Sadly, the Howick Road clinic is now closed and with it Marlborough Osteopaths in its current format. We would like thank all of our patients for their custom over the years and also the great osteopaths that have worked for the business since it started. This certainly was not the plan, but life moves on Continue reading
The Howick Road clinic opening hours will change with immediate effect; it will no longer be open for business on Monday. The remainder of the week will remain as normal (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 0815 – 1745; Friday 0815 – 1715). Paul will be available for appointments in Springlands (Monday to Thursday). Sadly, Marlborough Osteopaths Continue reading
The PM has just announced that with effect from 1200 on 12th August 2020, we will be moving to Level 2. At this stage, this is only for 3 days. The clinic will return to our Level 2 Protocol, which is as follows: Patients will be required to sanitise or wash their hands on entering Continue reading
For those people who have downloaded the NZ COVID Tracer App, we have registered the clinic with Business Connect and have a QR code. The poster with the QR code is in reception. This is NOT a requirement, but patients are encouraged to download the app from either the Apple App Store or Google Play. Continue reading
At Alert Level 2, osteopaths are allowed to conduct face-to-face consultations. However, there may still be some community transmission of COVID-19, so an extremely high level of vigilance is required. At Marlborough Osteopaths, in order to keep patients, staff and their respective whanau safe, we will implement the following protocol for the duration of Alert Continue reading
What will Alert Level 3 mean for osteopaths? We have been asked a lot of questions about this, and they have mainly been revolved around: “Will you be able to open your doors and see patients?” The short answer is yes. However, it is not quite as clear cut as that, so please read on. Continue reading
ACC TELEHEALTH NOW AVAILABLE This is an update on the previous post on telehealth. ACC announced yesterday that osteopaths are now able to conduct ACC telehealth consultations. We are therefore able to raise ACC45s (new injury claim forms), submit them and offer a reduced rate of $30. Once you have booked an online appointment, you Continue reading
Due to the outbreak of COVID-19 and the inability to see patients in our clinic during Alert Levels 3 and 4, we have now opened up the option of online consultations (telehealth). We understand that online sessions may seem an odd way to see an osteopath, due to the “hands-on” component of our work. However, Continue reading
Due to the move to COVID-19 Alert Level 3 and impending move to Level 4, Marlborough Osteopaths have closed the clinic until further notice. We will reopen as soon as we are allowed and it is safe to do so; at which time we will let our patients know. If you have any questions regarding Continue reading
As at 17 March, New Zealand has eight confirmed cases of COVID-19. With continued vigilance the chance of widespread community outbreak is expected to remain low. Precautions and general good hygiene practices should be observed. Given the ongoing situation, Marlborough Osteopaths have established a COVID-19 protocol to protect patients, staff and practitioners, and to reduce Continue reading
