Get Your Back, Neck, Shoulder or Joint Pain Assessed and Treated
So You Can Move More Freely Again
Book an initial consult to discuss your symptoms and outline the next step.
Hear what others have said about Osteopathy at The Movment Philosophy
From lower backs and hips to necks and knees, we help people in Bondi Junction and the Eastern Suburbs figure out why their body keeps getting stuck.
The first step is understanding what is contributing. Book an initial assessment and we will outline a clear plan before you decide what to do next.
If you need support beyond osteopathy, our clinic works with massage, rehabilitation, and Doctors all under one roof.
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Built for bodies that have been putting up with pain for too long. Whether it’s a stiff neck from hours at the desk, a lower back that flares every time you lift, or a shoulder or knee that’s stopped you training the way you want to, osteopathy gets to what’s actually driving the problem, not just where it hurts. Every first visit starts with a thorough assessment of how you move, followed by hands-on treatment and a clear plan, so you leave understanding what’s going on and what it’ll take to get you back to full speed.
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Who you’ll see
Rick Hartley brings over 30 years of clinical experience, backed by a BSc (Hons) in Osteopathic Medicine, an MSc in Sports Rehabilitation and a Fellowship in Applied Functional biomechanics (FAFS). That means precise hands-on care combined with the movement know-how, to keep you strong once the pain settles. No referral needed, and rebates are available through most private health funds.
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Grace Tharacheewin Remedial & Sports Massage, Hot Stones & Lymphatic Drainage Therapist
Grace brings a calm, considered approach to bodywork and a clear understanding that good massage is about more than just relaxation. Whether you're managing chronic tension from desk work, recovering from a sports session, or looking after a body that's been through a lot, Grace tailors each treatment to what your body actually needs that day.
Trained in remedial, sports, hot stone, lymphatic drainage, and magnesium massage, Grace works closely with the rest of The Movement Philosophy team to support your recovery and longevity. Her sessions feel grounded, intentional, and quietly skilled.
Book a session with Grace to move better, recover faster, and feel more at home in your body.
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Not sure which treatment suits you best? Don't overthink it… just book a remedial massage and Grace will talk you through everything when you arrive. She'll tailor the session to exactly what your body needs on the day. No wrong answer.
FAQs
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You're in control the whole way through — you set the pressure, and comfortable work does the same job as firm work at a cellular level, minus the wincing. There's nothing to flush and nothing that needs to be found and broken; your results come from your nervous system settling and your tissue responding, not from pain tolerance. It starts with a quick conversation about your goals, then a genuinely evidence-backed session:
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Regular massage isn't about finding the fanciest technique, a landmark trial found relaxation massage works just as well as clinical "structural" massage for chronic back pain. What matters more is frequency and consistency: your body responds to massage like a dose, and the biggest, most reliable benefit, a real reduction in anxiety and low mood, builds over a course of sessions, not a single visit. Book the version and the schedule you'll actually stick to; that's the one backed by the evidence —
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Remedial Massage: $150 (60 min)
Focused, hands-on work on the muscles and tissues that need it. Ideal if you're dealing with a specific area of tightness, tension, or a niggle you'd like sorted, or if you just want to feel like you move better afterwards. Rebates available with most health funds.Sports Massages: $150 (60 min)
Firmer, purposeful work for active bodies, whether you're training hard, recovering from a session, or preparing for one. Helps loosen worked muscles, ease tension from repetitive load, and get you back to what you enjoy doing. Rebates available with most health funds.Magnesium Massage: $160 (60 min)
Remedial massage with topical magnesium worked into the areas that need it. A great option if you carry your stress in your muscles, sleep poorly, or often feel wound-up at the end of the day. Deeply relaxing, and you'll leave feeling noticeably lighter.
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Wear whatever's comfortable to arrive in. On the table, you'll undress to your comfort level, usually down to underwear for remedial work, and you'll be draped with a towel the entire time, with only the area being worked on exposed. Grace will step out of the room while you get on and off the table. It's designed to feel private and comfortable at every step.
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Massage can involve firm pressure on tight or sensitive tissue - but it should never be unbearable. Grace will check in throughout and adjust pressure to your comfort level. Some mild soreness in the 24 hours after is normal and usually means the right areas were targeted.
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Yes! Grace is registered with all major health funds including Medibank, Bupa, HCF, NIB, AHM and more. Bring your health fund card and we can process your rebate on the spot through HICAPS.
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Honestly. Not necessarily. Massage can be genuinely helpful for chronic pain syndrome and as part of a broader management program it's an excellent strategy. But some presentations are here to stay to some degree, and part of good clinical care is being honest about that. Managing pain well and managing our expectations around it, is sometimes the most important work we do. Grace won't promise you a cure in these instances. She'll give you her best, work alongside the team where needed, and help you find a level of function and comfort that lets you get on with your life.
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Yes… and if she doesn't, she'll check in with the broader team at The Movement Philosophy to make sure she's across everything before your session. Grace is highly skilled but she's also human. If she feels your presentation is beyond the scope of massage alone, she'll flag it and we'll make sure you get in front of the right person. That might be Rick for Osteopathy and Rehabilitation, Dr Lisa Hackett for diagnostic imaging, or Dr Danny Cai for medical management. You're not just booking a massage, you're walking into a connected clinical team.
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Not at all. Rick Hartley is also available and more than capable of hands-on soft tissue work if that's your preference. Rick's primary focus is osteopathy and rehabilitation, but if you'd like more emphasis on soft tissue mobilisation as part of your session just let him know when you book and he'll factor that in. Between Rick and Grace, you're in good hands either way.
