Fairfield Osteopathic Clinic in Fairfield, Victoria | Medical and health

Fairfield Osteopathic Clinic

Locality: Fairfield, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 9489 0981

Address: 298A Station Street, Fairfield 3078 Fairfield, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.fairfieldosteo.com.au

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25.01.2022 To the person that called regarding lymphatic drainage remedial massage earlier today. Apologies but your message was deleted by accident. If you would like to call again please feel free. All remedial massage is unavailable during stage 4 lockdown.

23.01.2022 It's pretty hard to get out there and see the world at the moment. Why not take a world tour by artist name or song title? Start your trip in Northcote and see where the journey takes you. #musictraveller #covidsucks #NowPlaying

23.01.2022 COVID-19 STAGE 4 RESTRICTIONS - Fairfield Osteo Clinic Newsletter - https://mailchi.mp//covid-19-stage-4-restrictions-fairfiel

23.01.2022 As of Thursday 18 February 2021 face to face consults are back! We will be operating under familiar COVIDSafe guidelines including mask wearing and completing health declarations before attending appointments.

22.01.2022 Our friends at Fairfield Podiatry are helping get a running group up and going in Fairfield. Great for beginners and the more experienced runners. Check out Hawthorn Running Group - Fairfield.

21.01.2022 Stage 4 restrictions. What we know so far. All face-to-face appointments require a referral from your regular GP or a GP you have seen in the last 12 months. You can organise that via Telehealth. The referral needs to state that you need osteopathic care and we cant treat you without this letter. ... If you have a current GP referral for osteopathic care under the GP chronic disease management plan this does not suffice. At the moment an appointment is only for urgent care and this is currently ill-defined. You would need to travel with proof of your appointment and the referral letter in case you are questioned en route. Proof can include your confirmation email or SMS. The Government is trying to work through many details and understandably, osteopathic appointments are fairly low on the priority list. We apologise for any confusion or sudden changes over the coming days. We are closed until Monday 10 August to avoid any accidental misconduct and so we can be sure of the details. We have disabled online bookings for now, so if you are seeking a Telehealth, or face-to-face appointment, or information, please call the clinic or email [email protected] Thank you for your patience. We will keep you updated. Thank you to our frontline workers.

21.01.2022 Merry Xmas from everyone at @fairfieldosteoclinic Thank you all for your support in 2019 and we look forward to being here for when you need us in 2020. Over the Xmas/New Year holiday period will be open limited hours and have fewer staff. So it will be best to check online to make any bookings over this time. You can click on the link in our bio.... Tues 24th Dec OPEN (osteo only) Wed 25th Dec CLOSED Thurs 26th Dec CLOSED Fri 27th Dec OPEN (massage only) Sat 28th Dec OPEN (massage only) Sun 29th Dec CLOSED Mon 30th Dec OPEN Tues 31st Dec OPEN (osteo only) Wed 1st Jan CLOSED Stay safe and dont forget the sunscreen! #xmassandman #aussiexmas #fairfieldosteo #osteopathy #naturopathy #massage #darebin #fairfieldvictoria

21.01.2022 !!!!COVID-19 LOCKDOWN UPDATE!!!! We are still OPEN and seeing patients. We are maintaining the current protocols for the health safety of our patients and staff. We would encourage all patients to wear a mask if they are comfortable to do so. Disposable masks may be purchased at the clinic for $1.50 to use during your treatment if you choose. At this stage masks are NOT mandatory.

21.01.2022 Nice one Callan! Youre a good egg.

18.01.2022 FACE TO FACE OSTEOPATHIC APPOINTMENTS ARE NOW UNRESTRICTED IN METRO MELBOURNE. We are still waiting for clarification on REMEDIAL MASSAGE restriction from DHHS Victoria.

