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Telehealth Consultations at Focus Osteopathy
Video Appointments With Our Practitioners
Not every appointment needs you in the room. A telehealth consultation is a video appointment with one of our practitioners, useful when you cannot get to the clinic, when you are following up on a plan already underway, or when you want advice before deciding whether to book in person.
Telehealth cannot replace hands-on treatment, and there are situations where we will tell you to come in instead. What it can do is keep your progress moving when getting to our Murrumbeena or Mount Waverley clinics is not practical.
When a Telehealth Appointment Makes Sense
Telehealth suits some situations better than others. These are the ones where it works well.
How a Telehealth Consultation Works
You will receive a link before your appointment. All you need is a device with a camera, a stable connection and enough space to move around in view of the screen.
The appointment covers much of what an in-clinic assessment does, minus the hands-on component. Your practitioner will ask about your symptoms and history, guide you through movements while watching how you perform them, and talk through what they are seeing.
You will finish with a plan, which may include exercises, advice on managing the problem day to day, or a recommendation to come into the clinic. Telehealth may be helpful for some presentations and not others, and your practitioner will tell you plainly if what you need cannot be done over video.
Getting the Most Out of Your Appointment
Four things that make a video appointment work better.
Set Up Your Space First
Clear enough room to stand, move and lie down if needed, with your device positioned so your whole body is visible.
Wear Something You Can Move In
Your practitioner needs to see how you move, so clothing that allows that helps.
Have Your Details Ready
Any scan results, referrals or a list of what you have tried so far are useful to have on hand.
Write Down Your Questions
It is easy to forget them on a video call, so a short list beforehand is worth it.
Why Book a Telehealth Consultation With Us?
Here is what a telehealth appointment at Focus Osteopathy offers.
The Same Practitioners You See in Clinic
You are speaking with our own team, who have access to your history rather than starting from nothing.
An Honest Assessment of What Video Can Do
If your problem needs hands-on treatment, we will say so rather than booking you into something that is not suitable.
Continuity With Your In Person Care
Your telehealth appointments and clinic visits form one record, so nothing is repeated or lost between them.
Access When Getting In Is Difficult
Distance, work, travel or mobility do not have to interrupt your progress.
Practical Focus on What You Can Do
Appointments can concentrate on exercise, technique and self management, which are the areas video handles well.
The Focus Osteo Process in Murrumbeena & Mt Waverley
what to expect in your first visit
There’s a reason our patients don’t keep coming back for the same problem. We don’t just chase symptoms, we find what’s causing your pain and address the root cause of your discomfort.
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We listen & assess
We hear your story and assess thoroughly to find the true cause of your pain, not just where it hurts.
We explain it clearly
No jargon. We show you what's happening and why, so you feel confident in the plan ahead.
We treat the cause
Hands on osteopathy tailored to you, targeting the source of your discomfort to live & feel better.
We keep you moving
A simple strength and mobility plan stops the problem returning, so you stay active for the long run.
We can help you decide
Find Out if Osteopathy Is Right for You
Choosing an osteopath is an important decision. That’s why we offer a free, no-obligation discovery session, giving you the opportunity to meet our team, discuss your concerns, and ask any questions before deciding if we’re the right fit for you.
* Note: there is no treatment given at one of our free discovery session. It’s for you to ask us more questions and for us to confirm whether or not we think we can help you. Refer to the ‘Terms and Conditions‘ page for more detail.
Ready to book your appointment?
Online bookings are available for your convenience. Please note – if you can’t find a suitable appointment time, please contact our clinic and our team will be happy to help arrange a time that works for you.
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FAQs about Telehealth Consulting
For our online treatment sessions, you will need a stable internet connection, a mobile device (laptop, tablet or phone), minimal space so that you can perform your workout with supervision and guidance from your therapist…and a yoga mat if you prefer one.
Absolutely! Once you chat to one of our friendly front desk team and book your session, you will be sent an email with all of your login and access information to a private, secure video consultation with your preferred therapist.