About Your Appointment
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Wear clothing that you are comfortable removing if necessary and are not of a restrictive material (e.g. jeans). Please wear undergarments (underwear/bras)! Bras that are able to unhooked are preferable over crop top/sports bras, however not essential.
Some people like to bring "treatment clothes" with them. For example if I am treating your knee you may like to bring along a pair of shorts to put on so you don't have to roll up trousers or be in your underwear.
If you do not wish to remove items of clothing, we can work around this as your comfort and modesty is important and respected, especially for cultural reasons.
I drape patients with towels/blankets so you are covered during your treatments and only the area I'm treating is exposed.
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Bring any of the following where necessary:
• Referral (if you have one - although not necessary to book in)
• Chronic Disease Management (formerly Enhanced Primary Care) plan documentation from your GP
• If you have any imaging or reports relevant to the complaint you're coming in for (X-ray, MRI, CT, DEXA, ultrasound etc.)
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• Please arrive 5 minutes early for your appointment
• If you are going to be late please call the clinic
• Come inside and sit down in the waiting area. If a receptionist is present check in with them
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There is free parking out the front of Fundamental Health
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• New patient consultations are 60 minutes as we need to take a thorough medical history before treating you
• Return consultations are 30 minutes
• Extended consultations and internal pelvic release work sessions are 60 minutes
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This is to be advised by me at your initial appointment. I will recommend an extended consultation for you if I believe the extra time with you is necessary.
I often advise extended appointments if you have multiple complaints or a complex presentation, for pelvic health assessments and for first appointments postpartum.
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You can cancel/reschedule online via the Cliniko booking systems available for both clinics. Please cancel by 3pm the day prior, less than this will incur a fee.
I always recommend rescheduling over cancelling your appointment so you have something available to you. During our consultations I shall discuss with you if you need follow up appointments and an estimate of how many appointments I believe may be necessary for your presenting complaint. I will always be transparent and I shall never book you in unnecessarily.