Frequently Asked Questions

No, you do not need a referral to see an Osteopath.

Wear comfortable loose fitting clothing. Depending on the area of your body being assessed and requiring treatment your Osteopath may ask you to undress. It is important that you feel comfortable and you may therefore like to bring shorts to wear.

In Australia Osteopaths study for a minimum of 4 years and the length of study will depend on the university attended.

RMIT- 5 years

Victoria University- 4.5 years

Southern Cross University- 4 years

A thorough case history will be taken to ensure a thorough understanding of your condition and any contributing factors.

Your Osteopath will undertake any relevant testing and assessments to help diagnosis and determine the appropriate treatment approach.

Osteopathic treatment will be provided along with education, advice, exercise prescription and more. To learn more about Osteopathy click here.

Bring along any relevant imaging results or health care letters you may have. You may also wish to bring a friend or family member to accompany you.

If you would like us to provide a chaperone, please let us know in advance.

Yep we accept all DVA clients just make sure to bring along your referal and veteran file number.

Yes, we accept TAC and Workcover Queensland or Victoria clients. Please make sure you bring along all relevant documentation and note that all payments must be taken on the day, and claimed back personally.

Yes. Most Private health Insurance companies offer cover for Osteopathy.

The amount of cover will vary depending on the health fund you are with and your level of cover.

On the spot claiming is available in clinic.

Yes, we do.

A medicare rebate is available for Osteopathy services under the Enhanced Primary Care Plan (EPC). A rebate of $60.35 is available for Osteopathy services for a maximum of 5 appointments per patient each calendar year.

To access this program, book an appointment with your General Practitioner and they will assess if you are eligible for this plan. Once you have been approved your doctor will provide you with up to 5 rebated allied health appointments.

Initial Osteopathy Consultation (45 mins)

$119

Extended Initial Osteopathy Consultation Extended (60 mins)

$129

Review Osteopathy Consultation (40 mins)

$99

Extended Osteopathy Review Consultation (60 mins)

$119

Pelvic Health Consults:

Initial Pelvic Health Consultation (60 mins)

$149

Review Pelvic Health Consultation (40 mins)

$119

Extended Pelvic Health Consultation (60 mins)

$129

The answer to this is broad and can vary greatly depending on the individual practitioners in each field. Both modalities are very similar in the wide range of conditions they can treat, it is the difference in philosophy, principles and techniques that set each modality apart from one another.

Osteopathy

• A more hands-on approach

• Dominated with manual therapy & provide exercises for the patient to complete at home

• Treat the body as a whole

Physiotherapy

• A strong focus on exercise-based management

• Exercise is a key component of treatment

• Area specific

If you need to cancel or change your appointment, we would appreciate at least 12 hours notice. If you cancel your appointment within 12 hours you may be charged a 50% late cancellation fee.

There is plenty of street parking available as well as a car park at the end of Toolona Street, less than 50metres away.

Call us at +61 0405 640 786 or send us an email at info@tugunosteopathy.com