ReForm Health in Hillside, Victoria | Osteopath

ReForm Health

Locality: Hillside, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 8390 8545

Address: 14/3 Gourlay Rd 3037 Hillside, VIC, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 Ok, maybe Chuck Norris hasn't quite come to our rescue just yet... Now that we have your attention, we would like to update you all on the current situation of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) and it's present impact on our clinic operations. _________________________________________________... We are currently still OPEN FOR ALL OF OUR SERVICES within our regular hours outlined on our website: https://reformhealth.com.au/contact/ This may change at any time as we follow government and health authority advice. We will update you if our clinic is impacted by any of these changes. _________________________________________________ Even though there is some jest in this post to try and make you smile in what currently isn't a great situation, we are certainly taking the threat of this virus seriously. To ensure the health and safety of our wonderful staff and patients, we encourage any patients with a booking to contact us and reschedule if any of the following apply: You have been overseas recently You knowingly have come into direct contact with someone who has been diagnosed with coronavirus You are feeling symptoms such as: - Fever - Cough - Sore throat - Runny nose - Difficulty breathing There will be no late cancellation fees applied at the current time if you have to cancel or reschedule your appointment with us for the above reasons. A fee will still apply if you do not show to an appointment without notifying us (this can be done via text reply to your SMS appointment reminder, calling the clinic 83908545 or email [email protected]). For those patients who are currently in good health , we have taken many precautions within our clinic to minimise infection risk. Please do not be offended if our friendly receptionists ask that you use the hand sanitiser provided at the front desk on your arrival to the clinic. It's for the sake of good health and hygiene for you, other patients and our staff. STEPS TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF THE VIRUS: Wash your hands frequently and thoroughly Avoid touching your eyes, mouth and nose Cover your cough with the bend of your elbow, or with a tissue Avoid crowded places Stay at home if you feel unwell - even with a slight fever or cough Stay aware and up-to-date with the latest information from the World Health Organisation https://www.who.int/emergen/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019 If we are all vigilant in following the appropriate advice and taking the necessary precautions, we will get through this TOGETHER! (on second thoughts, no hugs for now..!)

24.01.2022 We thank you today for what you do, everyday HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to all of the beautiful mums out there! To the mums who are no longer with us, we are thinking of you, always ... Here are some of the wonderful mums that support our team

23.01.2022 2020 is a year that has marked significant changes in all of our lives. Today, being one of the most important days on the calendar in the history of our country, has also been impacted with the usual dawn services run locally and in our big cities not taking place. This will not stop us taking the time to pay our respects to those who have sacrificed, and who continue to sacrifice for the people of our country to maintain our way of life. Recent events with the COVID-19 out...break and the tragic loss of Victorian Police Officers further highlight the importance of the people who fight daily on the many front-lines of life in service to us all. It was fantastic to walk out on to the driveway this morning before dawn to see others partaking in the Driveway at Dawn initiative. We are truly thankful to those in both the past and present who serve and sacrifice for us all. They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them. LEST WE FORGET #anzacday #LightUpTheDawn #StandAtDawn #LestWeForget

22.01.2022 Heading into the long weekend a bit worse for wear? Let us help you get back on your feet! We have appointments available Friday afternoon/evening and Saturday morning to ease your aches and pains. ... Give us a call on 8390 8545 or Book online at www.reformhealth.com.au

21.01.2022 Welcoming our newest friendly face to the clinic! Meet our new Osteopath - Dr. Tommy Krajina! Tommy enjoys treating a diverse range of conditions, and has particular interests in:... - Sporting injuries - Headaches - Shoulder pathologies - Back pain - Chronic pain Tommy is (another ) loud and proud Tigers supporter to join our team Click here to find out more about Tommy https://reformhealth.com.au/our-team/

21.01.2022 Introducing our newest (and smallest) member of the ReForm Health team! Our Osteopath & Director (and now father, too ) Brad and his partner Shaunagh are delighted to announce the arrival of their beautiful baby girl: Grace Amanda Sluggett ... Born: 19/4/20 @ 7.22pm Weight: 2.76kgs Grace and Shaunagh did an amazing job for her arrival and are recovering well. Brad is still a little shell-shocked, but he'll live! Both parents couldn't be happier or more in love with their little angel, and hope she will be able to visit you at the clinic at some stage in the not too distant future for lots of cuddles

