Serving Essendon
Colonic irrigation for Essendon
Closed-system colonic irrigation for Essendon — a qualified therapist throughout, private ensuite rooms.
- No referral needed
- On-the-spot fund claiming
- Route 58 tram to the door
- Open six days
Getting here from Essendon
About 6km north-west, around fifteen minutes by car.
- Route 59 tram along Mount Alexander Road
- Craigieburn line to Essendon station
- Across via Buckley Street and Mount Alexander Road
Essendon has been one of our larger catchments for years without ever having had a page of its own — which is why this one exists. It is an easy run in along Mount Alexander Road.
The clinic is at 1/68 Melville Road, Brunswick West VIC 3055. There is street parking directly out front, and the opposite side of Melville Road is unrestricted at any hour. On the clinic's side you cannot park between 7:00am and 9:00am Monday to Friday, and that one is enforced — so for an appointment before 9:00am on a weekday, park across the road. Full directions
Colonic Irrigation for Essendon residents
Closed-system colonics with a qualified therapist present for the whole session, in a private room with its own ensuite. No odour, no mess, single-use tubing.
Everything available here
All seven services operate from the one practice, which means coordinated care without a new referral if what you booked turns out not to be what you needed.
Claiming and referrals
No referral is needed for any service here. We claim on the spot with all major health funds through HICAPS, so you pay only the gap on the day. Medicare care plans, WorkCover and TAC claims are all accepted — those three are paid in full on the day and the rebate or reimbursement comes back to you.
One exception worth knowing before you book: colonic irrigation has no health fund item codes and cannot be claimed on private health insurance.
What people say about the clinic
4.9395+ Google Reviews
Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 396 Google reviews.These reviews describe the experience of visiting the clinic. This is a registered health profession, so we are not permitted to publish comments about treatment or its results — those are on our Google listing.
“Brunswick Health is a place where you come to a positive environment, get looked after just like your Grandmother would, and get treated like a friend.”
Andrew SotiGoogle review “Very professional, always taking time to explain. The reception staff are very friendly and booking appointments is quick and easy.”
Darren MooreGoogle review “Everything just feels right, well above expectations from start to finish.”
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Questions
Essendon — common questions
Getting here from Essendon, parking, referrals and claiming.
Can I book at Brunswick Health if I live in Essendon?
Yes. Brunswick Health is at 1/68 Melville Road, Brunswick West VIC 3055, and Essendon is one of the suburbs practitioners here regularly see patients from. About 6km north-west, around fifteen minutes by car. All seven services — chiropractic, physiotherapy, podiatry, colonic irrigation, massage, naturopathy and acupuncture — are available to anyone, with no catchment restriction and no referral needed.
How do I get to Brunswick Health from Essendon?
About 6km north-west, around fifteen minutes by car. The usual routes from Essendon:
- Route 59 tram along Mount Alexander Road
- Craigieburn line to Essendon station
- Across via Buckley Street and Mount Alexander Road
Is there parking at the clinic?
There is street parking directly out front, and the opposite side of Melville Road is unrestricted at any hour. On the clinic's side you cannot park between 7:00am and 9:00am Monday to Friday, and that one is enforced — so for an appointment before 9:00am on a weekday, park across the road. There is parking in the surrounding streets too, so if you are driving from Essendon in the morning peak, allow a little extra time or park a street back.
Do I need a referral to book from Essendon?
No. Every service at Brunswick Health can be booked directly, wherever you live. A GP referral only becomes relevant if you are claiming a Medicare rebate under a Chronic Condition Management Plan, or being treated under a WorkSafe, TAC or DVA claim.
Can I claim on my health fund?
Yes, at the counter. Brunswick Health claims through HICAPS with all major funds, so chiropractic, physiotherapy, podiatry, acupuncture, remedial massage and myotherapy come off your extras cover on the day and you pay only the gap. The one exception is colonic irrigation, which has no health fund item codes and so cannot be claimed on private health insurance — though some NDIS and aged care plans may cover it, so check with your plan manager or aged care provider.
Which practitioner do Essendon patients usually see?
The most common reason people book from Essendon is colonic irrigation, but the clinic runs seven disciplines in one building — so if the assessment points somewhere else, moving across is a conversation between two practitioners rather than a new referral and a new waiting list. If you are not sure which one you need, call (03) 9380 8099 and we will help you book the right service.
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