Michael Gassner

Registered Osteopath (Australia)
Masters of Osteopathy
B. App. Sc (Human Biology)

300+ satisfied clients
Michael Gassner

Michael's journey into osteopathy began with a healing experience from a chronic sports injury, inspiring his 5-year qualification as an osteopath.

Osteopathic practitioner at City Osteopathy using anatomical spine model for patient education, demonstrating the clinic's approach to helping patients understand their body's interconnected systems and the osteopathic treatment process

He specialised in myofascial pain treatment, advanced diagnostic techniques, and dysfunctional breathing patterns during his studies, which informed his thesis research.

Osteopathic practitioner at City Osteopathy demonstrating movement assessment and rehabilitation exercise, showing the clinic's integrated approach to understanding body mechanics and functional movement for comprehensive patient care

Michael's practice philosophy emphasises the connection between body structure and function, focusing on underlying causes of movement dysfunction. With a background in competitive sports at a regional level, Michael has long been passionate about optimising functional movement.

Osteopathic treatment at City Osteopathy showing practitioner performing manual therapy assessment and intervention, demonstrating the clinic's hands-on approach to understanding the body's interconnected systems and addressing functional imbalances

To enhance his approach, he completed postgraduate training in dry needling to improve movement function and patient outcomes.

Osteopathic assessment at City Osteopathy showing practitioner performing lower limb evaluation, demonstrating the clinic's comprehensive approach to understanding the body's interconnected systems and addressing underlying functional imbalances
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"I believe in treating the person, not just the symptoms."

By understanding the body's structure and function, we can address the root cause of dysfunction, helping individuals move and live better at every stage of life.

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