is often influenced by how the whole body is loading and moving - including posture, joint mobility and muscle tension. Osteopathy can help by improving how the joints, muscles and tissues move and work together.
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Pelvic Health
Pelvic health osteopathy may support concerns such as pelvic, back, hip or tailbone pain, urinary leakage, prolapse symptoms,, painful intercourse, endometriosis-related pain and pre/post natal recovery.
Supporting women through pregnancy, postpartum and all stages of life with evidence-informed osteopathic care and movement rehabilitation.
We commonly support people with:
- Pregnancy-related back, pelvic and hip pain
- Pelvic girdle pain & pubic symphysis pain
- Postpartum recovery & return to exercise
- Endometriosis, ovulation pain, PMOS (previously known as PCOS) related pain
- Birth preparation support
- Core strength & abdominal separation (diastasis recti)
- Pelvic floor dysfunction
- Urinary and/or bowel urgency, frequency or leakage
- Pelvic heaviness or prolapse symptoms
- Pain with movement, exercise or prolonged sitting
- Tailbone (coccyx) pain
- Rib discomfort during pregnancy
- Lower back tension associated with pelvic floor dysfunction
- Hip tightness & movement restrictions
- C-section & postnatal recovery support
- Guidance with safe movement during pregnancy and postpartum
Our approach
Treatment is tailored to your stage of life, symptoms and goals.
It may include:
- Hands-on osteopathic treatment
- Clinical exercise & rehabilitation
- Pregnancy and prolapse-safe movement strategies
- Breathing, core and pressure management education
- Postural and ergonomic advice
We focus on reducing discomfort, improving confidence in movement, and supporting safe return to activity or exercise.
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General Osteopathy
We support all types of musculoskeletal pain such as low back pain, neck and jaw pain, headaches, sciatica and nerve-related pain, shoulder, hip and lower limb discomfort.
Treatment may include hands-on osteopathic care, soft tissue massage, dry needling, cupping,, exercise advice and education to support long-term recovery and function.
Supporting you with:
- Back & neck pain
- Jaw pain
- Headaches, migraines & vertigo
- Postural tension & stiffness
- Sports & gym injuries
- Shoulder, arm, knee & ankle pain
- Muscle tightness & joint restriction
- Arthritis and degenerative joint pain
- Sciatica & nerve-related discomfort
- Workplace strain & desk-related tension
- Mobility restrictions
- Chronic or recurrent pain
- Pregnancy-related musculoskeletal pain
- Recovery after injury or periods of inactivity
Our approach
Treatment is tailored to your presentation and may include:
- Hands-on osteopathic treatment (soft tissue techniques, joint mobilisation, dry needling, cupping where appropriate)
- Movement assessment & rehabilitation exercises
- Clinical Pilates-based strengthening
- Education tailored to your lifestyle and goals
- Postural and load management strategies
We aim to support long-term recovery, resilience, and improved movement function.
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Osteopathy for Infants & Children
We commonly support feeding and latching difficulties, reflux and digestive discomfort, flat spots on the head, neck tension and head preference, sleep and settling concerns, and movement, posture and developmental concerns.
Gentle osteopathic care for babies and children, supporting feeding, comfort, movement and early development.
Common reasons parents seek support:
Feeding & digestion
- Latching or feeding difficulties
- Tongue/lip tie-related feeding challenges
- Colic, reflux or digestive discomfort
- Constipation
Comfort & settling
- Unsettled or irritable babies
- Sleep difficulties
- Difficulty settling or feeding-related discomfort
Movement & development
- Preference for turning the head to one side
- Flat spots on the head (plagiocephaly)
- Musculoskeletal tension or asymmetry
- Postural or movement concerns
- Developmental movement patterns
Growth & general care
- Growing pains
- Routine musculoskeletal check-ups during development
Our approach
Gentle, hands-on osteopathic care tailored to your child.
We focus on comfort, movement, and supporting healthy development in a calm, supportive environment for both babies and parents.
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Pregnancy & Postpartum
Birth preparation sessions are designed to help you feel informed, confident and supported as you prepare for labour and birth. We educate you on:
- Pain management strategies for labour
- Understanding labour pain and techniques to help manage it
- Active labour and birth positions
- Breathing and relaxation techniques for the pelvic floor
- Spinning Babies - inspired movements and optimal maternal positioning
- Movements to help create space and encourage comfort
- Guidance and education for breech presentations
- Perineal massage education
- Tips to help minimise the risk of perineal tearing
- Postnatal care and recovery of the perineal area
Birth preparation is tailored to your individual needs, preferences and birth goals, whether you are planning a vaginal birth or caesarean birth. Our aim is to help you feel informed, supported and confident as you prepare for your unique birth experience.
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Headaches & Migraines
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Back & Neck Pain
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FAQs
Questions & Answers
Everything you'd want to know before your first visit.
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What is osteopathy?
A hands-on approach to healthcare focused on the relationship between the body’s structure, movement and function. Using techniques such as soft tissue therapy, joint mobilisation, traditional osteopathic treatment, dry needling and stretching, osteopathy aims to reduce pain, improve mobility and support the body’s natural ability to heal and recover. |
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What is pelvic health?
Pelvic health focuses on the muscles, joints and organs of the pelvis, and how they work together with the core, breathing and movement systems of the body. Conditions such as urinary/bowel incontinence, pelvic pain, prolapse and painful intercourse are common - and manageable. |
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Do I need a referral to see an osteopath?
You can make an appointment without a referral. |
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What training do osteopaths have?
Osteopaths are registered allied health professionals whocomplete a minimum of four-five years of university education. In Australia, osteopaths are regulatedby the Osteopathy Board of Australia and must be registered with Australian Health PractitionerRegulation Agency (AHPRA). Registration requires ongoing professional development to ensurepractitioners maintain high starts of care and evidence informed practice. |
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Where can I park?
There is plenty of parking available and is less than 50metres away. You can park at the Chemist Warehouse carpark entrance - Yellow. Parking is complimentary. |
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Where are you located?
For your convenience we are located inside Airport West Westfield shoppingcentre on level 1. |
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Do you accept Medicare Plans?
Yes we accept Chronic Disease Plans (CDM). A medicare rebate of $61.80 is available for osteopathy services for a maximum of 5 sessions per patient per year. |
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Is your clinic child-friendly?
Absolutely. Our clinic provides a welcoming, family-friendly environment where parents can feel comfortable bringing their children along to appointments. |
Ready when you are
Choose your practitioner and a time that works for you. New patients always welcome.
We'd love to hear from you
Whether you have a question or you're ready to book, reach out and our team will get back to you promptly.
| Location
Shop 1/7, Westfield Airport West |
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| Phone 0413 431 022 |
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| Fax (03) 9338 9958 |
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