|
OSTEOPATHS
members
|
For Appointments and Enquiries call
03 6223 6272 Email us if you have any particular questions or need more information.
But please do not email us to make an appointment. Please phone instead. |
About Hobart Osteopathic Clinic
Hobart Osteopathic Clinic has been running since 1990 and is open 7 days a week. We offer quality Osteopathic care at an affordable price. We treat a range of conditions including low back pain, sciatica, neck pain, headaches / migraines, sporting injuries, joint pains including shoulders, elbows, wrists / hands, hips, knees, ankles / feet, repetitive strain injuries, the pain from arthritis, chronic pain and chronic fatigue syndrome.. We treat patients of all ages from babies to the elderly. (You will find out more about what we treat and how we treat in the pages of this website.)
Established in 1990 by John Mickerson and Im Chuah the clinic is well known in Hobart along with New Town Osteopathic Back Care Clinic which was set up as a satellite clinic in the Northern Suburbs in 1998. At the beginning of 2013 we merged with Bellerive Osteopathy and Natural Health and moved Osteopaths Chando Steiner and Matthew Blackburn into our New Town premises. Chando and Matt now use the name Derwent Osteopathy and Natural Health.
John and Im also established Chatswood Osteopathic Back Care Clinic situated on Sydney's North Shore in November 2000 and Im commutes there weekly working in Chatswood from Monday to Thursday.
Established in 1990 by John Mickerson and Im Chuah the clinic is well known in Hobart along with New Town Osteopathic Back Care Clinic which was set up as a satellite clinic in the Northern Suburbs in 1998. At the beginning of 2013 we merged with Bellerive Osteopathy and Natural Health and moved Osteopaths Chando Steiner and Matthew Blackburn into our New Town premises. Chando and Matt now use the name Derwent Osteopathy and Natural Health.
John and Im also established Chatswood Osteopathic Back Care Clinic situated on Sydney's North Shore in November 2000 and Im commutes there weekly working in Chatswood from Monday to Thursday.
Payment Options
If you have Private Health "Extras" your claim can be processed at the time of your appointment using HICAPS. We accept Cash, VISA, MasterCard, Amex, EFTPOS and Cheques.
Veterans - the Department of Veterans Affairs will cover the costs of treatment for Veterans and their widows. A doctors referral is required.
Medicare - If you are seeing your doctor about one or more conditions other than your musculoskeletal condition you may be able to have some Osteopathic treatments under the Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) scheme. Your GP can refer you for up to five visits and Medicare will rebate you a little over $50 per visit. If you think you might be eligable speak to your doctor.
Motor Accident Claims - If you are injured in a motor vehicle accident, your treatment is fully covered by MAIB and there is no need for a doctor's referral. See MAIB's website www.maib.tas.gov.au to get a claim form and claim number but come for treatment a soon as you can after the accident. You do not have to wait until you have submitted your claim form or received your claim number before you commence treatment.
Workers' Compensation Insurance - Osteopathic treatment is covered by Worker's Compensation Insurance, and we can bill the insurance company directly. Prior to treatment a doctor will need to sign your Workers Compensation Form but once the form is signed you do not require a Doctor's referral for Osteopathic treatment to be covered.
(NOTE: If for any reason MAIB or your employers insurer does not accept liability or ceases to accept liability you will be personally responsible for payment of your account.)
Veterans - the Department of Veterans Affairs will cover the costs of treatment for Veterans and their widows. A doctors referral is required.
Medicare - If you are seeing your doctor about one or more conditions other than your musculoskeletal condition you may be able to have some Osteopathic treatments under the Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) scheme. Your GP can refer you for up to five visits and Medicare will rebate you a little over $50 per visit. If you think you might be eligable speak to your doctor.
Motor Accident Claims - If you are injured in a motor vehicle accident, your treatment is fully covered by MAIB and there is no need for a doctor's referral. See MAIB's website www.maib.tas.gov.au to get a claim form and claim number but come for treatment a soon as you can after the accident. You do not have to wait until you have submitted your claim form or received your claim number before you commence treatment.
Workers' Compensation Insurance - Osteopathic treatment is covered by Worker's Compensation Insurance, and we can bill the insurance company directly. Prior to treatment a doctor will need to sign your Workers Compensation Form but once the form is signed you do not require a Doctor's referral for Osteopathic treatment to be covered.
(NOTE: If for any reason MAIB or your employers insurer does not accept liability or ceases to accept liability you will be personally responsible for payment of your account.)
SOME OF THE HEALTH FUNDS THAT COVER OSTEOPATHY
|
|
|
|
