Osteopathy
Strength & Conditioning
Exercise Rehabilitation
Osteopathy is a holistic approach to healthcare that focuses on the musculoskeletal system. It uses hands-on techniques like stretching, massage, and joint manipulation to improve movement, relieve pain, and support the body’s natural healing processes, aiming to enhance overall health and function.
Strength and conditioning helps you move better, feel stronger, and prevent injury. Guided by allied health professionals, our tailored programs support recovery, build resilience, and improve performance -whether you're managing a health condition, returning from injury, or simply aiming to feel your best in daily life.
Exercise rehabilitation focuses on restoring movement, function, and quality of life after injury, surgery, or illness, combining expert care and tailored exercise programs to support recovery, reduce pain, and help you return to daily activities safely and confidently.
Our
Story
Dr. Dennis Larin is an Australian Osteopath and founder of Melbourne Sports Osteopathy. He holds a Bachelor of Science & Master of Health Science (Osteopathy). With a background as a strength and rehabilitation coach, he focuses on bridging the gap between injury recovery and optimal performance, whether that be in sport or in general life. Dennis combines hands-on osteopathic techniques with tailored exercise programs to treat pain, restore movement, and help prevent future issues. His evidence-based, individualised approach helps people return from injury, manage ongoing discomfort, and perform at their best.
Get to Know Us
Melbourne Sports Osteopathy is conveniently located near the border of Malvern & Glen Iris. We're passionate about helping people move better, feel better, and get back to doing what they love — offering a modern, evidence-based approach to injury management and overall wellbeing, blending osteopathy, rehabilitation, and strength & conditioning.
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Led by Principal Osteopath Dr. Dennis Larin, we pride ourselves on delivering personalised care to each individual. Whether you're dealing with short or long term injuries, or simply want to improve how your body moves, we’re here to support your journey.
Our clinic features a fully equipped gym, allowing us to assess and treat injuries in a dynamic, real-world setting. We also offer movement screening and tailored take-home advice to help manage pain and improve function beyond the treatment room.
We believe in a holistic approach to health, combining accurate diagnosis, hands-on treatment, and structured management plans. Whether you're an athlete, weekend warrior, or just want to feel better day-to-day, our goal is to empower you with the tools and knowledge to take control of your health and ultimately move well, live well, and perform at your best.
What is Osteopathy?
Osteopathy is a hands-on approach to healthcare that focuses on the muscles, joints, and spine. It uses gentle techniques like stretching, joint mobilisation, and soft tissue massage to improve movement, reduce pain, and support the body’s natural healing process.
Rather than just treating symptoms, osteopaths look at how your body functions as a whole to find and address the root cause of discomfort.
Whether you're dealing with back pain, sports injuries, poor posture, or general tension, osteopathy offers a personalised, path to recovery and prevention.
At our clinic, we take the time to understand your lifestyle and health history to create a treatment plan that works for you. Osteopathy can help people from all walks of life - from office workers and athletes to pregnant women and older adults - and can play a key role in helping you move better, feel better, and live better.