17.01.2022 REMEDIAL MASSAGE THERAPY is considered an essential service in Victoria and all registered Remedial Massage Therapists and Myotherapists are permitted to grant professional services. At this time Ros Gilfillan is taking appointments for REMEDIAL MASSAGE at Fairfield Osteo Clinic. https://www.massagemyotherapy.com.au/ccms.r|45919

16.01.2022 Due to Stage 4 Restrictions across all of Victoria the clinic will be closed for face to face consults. This is a Victorian Government directive. Please follow our website for future updates on when face to face appointments will return.

16.01.2022 How's your isolation going? Getting tough? Feeling stressed? Nothing like a jump around the living room to some good old fashioned rock. This one celebrates Aussie Chicks Rocking Out!

15.01.2022 It is with great pleasure that we have finally figured out the bug affecting our phone system, seemingly for most of this year. We have had sporadic reports throughout the year relating to a random Xmas message from 2018 replacing our normal phone message. It turns out that when calls were made on Tuesday evenings patients would hear the Xmas 2018 message. This bug has been squashed and discarded with great fanfare. Also, you will now hear the dulcet tones of Angies voice on the message system. For anyone who has been negatively affected by this bug, or who has accidentally then celebrated Xmas at the wrong time of year, we humbly apologise.

15.01.2022 Apologies! Ive been slack with my isolation playlists recently. This theme is Aussie/Kiwi bands covering songs and/or Aussie/Kiwi songs being covered by other artists. Some interesting renditions of some great songs. https://open.spotify.com///playlist/3JpSfABcyc51N5PuNxMuMn

14.01.2022 Just a little musical encouragement for people to wear their face masks when they go out. #kickcovidsarse https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0cMqvEAE0tLjVOgUCn9Gop

14.01.2022 Clinic Update We are now offering virtual online consults for existing patients. This is obviously not a replacement for a hands on Osteopathic consult but it can be valuable to help provide advice and management strategies for your aches and pains. Appointments can be booked online. This is still in its trial phase but so far testing has been good! Appointments are 30mins and will cost $53.80. There is currently no rebates through private health insurance but those on e...xisting Medicare Chronic Disease Management Plans may claim their rebate. We are constantly monitoring the epidemiological data on the community spread of COVID-19. Our plan is to reopen the practice when we are comfortable the numbers are stable. https://www.fairfieldosteo.com.au/telehealth-consultations See more

14.01.2022 FAIRFIELD OSTEO CLINIC - REOPENED - https://mailchi.mp/fairfieldosteo/xymjih62rx-3967429 We will be REOPENING from Tuesday April 14th. Strict protocols will apply. Please read the attached newsletter for more information.

13.01.2022 MERRY XMAS from Fairfield Osteo Clinic - https://mailchi.mp//fairfield-osteo-clinic-newsletter-08ex

13.01.2022 Some useful information in amongst all the noise. https://examine.com/topics/coronavirus/

13.01.2022 Hows your isolation going? Getting tough? Feeling stressed? Nothing like a jump around the living room to some good old fashioned rock. This one celebrates Aussie Chicks Rocking Out!

12.01.2022 Who Gives a Crap about Xmas? @fairfieldosteoclinic we definitely give a crap. Our traditional toilet paper Xmas tree had special Xmas theme wrapping paper this year! We love to support various socially conscious organisations through our clinic and @whogivesacraptp are one of those. Merry Xmas! #fairfieldosteo #osteopathy #massage #naturopathy #xmasspirit #whogivesacraptp #fairfieldvictoria #darebin

12.01.2022 IMPORTANT UPDATE FROM WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION REGARDING TREATMENT OF COVID-19 The use of ibuprofen (anti-inflammatories) is NOT advised when medicating for COVID-19. Paracetamol for pain and fever is suggested. https://www.bmj.com/content/368/bmj.m1086

12.01.2022 ISO- UPDATE Another playlist to keep you entertained. I think it will be plainly obvious what this one is meant to inspire. Keep your spirits up by getting some daily exercise. Put this playlist on in the background to help motivate you. Better still create your own!... Ive put the link in the bio if you want to check it out. Otherwise cut and paste the link from comments. #fairfieldosteo #musicismedicine #osteopathy #massage #naturopathy #darebin #fairfieldvic #covid19sucks See more

