Move better. Recover well. Live with less pain.

At Rapid Recovery Ferntree Gully, our AHPRA-registered Osteopaths provide hands-on treatment and movement-based care for pain, injury, and performance.
We look at how your muscles, joints, and movement patterns work together — helping you move with less pain and more confidence.

What Is Osteopathy?

Osteopathy is a form of Allied Health care that focuses on how your body’s structure affects its movement and function.
Osteopaths are university-trained professionals who assess the connections between your muscles, joints, nerves, and posture.

Using gentle, evidence-based techniques, they support your recovery from pain or injury and help improve performance in day-to-day life, work, and sport.

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How Osteopathy Can Help

People in Ferntree Gully often see an Osteopath for:

• Back or neck pain
• Sports or activity-related injuries
• Shoulder, hip, or knee stiffness
• Headaches or jaw tension
• Ongoing muscle tightness or joint restrictions
• Recovery support and injury prevention for active individuals

If you’ve been living with pain, or an injury keeps coming back, Osteopathy can help identify the underlying contributors — not just the symptoms.

What to Expect at Your Ferntree Gully Osteopath Appointment

Your first visit involves:

• Detailed health history discussion
• Physical assessment
• Discussion of management options
• Development of a treatment plan
• Initial treatment if appropriate
• Self-management strategies

Treatment Approaches May Include:

• Gentle manual therapy techniques
• Movement-based assessments
• Exercise guidance
• Education about your condition
• Management strategies

Note: Individual responses to treatment can vary.

Osteopath Healthcare Coverage Information

We accept:

• Private health insurance (where applicable)
• Medicare (with valid referral)
• WorkSafe Victoria claims
• NDIS participants
• TAC
• DVA

Frequently Asked Questions About Osteopathic Care:

What conditions may benefit from seeing an osteopath?

Osteopaths commonly assess and manage various musculoskeletal conditions. These may include back pain, neck pain, and headaches. Your osteopath can discuss whether osteopathy might be suitable for your specific condition.

How long are Osteopath appointments at the Ferntree Gully clinic?

Initial consultations are typically 40 or 60 minutes, with follow up appointments usually 20 or 40 minutes, with the option of 60 minutes for more complex cases.

What should I wear to my Osteopath appointment?

Comfortable, loose-fitting clothing is recommended.

How many times will I need to see my Osteopath?

This varies depending on individual circumstances. Your osteopath will discuss a management plan based on your assessment.

Do I need a referral to see an Osteopath?

No referral is needed to see an osteopath, except for DVA & Medicare-funded services. For TAC & WorkSafe Vic we recommend getting approval from your agent.

Location and Bookings

Our Ferntree Gully clinic is located upstairs at Shop 40, Level 1, Mountain Gate Shopping Centre, with lift access (coming soon) and plenty of free parking.