About Dr Patricia Ortiz
Dr Patricia Ortiz
As an AHPRA-registered Osteopath and PACFA-registered Psychotherapist with extensive experience in PTSD and CPTSD, my approach to osteopathy is deeply holistic. I don’t subscribe to a “one size fits all” methodology. Instead, I tailor my treatment to each individual's unique needs, drawing on a variety of techniques, including biomechanical and structural approaches, spinal manipulation, visceral manipulation, craniosacral therapy, dry needling, and more.
I prioritize gentleness in my practice, typically combining several approaches based on the specific presentation and needs of the patient. My particular interest in childhood trauma stems from its profound impact on a person’s overall health and well-being. In my osteopathic practice, I work through the musculoskeletal system to support the recovery and healing of the whole person, addressing not just the physical, but also the emotional and psychological aspects of health.
Being both an osteopath and an experienced psychotherapist enables me to seamlessly integrate physical and mental health approaches, providing a comprehensive, patient-centered path to healing.
I prioritize gentleness in my practice, typically combining several approaches based on the specific presentation and needs of the patient. My particular interest in childhood trauma stems from its profound impact on a person’s overall health and well-being. In my osteopathic practice, I work through the musculoskeletal system to support the recovery and healing of the whole person, addressing not just the physical, but also the emotional and psychological aspects of health.
Being both an osteopath and an experienced psychotherapist enables me to seamlessly integrate physical and mental health approaches, providing a comprehensive, patient-centered path to healing.
Education
- Master of Osteopathic Medicine - Southern Cross University
- Post Grad Dip of Holistic Counselling and Psychotherapy - Metavision
- Bachelor of Clinical Sciences (Osteopathic Studies) - Southern Cross University
- Bachelor of Business Management - Escola de Engenharia de Piracicaba
- Deep Brain Reorienting Level 2
- Functional nutrition - Dr Lair Ribeiro
- Master Course I Comprehensive Dianostics - Rachel Arthur
- Master Course II Thyroid and Adrenal Diagnostics - Rachel Arthur
- Thyroid and adrenal dysfunction - Dr Lair
- Foundations of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine - ACNEM Australia
- Integrative Medicine and Nutrition for PTSD and Complex trauma - Dr Leslie Korn
- Visceral Manipulation - Barral
- Cranial Osteopathy - Dr George Stylian
- Pediatric Osteopathy – Training and mentoring from Dr George Stylian (24 months)
- Balanced Ligamentous Tension - Dr George Stylian
- Pediatric Osteopathy training - Prof Lisa DeStefano
- Cranial Osteopathy structural approach - Prof Lisa DeStefano
- The ART of Listening to the Body: Holistic Assessment, Treatment & Rehabilitation - Dr Paul Turner
- Attachment focused EMDR - Dr Laurel Parnell
- Advanced Master Program on The Treament of Trauma - Nicabm
- Complex trauma professional training - Dr Arielle Schwartz
- Shame Certification Training - Dr Janina Fisher
- Pediatric Neuroplasticity Interventions for Sensory and Primitive Reflex Integration - April Christopherson
- Primitive Reflex Integration seminar - Kathy Johnson
- Neuroplasticity for Children: Rewiring for Integration of Primitive Reflexes & Developmental Skills - Dr Karen Pryor
- Dry needling - ACE education
- Biodynamic Craniosacral (currently studying) - Body Intelligence Sydney
- Complex trauma professional training levels 1 and 2 - Dr Janina Fischer
- Integrative Polyvagal Theory for Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Anger, Attachment - Deb Dana
- Advanced Trauma Treatment for Children and Adolescents - Jennifer Lefebre
- Schema Therapy seminar - Wendy Behary
- Havening Techniques® for Treating Trauma, PTSD and Anxiety - Dr Kate Truit
- Facial manipulation training
- Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy level 1 - Dr Sue Johnson
- Attachment based therapy
- EMDR: A Rapid, Safe, and Proven Treatment for Trauma - Karee Powers
- Trauma Conference: The Body Keeps the Score-Trauma Healing with Bessel van der Kolk, MD
- Clinical Trauma Professional Training - Eric Gentry PhD
- Internal Family Systems: A Step-by-Step Guide Through Clinical Applications of the IFS Model - Dr Frank Anderson
- ARC Trauma Treatment for Children and Adolescents - Dr Margaret E. Blaustein
- Abandonment trauma - Nicabm
- Psychobioenergy, hypnosis and neurolinguistic programming - Instituto Robson Pinheiro
- EFT - Emotional Freedom Technique - Verona Italy
- Reiki I, II, II - Brazil
- Classic Hypnosis - Thiago Porto
- Ericksonian Hypnosis - ACT Institute