Deep Tissue Trigger Point Therapy

OrthoDynamics is a non-invasive form of body work which effectively addresses structural pain, long term injuries and stress held in the body. It is a system of releasing the body’s trauma using trigger points and gentle body movement to realign the spine and posture.

OrthoDynamics is a conglomeration of techniques gained and adapted from over 40 years of bodywork practice by Geoff Beaty DN, MNHAA, and has a foundation of Orthobionomy, a technique developed by an Osteopath, Arthur Lincoln-Paulls (London).

OrthoDynamics is a very powerful technique that resolves painful muscle spasms and body holding patterns so that the “body mind” can begin to reassert the correct postural patterns without pain. The trigger points (which are stored pain & trauma) are located and isolated and pressure is applied to the muscles and fascia whilst positioning the body to mimic the position the original trauma occurred thereby reminding the “body mind” of the pain/trauma that has been “locked in” and release it gently. This is done along the spine, neck and around the shoulders but can be done anywhere on the body where there is trauma and stored pain.

Pain relief

OrthoDynamics can help relieve acute and chronic pain by releasing trigger-points, reducing muscle tension and restoring correct muscle function.

Improved muscle flexibility and range of motion

By releasing the trigger points in muscles and fascia it can help improve flexibility and range of motion.

Enhanced circulation

Applying pressure to trigger points can promote better blood flow to the affected area, which can help with tissue healing and reduce inflammation.

Improved posture

OrthoDynamics Trigger Point therapy can help release muscle holding patterns that contribute to poor posture. By addressing these issues, it may assist in improving overall posture and reducing related pain and discomfort.

Increased body awareness

As individuals receive trigger point bodywork, they may become more aware of areas of tension and discomfort in their bodies. This heightened awareness can lead to better self-care practices and lifestyle adjustments to prevent future issues.

Non-invasive approach

OrthoDynamics is a non-invasive and drug-free treatment option for pain relief, muscle dysfunction and postural problems.

Short-term results

Many people experience immediate relief from pain and tension after an OrthoDynamics session, making it a useful option for addressing acute pain and discomfort.

Enhances Chiropractic Care

OrthoDynamics can be used in conjunction with Chiropractic adjustments, especially if the adjustments are not holding.

It usually takes from 4 to 6 sessions to achieve significant postural changes but immediate reduction in pain is common. OrthoDynamics works most effectively if done in concert with a good, personalised movement therapy such as Pilates, Iyengar Yoga etc. so that the exercise and movement together with OrthoDynamics reawakens the original unrestricted movement patterns so that you do not fall back into the old patterns.

More serious problems can take longer.

Recipes

Feeling overwhelmed by conflicting advice on what to eat during or after a cancer diagnosis? Geoff believes that food should be a source of joy, not confusion.

Explore our collection of nourishing recipes designed to support your body and well-being.

Each meal is designed to provide essential nutrients.

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Empower through Knowledge

With a solid foundation of knowledge, you become a powerful partner in your care. An empowered patient knows to ask critical questions about the evidence behind a complementary medicine therapy, its potential benefits, and any risks or interactions with conventional treatments.

Geoff disseminates evidence-based research helping you engaging into a genuine collaboration and working together to build a safe, effective, and holistic treatment plan.

By seeking out and understanding information, you move from being a passive recipient of care to an active participant in your own healing.

OthoDynamics

DEEP TISSUE TRIGGER POINT BODYWORK

Trigger points are hyperirritable spots within taut bands of skeletal muscle fibres. They often manifest as knots or nodules and can cause localized or referred pain when compressed, and are in fact stored pain. These points may develop due to various factors, including, past trauma or accidents, poor posture, stress, or muscle overuse.

OrthoDynamics Trigger Point Therapy offers a non-invasive and drug-free approach to managing musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction. Want to know more?https://geoff.avatarinmetaverse.com/orthodynamics/

Functional Medicine

Naturopathic Medicine and Functional Medicine share a holistic, root-cause-oriented philosophy. From a naturopathic perspective, Functional Medicine is viewed as a modern, systems-based extension of traditional naturopathic principles, enhanced by advanced lab testing and biochemical analysis.

The aim:

  • Identify underlying causes of illness rather than just treating symptoms.
  • Support the body’s innate healing capacity (Vis Medicatrix Naturae).
  • Address the whole person — physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and environmental health.

How it is achieved:

  • Map interconnected systems (e.g., gut health, hormones, detoxification, inflammation, energy metabolism).
  • Use advanced diagnostics (like microbiome analysis, food sensitivity testing, or hormone panels) to pinpoint dysfunction.
  • Develop personalized treatment plans that blend:
    • Clinical nutrition and therapeutic diets
    • Herbal and nutraceutical therapies
    • Detoxification and lifestyle optimization
    • Mind-body medicine and stress regulation

We at Vitawell Wellness combine traditional naturopathic wisdom with modern scientific insights for individualized care.

Total Body Modification

Total Body Modification (TBM) Kinesiology is a therapy based on applied kinesiology principles. It views the body as an integrated energetic system using muscle testing as a feedback tool to locate disruptions in the body’s “energy circuits,” organ functions or communication pathways. These imbalances can interfere with normal health and that gentle non-invasive corrections help restore proper communication between the brain and body, supporting natural healing processes.

The goal is to “reset” the body’s communication system, helping organs and functions restore their natural coordination and balance.