21.01.2022 STAGE 4 restrictions: WE ARE STILL OPEN.... for now! After today's announcement from the State Government, as a medical clinic we are still able to provide our services until further notice. A few important points to note: For patients who travel further than 5km from your home to our clinic, you are still able to attend as it is a medical appointment.... For patients who have late appointments near the 8pm curfew, you are still able to attend as it's a medical appointment (we recommend that you travel straight home afterwards). We are wearing masks, and our wonderful patients have been doing the same so far (thankyou!). For patients who have a medical exemption from wearing a mask, we ask that you consider staying at home being the best decision for your safety and ours. If there are any changes to our situation tomorrow, we will be in contact will all patients with upcoming appointments within the lockdown period. Keep an eye out for updates from us on your socials. Otherwise feel free to give us a call on 83908545 or email [email protected] Stay safe!

20.01.2022 Something new has arrived... Thanks to the team at Evolution Fitness Equipment for installing some brand new fitness and rehab equipment into our studio last week. Our new Multi Function Trainer will give our Physios & Osteos more versatility when it comes to designing your rehab programs and guiding you through exercises within consultations. You may even be able to mix it up and try something new within your Clinical exercise classes

20.01.2022 Osteos Monica and Alison (and new Physio, Bianca) are gearing up for their team's 3rd Grand Final appearance in 4 years Brad, Natalia, Terri and Marilyn are praying that 2020 doesn't get any worse, with Richmond taking home another premiership Who are you tipping to win?... #gotigers #gocats #aflgrandfinal

17.01.2022 SCHOOL PHOTO DAY! Today the team wound back the clock to their old school days with the daunting task of lining up in front of the class to get their picture taken. Thank you to the amazing Kim from Kimberley Moore Media for taking our new staff profile pics which are coming soon to our website! ... http://www.kimberleymooremedia.com/ http://websta.me/n/kimberleymooremedia

17.01.2022 Today we celebrate the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future. We're sending a special shout out and cheers to the wonderful women within our team at ReForm Health! Happy International Women's Day! ... #IWD2021 #ChooseToChallenge

15.01.2022 WE ARE STILL HERE FOR YOU! In light of the Stage 4 restrictions recently implemented by the government, our clinic is still open and we are able to treat. However, under the strict guidelines of the DHHS we are only able to treat what are considered "emergency" or urgent cases, as outlined by the following statement: "AHPRA-registered professionals can provide in-person services only if those services are necessary to prevent significant clinical deterioration that would req...uire an increased level of care" E.g specialist input/review, increased care needs and/or alternate accomodation, hospital admission or emergency department presentation. This is designed to reduce people's overall movement and face-to-face (or mask-to-mask...) contact in aim of reducing the spread of the virus throughout the community. HOW WE CAN HELP YOU IN THE MEANTIME: While our practitioners hands and elbows are enjoying a slow down in work pace, they are still available to help you work through your aches & pains in the following ways: Call (8390 8545) or email ([email protected]) and our practitioners are available for on-the-spot advice or to screen test to see if you would meet the criteria for a face-to-face consult. Telehealth consults are still available if you would like to go through your case in further detail. Our practitioners can still assess your movement and provide stretches/exercises and further advice via online video consultation, which can be booked via this link: https://reform-health.cliniko.com/bookings#service Your practitioner can email you a link at your request that will include videos of the exercises and stretches you have been prescribed via the Physitrack platform, to keep you on-track. Online Pilates classes are available on Tuesday night at 5pm (with the possibility of a Thursday or Friday evening class opening) to keep you moving during lockdown. Give us a call on 83908545 if you are interested and we can get you started. We thank all of our patients who are putting up with their niggles in the meantime! We look forward to helping you face-to-face once the restrictions ease. Please Stay at Home. Stay Safe. Keep following the rules so we all can get to the other side of this much quicker

14.01.2022 HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US! It certainly wasn’t the usual way we celebrate, but our team wasn’t going to let a global pandemic get in the way of catching up and celebrating 3 years of ReForm Health! In testing times like these, it’s always good to look at the positives - It’s not every day that you get to bring your dog (or wear board shorts) to work! ... Note: we were meant to wear party hats, but because of the government rightly discouraging party-like behavior (in person) we decided that easter bunny ears were the next closest (and most time appropriate) thing. We hope that everyone is staying safe. We will be in contact with you soon for clinic updates.

