how does an EPC referral work?
Have you received an EPC referral from your doctor?
EPC stands for Enhanced Primary Care and is a Medicare program which covers part of your treatment costs.
When you come in for your appointment, you are required to pay the full amount and you will get $56 rebated back into your account.
If eligible, you can access up to 5 appointments per calendar year across all allied health professionals. For example, under your referral you might have 2 sessions allocated to see a Podiatrist, 1 for the Dietitian and 2 for the Exercise Physiologist.
You must have a referral from your doctor to access this rebate.
EPC stands for Enhanced Primary Care and is a Medicare program which covers part of your treatment costs.
When you come in for your appointment, you are required to pay the full amount and you will get $56 rebated back into your account.
If eligible, you can access up to 5 appointments per calendar year across all allied health professionals. For example, under your referral you might have 2 sessions allocated to see a Podiatrist, 1 for the Dietitian and 2 for the Exercise Physiologist.
You must have a referral from your doctor to access this rebate.
PRICES AND REBATES
Initial Assessments: $159
Follow Up Appointments: $125
If you have a EPC Care Plan (Medicare referral) written by your doctor this will cover $61.80 of these fees. The full fee is paid up front and the Medicare rebate is returned into your bank account on the spot after your appointment.
For an assessment you will be $97.20 out of pocket.
For a follow up appointment you will be $63.20 out of pocket.
We require a 50% deposit on booking.
Follow Up Appointments: $125
If you have a EPC Care Plan (Medicare referral) written by your doctor this will cover $61.80 of these fees. The full fee is paid up front and the Medicare rebate is returned into your bank account on the spot after your appointment.
For an assessment you will be $97.20 out of pocket.
For a follow up appointment you will be $63.20 out of pocket.
We require a 50% deposit on booking.
WHO WE WORK WITH
We work with people managing pain or complex health issues to get them back to doing the things they love.
Click on the images below for more information and resources on who we work with!
Click on the images below for more information and resources on who we work with!
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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
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1. We start with a full assessment to find out about your injuries. We'll then look at your movement to help identify what's the best program going forwards.
2. From there we'll develop a specific exercise program for you to complete at home or you can join one of our Clinical Classes 3. In follow up appointments we revise and progress your exercise program to move you towards your goals |
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WHY CHOOSE AN EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST |
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As Exercise Physiologists we are movement specialists.
We understand movement, pain and injuries better than anyone. Each of our team are university trained with a Masters degree in Exercise Physiology (4-5 years study). We complete extensive on the job training and stay up to date with the latest research to better understand your pain and injuries. |
BOOK NOW
The Healesville Wellness Factory
38 Don Rd, Healesville
We require a 50% deposit when booking your assessment.
38 Don Rd, Healesville
We require a 50% deposit when booking your assessment.
FAQ's
Q. What does a typical session look like?
A. The initial session will include a thorough assessment. We will also develop an exercise program that addresses your issues and helps to get you in control.
Q. How long does a course of treatment last?
A. This depends on the nature of your injury. Typically we'll see clients every 2-4 weeks which gives them time to do their exercises and see improvement.
Q. How does an Exercise Physiologist differ from a Physiotherapist?
A. Exercise Physiologists are the highest trained professionals specialising solely in exercise. We teach you to treat your own condition. Unlike physiotherapists we do not do hands on work (massage and adjustments) and refer on when this is needed.
A. The initial session will include a thorough assessment. We will also develop an exercise program that addresses your issues and helps to get you in control.
Q. How long does a course of treatment last?
A. This depends on the nature of your injury. Typically we'll see clients every 2-4 weeks which gives them time to do their exercises and see improvement.
Q. How does an Exercise Physiologist differ from a Physiotherapist?
A. Exercise Physiologists are the highest trained professionals specialising solely in exercise. We teach you to treat your own condition. Unlike physiotherapists we do not do hands on work (massage and adjustments) and refer on when this is needed.
