No. You can generally make an appointment with an osteopath directly without a GP referral. A referral may be required for certain specific programs or funding arrangements.

We see patients with a wide range of musculoskeletal concerns, including back pain, neck pain, headaches, sports injuries and pain affecting the shoulders, hips and knees. Your osteopath will assess your individual presentation and discuss whether osteopathic treatment is appropriate for your symptoms.

Your first appointment begins with a conversation about your symptoms, medical history and what you'd like to achieve from treatment. We'll then assess your movement and musculoskeletal function and explain our findings. Where appropriate, we'll provide hands-on treatment and practical advice to help you manage your symptoms.

Initial consults take approximately 60 minutes and return take approximately 45 minutes. If its your first time to the clinic please allow arrive 10 minutes early to fill out a new patient form.

Many private health insurance policies provide cover for osteopathy, although this varies between insurers and individual policies. If you have extras cover for osteopathy, you can check with your health fund to confirm your level of cover before your appointment.

Eastern Osteopathy is conveniently located for patients travelling from Blackburn and surrounding Eastern Suburbs. Patients also visit us from Blackburn North, Nunawading, Mitcham, Box Hill, Doncaster and surrounding areas. We provide information about parking, public transport and how to find the clinic on our contact page.