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Remedial Massage
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Remedial Massage, Delivered by a Physiotherapist

Hands-on remedial massage from a physiotherapist, who starts with a brief movement assessment to find what’s really tight or irritated, so the right areas get treated. Claimable under your physiotherapy private health cover.

Remedial Massage

What we treat & how we work

A massage is only as good as where it’s aimed. Our physiotherapists are trained in anatomy, movement and injury, so before they start they do a brief movement assessment: how you turn, bend and reach, and where it pulls or hurts. That tells them which areas are actually driving your tightness or pain, rather than just the spot that aches.

The rest of the session is hands-on remedial massage — deep tissue work, myofascial release, trigger point therapy and sports massage — aimed at those areas, to help you feel looser, move more freely and ease pain.

The one difference from a typical massage is who delivers it. At Move Physiotherapy, remedial massage is now predominantly delivered by our physiotherapists. You get the same hands-on treatment, with the added reassurance of a qualified physiotherapist's knowledge of anatomy and injury behind every technique — and, because it is delivered by a physiotherapist, it is claimed under your physiotherapy private health cover, which often means a higher rebate.

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Have we met your expectations? If not, we’ll refund the out-of-pocket cost of your initial appointment. Conditions apply: see our Fees page.
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What this appointment includes (and what it does not)

This appointment is focused on remedial massage. It includes a brief assessment so your therapist can treat the right areas effectively, followed by hands-on massage for the remainder of the session. It does not include a full physiotherapy assessment, exercise prescription, stretching programmes, or other physiotherapy modalities. If you are looking for a complete physiotherapy assessment with a rehabilitation plan, a standard physiotherapy appointment is the better fit — and remedial massage can be incorporated within that if needed. Massage appointments are available in 30, 45 and 60 minute durations.

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Common Questions

FAQs

Is this a real massage appointment?+
Yes. This is a dedicated remedial massage appointment — the full session is hands-on massage. The only difference from a typical massage is that it is delivered by a qualified physiotherapist rather than a massage therapist.
What does the appointment include?+
A brief assessment so your therapist can treat the right areas, followed by hands-on remedial massage for the rest of the session. It does not include a full physiotherapy assessment, exercise or stretching programmes, or other physiotherapy modalities. It is focused purely on massage treatment.
How is this different from a physiotherapy appointment?+
A standard physiotherapy appointment includes a thorough assessment, diagnosis, and a treatment plan that usually involves exercise prescription, education, and a range of physiotherapy techniques. This massage appointment has a limited assessment and the treatment is remedial massage only. If you want a full assessment and rehabilitation plan, book a standard physiotherapy appointment instead.
How much does it cost?+
Massage appointments are priced the same as a standard physiotherapy appointment because they are delivered by a physiotherapist — and the benefit of that is your appointment is claimed under your physiotherapy private health cover, which often returns a higher rebate than a remedial massage rebate would. Current fees are shown when you book online.
How do I claim this on private health insurance?+
Because the treatment is delivered by a physiotherapist, it is claimed under the physiotherapy item on your extras cover — not the remedial massage item. This is usually a positive: physiotherapy rebates are often higher than remedial massage rebates, so many people get more back. We process HICAPS rebates on the spot — bring your health fund card and you only pay the gap.
Do you still offer massage with a dedicated massage therapist?+
Yes. Amir Baraei, our remedial massage therapist, offers dedicated remedial massage appointments. Amir is in high demand and is often fully booked, so availability is limited — if you would like to see him specifically, we recommend booking well ahead. For most people, a massage appointment with one of our physiotherapists is more readily available.
What's the difference between remedial and relaxation massage?+
Remedial massage is clinically focused — it targets specific areas of dysfunction, injury, or pain using techniques chosen for a therapeutic outcome. Relaxation massage is primarily for stress relief and general wellbeing.
Do I need a referral?+
No referral is needed. You can book directly online or by phone.
Move Physiotherapy Beeliar clinic

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Beeliar, Booragoon, East Fremantle, and Jandakot — early morning, evening and Saturday appointments available.

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