Sarah Durnford

Osteopath

Sarah is a caring, patient-centred osteopath who takes a holistic approach to movement, pain and well-being. She blends hands-on osteopathic techniques with exercise and lifestyle strategies to help people function at their best – particularly in residential aged care and community settings.

Professional Interests

• Mobile osteopathy & home visits (Gold Coast & surrounds)
• Aged care & residential facilities (gentle, goal-based programs, private osteopathy for respite clients)
• Sports-related aches & injuries (netball and field sports)
• Holistic pain care (body–mind approach, load management, exercise)
• Post-hospital & deconditioning rehab (balance, strength, confidence)
• Osteopathy for psychosomatic conditions
• Remedial massage

Personal Interests

Netball player and committed member of the local sports community. Outside clinic hours, Sarah loves staying active and supporting inclusive community sport.
Qualifications & Training

• Bachelor of Applied Science, Osteopathic Medicine
• Ethics of Care (RMIT University)

Experience Highlights

• Residential aged care therapy (falls prevention, gentle mobility work)
• Community osteopathy (home-based programs tailored to individual goals)
• Manual Therapy & Holistic Management
• Psychosomatic Conditions

Treatment Approach

Whole-person care that considers posture, movement patterns, stress, sleep and daily routines. Sarah uses gentle manual therapy, education and simple exercises to build confidence and lasting results.