What can I expect from my first appointment?
Here at Frame Osteopathy, we focus on patient-centred care and authentic, compassionate practice. Your first 1-hour appointment includes a detailed discussion of your history, followed by a thorough movement and physical assessment. Based on our findings, we’ll provide hands-on treatment and personalised rehabilitation advice to support your recovery and help you move with confidence.
What do I need to bring/ wear?
Because your appointment may include manual therapy or exercise-based treatment, we recommend wearing loose, comfortable clothing. At times, your practitioner may ask you to remove a top layer to allow for a thorough movement assessment. If you’re ever uncomfortable with this, please let us know. Your comfort and trust are always our priority.
Can I use private health insurance?
Yes. If your private health insurance includes Osteopathy in its extras cover, you’ll be eligible for a rebate, and a portion of your consultation fee will be covered by your insurer.
Is there parking around Frame Osteopathy?
Parking on Lynch Street in Hawthorn includes 2-hour and 10-hour parking. Additional 2-hour parking is available on Glenferrie Road, as well as parking behind Coles and around the Hawthorn Leisure Centre.
The clinic is also easily accessible by public transport and is only a 10–15 minute drive from surrounding suburbs such as Glenferrie, Kew, Camberwell, Toorak, South Yarra, Malvern, Richmond, and Abbotsford.
What conditions can Osteopaths treat?
Osteopaths treat a variety of conditions including:
Acute and Chronic Neck and Lower Back Pain
Arthritic conditions
Headaches and Migraines
Muscle and Tendon Injuries
Pregnancy or Post Pregnancy related pain (including Pelvic Girdle Pain and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction)
Tennis and Golfer’s Elbow
Bursitis
TMJ (jaw) pain
Rotator Cuff Injuries
Frozen shoulder
Plantar Fasciitis and other Foot or Ankle Pain
Whiplash Injury
Sporting Injuries