Initial telehealth consultation
Alana is now offering a comprehensive physiotherapy assessment of your child via video call, currently eligible for a rebate through *most private health funds if you have extras cover.
This is ideal for the parent who feels they need more individualised expert advice on their child’s development than the general guidance given in the My Strong Little Body baby development guide.
(Let’s stop the Dr Googling and work out a plan together hey?)
IF YOU HAVE CONCERNS ABOUT YOUR CHILD’S:
Gross Motor Development
Developmental Delay
Flat Head (Plagiocephaly)
Tight Neck (Torticollis)
Muscle Tone
Walking Pattern
Limb Alignment
Posture
…..(the list goes on!)
THIS CONSULT IS FOR YOU.
Alana will assess your child’s physical abilities and determine a management plan, specifically for their needs, including a tailored exercise program that can easily be carried over at home.
If required, follow-up consultations can be discussed at the time of the appointment. Alana will also happily write to your GP if required to ensure continuity of care.
AVAILABLE TIMES
Please note there are very limited spaces available for these consultations due to Alana’s own large clinical case-load. Consultations are available on Monday and Thursday mornings only.
If you require an urgent assessment please contact Alana before purchase to ensure you are not disappointed with wait times.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Following the purchase of this service you will receive an email confirmation detailing your appointment with an invitation to a Zoom meeting at the agreed upon time.
This email will also include links to the following attachments for you to fill out electronically.
How to prepare for my telehealth appointment information only sheet.
New Patient Information Sheet
Consent Form
When it comes to the appointment time, simply click on the link and join the meeting.
Following the appointment you can expect :
A tax invoice to submit to your private health fund if eligible
A short summary of the assessment
A tailored exercise program if required
Any relevant letters of referral/ letters to your GP discussed during the appointment
TELE-HEALTH VS FACE-TO-FACE
Telehealth has been proven to be as effective as face-to-face consultations in numerous studies across the globe. Enabling parents to access physiotherapy services, no matter where they are located across the country is a dream of Alana’s, and she is so pleased to be able to offer this service to you.
If you would like more information on the effectiveness of tele-health, please see the following comprehensive list of studies.
LIKE THE IDEA BUT STILL NOT SURE?
*It is recommended you contact your health fund directly to discuss your individual circumstances.