Some days it is the headache that arrives around mid-afternoon. Other days it is the shoulder that complains when you reach for the seatbelt. If either sounds familiar, you are not alone, and it does not mean you have been careless with your body. Evolution Medical Care is a healthcare clinic in Penrith offering a wide range of treatments, and Glenbrook is one of the closer suburbs on the mountains side of us.
How far is it from Glenbrook
For most people it is a short trip. By car, you follow the highway towards Emu Plains, cross the Nepean River and carry on into Penrith. Glenbrook has its own station on the Blue Mountains line, and Penrith is only a few stops down the line. From Penrith station, the clinic is in the town centre, directly across from the Penrith RSL.
When you arrive, our own car park is behind the clinic off O’Farrell Lane, with up to 13 spaces, and there is free 1-hour parking on the clinic’s side of Castlereagh Street. You will find the full directions on our directions page.
Fitting an appointment around your commute
If you already travel through Penrith on your way to work, school or the shops, an appointment can sometimes be fitted into a trip you were making anyway. Here are a few things people often ask about when they are planning around a regular route, so you can decide what suits your week:
- Whether to book before work, at the end of the day or during a break.
- Whether to come by car or leave the car at home and take the train.
- Whether a family member would like to book in at the same time.
The simplest way to work this out is to look at the times on our online booking page, or to phone and talk it through with our reception team.
What we commonly see
People contact us about all sorts of things, and a first conversation is the best way to find out whether we are the right fit. Pain and tension are the most common reasons, including:
- Headaches and neck tension, often linked to long hours at a desk or behind the wheel.
- Jaw pain that clicks, aches or feels tight on waking.
- Shoulder pain and stiffness.
- Tight muscles from sitting through the commute.
Your practitioner will tell you plainly what treatment can and cannot do. We also review as we go whether it is helping.
Treatments we offer
We offer a wider range of care than many people expect. After your first assessment, your practitioner will suggest what suits you:
- Acupuncture and Electro-Acupuncture.
- Remedial Massage, Trigger Point Therapy and Lymphatic Drainage.
- Cupping Therapy.
- Chinese Herbal Medicine.
- Natural fertility support.
We also treat people through funded care, including Support at Home, the NDIS, workers compensation and CTP claims.
Before you come in
On your first visit, please arrive at least 15 minutes early so the paperwork does not eat into your appointment time. Let your practitioner know about any medical conditions, medications, or if you are pregnant. Our first appointment page has the full checklist.
If you would like to explore how a personalised, science-based approach may support your headaches and muscle tension, we would be glad to help. Book an appointment online or call us on (02) 4709 6727. We look forward to discussing how we can help in your situation.
