SERVICES WE OFFER

Woodend Osteopathy offers a suite of services to assist your overall physical health. 

  • Osteopathy - Hands-on manual therapy to diagnose and treat injuries and physical pain. 

  • Remedial Massage - Using specific soft tissue massage techniques to treat muscles which are damaged, tense, knotted or immobile.

  • Myotherapy - Physical Therapy used to treat soft tissue pain and restricted joint movement, caused by muscle or myofacia dysfunction.

  • Rehabilitation exercises - Conditioning to assist with restoring health, strength and balance.

  • Dry needling - Fine needle therapy aimed at decreasing muscle tightness, increasing blood flow and reducing pain.

  • Bike Fits - Improving how you ride your bike with guidance on set-ups for comfort, power transfer and handling.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • You do not need a referral to see an Osteopath from your GP or any other practitioner. You can go right ahead and book an appointment.

  • Bring along any X-ray reports, scan reports or test results that you may have that are relevant to your visit as well as your private health care card if you have one. We want you to feel comfortable, so wear a comfortable clothing you can move well in.

  • Osteopathic treatment does involve manual therapy that should not cause undue discomfort. Our osteopaths pride themselves on making you as comfortable as possible and will continually ask for feedback. There are techniques which may cause some short-term discomfort or pain but we only use techniques that we feel are necessary and that will benefit you. You may experience mild soreness for a day or two after treatment, not dissimilar to that felt after mild exercise. If this soreness persists or increases significantly, call your osteopath to discuss your concerns.

  • This depends on your condition, how long you have been suffering from it, your lifestyle and general health. Generally, you will expect to see some improvements regarding your symptoms after one or two visits. Long term or chronic conditions may require more treatments or long term management. Your osteopath will discuss this with you and will make a treatment plan with you. If you have questions at any time, please feel free to ask them.

  • We have HICAPS facilities available and accept cash. Our Osteopathy services can be claimed on the HICAPS machine under most private health extras cover if you have this insurance. Workcover and TAC claims are paid upfront and then claimed back by the patient.