Welcome to Osteo for Families
We are a team of qualified Osteopaths who thrive to deliver Best Care to all our patients whether you are 2 weeks old or 98 years old.
At Osteo for Families our mission statement is Holistic Health Care for the Whole Family. What this means is we don't just look at your back or neck or where your pain is, we take into account that you may have a 2 year old who you always carry on your hip, or that you are a painter who has pain in the neck and shoulder from painting ceilings. We therefore design a treatment plan specific to you and provide you the necessary tools to be able to live life to the fullest with minimal pain.
All our Osteopaths live and work by our core values:
Honesty- Being truthful to not only yourself but everyone around you
All inclusive- welcoming to all ages and those from all walks of life
Best Care- Acting in the best interests of the individual patient and team members without bias or judgement
Respect for everyone - showing care, concern and consideration for an individuals' needs or feelings
Be memorable- create a fun and supportive environment and go the extra step sort of things
Meet our team
Dr Sally Tran- Osteopath for all ages
Dr Sally Tran graduated with a master’s double degree in osteopathy from Victoria University after previous studies in biomedical science at Monash. This depth of pathology and physiology training informs her clinical practice in guiding patients towards identifying the root cause of their musculoskeletal concerns.
Sally’s approach to promoting health and wellbeing celebrates each individual and their unique goals. Management plans are bespoke and include a variety of manual techniques, along with movement prescription suited to your specific needs.
Having spent time in India at a sports medicine hospital and clinics across metropolitan and regional areas, Sally is dedicated to caring for all members of the family and community. She has also pursued further training to treat babies and children, as well as supporting patients with chronic or complex health profiles within collaborative medical teams.
When she isn’t lecturing or supervising future generations of osteopaths at Victoria University, Sally is likely to be found on an adventure with her young therapy dog Orion, fully immersed in a book with ample cups of tea or taking on new challenges – currently netball and Aussie Rules footy including coaching, and multiple knitting projects.
Dr Sally Tran (Osteopath)
MHSc (Osteo.) BSc (ClinSc.) BBiomedSc. GCTertEd.
Dr Carly Broadbent- Paediatric Osteopath
Dr Carly Broadbent graduated from Victoria University in 2002 as a qualified Osteopath. In 2012, after her third child was born, she opened Osteo for Families. Having worked in many clinics throughout Queensland, the Northern Territory, and Victoria, she could see that a clinic catering to families, particularly mothers with young babies, was necessary. Carly’s vision was to create a space where mothers could feel comfortable having a treatment whilst their child/children could play on the floor without mum stressing whether they were going to break anything!