Aqua Med ® Polyclinic for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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SPECIALIST PHYSIATRIST EXAMINATION
30 min / 47 EUR
A physiatrist examination includes taking a medical history and physical examination of the musculoskeletal system, a final opinion with diagnosis, and a treatment plan. The examination includes the spine, testing spinal mobility, reflexes, range of motion, sensation, muscle strength, and motor skills. The specialist examination covers joints such as knees, hips, shoulders, elbows, hands, wrists, ankles, and feet, as well as ligaments, tendons, menisci, muscles, fascia, and soft tissues. Please bring previous medical records and scans if available.
FOLLOW-UP SPECIALIST PHYSIATRIST EXAMINATION
15 min / 35 EUR
Knee joint puncture and fluid evacuation 41.00 €
Intra-articular drug administration (corticosteroid) 50.00 €
Intra-articular injection Hyalone / Hyalubrix 30 mg 96.00 €
Intra-articular injection Hyalone / Hyalubrix 60 mg 259.00 €
Maitland technique (testing & therapy) 50.00 €
Color Doppler
Color Doppler is a modern ultrasound examination measuring blood flow velocity and resistance in a specific organ or tumor vessel. Diagnostic ultrasound of the cardiovascular system is performed by clinical radiology specialist Dr. Olga Šegvić Šuljić.
- • CD of carotid arteries and VB flow 50.00 €
- • CD of limb arteries per limb 40.00 €
- • CD of bilateral arteries 60 €
- • CD of limb veins per limb 40 €
- • CD of bilateral veins 60 €
- • CD of bilateral arteries and veins 100 €
- • US + CD of abdominal aorta – COMING SOON !!! 50 €
COMING SOON!!!
Ultrasound of breast, thyroid, neck, testicles, superficial structures, and lymph nodes.
Diagnostic Ultrasound (US)
Diagnostic ultrasound (US) is a non-invasive diagnostic method providing real-time visualization of internal tissue structures including tendons, ligaments, muscles, joints, and blood vessels.
Ultrasound reliably identifies and diagnoses:
- • Muscle, tendon, and ligament tears (partial or complete)
- • Calcifications in the shoulder, knee, and elbow
- • Hematomas, inflammation, and joint effusions
Diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound is performed by physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist Dr. Ante Katić.
- • Ankle US 53.00 €
- • Knee US 53.00 €
- • Elbow US 53.00 €
- • Upper arm US 53.00 €
- • Thigh US 53.00 €
- • Forearm US 53.00 €
- • Lower leg US 53.00 €
- • Shoulder US 53.00 €
- • Wrist US 53.00 €
- • Foot US 53.00 €
Active Physiotherapy Methods
- POSTURE CORRECTION AND EDUCATION 60 min / 35 EUR
- Targeted movement exercises for musculoskeletal system activation and stabilization.
- 60 min FASCIA MANIPULATION 40 EUR
- MSTR SCAR TISSUE RELEASE TECHNIQUE 30 min / 27 EUR
- DIASTASIS RECTI TREATMENT 60 min / 40 EUR
- DNS INDIVIDUAL REHABILITATION TRAINING 50 min / 37 EUR
- FUNCTIONAL PHYSIOTHERAPY TREATMENT 60 min / 37 EUR
Application of active movement for orthopedic and neurological treatment and rehabilitation to improve mobility, muscle strength, elasticity, coordination, balance, posture, and pain relief.
FASCIA MANIPULATION (MFR, STECCO, EMMETT TECHNIQUES)
- PACKAGE 5 X 60 min FASCIA MANIPULATION 180 EUR
- PACKAGE 10 X 60 min FASCIA MANIPULATION 345 EUR
Passive Physiotherapy Methods
THERAPEUTIC ULTRASOUND (US) APPLICATION 10 min / 13 EUR
Provides mechanical (micromassage) and thermal effects on deeper tissues. Used for chronic degenerative conditions, ligament injuries, and joint pain.
- THERMAL PROCEDURES (Infrared & Bioptron lamps, heat packs) APPLICATION 10 min / 13 EUR
- ELECTROTHERAPY (IFS, TENS, diadynamic, Russian, galvanic currents)
- APPLICATION 10 min / 13 EUR
- PACKAGE 10 x ULTRASOUND, ELECTROTHERAPY, THERMOTHERAPY OR BIOPTRON / 93 EUR
MEDICAL MASSAGE is a systematic soft tissue manipulation for therapeutic purposes. It works as a primary treatment or complementary therapy for back pain, headaches, migraines, stress, limited joint mobility, and tendonitis.
