Why Double Bay residents choose Osteopath Sydney
Double Bay has a sizeable population of professionals, business owners and active retirees. Many of whom value high-quality healthcare close to home.
Typically, our patients from this area balance busy careers with recreational activities, such as regular exercise, golf, tennis, gym training or walking along the harbour foreshore. This can take a physical toll on some, which is why it’s common for them to seek treatment for a range of painful issues. This includes neck and shoulder tension, lower back pain, postural strain, sporting injuries and long-standing joint stiffness.
While Dr Austin treats the painful area, he also looks beyond it to understand what exactly is causing your discomfort. To do this, he combines hands-on osteopathic treatment with the latest pain research. This enables him to develop practical, personalised management plans for all his patients to improve their well-being.
Getting to our Potts Point clinic from Double Bay
Our practice is conveniently located at St Luke’s Clinic on Roslyn Street in Potts Point. If you’re travelling from Double Bay Village or Steyne Park, it is only a short journey from Double Bay. The drive generally takes around 10 minutes via New South Head Road and Bayswater Road. Once you arrive, there is limited on-site parking and street parking in the surrounding areas.
If you need to take the bus, regular services connect Double Bay with Kings Cross. From the station, it is a short walk to the clinic.
Conditions we treat
Dr Austin sees patients afflicted with a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions. Many of them are associated with desk-based work, travel, and recreational activities and include the following:
- Back pain
- Neck pain
- Headaches and migraines
- Shoulder pain
- Sciatica
- Sports injuries
- Hip pain
- Knee pain
- Plantar fasciitis
- Jaw pain (TMJ dysfunction)
- Arthritis
- Postural concerns
Using evidence-based osteopathic care, Dr Austin tailors his treatment recommendations to all his patients’ individual needs. They are designed to improve their movement, reduce any pain they may be experiencing and expedite their long-term recovery.
He does this after performing a detailed assessment in an initial consultation, which determines the root cause of the issue.
Meet Dr Phil Austin
Dr Phil Austin is an AHPRA-registered osteopath with over 25 years of clinical experience in Australia and overseas.
He holds a PhD in Pain Medicine and a Master’s in Pain Management from the University of Edinburgh. Notably, he is also the author of Chronic Pain: A Resource for Effective Manual Therapy.
His evidence-based approach combines current research with personalised osteopathic care. This is designed to help patients improve their function, manage their pain and discomfort, and achieve lasting results.
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What to expect at your first appointment
When you make an appointment with Dr Austin, your first consultation will take the form of a detailed discussion about your symptoms, lifestyle and medical history. After this, he will then perform a detailed physical assessment on your area of concern.
Once he has made his diagnosis, Dr Austin will explain his findings. He will also answer any questions you may have and then develop a personalised treatment plan designed to help you move more freely and comfortably.
Book your appointment
If you’re dealing with a recent injury or ongoing pain, it is worth making an appointment with Dr Austin. You can do this online here or call our clinic on 02 9356 0495 to arrange an appointment.
Should you be eligible, patients can claim it through private health funds using HICAPS, Medicare CDM plans, DVA and WorkCover.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a referral before booking?
You can book an appointment with Dr Austin directly without a referral. Having said that, some Medicare and compensable schemes may require one. So, it is best to check with them first.
Can I claim a private health fund rebate?
If your extras cover includes osteopathy, you can usually claim your rebate using HICAPS at the time of your appointment.
Is your clinic easy to reach from Double Bay?
Our clinic is easily accessible by car, bus and train. Kings Cross Station is a short walk away, and there is limited on-site parking available for patients who drive.