Osteopathy Sydney CBD

Welcome to Quay Health, your trusted osteopathy clinic in the Sydney CBD. Chosen by more than 15,000 patients and backed by 350+ five-star reviews, our experienced and compassionate team delivers personalised treatments to restore mobility, relieve pain, and support your long-term well-being.

Take the first step to pain-free living.

What To Expect

Assessment

Identifying mechanical imbalances or compensatory patterns in the body.

Manual Therapy

Gentle mobilisations, stretching, and manipulations to restore alignment.

Education & Advice

Guidance on posture, movement, and daily habits to maintain long-term wellbeing.

Osteotherapist Sydney CBD

At Quay Health, we take a holistic, hands-on approach to osteopathy, addressing muscles, joints, and connective tissues to support the body’s natural healing. Located in the Sydney CBD, our skilled osteopaths use a range of manual techniques to treat the root causes of pain, not just the symptoms, and collaborate with other allied health professionals to deliver comprehensive care. Whether you’re managing chronic pain, recovering from injury, or seeking to improve posture, we’ll work with you to create a customised treatment plan designed for lasting relief and improved well-being.

Here at Quay Health, our Osteos are experienced in treating a broad range of conditions including:

  • Headaches and migraines
  • Lower back pain
  • Postural problems
  • Workplace and ergonomic strain
  • Sports injuries
  • Neck and shoulder pain
  • Muscular imbalances
  • Tendon injuries
  • Knee and hip pain
  • Heel and foot pain
  • Shin splints
  • Whiplash
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Sciatica

Schedule your appointment today and feel the difference of individualised, hands-on treatment.

Our Locations

Visit a practitioner at the following locations.

FAQs

Yes, we offer pregnancy-safe techniques and positioning.
Osteopathy is a more holistic method of treatment, while physiotherapy often includes more targeted exercise rehab along with hands-on treatment.
Some feel relief after one session, but multiple visits may be needed for lasting change.
Yes, especially when linked to neck tension, poor posture, or muscular imbalances.

Nerissa D'Mello​​

Clinical Lead Physiotherapist
Nerissa’s interest in physiotherapy began after experiencing multiple injuries growing up. Being in and out of clinics sparked her curiosity about how the body heals and inspired her to help others return to what they love. Early hands-on experience with a Scottish rugby club during her masters strengthened her passion for musculoskeletal and orthopaedic rehabilitation.
 
Now the Clinical Lead Physiotherapist at Quay Health, she has a strong interest in helping patients recover without surgical intervention when possible. Her treatment style combines hands-on techniques with exercise prescription, grounded in the latest research to promote lasting recovery.
 
Some of the techniques Nerissa uses are dry needling, VALD ForceDecks and Dynamo for data-driven rehab, taping, and shockwave therapy for stubborn tendon injuries.
 
She enjoys treating a broad range of patients, regardless of age, fitness, or background, and is currently expanding her expertise in women’s health.
 
Patients can expect a thorough, personalised approach focused on understanding their goals, hands-on treatment, and education in a supportive environment.
 
Outside work, you can find Nerissa training for her first full marathon, playing tennis, smiling at your dog, and trying to keep up with all her downloaded podcasts.
 
Clinical interests include:
 
  • Shoulder injuries, including rotator cuff and instability
  • Ankle sprains
  • Tennis and racquet sports injuries
  • Neck and upper back pain
  • Rehab from postoperative hip and knee replacements
  • Women’s health 
 
Languages spoken other than English: Conversational Hindi
 
Nerissa is available at Quay Health. Call 1300 782 943 to make an appointment or book online.

Riccardo Erba​

Senior Physiotherapist

Riccardo’s passion for physiotherapy started while working with patients recovering from strokes, multiple sclerosis, and brain injuries. Seeing how vital movement is inspired him to explore the connection between the brain and body. Over seven years, he developed a holistic approach combining manual therapy, education, and sport-focused rehab.

His treatment style is evidence-based and tailored, blending hands-on therapy with corrective exercises and advanced technologies. Riccardo believes every patient deserves a personalised plan that balances pain relief and long-term improvement.

He uses techniques including spinal manipulation, mobilization with movement, dry needling, Class IV lasers, shockwave therapy, and VALD ForceDecks.

Riccardo enjoys helping clients who want to understand their bodies, relieve pain, prevent injury, and improve performance.

Outside work, he loves hiking, climbing, and following ball sports of all kinds.

Clinical interests include:

  • Headaches and neck pain
  • Shoulder and elbow conditions
  • Hip and knee rehab
  • Shockwave and laser therapy

Languages spoken other than English: Italian

Riccardo is available at Quay Health. Call 1300 782 943 to make an appointment or book online.