Maintaining high standards
Our goal at Bayside Family Medical & Musculoskeletal Practice is to give a high standard of medical care for you and your family. To ensure we can maintain high standards with the best medical professionals we have aligned ourselves with a variety of health experts. Our team of allied health professionals help ensure that whatever your health concern, we will have a professional to treat you. Our list of highly qualified allied health professional includes:
Physiotherapists
Mahesh Kuppusamy – Physiotherapist
Consulting Hours at Bayside Family & Musculoskeletal Practice:
(By Appointments Only)
Ring (08) 8295 1890 to make an appointment.
- Monday morning and afternoon
- Wednesday afternoon
- Thursday morning
- Friday morning
- Saturday morning
No referral required
Services Provided
Mahesh has been helping the people of Glenelg feel better and get stronger since 2014. Mahesh completed his Bachelors Degree in 1999 and has extensive experience both in India and Australia, helping clients with varied clinical needs ranging from 6 years to 96 years.
Mahesh’s special interest is developing individualised programs to help you be the best version of you. He is able to help with muscle and ligament strains, imbalances, musculoskeletal and sports medicine problems. He has extensive experience in work cover and motor vehicle accident problems.
He has completed advanced courses in Gerontological Physiotherapy helping older people with falls, balance, continence, improving quality of life, mobility and general physical fitness.
Mahesh’s interest include cricket, wild life photography, flying light aircraft, horology (the study of time pieces) and philosophy.
http://www.saphysiotherapy.com.au/
Gowri Ravikumar - Physiotherapist
Gowri consults at Bayside
- Tuesday mornings and afternooons
- Phone 8295 1890 to make an appointment.
Services Provided
Gowri has joined Mahesh Kuppusamy at the Bayside location of SA Physiotherapy and between them they offer an complete range of physiotherapy services.
Gowri has a special interest in women’s and men’s pelvic health physiotherapy, including incontinence issues, general post-surgical bladder and bowel training, pelvic floor function and pre and post-natal care.
She is also interested in musculoskeletal injury treatment, sports medicine, worker’s compensation injury, recovery, employment and residential ergonomic assessments.
Do you want help to improve your yoga positions?
Both Gowrie & Mahesh have a special interest in helping you with those too.
Gowrie is an experienced caring practitioner with a Bachelors degree in Physiotherapy from India in 2000 and a post-graduate Masters in Physiotherapy from University of South Australia in 2007.
In addition to over 10 years of clinical practice, both in India and Australia, Gowri has extensive experience in the management of work-place injuries and developing management strategies with an emphasis on rehabilitation programs, individually tailored to the needs of patients.
Gowri has keen interest in cooking, painting and used to dabble in glass painting and oil painting.
Podiatrist
Quoc Anh Pham - Podiatrist Bachelor of Podiatry
Consulting Hours at Bayside Family & Musculoskeletal Practice:
(By Appointments Only)
Ring (08) 8295 1890 to make an appointment.
- Monday: 9.00 – 5.00 pm
- Thursday: 9.00 – 6.00
- Saturday: 10.00 – 12.00 pm alternate weeks
No referral required for podiatry consults unless the patient wants to be bulk billed under the Medicare Enhanced Primary Care program or under the Department of Veteran Affairs ‘gold card’ scheme.
Fees
- Initial consults: $75
- Repeat consults: $65
HICAPS machine is available for instant claiming from private health providers.
Bulk Billing (no gap payment) is available for Medicare and Department of Veteran Affairs clients under the following circumstances:
- Medicare bulk billing is only available for patients who qualify under the Medicare Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) program and bring along the appropriate doctor’s EPC referral form.
- Department of Veteran Affairs patients with a ‘gold card’ are bulk billed provided they have a D904 referral form from their corresponding doctor.
Services Provided
General feet care
- Nail trimming
- Corn and callus removal
- Fungal nail management
- Wart removal
- Toe nail surgery for management of in-growing toe nails
- Diabetes foot health risk assessment and foot care education
- Assessment of foot and leg pain including biomechanics and gait review of sports related injuries
- Foot orthoses fabrication fully customised to individual foot moulds
- Readjustment of old orthoses or off the shelf orthoses
- Foot mobilisation and dry needling of the lower limb
- Prolotherapy
Clinpath Pathology
Mandy Humphery - Clinpath Nurse Enrolled Nurse / Phlebotomist Certificate 4 in aged care and community services Taught Certificate 3 at Panorama TAFE
Consulting Hours at Bayside Family & Musculoskeletal Practice:
(By Appointments Only)
Ring (08) 8295 1890 to make an appointment.
