Dr Jay Paton has completed a Master of Health Science (Osteopathy) at VUT in 2018. He is a fully qualified osteopath able to apply dry needling, adjustments and direct soft tissue in his treatments. Jay has also completed additional studies in shoulder injury management and rehabilitation, shock wave and strapping. Dr Jay Paton has worked full time as a senior Osteopath at Hobsons Bay Osteopathy since 2020 with comprehensive experience using hands on techniques, exercise prescription and rehab for a variety of common musculoskeletal conditions including neck, lower back and shoulder complaints.
Jay grew up in the Hobsons Bay area and loves working and living locally. He is dedicated to treating the local community he knows are passionate about their sport and being active. Jay has participated locally in several sports including cricket, baseball, basketball however, football is his biggest passion. Playing for the Altona Vikings up to senior level he gained a firsthand understanding of managing injuries from a physical and emotional standpoint, knowing the importance of guidance and patience are essential to achieve your end goal. Having hung up his boots to concentrate on his career and Jay, now volunteers to support football at a local level with coaching and sports training for a women’s football team. Jay has also completed various fun runs and a marathon and has a personal and professional understanding of foot and heel pain when trying to achieve a new goal.
Jay enjoys meeting patients, hearing their stories and gaining their trust as he guides them back to being their best and most functional. He has quickly established loyalty and trust from patients as he eases them through their injury challenges using his osteopathic hands-on treatment and exercise prescription.
Away from work Dr Jay Paton enjoys walking in his local park in Altona with his partner and their dog “biscuit”, training to prepare for his next Fun Run and supporting his AFL team The Kangaroos.
Do not hesitate to call the clinic and book in to see Dr Jay Paton, he is available Monday to Friday and will be in great hands!!