Osteo Talk
Osteo Talk
Osteopathy Australia's Osteo Talk podcasts Osteo Talk continues to connect and inform Australia’s osteopathy community through shared stories, professional insights and engaging conversations. To better serve its members, the podcast now features rotating hosts and specialised content. Diversity is one of the profession’s greatest strengths, and by including a variety of voices, Osteo Talk refl…Social links:
Beyond the bio, Nick Tripodi
In the lead up to his speaker spots at the Osteopathy Conference 2026, Nick Tripodi, Co-Course Chair and senior lecturer at Victoria University, joins the podcast to discuss the evolving research landscape within osteopathy. Nick reflects on his transition from clinical practice into research and a…
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Beyond the bio, Nick Penney
In this bite-sized podcast, we hear from Nick Penney, a highly respected osteopath, researcher, and educator whose career has spanned the UK to New Zealand. From helping shape the professional recognition of osteopathy in New Zealand to completing a PhD in Musculoskeletal Medicine at the University…
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Beyond the bio, Amy Lawton
In this episode of Osteo Talk, we sit down with Amy Lawton, Melbourne-based osteopath, lecturer at Victoria University, and PhD candidate at RMIT University, to discuss her research into falls prevention, healthy ageing, and the evolving role of osteopathy in aged care. Amy previews her two presen…
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Beyond the bio, Max Hopes
In this episode of Osteo Talk, we speak with Max Hopes, osteopath, strength and conditioning coach, lecturer, and PhD candidate, who will be presenting at this year's Osteopathy Conference on the Gold Coast. Max shares his clinical and personal insights into lower limb tendinopathy, discussing the …
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Practical financial insights & property essentials part 1
In this episode, we take a deep dive into the world of lending and property through the unique lens of an osteopath. Whether you're fresh out of university, building your patient base, or well established in practice, this conversation is designed to demystify borrowing, reduce fear, and give you a…
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Setting the standard in dry needling, the IDNETAG story
As demand for dry needling continues to grow worldwide, more clinicians are integrating it into their practice. But with no regulatory body overseeing the field, this rapid expansion has also increased the potential for inconsistent standards and patient risk. That’s where the International Dry Nee…
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Beyond the clinic: career journeys and professional fulfilment in osteopathy
Osteopath Kale Mazurek reached a turning point after a decade in practice, when the physical demands of hands‑on work began to take a toll. With long‑term career sustainability and family life front of mind, he started exploring roles beyond the treatment room. That search led him to a new professi…
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The mastitis evidence pathway: osteopathic clinical insight to case series
It took a chance listening encounter for clinician scientist and osteopath Roger Engel to hear Elise Fuller and Katie Willy speaking on a webinar about lactation and mastitis. At the time, what Elise and Katie didn’t realise was that they were sitting on a wealth of clinical data, and it was the da…
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Redefining osteopathic leadership with insight, influence and care
In this episode, Stuart Hammond sits down with Hanna Tómasdóttir, President of Danske Osteopater. Under her leadership, the association has expanded from just 40 members in 2013 to more than 300 in 2024, making it one of the fastest‑growing osteopathic organisations worldwide. An Icelandic born Da…
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Putting privacy and security first with AI in healthcare
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is making it easier to streamline tasks and enhance communication in multiple industries. But, what are the implications for highly regulated fields like healthcare that require special accommodations for policies around compliance, ethical considerations, security, and…
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