Consult your osteopath without leaving your home!
This is a great option for those who are self-isolating or unable to travel. Or perhaps you live remotely/overseas and want a trusted opinion on your diagnosis or strengthening plan. There are better ways to spend your time than sifting through contradicting health advice on the internet! Online consultations are perfect for ergonomic assessments and movement coaching because we can see what is happening and give you real-time feedback on workstation setups. They are fantastic for developing better movement patterns. Online osteopathy/movement coaching appointmentsWhat to expect: When you book an online appointment, you will get a confirmation email that gives you a link to a encrypted virtual meeting room. Click the link at the time of your appointment to start the meeting. We are using the Telehealth feature of Cliniko because it is secure.
We follow exactly the same format as face to face appointments - the only difference is not having hands-on manual therapy. You have the same access to my clinical experience and problem-solving skills as you would in person! We start the video chat by taking a history of your complaint and get you to go through some movements so that we can figure out what is going on. Make sure you have enough space around you to perform simple actions like lying down, bending over, walking, squatting and that you can do them without holding on to your electronic device. We will then tailor a management plan for your complaint - this can include self-massage, stretches and mobility exercises. It would be ideal if you have a yoga mat, towel or even a gym ball handy! The online format is perfect for relearning how to move with ease and without pain. Jump to a post I wrote about JEMS-style movement coaching to see why I am so passionate about it! After your online session, you will get a short email summary of your management plan and expected tissue healing time. Rebates: You can now claim for CDMP/Medicare plans and under several private health insurance funds. Payment via Payid only. You can set this up in your internet banking app. Read about Payid here. If you are a new patient, please contact me first to determine if an online appointment is suitable for you. Available 1030am to 4pm Wednesday & Saturday Home office ergonomic online assessmentsMany of us have started working from home without having the time or resources to set up a proper home office space. If working from the couch or kitchen table is making you sore, I can check your set-up and provide ergonomic advice. I can also give you lots of ideas - movement vitamins - to keep you active at your desk.
To get the most out of your session, please make sure you can show me your workplace side-on and from the back without holding the device you are using for the video chat. If you are choosing between different chairs/desks, make sure they are close by so that you can try them out. When you book an ergonomic assessment, you will get a confirmation that gives you a link to a encrypted virtual meeting room using Zoom. Click on the link at the time of your appointment to start the meeting. Payment via Payid only. Available 1030am to 4pm Wednesday & Saturday |
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