Dr Mark Pilkie Osteopath

Mark graduated from Southern Cross University (SCU) in Lismore with a Master of Osteopathic Medicine and a Bachelor in Clinical Sciences. He also has a Diploma on Holistic Kinesiology. Mark initially worked in the construction industry. After suffering from numerous work and sports injuries he became intrigued about illness and injury and the body’s structural link that causes these issues. Mark travelled and worked overseas before returning home to study osteopathy in Lismore. He has spent the last 4 years working in osteopathic practices in the Illawarra and Western Sydney regions while being mentored by very experienced osteopaths. Mark his wife Emma-lani and 3 children have recently moved to the clarence valley region. Mark uses an array of osteopathic techniques to treat all types of acute and chronic conditions. He has a meticulous understanding of issues associated with back pain, lower limb problems and headaches. He takes pride in empowering patients with a thorough understanding of what is causing their condition and how they can improve themselves, including through exercise prescriptions related to pilates and yoga techniques. Mark has worked with clients who have pregnancy related problems, children and athletes of all ages as well as injured “weekend warriors”. Mark is accredited in dry needling and also is experienced in kinesio-taping, strapping, myofascial cupping and biodynamics cranial osteopathy. All consultations are one on one with Mark. Outside of the clinic, Mark enjoys surfing most mornings and spending time with his wife and three young children, going on adventures in their campervan.