FAQ’s

Please call us on 02 4648 3883 to enquire how much your treatment will cost. We offer both Student and Pensioner discounts.

We offer HICAPS to claim direct from your health fund. We can also provide for DVA (Department of Veteran Affairs), EPC (Medicare) and Workcover.

If you have any previous X-rays, scans or test results it can be beneficial if you can bring these along to your appointment.

Your osteopath will ask questions about your problem and symptoms and conduct a full osteopathic examination to best determine how to manage your condition.

As osteopathy takes a holistic approach to treatment, your practitioner may look at other parts of your body, as well as the area that is troubling you. For example, if you have a sore knee, your osteopath may also look at your ankle, pelvis and back.

Your osteopath may also provide education and advice to help you manage your condition between treatments. This may include giving you exercises to do at home or work.

Osteopathy is a form of manual therapy, so hands-on treatment may include massage, stretching, repetitive movements, mobilisation and/or dry needling.

If your injuries do require hands-on treatment of painful and tender areas, your osteopath will endeavour to make you as comfortable as possible.

It is not unusual to experience mild soreness for a day or two after treatment, similar to that felt after mild exercise. If this soreness persists or increases significantly, call us to discuss your concerns.

Each treatment will generally last between 30-40 minutes.

The number of treatments required will differ between patients and injuries. The goal is always to keep your appointments to a minimum. We would generally expect to see some changes in your symptoms after one or two treatments.

There are some long-term or chronic conditions that may require a more frequent or longer treatment plan. We also have a number of patients who book regular maintenance treatments as preventative measure.

While both dry needling and acupuncture involve the use of fine needles, they differ in their origins, philosophy, and application. At Ideal Osteopathy, we use trigger point dry needling as part of a modern, evidence-informed approach to release tight muscles, reduce pain, and improve movement. It targets specific trigger points based on anatomy and is often used for issues like muscular pain, headaches, and postural tension. Acupuncture, rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine, aims to balance the body’s energy (Qi) through meridian points throughout the body and is commonly used for a wide range of conditions including stress, digestive concerns, hormonal imbalances, and chronic pain. We respect and acknowledge acupuncture as a powerful healing tool, and while we focus on dry needling within osteopathic treatment, we recognise that both approaches can be very effective for many issues depending on your needs and preferences.

We offer treatments under the Enhanced Primary Care Plans (EPC) however these treatments are not gap free. Some clinics do provide a gap free service however you may notice their treatment time is shortened in comparison to ours. Patients are required to pay for their treatment at the time of service and can then claim their rebate through Medicare – which is often a much better rebate than a lot of health funds.