11.01.2022 Given the current state of play in Melbourne with all things COVID, I felt like we all needed a bit of a pick me up. We cant see Melbourne bands live at the moment but here are some great ones from decades past and present to keep you going. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2cLKgHpUniWNnLUNV30xO5

11.01.2022 ISO-UPDATE IDEAS Got some chalk at home? Get your creative juices flowing.... Bonus being you might brighten someone elses day who is walking past your house. Dont forget to wash your hands thoroughly afterwards! Especially if you are drawing on areas of foot traffic. #fairfieldosteo #fairfieldvictoria #osteopathy #massage #naturopathy #darebin #covid19

10.01.2022 Some themed tunes to help get through curfew in Melbourne. Dont ask how my brain works. I thought they were appropriate. #melbournecurfew #covid19sucks #NowPlaying

09.01.2022 Telehealth is available at Fairfield Osteo Clinic. Watch our little video. Future Youtube stars! https://youtu.be/vkH-TkkHIPc

09.01.2022 Heres Callan keeping his hands fit and strong while in isolation.

09.01.2022 Yes, we are currently open. This may change as we are following closely advice from the Department of Health (State and Federal). We take pride in continuing to provide a service to people with pain. We are taking every precaution in our clinic to reduce any likelihood of transmission to protect all members of our Victorian community. Every caring practitioner and reception staff are helping by: Cleaning all touched and hard treatment surfaces after each client interacti...on. All linen is replaced with clean linen after each client interaction. Single-use disposable face covers are also used. Frequent cleaning of any touched surface across the clinic, including reception surfaces, the bathroom, door handles and light switches. Availability of hand sanitiser in every room and reception. We have also completed the additional infection control training offered by Department of Health. We ask both new and exisiting customers: Please do not attend an appointment if you have travelled from overseas in the last 14 days, or feel unwell. You must self isolate for the 14 day minimum! Wash your hands when you arrive in the clinic or use the hand sanitiser at reception. #covid19 #stopthespread #fairfieldosteo #fairfieldvictoria #darebin #osteopathy #massage #naturopathy

09.01.2022 ISO - UPDATE Im going to post some Spotify Playlists with themes to keep you entertained. No prizes for guessing what this one is about? This is tongue-in-cheek folks. Please dont take offence to any of the song titles.... Look after yourselves and look after each other . #musicismedicine #covid19sucks #fairfieldosteo #osteopathy #fairfieldvictoria #darebin #massage #naturopathy

08.01.2022 !!!! COVID-19 UPDATE - MASKS !!!! SOME HEROES DO WEAR MASKS HELP STOP THE SPREAD ... The Victorian Government has STRONGLY recommended that people of Melbourne wear masks whenever out in the community, especially when social distancing is not possible. We will now require that patients wear masks while attending the clinic. Please bring your own mask if possible. From Tuesday 13th July we will be charging patients $1.50 for single use surgical masks if they should need one. The practice will not profit from the sale of single use surgical masks.

08.01.2022 Did some online training in my downtime today. I can honestly say I was doing it all already, but it was still worth refreshing.

07.01.2022 Apologies! I've been slack with my isolation playlists recently. This theme is Aussie/Kiwi bands covering songs and/or Aussie/Kiwi songs being covered by other artists. Some interesting renditions of some great songs. https://open.spotify.com///playlist/3JpSfABcyc51N5PuNxMuMn

07.01.2022 An excellent reading of a familiar book.

07.01.2022 Some themed tunes to help get through curfew in Melbourne. Don't ask how my brain works. I thought they were appropriate. #melbournecurfew #covid19sucks #NowPlaying

07.01.2022 This playlist theme was inspired by a recent viewing of the cult movie classic (according to me) - Napolean Dynamite. Great movie soundtracks and great songs used in movies to make them even better. See if you can remember in which movies these songs appeared?

