FAQ

  • What do Osteopaths do?

    • Osteopathy is a form of manual therapy (hands-on treatment) that focuses on finding the source of your pain rather than simply treating the site of pain. Osteopaths utilise a combination of soft tissue massage, deep tissue massage, stretching, joint mobilisation, joint manipulation and dry needling and myofascial cupping techniques to help relieve your pain and get you moving freely and comfortably again.

  • What can I expect from my first Osteopathic appointment?

    • Your first appointment will last from 45 to 60 minutes and will begin with a case history section where your osteopath will ask you about the reason for your visit (pain, stiffness, injury etc). They will also take a detailed medical history which will provide us with a thorough background and allow a more holistic view of your overall health. This will be followed by a hands-on treatment component and some advice regarding posture and potentially beneficial stretches or strengthening exercises to ensure best long term results.

  • Is my appointment covered by Medicare?

    • If you have an Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) plan or a Chronic Disease Management (CDM) plan from your GP, a portion of your appointment will be covered by Medicare and you will be expected to pay the gap.

  • Does my private health insurance cover Osteo?

    • We accept all Private Health Insurance providers and you can claim your benefits on the spot using our HICAPS Eftpos machine. Please check with your individual provider before your appointment to make sure your plan covers Osteopathy.

  • Does the clinic treat TAC and WorkSafe patients?

    • Yes, we are registered to treat TAC and WorkSafe Patients.

  • What do I bring to my first Osteopathic appointment?

    • It can be helpful, but is not essential to bring any past X-Ray, MRI, CT or Ultrasound reports.

  • What qualifications does an Osteopath have?

    • Osteopaths study for 5 years in total and receive a Bachelor of Applied Science (Osteopathy) and a Masters of Osteopathy.

  • What conditions can Osteopath’s treat?

    • Osteopath’s can treat a wide variety of conditions, an example of such conditions is listed on our “Treatments” page located at the top navigation of all pages of our website.

  • What are the nearest public transport stations?

    • Osteopathic Movement is easily accessible by pubic transport from South Yarra, Prahran, Windsor, Toorak, Malvern, Richmond, Cremorne and Hawksburn. Hawksburn train station is the nearest, only a 6 minute walk away. The nearest tram stops lie on either Chapel St. or Malvern road are also just a 6 minute walk.

  • Is there parking available?

    • Yes there is 2 hour local on street parking available

  • Do you have Osteopaths Near Me?

    • We are conveniently located in South Yarra, Melbourne. You can easily book an appointment with our Osteopaths by clicking book now at the bottom of this page.

For more information about our services or our highly qualified and experienced Osteopaths, feel free to reach out by emailing info@osteopathicmovement.com or by calling 0452 320 669.