Warm, compassionate & professional osteopathic care for women, babies, children & families.
Family Osteopath Central Coast
At RG Osteopathy, patients are welcomed into a calm, supportive environment where holistic care meets genuine compassion. Located in Tuggerah, the clinic offers personalised, hands-on osteopathic care for women, babies, children and teenagers. Our approach focuses on understanding the whole body, exploring how your muscles, joints and movement patterns work together. We aim to support comfort, mobility and wellbeing through every stage of life. Whether you are seeking support for everyday aches and pains, easing pregnancy-related tension, supporting infant development, or assisting with chronic pain, RG Osteopathy is committed to helping every patient feel their best.
Why Choose RG Osteopathy Central Coast?
RG Osteopathy stands apart through its warm, personalised approach. Rachel Gordge takes the time to truly listen, understanding each patient’s lifestyle, needs, and goals before developing a tailored treatment plan.
We offer generous appointment times and use evidence based approaches. During your consultation we assess how the whole body moves and functions together, helping explore what may be contributing to the area of pain or discomfort
With advanced training in women’s health, pregnancy care, and osteopathy for babies and children. Rachel combines professional expertise with a compassionate touch, creating a space where patients feel comfortable, heard, and cared for.
Our Services
Osteopathy
Comprehensive manual therapy to relieve tension, improve mobility, and support overall wellbeing.
Osteopathy for Babies/toddlers
Gentle techniques to help release physical tension, address movement concerns, promote body symmetry and encourage optimal physical function.
Osteopathy for Children/Teens
Encouraging healthy growth and movement with supportive, age-appropriate treatment.
Pregnancy Osteopath
Individualised support across all trimesters aimed at increasing movement, reducing pain and helping prepare your body for labour and birth.
Women’s Osteopath
Tailored Osteopathic treatment for women throughout every stage of life.
Cranial Osteopath
Subtle, relaxing therapy promoting calm and balance through gentle light-touch cranial techniques.
Warm | Compassionate | Gentle | Relaxing |
What Is Osteopathy?
Osteopathy is a form of manual therapy that focuses on how the body’s structure influences its function. It involves assessing and treating muscles, joints, connective tissue, and the nervous system to restore natural balance and movement.
By addressing the underlying causes of pain or dysfunction rather than just the symptoms, osteopathy encourages the body’s innate ability to heal itself. This gentle, holistic approach is suitable for people of all ages from newborns to adults, and can assist with issues such as back pain, headaches, postural strain, and recovery after injury.
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About Dr Rachel Gordge Osteopath
Rachel Gordge is a passionate and highly skilled osteopath who genuinely loves helping her patients feel better and move more freely. Graduating from Southern Cross University in 2016 with a Bachelor of Clinical Sciences and a Master of Osteopathic Medicine, she’s trained in a wide range of manual therapy techniques and exercise prescription. Her personal approach will vary based on the needs of each individual patient and can vary from firm and stronger style to very gentle and subtle based on the needs and preferences of each patient.
Rachel’s passion lies in supporting women’s health, pregnancy, postpartum, child and baby osteopathy, where her calm and caring nature shines. Dedicated to lifelong learning, she continues to attend courses and seminars to stay up to date with the latest research. When she’s not in the clinic, Rachel enjoys exploring the central coast bush tracks, spending time by the beach, or trying to keep her garden alive.
Why People Seek Osteopathic Care
People may seek osteopathic support for a wide range of musculoskeletal concerns, including (but not limited to):
- Neck or back pain
- Pelvic or sacroiliac joint (SIJ) pain
- Muscle tension or stiffness
- Joint mobility concerns
- Postural strain
- Pregnancy or postnatal related changes
- Headaches
- Repetitive strain or overuse issues
- Jaw (TMJ) tension
- Shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee, ankle or foot discomfort
- Sporting or movement related strain
- Chronic or persistent musculoskeletal pain
- General mobility or wellbeing
- Scar tissue related tension
- Babies: age appropriate care for early movement, posture and position preferences.
- Children and Teens: Support for growing bodies, school posture, sport demands and everyday aches.
If you are seeking a Central Coast osteopath who offers gentle, evidence informed care, RG Osteopathy is here to support your wellbeing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long are appointments?
Initial consultations approximately 60 minutes
Return consultations approximately 40 minutes
What are your appointment fees?
Initial Consultation: $150
Return Consultation: $130
These fees cover your consultation time, assessment, hands-on treatment, and any guidance or exercises provided during your session.
If you have private health insurance with osteopathy extras, we can process your rebate in the clinic at the time of your appointment (depending on your fund and level of cover)
Do you treat babies and children? What ages do you treat?
Yes. Rachel has extensive experience working with infants, children, and teenagers.
We welcome people of all ages at RG Osteopathy. Babies can attend from newborn stage, and we continue to support children as they grow through toddlerhood, early childhood, school-aged years, and the teenage years.
We do not use any cracking techniques or sudden movements when treating babies or children. All treatment is very gentle and carefully adjusted to suit their age, stage of development, comfort, and individual needs.
Do I need a referral to see an osteopath?
No referral is required. However, referrals from GPs or other health professionals are welcome.
Do you accept GP Management Plans under Medicare?
Yes we accept Medicare Chronic Disease Management (CDM) Plans, previously known as Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) Plans.
These plans are arranged through your GP. If you have been referred under a CDM plan, please bring the referral paperwork with you so we can process your Medicare rebate.
At Rachel Gordge Osteopathy, a gap fee applies. Full payment is made at the time of your appointment, and we process the Medicare rebate in clinic.
Do I need to remove my clothing for treatment?
No you do not need to take your clothes off for osteopathic treatment.
Most sessions can be completed with you fully clothed in comfortable, loose-fitting clothing that allows for movement.
If any specific area needs to be seen more clearly Rachel will always discuss this with you first and only proceed with your full consent. Towels can also be used for coverage if needed.
You are welcome to wear whatever helps you feel most comfortable and relaxed.
What is the difference between Osteopathy and Physiotherapy?
Both treat musculoskeletal issues, but osteopathy takes a whole-body approach, focusing on how the body’s structure affects its function.