Clinpath Pathology collection centre within Bayside is open:
Monday – Friday: 8.30 to 1.30pm
Saturday: 9.00am to 12.00pm.
No appointment is necessary but a referral from a doctor is required, unless otherwise specified by Doctor.
Fees
Concessional patients will be bulk billed and will not receive an account from Clinpath Laboratories.
Non-concessional patients may be privately billed and receive an account. Fees are based on the Medicare Benefits Schedule. When you have paid your account you can submit the receipt to Medicare to claim the rebate
Services Provided
Whilst the majority of our tests are from blood samples, other tests may be performed on samples of tissue, urine, stools (faeces) or other body fluids and secretions. A blood test involves taking blood from a vein in your arm. Our specimen collection staff are extensively trained in this skill. All of our equipment is sterile.
It is vital that we make sure all of your personal details are correct. Our staff will ask for your name and date of birth and they will also check your contact details, the doctor’s details and other questions that are specific to the testing. Please let our staff know if you are on a pension or Health Care card. Once your details have been confirmed, the specimen collector will examine your arm to find a suitable vein. If you feel uncomfortable, please do not hesitate to inform our collector. You may prefer to lie down if you are feeling faint or nervous. Once a suitable vein is found, the collector will cleanse the skin with an alcohol swab and then insert a sterile needle into your vein to obtain the sample.
Different tubes are required for different types of tests, so there may be more than one tube of blood collected. All tubes will be labelled with your name and date of birth. After the blood has been drawn and the needle has been removed, pressure should be applied to the site to minimise bleeding. A cotton wool ball and/or Band-Aid will be applied. If you are aware of any allergic reactions to alcohol swabs or tapes please let our collector know and we will find an alternative. It is important that you avoid heavy lifting or strenuous exercise for one hour following test to avoid bruising or bleeding.
Mandy enjoys spending time with her family, gardening, and being creative in the kitchen. She also enjoys writing poems and short stories. She enjoys acquiring a greater knowledge on her own and her family’s health and fitness.
Clinical Psychologist
Dr Jane Richards - Clinical Psychologist
Consulting Hours at Bayside Family & Musculoskeletal Practice:
(By Appointments Only)
Ring (08) 8295 1890 to make an appointment.
Dr Richards consults on Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings.
Referrals from a GP are required.
Fees
$195.00 paid on the day with a Medicare rebate of $124.50 leaving an out of pocket expense of $70.50.
Pensioners, Health Care card holders and children with a mental health care plan will be bulk billed.
Services Provided
Dr Jane Richards is an experienced clinical psychologist who provides specialist services to adults and children for a wide-range of common psychological issues. These include, but are not limited to, depression, anxiety, pain management, traumatic experiences, relationship concerns, workplace matters, school-related issues and life-stage stressors.
Dr Dasha Bliss - Clinical Psychologist B.Psych(Hons), MPsych(Clin), PhD
Consulting Hours at Bayside Family & Musculoskeletal Practice:
(By Appointments Only)
Ring (08) 8295 1890 to make an appointment.
Dr Bliss consults via Telehealth on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9.00am to 11.00am.
Sessions are 50 mins in duration.
Fees
Patients on a health care card, or pensioner card and children will be bulk billed.
Others pay $180 up front but get a rebate of $124.50 from Medicare leaving a gap of $55.50 as the out of pocket expense.
Services Provided
Dr Bliss provides evidence-based psychological treatment for issues such as:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Relationship Difficulties
- Work Stress
- Stress Management & Relaxation
- Self-Esteem & Confidence
- Sleep Issues
- Disordered Eating
- Body Image & Weight Loss
- Grief & Loss
- Living With Medical Conditions
- Anger Management
- Assertiveness Training
- Personal Growth & Life Goals
She has experience providing psychotherapy in the public, private and community sectors, including in remote areas and conducting e-therapy. During personalised sessions, a flexible treatment plan is developed using evidence-based therapies and techniques, such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Relaxation Techniques. Building a caring, supportive relationship helps clients manage difficulties and develop resilience and appropriate skills to meet their needs. Clients are invited to provide feedback on their treatment and progress.
Please note that Dr Bliss does not offer therapy for WorkCover / Return To Work, Third Party, legal or Department of Veteran Affairs matters.
Facial Rejuvenation Therapist
RN Stephanie Wyld - Facial Rejuvenation Therapist
Consulting Hours at Bayside Family & Musculoskeletal Practice:
(By Appointments Only)
Ring (08) 8295 1890 to make an appointment.
