Hiya Health Labrador Hydrotherapy offers limited spots, currently operating in the heated pools at the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre on Marine Parade Southport and the Helensvale Aquatic Centre of Discovery Drive. Hydrotherapy is a type of exercise therapy completed in a pool environment with a trained Physiotherapist or Exercise Physiologist. You will complete an Initial Assessment with a Physiotherapist or Exercise Physiologist in-clinic to discuss your injury concern or disability, complete assessments, and complete screening to ensure suitability for hydrotherapy. A plan for your Hydrotherapy will then be organised, before commencing Hydrotherapy sessions.
Hydrotherapy can be an excellent form of therapy for a range of reasons: 1. Pain-relief: The warmth of water, buoyancy effect and reduction in load on painful joints can make it a highly beneficial environment for completing rehabilitation on painful injuries. 2. Improved function: The reduced load can also make it far easier to complete activities for those who struggle to perform tasks on land (eg. walking difficulties due to limb weakness) 3. No falling: Completing rehabilitation in water means there is very little risk of possible injury from falling, making it an excellent medium to complete exercise in for those at falls-risk or who would benefit from balance training. 4. Improved circulation, cardiovascular function, muscle relaxation, stress reduction 5. And many more reasons… Including fun!
Outside of our supervised Hydrotherapy sessions, your Physiotherapist or Exercise Physiologist may also discuss an independent Hydrotherapy program for you to complete if appropriate for your treatment plan.
Some of the areas we are currently servicing: Paradise point, Hollywell, Coombabah, Biggera Waters, Helensvale, Oxenford, Upper Coomera, Coomera, Hope Island, Maudsland, Gaven, Molendinar, Nerang, Ashmore, Carrara, Benowa, and Surfers Paradise.
The price of Physiotherapy sessions at our Labrador clinic depends on the type of referral/funding body source (if applicable). For clients with a Medicare Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) Plan:
With a Pension card or Healthcare Card: Gap Free Medicare Gap Payment: $42 gap payment
Standard appointment durations are 20-30 minutes under EPC Plan. Note: Private health subsidies cannot be used to cover the gap payment on EPC Plans.
For private paying clients: Initial consultation cost: 45-minute Initial consultation: $140 Extended 60-minute Initial consultation: $156. Follow-up consultation cost: 30-minute follow up consultation: $109 45-minute follow up consultation: $135 60-minute follow up consultation: $156
The duration of follow-up appointments will be decided between yourself and your Physiotherapist dependent on your tailored treatment plan and preferences.
Hiya Health takes private-health subsidies and has HICAPS to process them on-the-spot.
Hiya Health treats clients from a range of funding bodies including (but not limited to) WorkCover, NDIS, Home Care Packages, Remedy Health at Home, and DVA.
Do I need a GP referral to see a physio?
Not at all! We accept clients without a referral, however all clients must undergo an initial assessment by a member of our physiotherapy team to ensure we are properly addressing all of your health needs.
Is there onsite parking at the Labrador clinic?
Yes, we have onsite parking suitable for all forms of vehicle. Car park access is off Philip Street which can be turn onto from Frank Street
Can I claim a physio appointment on medicare?
Yes, our Labrador Clinic offers medicare rebates if you have been provided a referral under an Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) plan by your GP. This involves a maximum of 5x Medicare-subsidised sessions per calendar year across allied health professionals. The quantity of sessions on the plan for respective professions will be stated on your referral, decided by the referring GP in discussion with you. Medicare referrals can be used to access Physiotherapy , Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, and Exercise Physiology services at Labrador.
Can I claim a rebate for my physio sessions?
Absolutely! We have HICAPS terminals onsite that allow you to instantly claim back any private health rebates you may be eligible for through you’re insurer. This also can apply to your exercise physiology, occupational therapy and dietetics sessions depending on your level of cover.
Is there onsite parking at the Labrador clinic?
Yes, we have onsite parking suitable for all forms of vehicle. Car park access is off Philip Street which can be turn onto from Frank Street
Does the clinic have wheelchair access?
Our Labrador clinic is wheelchair accessible with a gradual incline from both the carpark and the footpath
