BEYOND BACK PAIN
Fees & Referrals
Clear information about appointment options, fees, payment and referral pathways at Beyond Back Pain.
You can attend privately without a referral. Medicare, private-health, NDIS and other funded pathways have different eligibility, documentation and claiming requirements.
Initial Assessment
60 minutes
$190
Your initial assessment provides time to discuss your lower-back pain, health history, current activities and goals. A relevant physical assessment will then be completed, followed by the development of an individual starting plan.
Your initial assessment includes:
Detailed health and injury history
Discussion of your symptoms and activity limitations
Movement and function assessment
Strength and physical-capacity assessment
Goal setting
Initial exercise and rehabilitation planning
Review & Rehabilitation Sessions
Choose the appointment length that best matches the support you need. If you are unsure, the 45-minute Rebuild Session is the best starting point for most ongoing appointments.
30-minute Focused Review
$100
A targeted appointment for existing clients who need a progress check, focused exercise coaching or a small adjustment to their rehabilitation program.
Best suited to straightforward reviews where symptoms and goals are stable. This appointment is not suitable for initial assessments, significant flare-ups or major program changes.
RECOMMENDED FOR MOST ONGOING APPOINTMENT
45-minute Rebuild Session
$135
Our core rehabilitation appointment provides time to review your progress, coach your key exercises and adjust your personalised program as your capacity and confidence improve.
This session keeps your rehabilitation moving forward while ensuring your program continues to match your symptoms, goals and everyday demands.
60-minute Extended Session
$170
An extended appointment for clients managing more complex presentations, multiple contributing factors or significant program changes.
This session provides additional time for thorough reassessment, detailed exercise coaching and comprehensive program planning when a standard appointment would not be sufficient.
Payment
Payment is due at the time of your appointment. Beyond Back Pain accepts the following payment methods.
Cash
Bank transfer (by prior arrangement)
Referrals & Funded Pathways
Beyond Back Pain welcomes clients attending privately without a referral. Funded pathways are also available for eligible clients.
Private (No Referral Required)
Attend at your own cost without a referral from a GP or specialist. This is the most flexible option and is available to all clients.
Medicare — GP Chronic Condition Management Plan
A GP referral under a Chronic Disease Management plan may allow eligible clients to access a Medicare rebate for up to five allied health sessions per calendar year. Speak with your GP to find out if you are eligible.
Private Health Insurance
Michael at Beyond Back Pain is recognised as an eligible provider by most major private health funds. Depending on your level of cover, your private health fund may provide a rebate for exercise physiology services. Check with your insurer before your appointment.
NDIS
Beyond Back Pain supports NDIS participants whose plans include funding for exercise physiology. Please contact us before booking to discuss your plan and confirm eligibility.
WorkCover & Third-Party Claims
Services may be available under WorkCover or third-party insurance claims. Please contact us before booking to discuss your situation and confirm whether your claim is accepted.