Appointment Types and Fees
You’ll find information about the types of appointments and what each appointment includes below. Please contact us if you have any questions.
What happens during an appointment?
1. We review your medical history: We get to know you, seeking to understand your current issue, your goals and any previous injuries or illnesses that may be contributing to your current issue.
2. We conduct an sssessment and provide you with a working diagnosis: A physical assessment is performed, which may include orthopaedic or neurological testing where clinically indicated.
3. Hands-on treatment: Treatment is always individualised and tailored to your needs.
4. We may provide a personalised management plan: We believe that the more you understand your issue, the better you can resolve it. We work with you to create a personalised management plan, which may include education or exercises to support your recovery beyond the clinic room.
How can you prepare for your appointment?
Fill in your paperwork: If you’re new to the clinic or you’re booking a new appointment type, please check your emails. We will send you an intake form to fill in prior to your consult. If you do not have time to complete this, please arrive a few minutes early and look for the iPad.
Gather any scans, letters or other information. If you have your scans or letters available, they can give us a better understanding of what is going on for you. Please bring them with you if you have them.
What should you wear?
Wear comfortable, loose clothing. If possible, we prefer soft fabrics rather than yoga or gym pants, but don’t stress if you have to come straight from work. Sometimes we will ask you to remove your outer layer of clothing so that we can assessment your movement better, but only if this is okay with you.
Can You Bring Babies Or Children To Your Appointment?
Yes, you are welcome to bring children to your appointment. Little people can be busy people though! We suggest bringing snacks and a book or toy to entertain them, but we’ve got lots of experience in working with children in the room, so we’ll work around whatever happens on the day.
General Conditions
Initial (first) General Appointment
(60 minutes)
$149.00
This appointment type is for anyone over the age of 12 who has never seen an Osteopath at Pivot Osteopathy.
Subsequent (Return) Appointment (40 minutes)
$130.00
This appointment type is for anyone who has previously seen an Osteopath at Pivot Osteopathy.
*Saturday appointments are charged at $145.00
Extended Subsequent (Return) Appointment (60 minutes)
$175.00
Sometimes you’ll want or need more time. We offer long appointments for people with complex conditions or who simply want extra time. This appointment combines hands-on treatment with more time for detailed education and exercise management.
*Saturday appointments are charged at $195.00
Short Subsequent (Return) Appointment (30 minutes)
$105.00
This appointment is for you if you have previously attended the clinic for an Initial Osteopathic appointment and you’re short on time or you only have single region of concern.
Generally in a 30 min consult we don't have time for both a hands-on treatment and education/exercises, so it is best to choose which you would like to focus on.
*Saturday appointments are charged at $110.00
Pregnancy and Post-Partum (after delivery) Appointments
Initial (first) Pregnancy and Post-partum Appointment
(60 minutes)
$149.00
First appointment for people seeking support for pregnancy and post-partum issues. You can learn more about how we may help here. We recommend you book this appointment even if you’ve seen us before, so that we can spend some extra time with you.
Subsequent (Return) Pregnancy and Post-partum Appointment (40 Minutes)
$145.00
Follow-up appointments for people seeking support for pregnancy and post-partum issues.
Extended Subsequent (Return) Pregnancy and Post-partum Appointment (60 minutes)
$195.00
Sometimes you’ll want or need more time. We offer long appointments for people with complex conditions or who simply want extra time. This appointment combines hands-on treatment with more time for detailed education and exercise management.
Short Subsequent (Return) Pregnancy and Post-partum Appointment (30 minutes)
$110.00
This appointment is for you if you have previously attended the clinic for an Initial Osteopathic appointment and you’re short on time or you only have single region of concern.
Generally in a 30 min consult we don't have time for both a hands-on treatment and education/exercises, so it is best to choose which you would like to focus on.
Babies and Children
Initial (First) Baby/Child Appointment (40 mins): $130.00
First appointment for babies or children under the age of twelve. Dr Becky Hull and Dr Liz Johns have specific training in working with this age group.
If your baby is experiencing feeding (breast or bottle) or latching issues, see Dr Becky Hull. Becky can also assist with treatment for mum’s having trouble with breast-feeding. Hands-on work can be a useful addition alongside support from your lactation consultant, midwife or other professionals.
Subsequent Baby/Child Appointment (30 mins): $110.00
Follow-up appointment for babies or children under the age of twelve. Dr Becky Hull and Dr Liz Johns have specific training in working with this age group.
How can you make most of your appointment for your baby or child?
Try and make your child’s appointment at a time of day where your child is generally settled.
Ensure your child / baby has had a snack before their treatment.
Bring some of your favourite toys / books for your child to look at during their treatment.
What happens during an appointment?
1.We get to know you and your child by taking a thorough case history.
2. A physical assessment is performed, which may include orthopaedic or neurological testing where clinically indicated.
3. We will discuss our findings and give you a preliminary diagnosis before commencing treatment.
4. Hands-on treatment may be performed, which involves techniques aimed at restoring the body to its natural state of balance, alignment and function
5. We work with you to create a personalised management plan, which may include education or exercises to support your child’s recovery beyond the clinic room.
What happens after the treatment?
It is common for babies / children to sleep really well after treatment.
Occasionally there is a period of restlessness that may last from 24-48 hours. If you are ever concerned, please feel free to contact us.