13.01.2022 BRIDGING SERIES - Try these at home! These are great exercises for building gluteal and hamstring muscle strength, as well as promoting movement in our pelvis and lower back to restore segmental movement. Natalia shows us how to progress a simple bridging exercise with variations and props. Our main tips are:... Maintain an even height at all times as if you were balancing something on the front of your hips Peel upwards one segment at a time lifting from the bottom of the spine first and moving upwards to rest on the middle of your back. The resting point might differ lower depending on your strength and control. Squeeze glutes to initiate driving of the hip bones up to the ceiling for height Maintain pelvic tuck by carving the tailbone under throughout the exercise Avoid over-arching the lower back to achieve extra height. Instead maintain the pelvis to be the highest point of the bridge instead of dipping forwards. You can perform 1-2 sets of each exercise containing 7-10 repetitions depending on your fitness level. Breathe! NOTE: *These exercises were sped up for the purpose of the video. Please perform slowly and with control* We will be beginning LIVE ONLINE PILATES CLASSES starting Thursday 30th April, 2020! Please email us at [email protected] to register your interest and we will contact you with further details. Classes will be limited to 8 participants, so first in best dressed! We look forward to seeing you next week

13.01.2022 This week we said goodbye to our lovely Osteopath, Alison as she embarks on her interstate journey. A lot of our patients would remember in the early days of the clinic, seeing Alison's friendly face behind the reception desk while she was studying to become an Osteopath. Alison then completed her internship with us before starting her Osteopathy career when she graduated from University. ... We wish Alison all the best on her future endeavours, and we will certainly miss hearing her infectious laugh and bubbly personality around the clinic.

12.01.2022 We are back and AVAILABLE for appointments from Wednesday 13th of May! Click this link to book online now: https://reform-health.cliniko.com/bookings#service... If you're an existing patient, check your email inbox for further info Reception will be available between 9am and 12pm tomorrow to take your calls. Regular reception hours will apply from Wednesday, onwards 83908545 If you are unwell, please stay at home and seek GP advice The ReForm Health team are very much looking forward to seeing you soon!

12.01.2022 A mask and face shield wasn't the toughest thing our Osteo Brad had to wear yesterday... But, a deal is a deal. Brad was certainly feeling pretty comfortable about the half time situation in the AFL Grand Final on Saturday night. That was until the Dusty Martin show arrived ... Well done to Richmond on finishing on top in a tough season for all It was safe to say there is a few happy practitioners walking around our clinic this week. The rest of us aren't looking forward to hearing all about it for the next 12 months.

12.01.2022 ANOTHER PHYSIO HAS ARRIVED! We'd love to introduce to you all and welcome to our team; Bianca Schellander! Bianca completed a Bachelor of Health Science at La Trobe University and then went on to complete her Doctor of Physiotherapy at the University of Melbourne. She has always had an interest in sport and exercise from a young age, dancing a variety of styles including classical ballet, jazz and tap. ... Presently, she actively participates in netball and plays women's AFL for her local club the Hillside Sharks. Bianca has spent multiple years working as a sports trainer for local AFL clubs, assisting with injury management for both the men's and women's senior teams. Bianca treats a variety of musculoskeletal complaints, and is available for Physio consults on Tuesdays from 2pm - 8pm. To book in with Bianca, call us 8390 8545 or book online: https://reform-health.cliniko.com/bookings#service

10.01.2022 Get fit and moving from the comfort of your own lounge room! If you haven't been able to get out of the house much for your regular exercise because of COVID-19 (or because it feels just too darn freezing! ), come and join our wonderful instructors, Monica and Natalia, for a Pilates workout on Tuesday evening. All you need is a good internet connection, and an approximate 2m x 2m space to exercise in (a yoga mat is also helpful, but not essential). ... Bookings are essential. To book your class: Click the following link: https://reform-health.cliniko.com/bookings#service Then click "Group Sessions" Next click "Pilates", and then "Online Pilates Class" with the green Select button. Follow the prompts to confirm your booking! Send us an email to [email protected] if you have any further questions

10.01.2022 ReForm Health Christmas Party 2019! A huge thankyou to the team at Zero Latency Melbourne for hosting our Christmas party shenanigans. After another big year, the staff at ReForm Health decided to blow off some steam via good old fashioned Zombie hunting! All the staff had a great time in their first Virtual Reality experience, and will certainly be back for more!

