Yes.

We accept all private health funds, NDIS, Return To Work SA, DVA & Enhanced Primary Care Plans.

Please arrive 5–10 minutes prior to your initial appointment to allow time to complete our intake form if you haven’t already done so online (and feel free to enjoy a coffee or tea while you’re here).

Your initial consultation (45 minutes) is designed to give your therapist a comprehensive understanding of your condition. During this time, we will take a detailed history and perform movement, strength, and functional assessments to help identify the underlying cause of your pain, reduced strength, or limited mobility.

Treatment may also begin during this session and can include a range of approaches such as manual therapy (including myofascial release, dry needling, or cupping), as well as movement-based strategies like clinical Pilates, strength training, or cable machine exercises.

At the conclusion of your appointment, your therapist will develop a tailored treatment plan aligned with your individual goals and expectations.

At Movement Theory, we offer two main appointment types.

Your initial consultation (45 minutes) is designed for new clients, or for existing clients who haven’t been seen in a while and are presenting with a new condition. This appointment allows time for a thorough assessment, diagnosis, and initial treatment planning.

Following this, your Physiotherapist may recommend a subsequent consultation, which can be either:

• 45-minute long follow-up – ideal if we need time to assess and treat multiple areas or more complex presentations

• 30-minute standard follow-up – focused treatment for a single area of concern

Your physiotherapist will guide you on the most appropriate option based on your needs and treatment goals.

We recommend wearing comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely; however, we completely understand if you’re coming straight from work.

Your comfort is our priority, and we use appropriate draping with towels throughout your appointment to ensure your privacy and modesty are always maintained.

For the best experience, we suggest wearing or bringing shorts and a t-shirt or singlet where possible, as this allows for easier assessment and treatment.

At Movement Theory, we take a very hands-on approach to treatment. This may include manual therapy techniques such as cupping, dry needling, and trigger point therapy, as clinically appropriate.

If you haven’t experienced treatments like myofascial release, cupping, or dry needling before, you may notice some short-term discomfort. This is normal and typically settles quickly, and many people find it becomes more tolerable as the body adapts over time.

Some of our movement-based treatments, including clinical Pilates and strength-based exercise, may also result in mild delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) for a few days following your session.

While we always aim to minimise discomfort, our approach is designed to achieve the best possible outcomes in improving strength, mobility, and reducing pain over the long term.

You are more than welcome to bring any scans or other medical investigations that you feel may be relevant for your therapist to review. These can also be emailed to us at info@movementtheory.com.au.

If you are currently taking any medications, a list of these will also be helpful for your therapist to understand your overall health picture.

Most importantly, we encourage you to come with an open mind. Our therapists are highly trained in evidence-based practice and take a holistic, innovative approach to physiotherapy to help you achieve the best possible outcomes.