Melanie Young
Melanie studied to become an osteopath at RMIT University in Melbourne, graduating with Distinction in 1997.
She has over 45 years experience in dance, Tai Chi and Pilates. She draws on these foundations, combining them with gentle treatment approaches, including Functional, Cranial & Biodynamic Osteopathy, to effectively treat a wide range of ages and conditions.
Melanie started studying Biodynamic Osteopathy in 2002 with Dr Jim Jealous, completing all nine phases. She has since taught and lectured in Biodynamic Osteopathy internationally.
Since 2015 she has been working and studying in the field of mild hyperbaric oxygen therapy, to help a range of health conditions including concussion, stroke and wound healing. She has also been studying ACT: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help her patients with the cognitive and emotional aspects of their healing journey.
Articles written by Melanie Young
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What is Sciatica and how can osteopathy alleviate it? (Part 1)
Sciatica is a painful condition that is associated with nerve…
Qualifications
- 2024 Barral Neuromeningeal Visceral Manipulation course, Barral Institute, Christchurch, New Zealand
- 2002–2024 Biodynamics Phases I to IX then continuation into the Health and Wholeness, Dr Jim Jealous, Dr Robin Seamer, Dr Manuela Da Rin, Australia and New Zealand
- 2021 Integrating Pelvic Health into Musculoskeletal Practice with Dr M Davidson, Wellington, New Zealand
- 2020 Demystifying the Shoulder for Pilates. ACT training with Russ Harris (online)
- 2019 Child and Adolescent Health Essentials Ara, Institute of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand
- 2018 Infant and Young Child Learning Essentials, Ara Institute of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand
- 2017 A.T. Still ‘He meant what he said’ Course by Dr Richard Wallis, Melbourne, Australia
- 2017 Best practices in Paediatric Feeding, Speech and Mouth Function with Diane Bahr, Sydney, Australia
- 2017 Integrative Breathing Therapy Practitioner Training with Dr Rosalba Courtney, Sydney, Australia
- 2015 Neuroendocrine Health Mediherb Course, Mild Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Training, Kapiti Coast, New Zealand
- 2012 ONZ Balanced Ligamentous Tension Table Tutor, Wellington, New Zealand
- 2010 Musculoskeletal Corrective Exercise, Dave Liow, Wellington, New Zealand
- 2002 Pilates Rehabilitation Teacher Training – Polestar, Auckland New Zealand
- 1999–2005 Sutherland Cranial Treatment Foundation Courses including Infants, The Face, ROA, The Legacy of Rollin Becker, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Australia, and Auckland, New Zealand
- 1999 Hormonal Disturbances in Women Training, Wellington New Zealand
- 1998–2006 SCTF Post graduate courses on Cranial Osteopathy, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Australia, and Auckland, New Zealand
- 1992–1997 Bachelor of Applied Science (Clinical Science) and Bachelor of Osteopathic Science, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia
- 1985–1988 Bachelor of Arts at Victoria University majoring in Linguistics, Victoria, Australia
Professional Interests & Specialist Areas
- Past major physical trauma including concussion recovery
- Fertility, pregnancy, babies and children
- Face, sinus, tongue, jaw and ear issues
- Concussion
Melanie has a clinical focus in providing gentle effective Biodynamic Osteopathy for people of any age with past major physical trauma, especially concussion recovery. She is also very experienced in supporting individuals through pregnancy, preparation for labour, recovery post birth, babies and children.
Melanie has a passion for working with people undergoing Orthodontics and enjoys treating the Temporo-Mandibular Joint (TMJ) and other mechanical issues of the cranium such as sinus, tongue problems (in babies or adults) or ear infections. Her goal is to listen carefully to what your goals are and provide the best possible care. She loves to help you move freely again, pain free.
Melanie is married with two teenage children and loves to walk in the bush and swim in the sea year-round.
