Osteopaths need to have a Batchelor’s Degree or above that is recognised by AHPRA. Osteopaths are required by law to be registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Our current address is 60 Ligar Street, Bairnsdale , 3875.  There Is ample onsite parking at the rear of the house, also directly in front of the building.

No. Anyone is free to make an appointment with our practitioners. Please call Twin Rivers Osteopathy 0491 169 509 if you are unsure about whether we can assist with your injury or complaint.

If you are claiming medicare, or care plan, then you do need a GP referral.

Please bring along your medication any X-ray, Scan (MRI, ultrasound CAT etc), and blood test results you may have regarding the relevant concern.

Osteopathy is claimable by private health insurance. Please contact your insurance company directly to find out if these services cover you.

It is advisable to arrive 5 minutes early to your initial consultation to feel rested and not rushed

Your osteopath will ask about your problem and symptoms. This will include your medical history, medications, or other factors that may not appear to be directly related to your problem.

Your osteopath will conduct an examination and clinical tests. You will be asked to dress down to your underwear. (please wear appropriate underwear or bring a pair of shorts to your treatment)
Your Osteopath will include diagnostic, orthopaedic or neurological tests, movement and postural assessments, which determine how best to manage your condition.

The examination may include passive and active movements. The osteopath may lift your arms or legs, and you may be asked to bend over or perform an activity. Be sure to wear comfortable, flexible and appropriate underwear and clothing. Osteopathy takes a whole-body approach to assessment and clinical management, so your osteopath may look at the area that is troubling you and other parts of your body. For example, if you have a sore knee, your osteopath may look at your ankle, pelvis and back.

Osteopaths provide a broad range of treatments. Osteopaths prescribe clinical exercises at home or work, provide manual therapy, needling techniques, and lifestyle interventions and recommend equipment to help you manage your condition and function.

Depending on your condition or any concerns you have raised, your osteopath may require some further testing
These may include:
Referral for further imaging such as an x-ray or MRI.
Referral to your GP for further assessment or blood tests
Co-management plan crafted with another allied health care practitioner, Eg, Podiatrist.
Referral to a specialist via your GP

The main difference between the two modalities is the focus of their treatment. Osteopaths look at the body as a whole, considering how the skeleton, joints, muscles, nerves, circulation, connective tissue, and internal organs all work together. Chiropractors mainly focus on spinal function and correcting any problems in this area in order to help improve the overall functioning of the body.

Osteopaths are highly skilled in treating conditions involving the musculoskeletal system, such as back pain and neck pain. A bulging disc is a relatively common cause of lower back pain, and osteopaths see this condition often.