Dr Erin Barnes
Osteopath
Erin follows the osteopathic principle that the body is a unit and that every part of the person should be considered when trying to find the actual cause of discomfort or pain. She has been working with the human body for over 10 years.
Erin holds a Masters in Osteopathic Medicine and a Bachelor of Clinical Science from Southern Cross University. She has undergone post-graduate training in interests such as Barral visceral osteopathy and dysfunctional breathing.
Through the postgraduate courses she has undertaken, she has developed a special interest in treating the symptoms and mechanical drivers involved in conditions such as headaches, POTS, Chronic fatigue, Long COVID, Fibromyalgia and IBS. All these conditions can involve dysregulation of the Autonomic Nervous System, impaired lymphatic/ glymphatic drainage as well as restrictions within the body’s hard frame impacting optimal function. This osteopathic approach is, in most instances undertaken in collaboration with GPs who have an interest in these conditions as well as other allied health practitioners.
Erin uses a whole spectrum of osteopathic techniques, varying from visceral techniques, balanced ligamentous tension, positional release, craniosacral, and muscle energy techniques to physical manipulation. She believes that understanding all osteopathic techniques allows her to provide a personal approach for each individual.
In 2024, she undertook training to become a licensed practitioner of The Perrin Technique, the osteopathic treatment model of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome created by Dr. Raymond Perrin, DO, PhD.
Working with the idea that ‘patient education is key,’ Erin uses her knowledge to help people take control of their pain and enable them to manage their recovery through exercise prescription and empowering, positive choices.
Erin is also a casual lecturer in the Osteopathic Masters program at Southern Cross University (SCU), where she provides her knowledge and guidance to senior osteopathic students.
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Perrin, R. N., Richards, J. D., Pentreath, V., & Percy, D. F. (2011). Muscle fatigue in chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME) and its response to a manual therapeutic approach: A pilot study. International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine, Volume3(issue 3), September 2011, Pages 96-105doi:10.1016/j.ijosm.2010.12.002
Larrimore, C., Ramnot, A., Jaghab, A., Sarduy, S., Guerrero, G., Troccoli, P., Hilton, K., & Bested, A. (2019). Understanding myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome and the emerging osteopathic approach: A narrative review. The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, 119(7). https://doi.org/10.7556/jaoa.2019.081
Jacob, B., Sawhney, M., Sridhar, A., Jacob, B., Muller, J., Abu-Sbaih, R., & Yao, S. C. (2023). Potential therapeutic effects of adjunct osteopathic manipulative treatments in SARS-CoV-2 patients. Journal of Osteopathic Medicine, 123(7), 343–349. https://doi.org/10.1515/jom-2022-0207
