When you’re looking for a local physiotherapist who takes the time to listen and learn what the problem is before starting treatment, then Pollinate Health has you covered. We offer an extended 45-minute initial appointment for this very reason.
Best of all, if you’re a Fitzroy North or Carlton local, we’re on your doorstep, with our practice located between the two suburbs. If you’re from further afield, we’re worth the trip. If you’re unable to travel to our address, there’s always telehealth!
Our physiotherapy services assist clients to achieve their unique goals, which might include:
At Pollinate Health, we treat the person, not just the problem. The holistic approach our team takes ensures that the advice, education and treatment you receive considers all aspects of your busy life.
On top of this, our physiotherapists take pride in keeping up to date with the latest research and techniques in the field, so you can be sure your treatment plan is based on the best current evidence.
Physiotherapy can help you live your life to the full. Pollinate Health has three physiotherapists, so you can be matched with the clinician best suited to what you are dealing with — and you are more likely to get an appointment when you need one.
Left untreated, musculoskeletal issues can cause disability and decrease your enjoyment of life. Getting the right treatment sooner rather than later can make a huge difference to your long-term functioning.
Pain can be debilitating and have a huge impact on your quality of life. It is one of the most common conditions we treat at Pollinate Health. Our physiotherapy services include:
The team regularly treats acute and chronic injuries, including those caused by wear and tear on the body. Muscle sprains and strains, bone fractures, and joint problems are also common injuries we treat.
Take the first step towards a pain-free lifestyle free and give the team at Pollinate Health a call today on to book your initial appointment or book online.
All three of our physiotherapists have worked in hospital emergency departments, which means they understand that there can be a number of different causes for your discomfort — and that they are able to identify and treat musculoskeletal emergencies.
Our team appreciates the importance of understanding exactly what the issue is before commencing treatment. Taking the time to listen to what you are experiencing and completing a proper examination is key to determining the source of your pain. This includes screening for medical issues or another illness that may be the true cause.
Clinicians at Pollinate Health appreciate the benefits investigations such as x-rays, CTs and MRIs have in diagnosis. By taking the time to fully understand what’s happening with your body, we ensure you receive the best treatment for your condition.
Sports injuries are the downside of being involved in sports. At Pollinate Health, we can help you get back to doing what you love:
1. Improving your fitness and exercise tolerance.
2. Remaining injury free when returning to competitive or social sports.
3. Rehabilitating and building strength when recovering from being injured.
4. Improving your performance in your specialist sport/s.
5. Maintaining your fitness in the off-season.
6. Recovering following a sporting event.
Our treatments include manual therapy, joint manipulation, as well as strength training programs to help you recover and return to performing at your best.
We are also connected with sports medicine doctors and understand when it’s time for you to seek medical attention for your injury.
The team at Pollinate Health treats all types of sporting injuries, from sudden, acute injuries that happen on the field to conditions that develop over time, where it’s difficult to pin down the source of your discomfort.
When a sporting injury does need medical intervention, we work closely with a number of sports medicine professionals and can refer you to the appropriate specialist when necessary. For example, we have successfully treated runners with overuse injuries like bone stress fractures.
We also provide running assessments. Often, slight adjustments to your running technique can help minimise the likelihood of injury, as well as improve your performance, times, and overall comfort level.
If you spend a lot of time on the bike during training and competition, a physio bike fit may be just what’s needed to improve comfort levels, decrease the likelihood of injury, and improve performance.
During your bike fit, your physio will:
Talk with you about your physical limitations, medical history, and injuries.
Measure your body and fit it to your bike.
Watch you riding your bike.
Complete a video analysis so that we can set your bike up in a way that suits your riding style and strengths.
When the assessment is completed, you will receive a comprehensive report that details the findings of the physio and makes recommendations that can help improve your performance.
For those involved in sport at any level, massage can play a huge role in improving your recovery time. It contributes to the rehabilitation process following an injury and helps prevent further injuries.
Massage therapists can work wonders on tired and sore muscles, (even if you’re not into sport), with research also showing massage to relieve tension, alleviate the stresses of daily life, and contribute to better general health and wellbeing.
Our therapeutic massage treatments include physio massage, relaxation massage, remedial massage, dry needling.
Experience counts in physiotherapy. Physiotherapists with a strong knowledge base coupled with real experience are invaluable, and between them our team brings more than 40 years of it.
Jimmy holds a Master’s Degree in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy from La Trobe University and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Physiotherapy from the University of Sydney, and has co-authored physiotherapy research on Achilles tendinopathy and anterior cruciate ligament injury. Danny holds a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from the University of Melbourne and a Master of Health Administration from La Trobe. Dhiv holds a Master of Physiotherapy Practice and a Bachelor of Health Sciences, both from La Trobe.
Their combined experience across private, public and military settings, in Australia and internationally, means the team has strong working relationships with other medical professionals and can help you navigate the system if necessary.
Meet the team to read more about each of them.
Not only can you claim part of your treatment costs back under your private health insurance, but Pollinate Health has HICAPs, meaning you can receive your rebate instantly.
If you are a TAC, WorkSafe or DVA patient, you won’t have to pay any additional costs. If you have a GP Chronic Condition Management Plan (GPCCMP) — formerly known as a Chronic Disease Management (CDM) plan — we claim your Medicare rebate of $63.40 on the day and you pay the remaining gap fee.
For those out there looking for a physio that treats NDIS participants, look no further. Pollinate Health is at your service. Let us understand your needs and we will let you know if we have the appropriate skills and capacity to assist.
We are conveniently located across the road from Velo Cycles and the Park Road Cafe, our location isn’t far from Maria’s Deli. For those working in the CBD, we are open and easily accessible throughout the working day. And, if you live in Fitzroy North, Fitzroy, Brunswick East, Brunswick or Carlton, well, we’re practically neighbours.
If you are interested in finding out more about our services, have any questions, or are ready to take the plunge and book your first appointment, give the team at Pollinate Health a call today or book an appointment online.
