Osteopathy

New Patient appointments are 60-minutes and Follow-Up appointments are 30-minutes. We also offer an Extended Follow-Up consultation for 45-minutes, which is available for those requiring longer treatments.

Osteopaths conduct a detailed examination of the body, so you will most likely be asked to undress to your underwear. However, if you are uncomfortable with this please tell your practitioner and they will accommodate your needs. We recommend you wear comfortable clothing that is easy to move around in. Ideally, please bring along some shorts/leggings and singlet/sports bra.

The answer to this question all depends on what sort of problem you have and your specific health or fitness goals.

Some injuries resolve quickly, requiring as little as 1-3 treatments, whereas more complex or severe injuries can take several weeks to recover and may require 4-6 treatments, or more. In these cases, however, improvements are usually noticed after the first few visit and continue as treatment progresses. 

Some patients with chronic conditions may benefit from on-going management with periodic visits through the year. For those with a history of recurring issues, we may recommend ‘maintenance’ treatment to help prevent relapse. 

Either way, our aim is to reduce pain and get you back to full function as quickly as possible! 

Yes. Osteopathy is covered by all major health funds and we have a HICAPS machine onsite for processing on-the-spot rebates. 

In some situations, a Medicare rebate is available for a maximum of 5 Osteopathic treatments per calendar year under what is know as the Chronic Disease Management (CDM) Plan. Patients must have a management plan and team care arrangements organised by their GP. If you think you might be eligible for this program it is recommended that you speak with your GP.

No, anyone can make an appointment with an Osteopath. However, your GP or specialist may recommend osteopathic treatment for certain conditions or problems. If you are unsure as to whether your specific complaint can be helped by Osteopathy, please give us a call and have a chat to one of our friendly practitioners.

We can provide services to be paid for by Work Cover, Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) and Traffic Accident Commission (TAC). However, patients must pay for these services on the day of the appointment and then seek reimbursement from these third parties using the invoice we will provide.

If you are intending to have your treatment costs claimed through Work Cover, DVA or TAC, please let us know when booking your first appointment with us. Please bring all the relevant information (insurers details and claim number), so we can make this process easy for you.

Yes. Osteopathy is well suited for the treatment of a variety of pregnancy-related musculoskeletal problems, such as back pain and sacroiliac joint problems. The techniques that are used during pregnancy are carefully selected in order to minimise risk. The comfort of the mother is always a priority and we have special pregnancy pillows to maximise comfort while being treated.

Yes, Osteopathy can be beneficial for babies and children.  Dr Michelle Davids has undertaken post-graduate training in Paediatric Osteopathy and is experienced in treating babies and young children. 

Yes. Your Osteopath will provide you with stretching and corrective exercises to help get you back to full function as soon as possible. Dr Rick Davids uses a specific style of exercise rehabilitation called Applied Functional Science and integrates this into his Osteopathy treatments for excellent results. 

Yes. Please bring any x-rays, ultrasounds, CT and MRI scans and reports, along with any other test results that are applicable to your presenting complaint.