Canberra Osteopathic Centre
Osteopath in Phillip, ACT
Canberra Osteopathic Centre is an osteopath in Phillip, ACT, listing 2 practitioners. You can book directly, though a GP care plan is needed for any Medicare rebate. It is one of 11 osteopaths listed in Australian Capital Territory.
Contact and location
- Location Phillip ACT 2606
- Phone 02 6260 5777
- Website osteopathy.org.au/Web/Our-Privacy-Statement.aspx
Who practises here (2)
- Jared Palpratt Osteopath
- Matthew Blackman Osteopath
Areas of practice
What an osteopath does
Osteopaths use hands-on treatment for musculoskeletal pain. In pregnancy that is often pelvic girdle pain, low back pain, rib and upper back discomfort, and postural change as the pregnancy progresses.
Usually in the second and third trimesters for pain that is affecting sleep or movement, and after birth for neck, back and shoulder pain from feeding and carrying.
Referrals, fees and Medicare
You can book directly, though a GP care plan is needed for any Medicare rebate.
Usually paid privately or through extras cover. Medicare may cover part of a small number of visits a year with a GP chronic disease management plan.
Common questions about Canberra Osteopathic Centre
Does Canberra Osteopathic Centre offer telehealth?
This listing does not tell us either way. Many practices added telehealth and kept it, so it is worth asking when you call.
Do I need a referral to see an osteopath in Australian Capital Territory?
You can book directly, though a GP care plan is needed for any Medicare rebate.
Is Canberra Osteopathic Centre taking new patients?
We do not hold appointment availability, and it changes week to week. Ringing 02 6260 5777 is the quickest way to find out.
What if Canberra Osteopathic Centre is not the right fit?
That is a completely reasonable thing to decide. We list 11 osteopaths in Australian Capital Territory, so there are other options nearby.
Questions worth asking
- How often do you treat pregnant women, and do you have a pregnancy table?
- What does treatment involve, and what will I feel afterwards?
- How many sessions would you expect before we review?
- What can I do at home between appointments?
- What is your fee, and do you have a health fund terminal?
Other osteopaths nearby
- Canberra City Health Network, Casey
- Movehappy Healthcare, Wanniassa
- Canberra City Health Network, Canberra
- North Canberra Osteopathy, Hackett
- Osteopathy & Clinic Lead, Hackett
- Movehappy Healthcare, Deakin