Question 1

What should I expect at my appointment?

Accepted Answer

Initial assessment 60 minutes, this includes a medical and physical assessment, treatment and the provision of a management plan.

Almost all clients will need a 30 minute follow up consult to help shape their management program and check diagnosis and progress to ensure we help you achieve your goals.

Wear comfortable clothes to your first appointment.

Question 2

Do you offer rebates?

Accepted Answer

We accept DVA, TAC, Work Cover, and EPC Medicare programs plus Private Health rebates are available.You can claim Private Health and Medicare rebate on the day of your appointment if required.

Question 3

Where are you located?

Accepted Answer

Beyond Hawthorn is located at 300 Burwood Road in Hawthorn, just west of Glenferrie road. We are located on the corner of Cook St and Burwood Road, between Power St and Glenferrie Rd.

Question 4

When are you open?

Accepted Answer

We are open Monday-Saturday and have plenty of after hours appointments for your convenience.

Question 5

Payment

Accepted Answer

We are a cashless business, payment may be made via credit card (Visa & Master Card). We do not normally offer credit on account payment. HICAPS facilities are available for private health insurance claims. Patients may be eligible for a rebate from Medicare under the Chronic Disease Management (CDM), however this must be in place and initiated by a GP before treatment commences.

Question 6

Parking

Accepted Answer

There is ample on street parking in the area, with 1 & 2 hour parks located directly at the front of clinic on Burwood Rd. Please note that Burwood Rd is a clearway heading west into the city in the mornings and east away from the city in the evenings.

Question 7

What does an osteopath actually do?

Accepted Answer

Osteopaths are university-qualified allied health practitioners who use hands-on techniques, including soft tissue massage, joint mobilisation, manipulation and stretching, to assess and treat how your muscles, joints and connective tissue are working together. Rather than just treating the painful area in isolation, osteopaths look at how the whole body moves and functions to find what's actually driving your symptoms.

Question 8

What's the difference between osteopathy and physiotherapy?

Accepted Answer

Both are allied health professions that treat musculoskeletal pain and injury, and there's a lot of overlap in what they can help with. Osteopathy tends to take a broader, whole-body approach to assessment and leans more heavily on hands-on manual therapy, while physiotherapy often incorporates more structured exercise-based rehabilitation. At Move Beyond Hawthorn we offer both, and our team can help you decide which is the better starting point for your specific concern, or combine the two as part of a shared-care plan. We love finding the right practitioner for you - regardless of what profession.

Question 9

Do I need a referral to see an osteopath?

Accepted Answer

No, you can book directly with one of our Hawthorn osteopaths without a GP referral. If you're being treated under a Chronic Disease Management (CDM) plan or have a specific referral from your GP or specialist, bring that along to your first appointment.

Question 10

How many sessions will I need?

Accepted Answer

This depends entirely on what you're being treated for. Some acute issues resolve in just a few sessions, while chronic or complex conditions may need ongoing treatment. Your osteopath will give you a clear picture of expected timelines after your initial assessment, rather than locking you into a fixed package

Question 11

Can osteopathy help with headaches?

Accepted Answer

Yes , headaches, particularly those linked to neck tension, jaw clenching or posture, are one of the more common presentations we see at Hawthorn. Osteopathic treatment can address the musculoskeletal contributors to headache frequency and intensity, working alongside any medical management from your GP.

Question 12

Is osteopathy suitable for children?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Osteopathic treatment can be adapted for younger patients dealing with growth-related discomfort, postural issues or minor injuries, using a gentler, age-appropriate approach.

Question 13

What should I wear to my appointment?

Accepted Answer

Comfortable, loose-fitting clothing that allows your osteopath to assess the affected area and surrounding regions, activewear or gym clothes work well for most appointments.

Osteopathy Hawthorn

Osteopathy in Hawthorn

Our Hawthorn Osteos may help with

Our Osteopaths in Hawthorn may help with

Headaches and tension-related pain

Sports injuries:

Tendinopathies:

Muscular and joint sprains and strains:

Arthritis:

Shoulder, back and posture

Dizziness:

Bone Health:

TMJ - Jaw Pain

Osteo for Babies:

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300 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn VIC 3122

(03) 9818 7738

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