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No – Physiotherapists are primary health practitioners so private patients do not need a doctor’s referral to see a physiotherapist

However, if you are planning on claiming your injury through an insurance company, especially if it is a work related injury or an injury as the result of a motor vehicle accident then it is necessary to see your GP to get a referral – this makes claim management easier. If you already have a claim number please bring this and details of your insurer to your initial appointment.

Even if your doctor has given you a referral to see another physiotherapist, you are entitled to choose which physiotherapist you see – simply bring the referral in with you to your first session and we will let the referring doctor know that you have commenced treatment with us.

We treat all musculoskeletal conditions, including lower back pain, neck pain and headaches, shoulder and knee problems, sports injuries, arthritic conditions, post-surgery rehabilitation, adolescent growth injuries.

You don’t need to have an injury to come and see a physiotherapist. We can offer advice on injury prevention and strength training to improve your general well-being or sports performance. We can also advise on ways to improve, through exercise, your balance and posture for people of all ages and develop targeted programmes for conditions like osteopenia/osteoporosis and arthritis.

In some situations, improvement can be immediate, but in the majority of cases you will require more than one treatment session to get back to feeling good again. Improvement timeframe will vary depending on the condition treated, individual factors and adherence to the treatment plan. Consistency and following your physiotherapist’s advice will ensure the best possible outcome.