Frequently Asked Questions
What should I bring to my appointment and what should I wear to my appointment?
Please bring any imaging or reports (eg MRI, US, Xray etc) that are relevant to your presenting complaint with you to your initial appointment.
Both Osteopathic and remedial massage treatment is hands-on, so you may be required to remove certain items of clothing depending on the location of your presenting issue, if you are comfortable to do so. We recommend wearing loose and comfortable clothing that is easy for you to move around in. A gown will be available to keep you covered and warm during treatment if you require one.
Which areas do we service?
At Osteopaths of Ivanhoe, we treat patients from Ivanhoe, East Ivanhoe, Rosanna, Macleod, Fairfield, Alphington, Heidelberg, Bulleen, Templestowe, Eaglemont, Viewbank, Greensborough, Watsonia and many other places around Victoria.
Is Osteopathic treatment or Remedial Massage covered by private health insurance and do I need a referral?
If your private health insurance policy is inclusive of extras specifically osteopathy and or remedial massage you will be able to use your cover for a portion of our treatment fees. This amount varies from fund to fund. At Osteopaths of Ivanhoe, we have a HiCaps facility so if you have private health insurance you can claim on the spot.
No, you don’t need a referral to see either an Osteopath or Remedial massage therapist. You can make an appointment over the phone, in person or on this website (online booking tab in top right corner).
What qualifications does my Osteopath have?
Australian Osteopaths have completed a 5 year University Degree (Depending on the year of graduation either a 3 year Bachelor of Science and 2 years Masters in Osteopathy or 5 year Bachelor of Health Science/Bachelor of Applied Science (Osteopathy). All Osteopaths must be registered with the Australian Health Practitioners Registration Association (AHPRA). At Osteopaths of Ivanhoe we undertake continued professional development on a regular basis as required by our Registration board.
What qualifications does my Remedial Massage therapist have?
Our Remedial Massage therapists have a Diploma of Remedial Massage and are members of Massage and Myotherapy Australia.
What’s the difference between Osteopathy/Physiotherapy/Chiropractic?
This is a very common question and it can often be confusing when deciding who you should see. While they may all seem very similar, Osteopaths, Chiropractors and Physiotherapists are set apart by their different principles and treatment methods. While it is not our place to describe the philosophies of others modalities, some of the defining features of Osteopathic treatment include treatment techniques that address both the muscles and joints of the body, a holistic approach that encompasses all aspects of a patient’s health, treatment that is ‘hands on’ without the use of machines, treatments of ample duration so you will never feel rushed in and rushed out and a strong focus on addressing the underlying cause of your issue to providing not only symptomatic relief but long lasting outcomes.