Maybe. You can but only for if urgently required. For 'tune up' appointments, these need to be rescheduled until after lockdown.

Appointments will remain spaced out to reduce crossover of patients in the clinic. We are also maintaining our strict infection control measures.

What is deemed 'urgent' chiropractic or acupuncture?

Under lockdown 6.2 restrictions, you are only permitted to have hands on treatment if the absence or delay of treatment would result in a significant deterioration or change in your functional independence. This change would be great enough that you'd seek care from your GP, hospital or another service or result in long term consequences.

The Department of Health has defined urgent care for allied health as:

Direct clinical care (and other clinical support activity necessary to support direct clinical care) that prevents a significant change / deterioration in functional independence necessitating escalation of care OR is required as an adjunct to other urgent medical/surgical interventions.

For example, urgent clinical care;

• that avoids a potential hospital admission or emergency department presentation

• that prevents/delays the need for further specialist medical or surgical intervention

• that prevents an increase in care needs that would necessitate additional carer supports or change in accommodation needs

• that limits secondary complications post surgery

• where deferral would lead to long term adverse consequences (e.g. delays to child development)

If you are unsure if you require chiropractic or acupuncture care, please reach out to your practitioner:

• Cassie's email Cassie@bodybraincentre.com.au

• Anthony's email: Anthony@bodybraincentre.com.au

• Tonilee's email: Tonilee@bodybraincentre.com.au

• Chee's email: Chee@bodybraincentre.com.au

I've already have an appointment booked in, what happens now?

Our Chiropractors & Acupuncturist are going through their appointment diaries to see who is eligible for urgent care under the current strict restrictions. If eligible, we will contact you shortly to confirm your appointment. Your appointment time may change to accomodate the latest restrictions.

Those ineligible will be rescheduled until after lockdown, or if possible, rescheduled to telehealth in the instances of rehabilitation sessions. We'll be in contact with you in the next few days to reschedule. If your pain, injury or emotional needs changes prior to your appointment, and you do require care, please contact us and we can help you book in, if appropriate.

How do I make a Chiropractic or Acupuncture appointment during lockdown restrictions?

We have disabled online bookings during this time. Instead please contact our reception directly on admin@bodybraincentre.com.au. We will be closely monitoring our emails. We'll help assess your eligibility and book your appointment if eligible.

Online bookings are available for after lockdowns for all maintenance or routine care.

Help I'm out of my herbs or supplements, what can I do?

If you don't fit these criteria and you require an update in your herbs, please email your practitioner directly (emails in their practitioner profile).

Herbs & supplements will need to be paid for prior to the order being confirmed.

If you require a session to determine the best herbal prescription, then this can be performed via secure, online telehealth.

Can I keep my Dietetic appointment during COVID-19 lockdown?

Yes. You can for an online dietetic consultation. The same expert advice is given whether via secure video consultations or in person. In fact there's research (done prior to the pandemic) that backs this up!

Want to know more about what your dietitian will do on an online consultation? Find your answers here.

Telehealth consultations can continue to be booked online via our virtual clinic.