Wayfinder Pain Consulting | Advanced Pain Management

Advanced Pain Management

Advanced Pain Management Within the CRO Community

About Wayfinder

Wayfinder Pain Consulting is a specialist chronic pain coaching and management service founded by Claire Richardson, one of Australia’s few Advanced Practice Pain Management Osteopaths. Situated in Melbourne, Wayfinder takes a patient-centred, evidence-informed approach to help people living with persistent pain improve their quality of life and reconnect with meaningful daily activities.

Our Shared Vision

At its core, Wayfinder Pain Consulting aims to guide individuals through the often complex journey of chronic pain, helping them understand their pain experience, build confidence, and regain control over their lives. Whether pain has affected work, movement, sleep, or social activities, Wayfinder supports each person with tailored tools and strategies.

About Claire Richardson

Claire Richardson is a highly qualified pain coach and advanced practice osteopath holding a Bachelor of Clinical Science, Master of Health Science (Osteopathy), and a Professional Certificate in Pain Science. Her extensive training and evidence-based knowledge make Wayfinder a trusted choice for chronic pain support.

Claire’s approach blends education, practical pain management techniques, and compassionate coaching — empowering clients to move beyond pain’s limitations and engage more fully in the activities they value.

What Wayfinder Offers

Wayfinder Pain Consulting provides tailored personalised pain coaching services both in-person (in Oakleigh and Carnegie, VIC) and online, ensuring accessibility for clients across locations.

Key aspects of the service include:

Pain Education & Management — Helping clients understand how pain works and what factors affect their symptoms.
Movement & Exercise Support — Safe, personalised guidance to improve movement tolerance and physical confidence.
Relaxation & Nervous System Strategies — Techniques to calm pain-related nervous system responses.
Sleep & Lifestyle Support — Practical strategies targeting sleep, stress, and lifestyle influences on chronic pain.
Goal-Setting & Functional Return — Supporting gradual return to valued activities such as work, hobbies, and social life.

Wayfinder also offers professional development and education sessions for allied health clinicians to deepen their understanding of pain science and improve clinical confidence when managing chronic pain.

Why Refer or Collaborate?

Specialised Expertise: Wayfinder brings evidence-informed chronic pain coaching that complements conventional therapies — ideal for clients needing a deeper understanding and self-management skills.
Seamless Coordination: The service works collaboratively with GPs, osteopaths, physios, and other health professionals to support coordinated care.