Questions and answers
Practical answers about booking, your visit and what to expect. Not finding yours? Ask Harbour, or call reception.
Booking and referrals
Do I need a referral to see a physiotherapist?
No. You can book directly with us without a referral. Some health funds or insurers have their own rules, so check with yours.
How do I book a treatment appointment?
Book online in about two minutes: answer four quick questions, choose a physiotherapist and a time, then pay a $30 deposit or the full fee. Or call reception on (02) 5550 0123 and they will book it for you.
Can I choose which physiotherapist I see?
Yes. When you book online you can pick Maya, Daniel or Priya, or choose no preference, and you will only see times that physiotherapist is free. Reception can also book your preferred physiotherapist by phone.
Is the free discovery call really free?
Yes. It is a free 10-minute call by phone or video to talk through what is going on and whether physiotherapy is the right next step. It is not a treatment appointment, and there is nothing to pay.
How do I get a calendar invite?
After you book online you will get an email with an .ics calendar file you can add to your own calendar.
Are you open on public holidays?
Call reception on (02) 5550 0123 to confirm, as our hours on public holidays can vary.
How does online booking work?
Answer four quick questions and we suggest the right appointment. Then choose a physiotherapist and a time, enter your details, and pay a deposit or the full fee. You get a confirmation email with a calendar file and a private link to manage your booking.
Do you handle work injuries and accident claims?
Yes. Choose the work injury or accident claim assessment, a 60-minute initial assessment in a specialist slot. Reception phones you to verify your claim details before the visit.
Which appointment should I book?
The four-question quiz on the booking page suggests one: an initial assessment, an extended evaluation, a follow-up, a claim assessment, or the free discovery call. It is a guide to which appointment fits, not a diagnosis.
Your visit
What should I wear to an appointment?
Loose, comfortable clothing that lets us see and move the area being treated. Shorts and a singlet work well for most visits.
What should I bring?
Your health-fund card if you want to claim on the spot, and any scans or reports you already have. Bring your running shoes if your problem involves running.
What happens at an initial assessment?
A physiotherapist spends 60 minutes with you. We talk through what is going on, assess how you move, and give you your first treatment and a written plan.
How should I prepare for my first appointment?
Wear comfortable clothing that lets us see and move the area. Bring your health-fund card if you want to claim, and any scans or reports you have.
Can a companion come with me?
Yes. A companion is welcome in the waiting area, and they can join the conversation about your plan if you would like. We treat adults only, so if the companion is a child, please call reception first.
Do you do scans or write reports?
We do not do imaging at the clinic. Bring any scans or reports you already have, and we will review them with you.
What are your opening hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. Saturday, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. We are closed on Sundays.
Can I do the exercises I am given at home?
Yes, that is the point of the plan. If an exercise is not working, tell us at your next session and we will adjust it.
Will I get a reminder?
If you give a mobile number when you book, an SMS reminder is scheduled for 24 hours before your visit. You can preview the message in the message preview after you book.
What is the intake form?
A short pre-visit form linked from your confirmation email. It tells your physiotherapist what you want to get back to, so your first appointment can start there.
Fees and cover
How long is a session?
An initial assessment is 60 minutes and a follow-up is 30 minutes. The free discovery call is a 10-minute call.
Which health funds do you claim with?
We can claim on the spot with most major health funds, but each fund has its own cover rules. Bring your membership card to your appointment.
How do I pay?
We accept card and cash. If your health fund covers part of the fee, we can claim that on the spot with your membership card.
What is the booking deposit?
A $30 deposit holds your time when you book a paid appointment online. You pay the rest at the clinic. Free appointments need no deposit.
Can I pay in full when I book online?
Yes. When you book online you can pay the full fee instead of the $30 deposit, and then there is nothing more to pay at the clinic.
Can I pay online?
Yes. Online payment runs in test mode: only Stripe test cards work and no money moves, so use a test card such as 4242 4242 4242 4242.
Treatment
How many sessions will I need?
It depends on the problem. We agree a plan with you at the end of your first appointment, and review it as you progress. We cannot say in advance without assessing you.
Do you treat children?
We treat adults. For children, please call reception and we will help you find a suitable practitioner.
Is this injury serious?
We cannot assess an injury through this website. A physiotherapist can assess you at an appointment. If you think it is an emergency, call 000.
Is telehealth available?
Only the free discovery call can be done by phone or video. Treatment appointments are in person at the clinic.
How long until I feel better?
We cannot say without assessing you. We agree a plan with you at the end of your first appointment and review it as you progress.
Will I get home exercises?
Yes. Your plan includes exercises you can do between visits, and we review them at your follow-ups.
Getting here
Is there parking or public transport nearby?
The clinic is a short walk from Circular Quay station and the ferry wharves. Street and station car parks are nearby, and parking is not included in your fee.
Is there public transport nearby?
Circular Quay has regular ferry, train and bus services. The clinic is a short walk from the main concourse.
Policies
What if I am running late?
Call reception on (02) 5550 0123 and we will try to fit you in. A very late arrival may mean your session is shortened or rebooked.
How do I cancel or reschedule an appointment?
Use the private link in your confirmation email to cancel or reschedule. It is free up to 24 hours before your appointment and a $50 fee applies after that. Within 24 hours, please call reception on (02) 5550 0123.
What happens to my details?
We only use your details to manage your booking and reply to your messages. Please do not enter detailed health information on the website.
Can the assistant cancel or change my appointment?
No. For your security the assistant cannot cancel, reschedule or look up appointments. Use the private link in your confirmation email, or call reception on (02) 5550 0123.
What if I need to change my appointment within 24 hours?
Online changes close 24 hours before your visit. Please call reception on (02) 5550 0123 and they will help. A $50 fee can apply to late changes.
Policies
Cancellations
Cancellations are free up to 24 hours before your appointment. A $50 fee applies if you cancel less than 24 hours before, or do not show. This matches the fees page.
Running late
If you are running late, call reception on (02) 5550 0123 and we will try to fit you in. A very late arrival may mean your session is shortened or rebooked.
Payment and health-fund claims
We accept card and cash. We can claim on the spot with most major health funds, so bring your membership card. Any balance not covered by the claim is payable at the appointment.
Privacy
We only use your details to manage your booking and reply to your messages. Please do not send health details through the website; discuss them with your physiotherapist at your visit.
Accessibility
The clinic has a step-free entrance and ground-floor treatment rooms. The waiting area is quiet. If you have an access need, call reception and we will help you plan your visit.
Children
We treat adults only. If you are looking for a physiotherapist for a child, call reception on (02) 5550 0123 and we will help you find a suitable practitioner.