Stephanie consults Wednesday mornings and Thursday evenings
Fees
Will depend on the treatment plan required
Book in at the desk or phone 8295 1890 now for your Free Consult with Stephanie
Services Provided
Stephanie brings to us 32 years experience as a registered nurse, 10 years experience and advanced training in cosmetic therapy. Up to date with the latest techniques and utilising intradermal fillers, anti-wrinkle injections, lip and volume enhancement products. Stephanie also provides a free initial assessment and can provide advice on all areas of skin care. She is also providing the newest rejuvenation tools – platelet rich plasma therapy and skin needling treatments with Dermapen4.
Acupuncturist
Luciano Bortolanza - Acupuncturist Adv Dip TCM, Dip Rem Massage
Consulting Hours at Bayside Family & Musculoskeletal Practice:
(By Appointments Only)
Ring (08) 8295 1890 to make an appointment.
Saturdays Mornings (appointments required)
Fees
Acupuncture
- $70 Initial
- $50 Follow up
(private health rebateable – amount depends on health fund)
Consultation time: 45 – 60 minutes
Services Provided
Luciano has trained in Sydney and China in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) acupuncture (pain relieving treatment using needles on pressure points). Some of the benefits know from this unique treatment includes:
- Chronic Fatigue, Improving the immunity, colds and flus,
- Depression, anxiety, emotional issues,
- Pain management, muscle aches, sciatica,
- Fertility, pregnancy nausea, milk supply,
- Headaches, migraines,
- Cosmetic, shallow wrinkles, weight loss
Geriatrician
Dr Alicia Innis - MBBS FRACP
Dr Innis consults at Bayside the first Wednesday of the month.
Services Provided
MBBS FRACP
Dr Innis is a geriatrician (doctor that specialises in caring for older people).
She visits Bayside to improve access to specialist care for older people in the area. She provides comprehensive, compassionate and quality care to older people.
Particular interests include memory assessment, medication review and falls assessments.
She also holds a Clinical Diploma in Palliative Medicine from the Royal Australasian College of Physicians.
Referrals from a GP are required.
Contact 08 8398 1491 for more information or to book an appointment.
https://www.completegeriatricsadelaide.com/
Dietitian
Shenae Kumar - BND
Shenae consults at Bayside Monday mornings fortnightly.
Fees
EPC referral:
Initial consult $100 [rebate $54.60] Gap $45.40
Subsequent consult $54.60 [rebate $54.60] Gap $0.
Private:
Initial 45 min $130
Initial 45 min with meal plan $180
Subsequent 30 min $80
DVA:
Bulk Bill – no gap
Services Provided
Shenae is a qualified Accredited Practising Dietitian from Sustainable Nutrition and Member of the Dietitians Australia.
Shenae has a Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics and a special interest in paediatrics, chronic disease, weight management and helping patients improve their health through nutrition.
Shenae is passionate about helping clients achieve their health goals by working together to make realistic and sustainable changes to their diet and lifestyle. She strongly believes that there is not a “one size fits all” approach to this and thinks it is important to tailor nutrition advice to your individual needs.
Services:
– Individualised food and nutrition advice
– Taking into consideration client’s medical, lifestyle and family needs to ensure sustainable changes
– Assess and evaluate clients regularly to review if plans are working for them.
Services Provided
Social Worker
Diane Cass
Diane consults on Monday and Tuesday afternoons and all day Wednesday.
Fees
Fee payable on the day is $130,
Medicare rebate of $77.10 resulting in a gap (out of pocket expense) of $52.90
Children, Health Care Card and Pension Card holders with a valid Mental Health Care Plan will be bulk billed.
Services Provided
Diane graduated from Flinders University with a Master of Social Work in 2014. She has a passion for social justice and decided to specialise in mental health.
In July 2018 Diane graduated from Griffith University with the award of Master of Mental Health Practice.
Diane also enjoys teaching social work students both at undergraduate and masters level, covering a variety of topics.
She has a vast network of professional contacts in South Australia and interstate.
Diane has a passion for health and well-being and her calm, empathetic nature supports her work in this area.
She is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW) with the Australian Association of Social Workers, she also has a Medicare Provider number, which allows her to see clients for a subsidised fee.
In her personal life Diane enjoys swimming, writing and spending time with her family.
Diane has written in a variety of genres and has had several articles published, which she is looking forward to expanding in the future.