09.01.2022 We are back from tomorrow! With Victoria's 5-day lockdown ending, our Physio & Osteo consultations, as well as Clinical exercise/Pilates classes will return to normal from Thursday Feb 18th! Our reception team will be available from 8.30am to take your calls. ... If you want to jump the queue, book online via our website: https://reform-health.cliniko.com/bookings#service There are still Clinical exercise/Pilates classes available on Thurs and Saturday if you missed out earlier this week. Check online bookings above. Masks are still mandatory within the clinic. We thank you for your ongoing cooperation and understanding.

09.01.2022 CORE SERIES - Try these exercises at home! This exercise is a great foundation to build core strength and awareness. In this video, our Osteopath, Monica shows us how to progress some simple core exercises. We also have ONLINE PILATES CLASSES AVAILABLE on THURSDAY NIGHTS at 6pm. ... To join our class, book online via this link: https://reform-health.cliniko.com/bookings#service and click on the 'Group Sessions' tab. ** Please note clips have been sped up for video purposes, please ensure all your movements are slow and controlled. If you are unsure if these exercises are appropriate for you, consult your treating practitioner. OUR TIPS FOR PROGRESSING CORE: Always start with finding your neutral spine as shown in the video. Your aim is to maintain this position through all other movement. When trying to activate your deep core muscles try to think of things like; gently drawing your belly button to your spine or holding in a wee. Ensure you’re not flaring up through your chest. Try to imagine a heavy book sitting on your ribs or a magnet pulling the bottom edge of your ribs towards your hip bones. In single and double leg drops, only go down as low as you are able to maintain your neutral spine position. You can start with 2-3 sets of 8-10 reps for these exercises or for a tabletop hold start with 10x 10 second holds and work up to 30 seconds. All exercises have been sped up for video purposes please remember to go slow and controlled with all your movements! Breathe!

09.01.2022 ONLINE PILATES IS BACK! No need for a mask when you're exercising from the comfort of your own lounge room! Join us tonight, and each Tuesday over the next 3 weeks to help you out of that lockdown slump and get moving ... If you're looking at improving the following, our classes might be just the thing for you: - Posture - Mobility/flexibility - Core strength/activation 4 classes for $40! Times: 5pm or 7pm All you need is some floor space at home (a yoga mat would come in handy) and a tablet/laptop with good internet connection. No previous Pilates experience is required. Classes are developed and run by experienced and knowledgeable instructors, Natalia (Physiotherapist) and Monica (Osteopath). To join, give us a call on 83908545 and our friendly receptionists will book you in

09.01.2022 HAPPY FATHER'S DAY! We hope all the Dads out there had a wonderful day We can happily report that Brad, our resident Dad, couldn't have asked for a better first father's day with breakky in bed followed by a beautiful walk in the sunshine with the dogs

09.01.2022 COVID-19 update: for those of you with appointments, we are still open tomorrow (Monday 23rd March). We are still awaiting further government announcements in regards to the upcoming shut-down period as to what is considered essential and non-essential health services, and which category we fall under. For the time being, we are maintaining our advanced hygiene and safety practices, along with social distancing measures being as stringent as possible within the clinic. ... We appreciate all of our patients who have assisted us in following guidelines and maintaining our hygiene standards for the safety of other patients and staff Thankyou for your ongoing support during these difficult times. We will keep you updated when we receive further details of any changes to the situation. Take care

08.01.2022 Merry Christmas, from our family to yours! Make sure you have fun, eat and drink lots, and most importantly, stay safe. We’re all enjoying a break and some time off with our families. We’ll be back in action and look forward to seeing you all from Monday 30th of December!... *** Thankyou to our lovely patient, Anojini for providing us with the reindeer antlers and noses