MANUAL THERAPY (Orthopedic Physiotherapy) targets neuromuscular skeletal conditions through specific movement based on assessment.
- MEDICAL MASSAGE & MANUAL THERAPY 40 min / 45 EUR
- PACKAGE 10 X 40 min MEDICAL MASSAGE + ULTRASOUND 425 EUR
- PACKAGE 10 X 45 min MEDICAL MASSAGE + MANUAL THERAPY 425 EUR
- POST-SURGICAL LYMPHEDEMA THERAPY 75 min / 40 EUR
- MEDICAL MASSAGE & ULTRASOUND 40 min 45 EUR
- PACKAGE 5×75 min POST-SURGICAL LYMPHEDEMA THERAPY 180 EUR
Healthy Back Packages
3-DAY PACKAGE
- 3 x medical massage and ultrasound
- 2 x individual training with physiotherapist
- PRICE: 200 EUR
5-DAY PACKAGE
- 3 x individual training with physiotherapist
- 5 x medical massage and manual therapy
- 3 x electrotherapy, thermotherapy or ultrasound
- PRICE: 333 EUR
AQUA REHABILITATION PACKAGE 10 or 14 DAYS
- 1 x consultation with physiotherapist or follow-up physiatrist examination 15′
- 10 x individual training with physiotherapist (pool, gym, or physical therapy) 60′
- PRICE: 333 EUR
CONSULTATION WITH ACUPUNCTURIST DOCTOR 15 min / 20 EUR
Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine practice using needle insertion at specific points to stimulate self-healing. Recognized by WHO in 1979 as part of conventional Western medicine, it supports the nervous, endocrine, immune, cardiovascular, and digestive systems. It helps relieve musculoskeletal pain (back, knee, neck), rheumatoid arthritis, sciatica, headaches, migraines, nausea, anxiety, depression, insomnia, allergies, sinusitis, blood pressure issues, morning sickness, post-surgical pain, sports injuries, and neuralgia.
ACUPUNCTURE (PER APPLICATION) 40 EUR
CONSULTATION WITH PHYSIOTHERAPIST 20 min / 20 EUR
Includes detailed posture analysis and health intake to identify root causes and recommend a personalized physiotherapy treatment plan.
CONSULTATION WITH NUTRITIONIST
Consultation and Nutritional Anamnesis 45 min / 60.00 EUR
Includes:
- Consultation with a nutritionist and written guidelines for body weight regulation,
- BMI calculation,
- Body composition analysis (fat percentage, muscle mass percentage, visceral fat level),
- Daily energy expenditure assessment,
- Waist and hip circumference measurements and waist-to-hip ratio,
- Nutritional status evaluation,
- Dietary habits analysis,
- Physical activity recommendations for weight management,
- Guidance on modifying inadequate dietary habits,
- Education on self-designed meal planning, and
- Strategies for overcoming daily nutritional challenges.
7-Day Meal Plan Creation & Nutritional Anamnesis 60 min / 99 EUR
Includes:
- Consultation with a nutritionist,
- BMI calculation,
- Body composition analysis (fat percentage, muscle mass percentage, visceral fat level),
- Daily energy expenditure assessment,
- Waist and hip circumference measurements and waist-to-hip ratio,
- Nutritional status evaluation,
- Dietary habits analysis,
- Physical activity recommendations for weight management,
- Guidance on changing poor dietary habits, and
- 7-day personalized meal plan.
Nutritional Guidelines Creation & Nutritional Anamnesis 60 min / 80 EUR
Includes:
- Consultation with a nutritionist,
- BMI calculation,
- Body composition analysis (fat percentage, muscle mass percentage, visceral fat level),
- Daily energy expenditure assessment,
- Waist and hip circumference measurements and waist-to-hip ratio,
- Nutritional status evaluation,
- Dietary habits analysis,
- Physical activity recommendations for weight management,
- Guidance on changing poor dietary habits, and
- Personalized nutritional guidelines.
Follow-up Assessments
FOLLOW-UP NUTRITIONAL ASSESSMENT 30 min / 36.00 EUR
Includes:
- Analysis of dietary diary and habit changes,
- Anthropometric measurement review (body weight and fat tracking), and
- Motivational support.
Our Team
Vesna Bilandžić, MD
specialist in physical medicine and rehabilitation
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Since 2012, she has been regularly working at the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with Rheumatology at the University Hospital Centre Split. She is looking forward to working at the Aqua Med polyclinic and is available on Fridays from 17:00 to 19:00 for examinations of adults and children with neurodevelopmental difficulties.
