Osteopathy

Do I need a referral?

No, Osteopaths are primary care practitioners and you don’t need a doctor’s referral to see one. Just call to make an appointment.

What do I need to bring to an appointment?

If you have any x-rays or other scans that are relevant, bring them. Also if you have any relevant letters from a doctor, health care practitioner or specialist, they can be helpful when taking your history. If you are claiming under workcover, TAC or Veterans Affairs, you will need the appropriate claim details and referral letters.

Can I Claim under Work Safe, TAC or Veterans Affairs?

Yes, you can claim osteopathic services under Work Safe, TAC and Veteran’s Affairs; if you have an approved claim and relevant claim number, you are not receiving treatment under that claim from another allied health provider. Work Safe and TAC patients will have to pay for their appointment on the day and claim the rebate themselves from the relevant insurance provider. Veterans Affairs patients will have their claim processed by our staff and so will not be required to pay for their appointment on the day.

How Many Visits will I need?

This can vary depending on your condition. Your Osteopath will advise you how long he/ she expects your treatment to last. At our clinic it is common to need between 3-5 treatments to resolve most conditions, providing the patient follows the management plan prescribed. Some patients will need more visits some will need less. Our goal is to get you back to normal as fast as possible and provide you with some exercises and lifestyle advice to help you prevent your problem/ injury from coming back.

For more information about Osteopathy, visit the Australian Osteopathic Association Website

Our treatment techniques are aimed at increasing joint range of motion, blood flow and improving strength to restore normal function and patterns of movement.

Osteopathy is suitable for sports people, office workers, builders, mechanics, children, the elderly as well as new and expecting mums.

A treatment may involve stretching, soft tissue massage, joint mobilisation and manipulation, positional release techniques, muscle energy technique (MET), as well as home management programs (stretching and strengthening), dietary and lifestyle advice. Our staff are also trained in Dry Needling and Clinical pilates to enable a more complete range of treatment options.

About Osteopathy

Our Practitioners

Dr Craig White

Osteopath

B.Sc. (clinical sciences)

M.H.Sc (Osteopathy)

Member A.O.A.

Member S.M.A.

Dr Danella Zampierollo

Osteopath

B.Sc. (clin sci.)

B.Sc. (osteopathy)

Member A.O.A.

Registered

Dr Bridie McNulty

Osteopath

B.Sc. (clinical sciences)

M.H.Sc (Osteopathy)

Member A.O.A.

* Concession: Health Care Card, Pensioner, Student

Health Insurance Rebates/ HICAPS

Health insurance rebates are available if your insurance includes extras and Osteopathy is included. Please check with your health fund. We are able to process your claims on the spot with HICAPS. please bring your health insurance card

Medicare

Rebates are available if you qualify under Medicare’s criteria for the Enhanced Primary Care Program (EPC). You will need to get a referral from your GP to qualify for this scheme where you can receive a rebate for up to 5 visits per year for certain allied health professionals, including Osteopathy. For more information see the Medicare Website.

Frequently Asked Questions

Fees

Dr Angela Newton

Osteopath

B.Sc. (clinical sciences)

M.H.Sc (Osteopathy)

Member A.O.A.

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Insurance & Medicare