FAQs

Osteopathy is a holistic form of health care that uses hands on techniques to diagnose and treat structural and biomechanical dysfunctions in the body. As Osteopaths we utilise a range of techniques to help support the body’s self-healing mechanism to improve joint mobility, reduce ligamentous and muscular strain and restore overall health and balance. For more information please refer to our section on “Services’’.

Myotherapy is a form of manual therapy focused on assessing, treating, and managing musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction. It targets issues related to muscle tightness, joint stiffness, nerve irritation, and soft tissue injuries. Myotherapists use a variety of hands-on techniques such as deep tissue massage, dry needling, trigger point therapy, cupping, and corrective exercises to reduce pain and restore movement. Myotherapy is commonly used to treat conditions like tension headaches, sports injuries, postural imbalances, and chronic pain. It not only addresses symptoms but also helps prevent future issues by improving muscular health and biomechanics. At Assemble Osteopathy, our myotherapists take a holistic approach to ensure long-term results that support your overall wellbeing.

If your concern is more structural ~ like joint restrictions, chronic postural imbalances, or whole-body alignment ~ osteopathy may be ideal. If your discomfort feels more muscular ~ tightness, trigger points, or sports-related pain ~ myotherapy could be more suitable. Both therapies are complementary and often work best together. Our practitioners can guide you to the right option based on your specific needs. Feel free to get in touch via email info@assembleosteo.com.au.

Yes. Provided your private health insurance has the services you are utilising at the clinic in your extras cover then a portion of your consultation will be rebated by your private health insurances. Please bring your private health care card with you to your appointment to claim your rebate on the day.

No. You can make an appointment without a doctors referral. Although we love seeing referrals from friends, family, local businesses, and other health professionals.

Definitely! Osteopathic treatment is a beautiful way to feel connected to your body and baby. Treatment can help relieve a variety of pregnancy related symptoms. Our osteopaths at Assemble have all completed extensive post graduate study in the diagnosis and treatment of pregnant women and are particularly passionate about supporting women through pregnancy. We also offer preparing for birth treatments, internal release work, and assessments. For more information please refer to our section on pregnancy and pelvic health under ‘Services’.

Absolutely. Types of Osteopathy like cranial osteopathy are a gentle form of treatment that can be used to treat babies and children. All of our osteopaths have completed a number of postgraduate courses on the treatment of babies and children.

Please bring any current or relevant X-Rays, scans or medical reports. If your child is having a treatment, please bring their favourite toy or book to help keep them stay entertained.

Parking is available under ‘GRY’ however please avoid parking here between 9-10am and 5-6pm. Inkerman Street also has lots of parking available, please just avoid clearways.

In Australia, osteopaths are university-qualified allied health professionals who have completed five years, full-time study. Osteopaths are trained in osteopathic philosophy and technique, anatomy, physiology, pathology and general medical and orthopaedic diagnosis.

Osteopaths are primary care practitioners and are trained to recognise conditions that require medical referral. Our Osteopaths at Assemble regularly undergo further professional development and post graduate study.

Osteopathy is only covered by Medicare if you are eligible for an Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) plan. EPC plans are approved by your GP. Please consult your GP to determine your eligibility.

If you are eligible, you can receive up to 5 treatments per year with an Osteopath that are rebated by Medicare of $60.35.

Our clinic is equipped with HICAPS facilities, which allow you to claim your private health rebate at the time of your consultation.

Yes. The practitioners at Assemble are able to treat work cover injuries. Patients will need to pay for their appointments upfront and can then claim the appointment with their insurance provider.

You can wear anything to your appointment but we recommend wearing something loose and comfortable. Due to the nature of our treatments, we occasionally ask our patients to remove items of clothing so that we can properly assess your concerns. If you at any point don’t feel comfortable with this please let your practitioner know at the time of your appointment.

The easiest way to make an appointment is to use the ‘Book Now’ button on the website and make an appointment using our online booking system. Alternatively, you can email the clinic info@assembleosteo.com.au. We do not have reception and we ask for your patience in returning your calls/emails within 24 hours.

We are located in a beautiful warehouse in St Kilda within Grassroots Yoga at 1/84 Inkerman Street, St Kilda.

We appreciate that life is busy and things change! As a small business we ask that you attempt to give us 24 hours notice to cancel or change an appointment time. We charge a full cancellation fee if you do not show up to your agreed appointment time or give us less that 12 hours notice when cancelling your appointment.