HOLGER HORNUM
OSTEOPATH
Diploma Remedial Massage
Bachelor Clinical Science (Osteopathic Studies & Human Structure and Function)
Masters of Osteopathic Medicine
Holger Hornum relocated to the area in 2013 to study Osteopathy and has been enamoured ever since of both Osteopathy, and the Northern Rivers region. Now fully registered after 5 years of full-time study, Holger enjoys executing tailor-made osteopathic treatments to persons of all ages.
As a Remedial Massage therapist for 7 years, Holger gained experience in treating an array of musculoskeletal conditions. Now equipped with techniques from his formal studies, past clinical experiences and current interests, he incorporates a blend of modalities into his osteopathic treatments. Educated with the latest evidenced-based research into pain science, Holger respects patients’ chronic pain and is eager to find suitable and meaningful approaches to optimise a patient’s treatment outcomes.
In the final two years of his study, Holger was involved in a Masters Research Project that focused on the effects of manual therapy on lung function in a middle-aged population with aims to promote healthy aging. During the process, Holger learned invaluable skills as well as the rigors of conducting a randomised control trial.
Having had an active youth, participating in various team sports and recreational activities, led Holger to understand the benefits and pitfalls of physical activity. In later life, he learned firsthand the effects of work and life stressors which motivated him to instigate changes in his life and others’ through osteopathy. He now maintains his health by strength and resistance training, running, meditation, healthy eating and yoga. Holger enjoys the holistic ideology that osteopathy fosters and recognises how many modifiable lifestyle factors shape one’s state of health.
Holger incorporates further knowledge and techniques learned from the additional courses he has completed, and these include:
Northpoint’s Palpation Course and The Teachings of William Garner Sutherland Part 1
Dry Needling
Cupping