Frequently Asked Questions
How long will my physiotherapy appointment take?
What is the cost of the treatment?
Our fees are:
Initial Consultation: $110
Follow-up consultation: $86
What will I need to wear to the appointment?
What do I need to bring with me to my treatment session?
Do I need a doctor's referral for physiotherapy?
- In the first appointment we often need to ask you questions about your injury and history. We will then need to carry out tests to assess your body so we can formulate a diagnosis and a plan to address your injury. This means that the first session often requires an hour of your time.
- Follow-up appointments often require around 40mins, this allows us enough time to give you an effective and thorough hands-on treatment and start you on exercises to assist your recovery at home.
What is the cost of the treatment?
- If you have private health insurance, you can claim your health fund rebate on the spot with our HICAPS machine. This means you only pay the gap!
- The amount paid by health funds is based on your level of cover. To confirm the exact amount your health fund will pay towards your treatment it's best to give them a call directly.
Our fees are:
Initial Consultation: $110
Follow-up consultation: $86
What will I need to wear to the appointment?
- We will need to see you move, therefore we recommend your bring comfortable clothing that allows us to visualise the area of your body that we are treating.
- Because the body is all connected, we may also need to assess areas away from your current area of pain, Therefore, we recommend that you wear shorts and if possible a singlet top.
- We understand that you may not feel comfortable wearing shorts and/or a singlet top, so just let your physiotherapist know and we can adjust our assessment so you feel comfortable too!
What do I need to bring with me to my treatment session?
- Comfortable clothing
- Health Fund card
- Any scans or test results (if applicable)
- Any referral letters from other treatment providers (if applicable)
- Anything else that may be relevant to your current injury e.g. your current running shoes, your current training program or gym program.
Do I need a doctor's referral for physiotherapy?
- Generally you don't need a GP referral for physiotherapy, as physiotherapists are primary healthcare providers.
- For those who need to claim their treatments e.g. Worker's Compensation, Third Party, DVA or Medicare EPC, you will need a GP referral. Also remember to bring any other paperwork related to your claim e.g. your claim number, insurer details and case manager details