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Top 5 Anti-Ageing Ingredients To Include In Your Diet

Olive Oil Olive oil is a staple of the Mediterranean diet and might explain why this region has one of the longest human lifespans in the world. Regularly consuming olive oil is linked to reduced risk of cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and age-related cognitive decline including Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease1. Olive oil contains a healthy fat […]

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All Queenslanders are now eligible for a free flu shot ~ Until 30th June 2022 ~

Queensland Health All Queenslanders are now eligible for a free flu shot. From tomorrow (Tuesday 24 May), all Queensland residents over 6 months of age can receive their flu shot for free, until 30 June 2022. You can make an appointment at your local pharmacy or GP. If you were already eligible for a free

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Mother’s Day Promotion

Treat Your Mum This Mother’s Day   Promotion 1 :   Remedial Massage Gift Package $50 for 45 mins  (Value at $60) Bookings valid till 28th of May Gift Vouchers available Purchased by 7th May 2022 Promotion 2 :  Microneedling Gift Package $110  Treatment time:  45 mins Treatment done by Dr Tina with Complimentary LED light

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Woman receiving remedial massage

Common Issues Remedial Massage Can Help With

Massage therapy can be used alongside conventional medicine to relieve tight muscles and rehabilitate injuries. For a person with no chronic illness or injuries, Swedish massage can be used to reduce stress and anxiety and for general enjoyment. Remedial massage, however, is a complementary therapy used to treat damaged muscles, tendons, ligaments or connective tissue.

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Timely PCR Swab Service

Available between 8:30am – 9am

 

  1. Short Telephone Consult with the patient – bulk billed if Medicare eligible. Private fees with no Medicare rebates apply if the patient has not seen us in the last 12 months.
  2. The doctor will request a respiratory panel for viruses and bacteria (where clinically appropriate).  For example, Influenza, Covid, RSV, mycoplasma, pertussis and so forth.  Not all possible infections are on this panel.  The doctor may decline the request if it is not appropriate and direct the patient accordingly.
  3. Normal fees will apply if more than swabbing is requested.  Clinical examination and other requests requires a normal consultation at another time.
  4. Patient arrives at the car park next to Building 10 before 11am.  Or takes the pathology request to another 4Cyte collection centre.
  5. Patient calls reception to notify of their arrival so the 4Cyte Pathology Collector can gown up and go the patient’s car to swab the patient.
  6. PCR swab gets sent to 4Cyte.  The processing times varies according to workflows.
  7. 4Cyte will SMS the patient with the Covid results.  Positive PCR test results for other respiratory viruses or bacteria are not named.  A negative PCR result doesn’t mean the patient is infection free.  These swabs narrow down the possibilities and guide appropriate treatments.
  8. An appropriate appointment needs to be made for results in person, via video or via phone.  Normal fees applies for these consult.  Normal fees applies if the doctor calls the patient for further clinical advice and management.