Regain Energy

Cancer-related fatigue is one of the most common side effects of cancer and its treatments. Like fatigue, cancer fatigue is whole-body exhaustion that you feel no matter how much sleep or rest you get.

Cancer fatigue takes exhaustion a step further: You feel physically, emotionally and mentally exhausted most of the time. Cancer fatigue may last a few weeks (acute) or for months or years (chronic).

To improve energy effectively, Geoff provides modalities ranging from mindfulness-based cognitive therapy therapies to herbal medicine and targeted nutritional interventions.

Clinical Detox

After the conclusion of cancer treatments, Vitawell strongly recommends that you follow our clinical detoxification program.

After the conclusion of medical treatments, side-effects have lingering issues preventing a good recovery.

Geoff’s personalized program is designed to help you regain strength, balance, and wellness through a sensible, gentle, and effective detoxification process. It’s a path to a renewed you.

Personalised Diets

Geoff provides personalised and appropriate dietary plans before, during and after cancer treatments.

He focuses on addressing your current nutritional status and develop the right diet for you. 

“One size does not fit all” principle applies to your diet. Each person is unique and therefore variability exists between nutrient-sense diets.

Geoff provides a detailed 7 day menu plan, shopping lists and recipes that reflect food preferences and sensitivities. The menu plans are easy to follow. Each food is selected for its specific content of nutrients. Healthy foods positively support your whole person wellness.

Preventive Care

We are increasingly aware that we face countless health challenges every day. Some of them will significantly contribute to a cancer diagnosis. We also have the tools to modify these challenges. Making proactive choices about your diet, increasing physical activity, managing stress, optimising hormonal balance, and minimising environmental exposures is a direct and potent strategy for your future health.

Geoff utilises validated Functional Medicine tests and blood work to identify the root causes of health issues and evaluate how different body systems interact and function. This approach aims to optimize overall health and well-being by addressing imbalances and deficiencies

Nutritional Medicine

Nutrition plays a foundational role in our health, influencing everything from our energy levels and mood to our susceptibility to illness. Nutritional Medicine is not just about avoiding unhealthy foods; it is about strategically using food and evidence-based nutritional supplements as therapeutic tools.

This approach recognises that each person’s nutritional needs are unique, influenced by their genetics, lifestyle, environment and specific health conditions.

Herbal Medicine

Geoff is a Master Herbalist with 40 years of clinical experience and trained by a third generation Herbalist. He provides advanced, evidence-informed care using the therapeutic properties of herbal medicine to support the body’s natural processes and promote long-term wellness.
Herbal medicine integrates traditional knowledge with modern clinical research to create safe, effective, and personalized treatment strategies.

Herbal Formulas are tailored for safety, efficacy, and compatibility with any existing medical treatments.

Therapeutic Focus Areas

  • Post cancer recovery and prevention
  • Cardiovascular and inflammatory conditions
  • Digestive and microbiome health
  • Hormonal and reproductive balance
  • Stress adaptation and nervous system support
  • Immune and respiratory health
  • Detoxification and metabolic balance.

Why Herbal Medicine?

  • Can be integrated with conventional and functional medicine for comprehensive care
  • Encourages restoration of normal physiological function rather than symptom suppression
  • Supported by a growing body of clinical and pharmacological research
  • Provides gentle, multi-targeted support for complex health concerns

Pathways to regain and maintaining wellbeing before, during and after cancer

Cancer requires negotiation and navigation. Decisions must be made. Directions must be pursued. The decisions and directions often occur in the middle of stress, fear, trauma, and many other challenging emotions. The skills with which people negotiate and navigate their cancer journey are better supported by combining conventional treatments with evidence-based natural medicine.

Manuela is dedicated to designing individual programs to support you regardless of your diagnosis and the stage of your cancer. She collects all critical information about your state of health and help you in your decision-making process with the wisdom and the experience that comes from years of clinical practice. She works in alignment with what you think, feel, say, and do. In this way, she honours your self-awareness, your knowledge and views and integrate them in safe practices.

Manuela started her practice in 2007 in London, followed by Singapore and Sri Lanka where she headed a cutting-edge Integrative Cancer Centre. Manuela has been supporting people living with cancer and their families in South-East Queensland since 2014. Manuela  is a PhD candidate, Centre for Healthcare Transformation, Queensland University of Technology; she has also completed a Master of Philosophy, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of New England; a Master of Public Health in Nutrition, University of Queensland; a Master of Health Science in Herbal Medicine, University of New England and Bachelor of Complementary Medicine  . Manuela is a Board Certified Practitioner of Functional Medicine, with the prestigious Institute for Functional Medicine, Gig Harbour, USA; she is a certified Metabolic Balance and Fitgenes Practitioner.

Manuela maintains memberships and active training with the Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS), the Nutrition Society of Australia (NSA), the Society of Integrative Oncology (USA). Manuela is also a member of Australasian Society of Behavioural Health and Medicine (ASBHM)

Manuela is a Co-Chair Health Literacy and Health Behaviour Subcommittee (IHLA), Boston, United States; a co-editor of a peer reviewed journal; a co-author of chapter books; a contributing author for multiple publications, a keynote speaker – National and International events; and podcaster. She is a workshops coordinator and facilitator for multiple events

Manuela has lectured at the College of Naturopathic Medicine (CNM, UK); at the Endeavour College of Natural Medicine (Brisbane and the Gold Coast)

Manuela Boyle consults exclusively by appointment is Brisbane and Online.