Physiotherapists are primary care practitioners, which means you do not require a referral to see one. There are some exceptions to this:
Motor vehicle or worker’s compensation clients will need a GP referral
If you are receiving treatment under a Medicare Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) program, a GP referral is also required
An initial physiotherapy consult is 45 minutes, and a subsequent visit is 30 minutes. However, if you have a complex presentation or multiple regions of pain an extended (60 minute) consult can be organised to allow for a comprehensive assessment.
Semi-private classes are 55 minutes.
A new client form will be sent to you prior to your appointment for you to complete in advance. This is for both admin purposes and to allow your physiotherapist to know the basics before you arrive. Please bring (or email) any relevant imaging scans/reports. Wear something that allows your physiotherapist to complete a full physical assessment for your condition.
1. Tell your story – your physiotherapist will ask questions about your pain or problem(s) and discuss what your concerns and goals are.
2. A physical exam – a thorough assessment of your presentation. This may involve your physio asking you to perform certain movements or tests to aid in both diagnosis and tracking your problem over time.
3. A detailed management plan – your physiotherapist will work with you to help provide the best care for your presentation. This may include a combination of advice, education, hands-on treatment and rehab exercise prescription.
In April 2019, there was a private health insurance reform where some natural therapies (including Pilates) were removed from private health insurance rebate. What was previously labelled as ‘clinical Pilates’ is now called a ‘semi-private physio class’. Rest assured, the physios still utilise all the Pilates equipment (in addition to other gym equipment). The classes are individualised to your rehabilitation needs and goals.
All private and semi-private classes require an initial consultation prior. This is both to allow your individual goals and needs to be determined, and to allow you to claim on private health insurance. We recommend clients complete several 1:1 sessions prior to transitioning into a group class.
Yes, private and semi-private classes with your physiotherapist come under your physiotherapy cover. If you wish to check how much you will get back from your private health fund, the item code is 505 for all subsequent consults/classes.
A full-sized towel, water bottle and socks! Grip socks are recommended.
Please phone or email the clinic 48hours prior to your appointment if you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment. This allows clients on our waitlist to be given adequate time to make an appointment. A cancellation fee of 50% of the appointment fee applies after this period. For non attendance, a full appointment fee will be charged.