What does an osteopath do?
What does an osteopath do?
Following the case history, our osteopathic assessment focuses on a range of movement tests. We use our hands to feel which muscles or other ...
What happens at my first visit?
At the first visit we take a thorough, relevant medical history, assess your problem and provide you with a working diagnosis and treatment. You ...
How many treatments will I need?
Some people need just one treatment; other people need a few sessions; and others – typically those with longer-standing health issues or who have ...
Do I need a referral?
No. Osteopaths are primary contact practitioners so no doctor’s referral is necessary. However, we are always happy to collaborate with other medical practitioners to ...
What rebates are available for my treatment?
If you have a policy with a private health fund that includes ‘Extras’, then it is very likely that you will be eligible for ...
Do you have parking facilities?
Yes. Our reception and treatment rooms are all at ground floor level. There is plenty of parking on the roadside and in the car ...
Where are you located?
We are easy to find at the southern end of Mudgeeraba village next door to the Thai Mudgee restaurant. Click here for the map ...
Can I bring a friend or relative?
Yes – if you wish, you can have someone present throughout your consultation and treatment. Due to social distancing this is limited to one ...
Can I get osteopathy under Medicare?
If your problem is both chronic (it has lasted over three months) and complex, your general practitioner can recommend up to five sessions per ...
Is osteopathy considered Mainstream or Alternative Medicine?
Osteopathy has been a registered health care profession in Australia since the 1970s. We are regulated by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) ...
What training and qualifications does an osteopath have?
In Australia, all osteopaths complete a minimum of four years university training in anatomy, physiology, pathology, general medical diagnosis and osteopathic techniques. We are ...
Do osteopaths ‘pop’ joints like chiropractors do?
We offer lots of different techniques, of which spinal manipulation is one. However more often than not we find gentle, effective alternatives to manipulation, ...
