
Everything you might want to know before booking - costs, insurance and HICAPS, Medicare and bulk billing, and whether to see a chiropractor or physiotherapist.
Common questions about seeing a chiropractor or physiotherapist at Absolute Health. Can't find what you're looking for? Give us a call.
Yes - we have two Sunshine Coast chiropractic clinics, one in Mooloolaba and one in Nambour.
Yes - we have physiotherapists at both our Mooloolaba and Nambour clinics.
As with any health care, there are no guarantees that treatment will be effective. What we can promise is that our chiropractors will do their best to diagnose what's wrong and provide the best evidence-based treatment recommendations they can. Chiropractors are also well trained to recognise when they can't help, and to refer you elsewhere when that's the right call.
Our physiotherapists are highly trained and experienced. While no health profession can offer guarantees, they'll do their best to diagnose and treat your condition with the most current evidence-based care - and, just as importantly, they'll tell you when they think someone else can help you more, and refer you on.
There are no guarantees with physiotherapy or chiropractic, so it would be dishonest to offer any. What we can assure you is that we'll approach your issue with the highest level of professionalism and expertise. If we feel we can't help, we'll tell you and refer you to someone who can. One real benefit of our clinic is that the combined chiropractic and physiotherapy approach often gets results when one alone may not.
At your initial consultation we'll do a thorough history and examination, and arrange any scans, X-rays or imaging if required. Once we have an accurate diagnosis we'll discuss the findings and a recommended management plan with you. Until we've formulated that diagnosis and plan, it's impossible to say exactly how much treatment you'll need.
You can choose for yourself, particularly if you have a preference. If you'd like us to advise you, give us a call - our reception team is very good at guiding you to the right practitioner, and if you prefer, one of our practitioners can call you back (at no charge) to discuss your case.
Both medication and conservative care (chiropractic and physiotherapy) have their place. It's best to discuss your situation with the practitioner, who can advise on a case-by-case basis. We also work closely with your GP and/or specialist where needed.
Yes - we use HICAPS for on-the-spot health-fund payments, so you only pay the gap. We're also a preferred provider for Medibank, BUPA, AHM, HCF and many more, which means a significantly lower gap when you see us. More on payment options →
Our Sunshine Coast clinic is on Smith Street, Mooloolaba, with on-site digital X-ray and free underground parking. See our Mooloolaba clinic →
Our Nambour clinic is on Howard Street, across from Chemist Warehouse, with easy parking. See our Nambour clinic →
Prices vary across Australia. In general an initial consultation costs between $95 and $150, depending on what X-rays and tests are included. Subsequent consultations take less time and are generally between $65 and $100 per visit. Please contact us for our current fee schedule.
Prices vary by location and the physiotherapist's level of qualification. In general an initial consultation costs between $95 and $170, and subsequent visits between $85 and $120. Please contact us for our current fees.
Generally Medicare does not cover chiropractic and physiotherapy in Australia, and treatment is considered privately funded. In specific cases your GP may refer you for a limited number of bulk-billed visits under a Chronic Disease Management plan. Learn about bulk billing → or speak to your GP.
Same-day appointments are often available at our Mooloolaba and Nambour clinics. Book online in under a minute, or give us a call.
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