At Riverside Wellness Centre in Ballina, we provide osteopathic consultation, assessments and treatments to suit your requirements. Our initial appointments typically last 45 minutes and follow-up treatments can range from 30 to 60 minutes, depending on your needs.
Many private health funds offer coverage for osteopathic treatments, making our sessions affordable. Enhanced Primary Care Medicare rebates are also available. If you have a chronic condition, consult your GP about eligibility for the enhanced primary care system.
As experienced and registered osteopaths serving the Ballina, Lennox Head, and broader Northern Rivers community, we prioritise your well-being by employing a hands-on approach combined with various diagnostic tests. Our goal is to gently and effectively treat pain and dysfunction within the body, ensuring you receive the best osteopathic care available.
Our osteopathic techniques are wide-ranging and tailored to meet your unique needs. From gentle connective tissue stretching and soft tissue work to craniosacral techniques and precise muscle energy techniques, we offer a comprehensive toolkit designed to address your specific health concerns. This individualised approach allows us to cater to your body type, treatment preferences, and overall health care requirements.
At our Osteo Ballina clinic, we do more than just treat injuries and alleviate pain. We conduct thorough assessments that consider your posture, performance, and general well-being, aiming to enhance your overall quality of life.
When you arrive at our clinic for the first time, you’ll be asked to complete a new patient form. To ensure a smooth process, please arrive 5-10 minutes early and bring your glasses if needed.
During your consultation, your osteopath will take the time to understand your concerns by asking about your current condition, past traumas, surgeries, and other relevant health history. This information is crucial in developing a tailored treatment plan that best suits your needs.
Our osteopathic treatments typically last between 30 to 60 minutes, depending on your specific condition.
During this time, your osteopath will use one or more specialised techniques aimed at addressing the dysfunctional and pain-generating areas identified during your assessment.
Detailed descriptions of these techniques can be found on our Treatments page.
During your visit, your practitioner will conduct a series of specific tests and examinations to identify the root cause of your pain.
These assessments include evaluating tissue tone and texture, range of motion, movement quality, tenderness, and any areas of degeneration.
This comprehensive evaluation enables us to create an effective treatment plan tailored to your unique needs. We encourage you to ask any questions throughout the process—your comfort and understanding are our top priorities.
For your appointment, we recommend wearing comfortable, non-restrictive clothing that allows for freedom of movement. If necessary, we provide gowns and draping to ensure your comfort.
Clothing similar to what you might wear to a yoga or gym class is ideal, as it allows us to work effectively without restricting your movement during treatment.
Our skilled osteopaths in Ballina provide more than just injury and pain relief. We evaluate your posture, performance, and overall well-being to help you achieve optimal health.
To schedule an appointment with Dr Zac Hakes (Osteopath), please contact us at 0423 046 141.
For enquiries or to book a session via our form visit our contact page. Be sure to include your preferred day and time, as appointments are required.
