Appointments
WHAT TO
EXPECT
Your initial appointment is 40 minutes.
This time allows your physiotherapist to gain a thorough understanding of your injury and overall health so an accurate diagnosis can be made.
During this session, your physiotherapist will:
- Discuss your injury, general health, and treatment goals
- Perform a detailed physical assessment
- Explain their findings in clear, easy-to-understand terms
- Outline a personalised treatment plan
Where appropriate, some treatment will usually be provided at this first visit to help confirm the diagnosis and begin your recovery. You will also be given advice on self-management to support your progress between appointments.
FOLLOW UP APPOINTMENTS
Most follow-up appointments are 20 minutes in length. At these visits, your physiotherapist will:
- Review how you are progressing
- Reassess key findings
- Evaluate how effective the treatment has been
- Continue or adjust your treatment plan as required
If your condition is more complex, your physiotherapist may recommend a 30 or 40-minute follow-up appointment to allow additional assessment or treatment time.
REFERRALS AND MEDICAL CARE
If your physiotherapist believes your condition may not be musculoskeletal in origin, or that further medical investigation is required, you will be referred promptly to your GP or another appropriate health professional.
Please note that if you require:
- Time off work, or
- Prescription medication
You will need to see your GP, as physiotherapists are unable to provide these.
COST OF TREATMENT
Initial appointment (40 minutes):
ACC
Private
Physiotherapist
$50
$95
Senior Physiotherapist (Julie /Paul)
$60
$105
Follow-up appointments (20 mins):
ACC
Private
Physiotherapist
$45
$75
Senior Physiotherapist (Julie /Paul)
$50
$80
Extended appointments:
Add $10 per extra 10 mins to appointment charges outline above
Radial Shockwave:
Add $10 extra to standard appointments charges
Massage only (Therapeutic/Sports):
1 Hour
$110
30 Minutes
$75
ACC INFORMATION
If you have seen your GP before attending physiotherapy, your GP will have determined whether your injury is covered by ACC.
If you attend Miramar Physiotherapy directly and your injury is the result of an accident, you will be asked to complete the ACC details on the consent form at your first visit.
ACC defines an accident as:
“A specific event, or series of events, that involves the application of a force or resistance external to the human body, and is not a gradual process.”
We are legally required to follow ACC guidelines. If you are unsure whether your injury meets ACC criteria, please discuss this with your physiotherapist.
Visitors to New Zealand
All visitors to New Zealand are covered by ACC for injuries resulting from accidents during their stay. Please be aware that lodging an ACC claim does not guarantee acceptance. All claims are assessed by ACC, and if a claim is declined, private treatment fees will apply.
You’re welcome to book online, but we’re always happy to hear from you.
If you’d like advice on which appointment to book or have any questions at all, please call our friendly reception team on (04) 388 7129, or send us an email. Our receptionists are here full-time and would love to help.