FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a referral to see an Osteopath?
No. Appointments are available without the need for a referral, therefor you can book over the phone or online. However, we also accept referrals from GP’s for patients who are eligible for treatment under EPC/CDM treatment plans. (Links below for more information.)
What do I need to bring for my appointment?
Any relevant scans (xray, CT, MRI, Ultrasound, etc) and reports that might help your practitioner gain a better understanding of what is causing your symptoms.
How long are appointments and how much do they cost?
For Osteopathy, new patient appointments are approximately 45-60 minutes in duration. The price for this consultation is 130.0. This allows for a comprehensive case history, medical background, examination of your area/s of complaint, treatment and exercise prescription and advice on how to manage your complaint if required.
Return patient consultations are approximately 30 minutes in duration. The price for this consultation is 95.0.
If an extended or long return patient consultation is required covering complex conditions or multiple regions, these consultations are approximately 45mins and an hour in duration and cost 140.0 and 170.0 respectively.
Myotherapy consultations are available in the following times:
New patient (130.0)
30 minutes (95.0)
45 minutes (140.0)
1 hour (170.0)
Any appointments booked on a Saturday/Sunday or a public holiday incur a surcharge fee.
What should I wear to my appointment?
Loose, comfortable clothing is best recommended to allow your practitioner to apply stretches and other treatment techniques to areas that relate to your complaint, without your clothing restricting you. Your practitioner may ask your permission to remove a shirt or pants, depending on the area of complaint, to be able to more accurately assess movement of joints and areas of dysfunction or restriction, and to apply treatment. We use towels to cover sensitive areas as your comfort is of the utmost importance.
What qualifications do the practitioners hold?
Osteopathy: In Australia Osteopaths are required to undertake 5-years of full time study with a 3-year undergraduate degree in clinical science and a 2-year Masters in Health science. Osteopaths are required by law to be registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency(AHPRA) and with the Australian Osteopathy Association (AOA)
For more information, please visit the links below.
Myotherapy: In Australia Myotherapists are required to undertake an advanced diploma or a bachelor degree in Health Science (Myotherapy). Myotherapists are registered with the Institute of Registered Myotherapists of Australia.
For more information, please visit the link below.
Is Osteopathy and Myotherapy covered by private health insurance?
Provided you have Extras or Ancillary cover included in your insurance, majority of health funds will provide a rebate for these services. The amount will depend on your level of cover.
HICAPS and EFTPOS facilities are available on-site for instant rebate claiming.
What conditions do you treat?
We treat a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions from all regions of the body.
Some of our most commonly treated conditions include:
Headaches/migraines
Neck and shoulder pain
Elbow, wrist and hand pain.
Lower back and pelvis pain
Hip, knee, ankle and foot pain.
Sports related and workplace injuries
Postural related pain and more.
If there are any questions on whether or not we are able to help, please call on 0492 888 567.