What is an osteopath?

An Osteopath is a tertiary educated primary health care practitioner that is trained in diagnosing and managing musculoskeletal conditions. They use a variety of tools such as education, exercise prescription and hands on techniques to treat your body in a holistic manner.

They will search for the cause of your complaint and not just treat the symptoms.

Do i need to bring anything?

If you have any previous images such as an X-ray or MRI that can be quite useful.

If your infant or child under the age of 3 are the patient we also ask you to bring their Green Health Book.

Ideally come in comfy clothes that you can move around in.

Who can see an osteopath?

The short answer is ANYONE. We treat babies through to elderly. Different techniques are appropriate for different ages/people. Our osteopaths are trained in different techniques options dependent on the patient & the condition.

What should i expect in my first appointment?

Your initial consult at TOC will be 1hr long so that we can get to know you & your body! We will run through a detailed history about your complaint as well as a general medical history. 

We will then examine your movement and perform any other special examinations (neuro etc.) that may be relevant to your complaint. After your examination we will explain your diagnosis & devise a treatment plan to get you to your goals.

We will then get started with treatment, generally on the table with a hands on approach. When you leave TOC you should have a thorough understanding of your complaint, why it has happened, the tools to help manage it and a plan to get you to your goals. Whether that be getting out of pain, increasing function, running an extra km, touching your toes or simply prevention. 

Can i claim private health?

Yes you can! The amount covered will depend on what health fund you’re with and the level of cover you have. If you have any questions on if and how much is covered it would be best to speak to your private health insurance provider.

Do you accept medicare, TAC, workcover, DVA Claims?

Yes we do! Please let us know if you fall into any of these catogrey when booking your appointment. We ask if you come ready with the appropriate paperwork otherwise we won’t be able to claim it for you.