Appointments
Face-to-Face Consults
Initial Consult
What does this involve? Physiotherapists take a detailed medical history and talk to you about what you hope to get out of physiotherapy. We then perform an extensive assessment to ensure that you have a clear on concise treatment plan that is specific to you and your goals. In this assessment we also determine/confirm diagnosis if needed and ensure that you are safe and appropriate for physiotherapy management. Treatment in started in this consult.
Cost:
Initial consult $210/205
Duration: up to 1 hr
THE COMBO - Initial Consult
Have you experienced a condition like Ramsay hunt Syndrome, Acoustic neuroma or vestibular schwannoma? Are you experiencing issues with your balance AND your face? Well we can do both at once if you are up for it, or we can cover both areas across 2 consults. Whatever works best for you! Our combo consult includes a full face and vestibular assessment so we can come up with a complete plan of attack for you. If we have enough time we will also start you on treatment. Baseline testing, goal setting and education are essential in treating these conditions efficiently and well. Do it once and do it right is out moto!
Cost:
Initial consult $255
Duration: up to 1.5hrs
Follow up appointment: long and short
This is where treatment really gets going. This involves any hands on, exercise and education based treatment. Hands on physiotherapy involves a wide variety of techniques based on what was found in the assessment and we very person to person. I aim to teach patients how to treat themselves where ever possible. Ellie will advise you on whether she thinks you need a long or short consult. When teaching self treatment, technique is very important, so having adequate time to get this right means less appointments overall.
Cost:
Long Consult: $210/205
Duration: up to 1hr
Standard consult $155
Duration: up to 45min
Short Consult: $130
Duration: up to 30min
Can I claim this?? YES! To read more please see our FAQ’s or Book Now
Telehealth Consults / Digital Practice
If you are eligible for a Medicare care plan for Physiotherapy (EPC) you are now eligible for Medicare rebated telehealth consults. If you already have a Medicare plan on the go it can be automatically swapped to telehealth too.
If you think you might be eligible for an enhanced primary care plan (Medicare plan for physio) speak to your GP.
Telehealth consults are now available to all patients irrespective of location. Prices can be seen on the online booking portal.
Telehealth consults are to allow physiotherapy access to people who are unable to attend in person. We use a secure medical video conferencing program its really very easy to use. We are offering this to all patients, yes we can still do lots of physio-ing in an online setting :) At this stage the only country we do not offer telehealth to is the US - insurance stuff!
Can I claim this?? YES!!! Hoorah. Telehealth is now claimable through Medicare care plans and private health insurance
Combined Consults with Specialists
A multidisciplinary approach to Facial nerve paralysis, orofacial pain and jaw disorders is essential is properly looking after people, especially if the condition has been around for a long time.
Ellie, Bec and Alex have good relationships with various ENT, facial plastic and reconstructive surgeons, dentists, orofacial maxillar surgeons ect.. If they ever feels you need specialist input she is happy to suggest referral to people who work in the area of facial nerve, TMD, orofacial pain and migraine.
Prince of Wales Facial Nerve Clinic
Ellie consults out of the POW public hospital Facial nerve paralysis clinic one Wednesday afternoon per month. This clinic is run as part of the head and neck foundation and is overseen by Dr Catherine Meller. For more information about the clinic and Dr Meller please see https://www.doctorcath.com.au
For more information on the clinic please contact us at: ellie@facialphysio.com.au or check out Dr Cath’s website above.