Dr Laurence Garneau is an osteopath based in Woodend, VIC. His clinic is at 81A High Street, Woodend VIC 3442. He works in the area of osteopathic manipulative treatment, which is all about using careful hands-on treatment to help the body move better and feel more comfortable.
Osteopathy can be helpful when you’re dealing with ongoing aches or niggles, or when something just won’t quite settle down. Many people see an osteopath for musculoskeletal problems like back, neck, shoulder, hip, and knee discomfort. At times it’s also about stiffness, muscle tightness, or pain that changes with movement and activity.
In practice, the first step is a musculoskeletal evaluation. This helps make sense of what’s going on and how your symptoms behave day to day. From there, osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) may be used to improve movement and ease strain. Treatment plans are usually practical and focused on what you can do between visits, not just what happens in the room.
Dr Garneau also supports patients with nutritional counselling and exercise prescription. These are simple, realistic changes that can fit around your routine. For some people, small adjustments to food habits and movement make a big difference over time, especially when pain is linked to how the body copes with everyday stress, work, or sport.
He keeps things clear and easy to follow, with an eye on comfort and function. Communication is in English and French, which can be a nice option if you prefer to speak in either language.
There’s no one-size-fits-all approach. Over time, the goal is to help you understand your body a bit better, settle symptoms where possible, and build habits that support longer-term recovery and day-to-day wellbeing.