08.01.2022 Today was R U OK? day. Now more than ever with the challenges we're all facing, it's important to stay connected and support those around us. Did you know if you are struggling with your mental health, your GP can refer you for a medicare subsidised Mental Health care plan to use with allied mental health services in your area? ... The organisations listed in this graphic offer great resources to those who know someone who is suffering, or for those suffering mental health concerns themselves. If someone says they're not ok, make time to listen, encourage action and check-in. That conversation could change, or even save their life

08.01.2022 REFORM HEALTH WILL REMAIN OPEN FOR TREATMENTS during Stage 3 restrictions. The State Government has today announced 6 weeks of Stage 3 restrictions for the suburbs of Greater Melbourne, which includes our suburb of Hillside. As we are considered an essential service, we have chosen to remain open. This time around, we are much more confident in the government testing and tracing of the disease, along with our strict clinic protocols that have been put in place to keep our p...atients and staff as safe as possible. Thank you to all patients who have so far followed our guidelines when attending the clinic, and those that have stayed home when sick. This has certainly assisted us in continuing to provide our services safely to the community. We continue to ask all patients who attend the clinic to: Wash or sanitize hands on arrival. If you have any symptoms of COVID 19 or have been in contact with a known COVID 19 case, please contact the clinic prior to your appointment to cancel (with as much notice as possible so someone else has the chance to take the appointment) - we are asking screening questions on arrival to appointments. If you are in known "Hot spot" suburbs, please reschedule your appointments for August (we may consider emergency appointments only, prior to this date). We wish you and your families all the best during these difficult times. Stay safe and be kind to one another. - from the ReForm Health team

04.01.2022 Help our ReForm Health MoBros raise much needed funds for Men's Health! Our Osteo's, Brad & Tommy have been vigorously fertilising their upper lips all month for the much awaited reveal of their moustachio's! The boys are donating $1 for every treatment they provide over the month of Novemeber to the cause. If you can help them out in any small way, it would be very much appreciated! ... Click here to donate: https://movember.com/t/reform-health-mobros?mc=1

04.01.2022 Our Osteopath and Director, Brad finishing off day 18 of his 21 day #thepushupchallenge with his special little helper, Grace Total push ups to be completed in 21 days: 3046 Total completed so far: 2653... Total completed today: 232 Why on earth is Brad doing this? The push up challenge is a unique way to engage people in mental health via: Physical health and getting fit Learning about mental health Connecting with people and having fun The 3046 push ups represent the number of Australian lives lost due to mental health issues, in 2018. The challenge is also helping raise funds for @headspace_aus headspace is a charity that does good things for mental health in the Australian community. If you have a few dollars to spare to go to a great cause, please click on this link: https://www.thepushupchallenge.com.au/pushuperer/122200 Every dollar helps! As you can probably tell by his posture, Brad will definitely be booking in for a treatment next week!

02.01.2022 Looking for some last minute stocking fillers? We are all stocked up with your favorite Archie’s thongs and MoveActive Pilates Grip socks! The Archie’s thongs have been extremely popular since we introduced them to our clinic last summer. Customers are loving the arch support Archies have that other thongs just don’t provide. Many are even coming back for different colors to match any occasion or outfit! They come at a bargain price of $35 per pair ... Who says fashion and safety can’t mix? MoveActive Pilates grip socks come in many sizes and designs to suit your style and keep your feet firmly planted while your focusing on those challenging Pilates exercises. $17.50 per pair. Merry Christmas!

02.01.2022 Today we recognise the important role Physiotherapists play in healthcare and the wider community. We especially want to give a shout out to our amazing Physio, Natalia Oliva! Whether she is digging her elbows into your tense muscles in the treatment room, or pushing you to become stronger and more mobile in our Pilates studio, Natalia always shows great care and dedication with her patients We hope that restrictions will ease over the coming several weeks so that Natalia can continue providing great care to her patients and Pilates crew. In the meantime, she is providing face-to-face consults for emergency cases, and running Online Pilates classes with Monica on Tuesday evenings at 5pm.