You may have noticed that over the last five years Jasper Medical has begun using text messages to communicate with patients. The feedback regarding using SMS for non-urgent contact has been very positive and patient surveys have indicated that many of you would prefer to be contacted by SMS due to the speed, convenience, and … Read more
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Mark Kelly, registered Myotherapist at Jasper Health A Fascia is a band or sheet of connective tissue beneath the skin that attaches, stabilizes, encloses, and separates muscles and other internal organs. The fascial system is comprised of different types of connective tissue, which are made up of different types of fibres. These include Collagen, which … Read more
Dr Connie Petousis and Dr Vivienne Willmott are the directors of Osteopaths of Bentleigh. Their interest in the anatomy and function of the human body led them to the field of Osteopathy and they thoroughly enjoy treating the wide variety of patients that present to them at the clinic; from pregnant women, children and babies … Read more
Jasper Medical Is pleased to welcome Dr Dayani Ruberu to our clinic. Dayani is a GP Registrar who has worked in different fields of medicine including emergency, paediatrics, obstetrics and gynaecology, and aged care as a resident medical officer. She has experience across several general practices, and joins Jasper Medical as part of her advanced … Read more
General Strength Our exercise class focusses on improving general strength using functional movements while promoting health and is a fun social opportunity. This is an ideal way to improved strength, endurance, cardiovascular health, bone and joint strength, balance, energy levels, decrease stress and improve mood and also promotes weight loss. Each session is designed to … Read more
Thunderstorm asthma is the phenomenon where a large number of people develop asthma symptoms over a short period. In November 2016, a thunderstorm triggered an unprecedented thunderstorm asthma event in metropolitan Melbourne and Geelong. It caused significant demand on both Ambulance Victoria and hospital emergency departments — and sadly may have contributed to nine lives … Read more
INFLUENZA There has been an exceptional amount of people diagnosed with Influenza in recent months. As stated by the Department of Health, a person will usually develop signs and symptoms of Influenza within one to three days after being infected by the virus. If you suspect you have Influenza, you may feel very sick and … Read more