Comfort is key! We recommend wearing stretchy, flexible, or loose-fitting clothing. Gym or activewear is often suitable. Your osteopath may ask you to undress to your undergarments or remove specific clothing items, depending on the location of your complaint. We always ensure your modesty and provide towels to cover you so only the required area is exposed. If you are uncomfortable removing clothing items or cannot due to religious or cultural reasons, please let us know at the beginning of your appointment to ensure your comfort.

You don't need to bring anything, but you may bring any relevant imaging or medical reports, such as X-rays, MRI, CT scans, or laboratory test results, to help your osteopath make a more accurate health assessment.

• Initial Appointment: Just over one hour to allow time for a full medical history, examination, and treatment.
• Return Appointments: Either 45 or 30 minutes, depending on the complexity of your presentation or recommended treatment plan. Multiple areas requiring treatment will need a 45-minute appointment.

Only a little! By law, an osteopath needs to obtain your written approval before treating you, so you'll be asked to fill and sign a New Patient form before your initial appointment. After your session, if you have private health insurance, your therapist will guide you on how to make the claim for reimbursement of part of your appointment cost, which varies depending on your fund.

Absolutely! There is no minimum age for osteopathy treatment, and our practitioners can treat people of all ages. Technique choice and applicability are specific to each individual, with all treatments designed to minimise risk. Teenagers under 16 must have a parent or guardian present for their initial appointment. For solo follow-up appointments, this must be discussed with the therapist and parents.

No, you do not need a referral to see an osteopath! Simply contact us or book online.

Yes, it is! If your policy includes extras that cover osteopathy, you can claim a portion of the appointment costs. After your session, your therapist will guide you on how to make the claim for reimbursement from your health insurance fund. The amount varies depending on your fund.

We accept cash, EFTPOS, MasterCard, and Visa.

Osteopathy has many similarities to chiropractic and physiotherapy, as all three disciplines offer manual therapy and exercise. However, osteopathy is different in terms of philosophy and range of techniques. Osteopaths focus on the health and function of the whole body, rather than just the area of injury. We conduct thorough investigations of medical health and lifestyle habits to identify all contributing factors to your pain. Our treatments use a range of techniques, including stretching, massage, joint manipulation, myofascial cupping, and dry needling, along with tailored exercises and lifestyle advice.

The number of treatments depends on your condition. Short-term issues like mild sprains or strains may take as few as 3-4 sessions, while chronic conditions may require longer-term and regular management. Your osteopath will discuss your specific treatment timeline during your session.

The aim of osteopathic treatment is to provide pain relief and promote healing. While some techniques may feel tender, any discomfort during treatment is usually short-term. Our osteopaths ensure that the techniques used are safe and well-tolerated. It's normal to experience mild soreness 24-48 hours after treatment, similar to post-massage or exercise soreness. If pain or discomfort persists, please contact us to discuss appropriate management.

In Australia, osteopaths are nationally registered practitioners with 4.5-5 years of accredited university training, plus additional annual training as mandated by the governing body, AHPRA. They are equipped to treat most musculoskeletal conditions and conduct general examinations of the cardiovascular, neurological, respiratory, gastrointestinal, renal, and lymphatic systems.

Osteopaths are allied health specialists. Like dentists or physiotherapists, osteopaths hold the title of Dr. but are not licensed medical doctors. They provide health services through hands-on manual therapy, exercise prescription, and lifestyle advice but are not qualified to perform surgery or prescribe medication.