Osteopaths in Australian Capital Territory
11 listed in Australian Capital Territory
Osteopaths in Australian Capital Territory: 11 listed on this directory. Osteopaths use hands-on treatment for musculoskeletal pain. You can book directly, though a GP care plan is needed for any Medicare rebate.
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.
Osteopaths in Australian Capital Territory
- Canberra City Health Network, Casey
- Movehappy Healthcare, Wanniassa
- Canberra Osteopathic Centre, Phillip
- Canberra City Health Network, Canberra
- North Canberra Osteopathy, Hackett
- Osteopathy & Clinic Lead, Hackett
- Movehappy Healthcare, Deakin
- Canberra Body Clinic, Tuggeranong
- Deakin Osteopathic Centre, Deakin
- Cate McDonald Osteopath, Fyshwick
- Canberra Body Clinic, Monash
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?