Meet Dr. Fauntine Lariba: Osteopath, OM & PT.
Fauntine’s philosophy towards treatment could be summarised as:
-Provide symptomatic relief
-Identify the root cause of pain and dysfunction
-Treat the patient as a whole
-Establish productive habits.
Fauntine has deepened her osteopathic practice by completing a number of courses and multi disciplinary semiars in relation to the head, neck and jaw region. She learnt from some of the world’s best Manual Medicine practitioners- Dr Lisa DeStefano (USA), Dr Harry Von Piekartz (Germany), Dr Ed Goering (USA), Dr David Lintonbon (UK), Dr Jon Marshall (Singapore) and Dr Russell Mottram (Australia). It would be fair to say that Fauntine is passionate about learning and is always looking for ways to better manage her patients. She embraces the challenge of treating a variety of patients and conditions, helping them move away from pain and towards function.
Since graduating from the Masters of Osteopathic Medicine in 2017 she has worked in a variety of locations in Victoria including Carlton North, Collins Street CBD, South Gippsland, Prahran and now in Burwood/ Box Hill South.
“Symptom management and reducing pain is integral to Osteopathy treatment. However our treatment should go further as we uncover the underlying root cause of the pain and dysfunction. The body doesn’t just start hurting or stop working when it wants to, there is always a reason why the pain started and another reason for why it hasn’t resolved.
Addressing lingering habits and behaviours related to biomechanics, neuromuscular and musculoskeletal imbalances is a large part of our work. This is where Osteopathy can truly shine with our extensive hands-on treatment options, exercise prescription and ability to understand the body as a whole. Sound movement patterns are primary for creating a safe and strong foundation, moving us towards function and away from pain.”
Masters of Health Science (Osteopathy), Victoria University
Bachelors of Applied Science (Clinical Science), Victoria University
Bachelors of Nursing, Monash University
Orofacial Myologist, Australian Association of Orofacial Myology
TMJCare (Level 1 & 2)
CRAFTA (Level 1)
Member of the Australian and New Zealand Academy of Orofacial Pain
Cert III & IV in Fitness, Wyn Fitness
Yoga instructor, YogaFit
Golden Key International Society member
Former Internationally competitive Bgirl (break dancer)