06.01.2022 STAGE 4 RESTRICTIONS UPDATE DHHS have revised the requirements of all Allied Health professionals during stage 4 restrictions. To summarise: ... Routine treatment or non-urgent treatment is NOT permitted. Care may only be provided if the absence of, or delay of this care, would result in a significant change/deterioration in your functional independence, necessitating an escalation of care. Examples include: requirement for specialists review, an increase of care needs, avoiding a hospital admission or emergency department presentation. We would like to paraphrase Dr Norman Swans advice in regard to making a decision about whether you need care. If you need to think about whether your appointment is urgent, its probably not. A GP referral is not necessary. These directives are about protecting our community and our frontline health workers. This is about saving lives. We have always appreciated your support in choosing our clinic for pain relief. If you are seeking a telehealth, or face-to-face appointment, or information, please call the clinic or email [email protected].

05.01.2022 !!!!COVID-19 COMMUNITY TRANSMISSION!!!! Reported yesterday by DHHS The Hive Early Learning Centre in Arthur St Fairfield has had a positive case of Covid-19 in one child. If you or your children are currently associated with this centre we ask you do not attend your appointment until you have been contacted and cleared by DHHS in regard to contact tracing.

04.01.2022 Happy Easter you lovely isolators. Here is an Easter themed playlist to keep you entertained. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7iSRaEorrFjXKds7FDfZQJ

04.01.2022 Im sure most of you have been scouring the internet for ideas on how to keep active at home. Joe has been doing a P.E. workout for the kids everyday for a couple of weeks now and streaming them live on Youtube for these based in the UK. Petra has been doing it everyday and highly recommends it. He is ultra-enthusiastic! https://youtu.be/Rz0go1pTda8

03.01.2022 IMPORTANT UPDATE After much deliberation we have decided to temporarily close. Whilst we take pride in providing a service to people with pain, we cannot guarantee the health and wellbeing of our patients, staff and the community at large. Our overarching responsibility is to slow the transmission of this virus in our community. ... We feel the only solution to this crisis is for everyone who can to stay home. We must minimise all physical contact and in this way, we might stop this virus in its tracks. We are exploring the option of telehealth consults. We will update you as more information comes to hand. We will provide all current patients with information on how we can try to adapt and manage in this period of physical distancing. We aim to present suggestions and provide links on how to remain connected, maintain self-care, address your space, and the potential value of implementing a routine. Please contact us via email [email protected] if you have any questions or concerns. We hope for a flattening curve and a return to normal practice in as short a timeframe as possible. Thank you for your support, Everyone at Fairfield Osteopathic Clinic

02.01.2022 RETHINK, ADAPT AND MANAGE Our daily routine was completely topsy turvy this last week. We made the difficult decision to stop seeing patients at the clinic while trying to manage the emotions of two disappointed teenagers, provide nutritious food three times/day for four people, and trying to stay positive in a sea of worldwide information that was anything but. Every individual is facing unique challenges. Nearly every aspect of how we live has been affected and reading ...this short presentation might help you adapt. This afternoon were sitting down to create a routine that tries to support and provide direction for all members of our family. Perhaps you might like to do the same, whatever your circumstances might be. We have a wonderful patient who generously shared this information prepared for Occupational Therapy Australia. It presents sensible ideas to help us manage the disruption to our daily lives. It certainly helped us. https://otaus.com.au//OT%20Guide%20COVID-19%20March%202020

02.01.2022 Were sure it has not escaped anyones attention that COVID-19 has become a serious public health situation. Following advice from @healthgovau please reconsider attending an appointment should you be experiencing flu like symptoms. You will not be charged a cancellation fee under these circumstances. All practitioners and staff maintain high quality infection control principles, including hand washing, hand sanitisation, appropriate hygiene practices as well as the courtesy of rescheduling appointments should they become unwell. #fairfieldosteo #osteopathy #massage #naturopathy #fairfieldvic #darebin #covid19