Ante Katić, MD
specialist in physical medicine and rehabilitation since 2015
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His professional training includes advanced courses in: diagnostic ultrasound – musculoskeletal ultrasound intermediate level at UHC Zagreb; electromyoneurography (EMNG) at UHC Zagreb; and Maitland Manual Therapy (Levels I & IIa – IMTA Zagreb). He regularly works at the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at UHC Split and looks forward to new professional challenges at Aqua Med Polyclinic.
Tea Jukić, B.Sc. Physio
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After graduating in senior physiotherapy at the Department of Professional Studies, University of Split, she continued her education with a series of manual technique certifications: • Vodder Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) for fluid balance, • Introduction to Manual Techniques with Dr. A. Stošić (Parts I, II, III & IV), • Emmett Technique (Emm-tech – pain reduction, range of motion, and balance improvement), • Trigger Point Therapy (releasing muscle tension and target pain points), • Brian Mulligan Concept Manual Therapy (A: Upper Quadrant, B: Lower Quadrant), • Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS – for movement stability, endurance, and injury prevention), • Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF – motor learning and movement precision), • McLoughlin Scar Tissue Release (MSTR – scar tissue mobilization for C-section, mole removal, mastectomy to improve circulation and sensation), • Myofascial Release (MFR – pain relief and body alignment).
Work Experience: Internship completed at healthcare and rehabilitation institution “IVA” and UHC Split. 13 years of home care rehabilitation experience at “SANO”, with 5 years of intensive focus on manual therapy in orthopedics and neurology.
Maja Mijić, B.Sc. Nurs., B.Sc. Physio
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After completing her undergraduate studies in nursing and internship at University Hospital Centre Split, Maja enrolled in undergraduate studies in physiotherapy in Zagreb. During her studies, she completed clinical training at UHC Zagreb and several private institutions. Upon completing her second degree, she began working as a masseuse and wellness therapist. In May 2023, she joined the Aqua Med polyclinic as a physiotherapy intern, taking over hydrotherapy exercises and gaining experience in physical therapy.
Snježana Lulić, Physiotherapist
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After graduating from medical high school as a physiotherapy technician and completing her undergraduate studies in physiotherapy at the Faculty of Health Studies, she completed her internship at UHC Split. Following her internship, she passed her professional board examination and received her practicing license.
Snježana joined Aqua Med in February 2024, leading individual and group exercises (hydrotherapy and medical-therapeutic training), medical massages, and individual physiotherapy treatments.
Olga Šegvić Šuljić, MD specialist in clinical radiology
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Merica Domjanović-Vasiljević, MD
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Graduated in 1989 from the School of Medicine in Zagreb (Split study location). She regularly works as a physician in a Family Medicine Office in Split.
She has also completed two acupuncture courses:
* In 1991 and 1996 with Prof. Edvin Dervišević, MD, PhD, specialist in sports medicine, acupuncturist, homeopath.
* In 2009/2010, the Basic Medical Acupuncture Course at the Croatian Society for Acupuncture of the Croatian Medical Association in Zagreb. Lectures were organized and delivered by the Society’s President, Krunoslav Reljanović, MD, MSc, alongside other certified acupuncture experts.
She looks forward to working at the Aqua Med polyclinic and popularizing acupuncture, which is internationally recognized as a simple, easily accessible, and cost-effective treatment method. It is used independently or in combination with other treatment methods, primarily physical medicine and rehabilitation.
Dora Bučan, M.Sc. Nutr., clinical nutritionist
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Graduated from the Faculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology in Zagreb. After graduation, she worked as an intern at the Teaching Institute of Public Health for Split-Dalmatia County, joining the Aqua Med team as an external associate at the time. Since 2015, she has been employed at the University Hospital Centre Split, focusing her work and future research on clinical nutrition and diet therapy. She is the current President of the Croatian Association of Nutritionists and serves on the Supervisory Board of the Croatian Federation of Nutritionists. She is an active member of the organizing committee for the International Congress of Nutritionists and a participant in numerous scientific conferences across Croatia and Europe. She leads several projects and acts as an external associate at the School of Medicine in Split.
Our Vision
At Aqua Med Polyclinic, client needs and satisfaction are our top priority. Therapy is carried out after an examination by a specialist in physical medicine and rehabilitation and a review of previous medical records. Aqua Med Polyclinic physiotherapists implement individual rehabilitation programs tailored to each patient, depending on their condition. With a personalized approach and expertise, we strive for patient satisfaction throughout the treatment process and focus on maintaining health after rehabilitation is completed.
To us, patients are not just a number, but members of the Aqua Med family!