You don't need a referral to see our podiatrist. Our clinic has HICAPS facility where you can claim your private health fund on the spot. You need to bring your private health card to be able to claim with HICAPS.

If you are eligible for GP Management Plan and Team Care Arrangement (TCA), your GP can give you a referral under Chronic Disease Management (CDM) system which allows you to have subsidised appointments under Medicare. For this appointment, you are required to pay our standard fee and our admin staff will assist you with submitting a Medicare rebate claim. Eligible patients can access Medicare rebate for up to 5 visits (in total) per calendar year.

Note: These rebates are shared with other Allied Health Providers (such as Dietitian, Diabetes Educator, Exercise Physiologist, Physiotherapist, Chiropractor, Occupational Therapist, etc...). Please kindly keep track of your number of claim as you can't receive your rebate if you have claimed it 5 times in a calendar year. If you have any questions about your care plan, please feel welcome to ask our friendly staff.

For patients under Department of Veteran Affairs, you need a referral from your GP for every treatment cycle (12 treatments).

If you are eligible for GP Management Plan and Team Care Arrangement (TCA), your GP can give you a referral under Chronic Disease Management (CDM) system which allows you to have subsidised appointments under Medicare. For this appointment, you are required to pay our standard fee and our admin staff will assist you with submitting a Medicare rebate claim. Eligible patients can access Medicare rebate for up to 5 visits (in total) per calendar year.

Note: These rebates are shared with other Allied Health Providers (such as Dietitian, Diabetes Educator, Exercise Physiologist, Physiotherapist, Chiropractor, Occupational Therapist, etc...). Please kindly keep track of your number of claim as you can't receive your rebate if you have claimed it 5 times in a calendar year. If you have any questions about your care plan, please feel welcome to ask our friendly staff.

Before your first podiatry appointment, we recommend preparing a list of any symptoms, prior surgeries and important medical records. Any related imaging reports (x-ray, Ultrasound, MRI) is advisable to bring to your appointment. Bring your walking, exercise and work footwear along to your appointment.

To ensure your feet remain in good health, you should visit a podiatrist at least once a year. For certain conditions, more frequent visits will be needed subject to current injuries and pre-existing conditions. Diabetics and people with peripheral vascular disease are advised to have regular professional foot care. For more information, you should consult with your podiatrist.

There is no difference between a podiatrist and a chiropodist, the two terms are interchangeable. The difference between the two names is geographical, the term podiatrist originates from the US and is more commonly used internationally, whereas, chiropodist is the term used traditionally in the UK.

Yes, problems with your feet will often compromise your alignment and posture causing pain in your knee and or lower back. If you are suffering from knee pain/lower back pain, consult with your podiatrist who can expertly evaluate and treat the cause of your pain.