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Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday
9.00am to 12.30pm
2.30pm to 6.00pm
After hour emergencies are available subject to the availability of the osteopath.
Appointments can be made by phone or by internet/e-mail. Phone enquires will be answered personally by Philip Bayliss.
Phone number: (03) 356 1353
For internet/e-mail booking:
This system is not fully automatic.You can request an appointment by checking as many of the day and time boxes below as you wish. Not all unchecked boxes may be available due to previous bookings. The more boxes you check, the easier it is to book you. If you have checked multiple boxes, you can mention which ones you prefer in the field below. Please complete the name and e-mail address fields and at least one phone number. You will normally receive a reply by e-mail within 24 hours (or a bit longer when Philip is on holiday). Unfortunately, neither a diagnosis nor lengthy answers to questions are available by e-mail.
Thank you. Your appointment request has been forwarded to Philip Bayliss. He will be reply by e-mail soon, with confirmation of your appointment date and time.
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Consultation FeesSt Albans Osteopathy has some of the most competitive fees in Christchurch, with no extra charge for the initial consultation.
The practice does not have EFTPOS or credit card facilities. Please pay by either cash, cheque or internet banking at the time of your appointment.
Fees (when paid at the time of your appointment)
Adult Children aged 16 and under
Full time students under 22
Private consultation $60 $50
ACC top-up payment $30 $25
Late payment fee: $5
Late cancellations and missed appointments
Please give at least 24 hours notice if you wish to cancel or reschedule. There is no fee for rescheduling within 24 hours, but please help others by giving as much notice as possible. If you miss an appointment or cancel with less than 24 hours notice, there is a charge of $30. If you reschedule an appointment at less than 24 hours notice and then subsequently cancel it, there will be a charge of $30.
Private medical insurance
Most policies cover osteopath treatment. If you are not sure if your policy does, please ask your insurance company. If your policy does cover osteopath treatment, you should pay the fee for your osteopath treatment at the time of your appointment. You will be given a receipt, which you can then present to your insurance company for a refund.
WINZ beneficiaries
WINZ may be able to help you with the cost of osteopath treatment. Please talk to WINZ about it. Philip will help you with any documentation required. You should pay the fee for your osteopath treatment at the time of your appointment. You will be given a receipt, which you can then give to WINZ.
AddressPhilip Bayliss DO (UK), MOSNZ
Registered Osteopath
St Albans Osteopathy
43 Thames Street
Saint Albans
Christchurch
Canterbury 8013
Map and Directions
St Albans Osteopathy is 5-10 minutes by car from the City Centre, Merivale, Fendalton, Bryndwr, Papanui, Redwood, Shirley, Burwood, Parklands and New Brighton.Number 43 is opposite Norah Street. Easy parking.
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From the city: Madras Street is a good way to come. At the end of Madras St, continue straight along Forfar Street. At the end of Forfar St is a T-junction. Turn right into
Westminster Street and then first left into Thames Street.
From New Brighton/Shirley: proceed along New Brighton
Road/Shirley Road/Warrington Street until the Forfar Street roundabout. Turn right into Forfar Street. At the end of Forfar St is a T-junction. Turn right into Westminster Street and then take the first left into Thames Street.
From the northern suburbs: go down Cranford Street. At the Innes Road traffic lights, turn left into Innes Road. Thames Street is the third road on the right.
From the eastern suburbs: go along Innes Road. Thames Street is the third road on the right after the Cranford Street traffic lights.
Buses
Buses numbers 14 and 16 run from the Bus Exchange to Harewood and Belfast respectively. Both run along Cranford Street, a 5 minute walk away.
The Orbiter stops at Philpotts Road, close to Innes Road, a 10 minute walk away.
The Metrostar stops at Barbados Street, close to Warrington Street, a 15 minute walk away.
Bus number 46 runs between the Bus Exchange and The Palms, and stops at Innes Road, close to Kensington Avenue, a 10 minute walk away.
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