Allied Health Professionals Hervey Bay
Excellence In Allied Health
If you are local to the Fraser Coast region and looking for a reliable dietician, diabetic educator, exercise physiologist or physiotherapist, visit Eli Waters Medical Centre today. Our team of allied health professionals are committed to delivering advice, recommendations and support that you can use to better your life.
Between our practices in Burrum Heads, Eli Waters and Hervey Bay Airport, we provide tailored allied health services to people and families of all ages and backgrounds. Making an appointment with one of our allied health professionals is as easy as asking your GP for a referral. We have two visiting allied health professionals available to book appointments with:
- Podiatrist
- Dietician
To learn more about our range of allied health services, holistic family health or other services, or to book an appointment at one of our clinics, please phone reception on (07) 4128 4563.
What Is Allied Health?
Allied health professionals are not doctors or nurses; however, they work closely alongside them to develop plans to achieve the best possible patient outcomes. Our dietician, diabetic educator, exercise physiologist and physiotherapist work tirelessly to prevent, diagnose, and treat various health conditions and illnesses.
Dietician
Our dietician meets with new and expecting parents looking to develop a diet plan to aid with breastfeeding infants and children. We also welcome patients looking to lose or gain weight, improve their health or manage medical conditions related to diet.
Diabetic Educator
Diabetes educators provide support and education to patients who have been diagnosed with diabetes. You will learn to self-manage your condition and improve your overall quality of life.
Exercise Physiologist
Exercise physiologists use a therapeutic approach to improve health, illness management and treatment outcomes for people from all walks of life.
Physiotherapist
People of all ages can seek the services of a physiotherapist to address health problems including injuries sustained in sports, musculoskeletal conditions and chronic illnesses like diabetes, obesity, osteoarthritis, and stroke.
Dietician
Our dietician meets with new and expecting parents looking to develop a diet plan to aid with breastfeeding infants and children. We also welcome patients looking to lose or gain weight, improve their health or manage medical conditions related to diet.
Diabetic Educator
Diabetes educators provide support and education to patients who have been diagnosed with diabetes. You will learn to self-manage your condition and improve your overall quality of life.
Exercise Physiologist
Exercise physiologists use a therapeutic approach to improve health, illness management and treatment outcomes for people from all walks of life.
Physiotherapist
People of all ages can seek the services of a physiotherapist to address health problems including injuries sustained in sports, musculoskeletal conditions and chronic illnesses like diabetes, obesity, osteoarthritis, and stroke.
Mental Health & Care Plans
If you have an ongoing medical condition, you may be eligible for a care plan. A care plan will help you to coordinate your condition’s care with an allied health professional—whether it’s our dietician, exercise physiologist, physiotherapist or diabetic educator. Being put onto a care plan means that a portion of their fee will be covered by Medicare, thus, becoming more affordable for you!
Similarly, if you suffer from a mental health condition or disorder such as depression, anxiety or PTSD—our mental health plans can allow you to have up to ten visits with a psychologist. Medicare will cover a portion of the fees.
Make an appointment with our doctors today to determine whether you qualify for a care plan or mental health plan.
Similarly, if you suffer from a mental health condition or disorder such as depression, anxiety or PTSD—our mental health plans can allow you to have up to ten visits with a psychologist. Medicare will cover a portion of the fees.
Make an appointment with our doctors today to determine whether you qualify for a care plan or mental health plan.
Need A Medication Review?
A pharmacist will perform a comprehensive examination of your medications during your medication review to identify risk factors and possible interferences. You will receive a better understanding and knowledge of how your medications work and how to take them.
If any of the following circumstances apply to your situation, you may benefit from a medicine review:
If any of the following circumstances apply to your situation, you may benefit from a medicine review:
- You are taking five or more medications regularly
- There have been recent changes to your medication routine (dosage or medicines)
- You have been prescribed medication from different doctors/practices
- You do not understand how to take your medication or how it works
- A hospital has recently discharged you from their care
- You have language difficulties
To arrange a medication review, book an appointment with our doctors and ask for a referral.
Frequently Asked Questions
Allied health is a term that encompasses health professionals who are not doctors or nurses. These can include dieticians, diabetics, exercise physiologists, physiotherapists and more.
A physiotherapist helps address health problems related to injuries sustained due to sport, musculoskeletal conditions or chronic illnesses. Their main role is to help restore movement and function of your body.
A dietician can provide food and nutritional information for patients looking to lose or gain weight; as well as new mothers who are breastfeeding. They can develop a diet plan to assist with managing certain medical conditions.
Yes, you do. Most allied health professionals will require a GP referral, although this is not a requirement for some clinics. It’s best to check with your chosen allied health professional.
