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I see people with musculoskeletal injuries, movement limitations and persistent pain. I support private, NDIS, WorkCover NSW, CTP and Medicare patients in clinic. Your assessment guides your plan.
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I start by listening to your story: your symptoms, relevant health and injury history, what makes things better or worse, and what you want to get back to.
If relevant, we discuss regulation strategies, such as breathing, pacing or ways to manage stress and recovery, to help you engage comfortably with the session.
I then carry out a musculoskeletal and movement assessment to investigate the factors that may be contributing to your symptoms, including possible underlying causes. I explain what I find and agree on a plan with you.
Treatment may begin during the appointment where appropriate and with your consent. I may also prescribe exercises tailored to your symptoms, assessment findings and goals, with guidance on how to practise them and monitor your response.
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Dapto: I consult on Tuesdays at Dapto Remedial Therapies, 113 Princes Highway. Book Dapto online.
Unanderra: I consult on Wednesdays and Thursdays at Unanderra Community Doctors. Call 02 4204 9734.
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Yes. In-clinic appointments are my main service. I offer mobile and community visits on a limited, selective basis for specific circumstances outside clinic days. Get in touch to discuss your circumstances and check eligibility and availability. I consider each enquiry individually.
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I support NDIS, WorkCover NSW, CTP and Medicare for in-clinic appointments, as well as private care. Tell your chosen clinic which pathway you use when booking. The clinic can confirm the relevant referral, plan or claim details, approvals, payment arrangements and any out-of-pocket fees before your visit.
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You can book a private physiotherapy appointment without a referral. For funded care, check the referral and approval requirements with your booking clinic before your appointment. Bring relevant referrals, reports and plan or claim details.
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The PRIME Method is my proprietary clinical reasoning framework: Pinpoint, Regulate, Improve, Mobilise and Enhance. I developed it to connect assessment, appropriate treatment, active movement and progressive rehabilitation. Explore The PRIME Method.
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Where appropriate, I use hands-on physiotherapy as part of Improve. I reassess your response and connect useful changes to movement and exercise. My treatment choices depend on your presentation and preferences.
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That depends on your presentation, goals and response to care. After assessing you, I discuss an initial plan and review it as you progress. There is no fixed number of visits built into The PRIME Method. We can space appointments out or finish treatment when appropriate, with a plan for managing independently.
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Wear comfortable clothing you can move in. Bring relevant scans, reports and a list of questions or activities you want help with. For funded appointments, bring the referral, plan or claim information requested by your clinic.
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Please check with your booking clinic before your visit for current fees, payment options and cancellation terms. Funding and rebates depend on your circumstances and applicable arrangements; confirm any out-of-pocket fees before treatment.
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I recommend follow-up appointments when there is a clear purpose, such as reassessing your response, progressing rehabilitation or helping you manage a change in symptoms. I explain that purpose and agree on timing with you. I don’t work to visit quotas.
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Tell your chosen clinic which funding pathway you intend to use before your appointment. They can confirm the relevant plan, referral or claim details, any approvals, payment arrangements and fees. For NDIS, also let them know how your plan is managed. See How to book for the next steps.
Your questions, answered.
Appointments, funding and what to expect from physiotherapy in the Illawarra.