Appointment Types Available at Active Balance

Explore the different appointment types available across our wide range of health & wellness services.

Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy - Standard Initial Appointment

45 mins

For new clients or those presenting with a new injury or concern. Includes a thorough assessment, hands-on treatment, and development of an individualised treatment plan. The standard choice for most new presentations.

Physiotherapy - Extended Initial Appointment

60 mins

For new clients with a complex condition or multiple areas they would like assessed and treated. Includes a thorough assessment, hands-on treatment, and development of an individualised treatment plan. Choose this option if you feel your presentation may require extra time.

Physiotherapy - Standard Follow Up Appointment

30 mins

For existing clients returning to continue treatment of a known issue. Includes re-assessment, hands-on treatment, and review of your treatment plan and goals. The standard choice for most follow-up appointments.

Physiotherapy – Extended Follow Up

45 mins

For existing clients who need a little extra time, such as those managing 1–2 problem areas or a more complex issue. Includes re-assessment and hands-on treatment with additional time to focus on your specific needs. Choose this if a 30-minute appointment doesn't feel like enough.

Physiotherapy – Extended Follow Up

60 mins

For existing clients requiring treatment across multiple areas or an extended, intensive session on a particular issue. Includes re-assessment and hands-on treatment with maximum time to address your needs. Choose this if you regularly find 30 or 45 minutes isn't enough.

Physiotherapy – New Issue Follow Up

45 mins

For existing clients returning with a new or unrelated issue, or who haven't attended in over 6 months. Includes a full assessment and hands-on treatment of your current concern. Please book this option if this applies to you.

Physiotherapy – Athlete Tune Up

45 mins

For athletes of any level looking to stay on top of niggles and muscular tightness before they become a bigger problem. Includes hands-on treatment such as deep tissue massage, cupping, dry needling, myofascial release, and joint mobilisation. Please note this is not suitable as an initial consultation for new clients.

Physiotherapy – Athlete Tune Up (Extended)

60 mins

For athletes of any level looking to stay on top of niggles and muscular tightness before they become a bigger problem. Includes hands-on treatment such as deep tissue massage, cupping, dry needling, myofascial release, and joint mobilisation. Please note this is not suitable as an initial consultation for new clients.

Physiotherapy – Concussion Assessment

60 mins

For clients recovering from a concussion who need a thorough assessment before returning to sport, school, or work. Covers balance, vestibular, vision, neck, and cognitive testing, and includes a GP-ready report with clear, staged return-to-activity guidance. Suitable for all ages and activity levels.

Physiotherapy – Initial Vertigo / BPPV Assessment & Treatment

60 mins

For clients experiencing dizziness, vertigo, or balance disturbance who suspect or have been told they may have BPPV. Includes a full assessment and hands-on treatment aimed at identifying and relieving your symptoms. Please book this appointment type rather than a standard initial if vertigo or BPPV is your primary concern.

Physiotherapy – Running Assessment

60 mins

For clients looking to treat a running-related injury, improve their technique, or optimise their movement to prevent future issues. Includes a comprehensive assessment of your running, followed by personalised recommendations, a detailed report, and a tailored program to enhance performance and reduce injury risk. Suitable for runners of all levels and goals.


Myotherapy

Myotherapy – Initial Appointment

60 mins

For new clients seeking assessment and treatment of pain, injury, or muscular dysfunction. Includes a thorough assessment and hands-on treatment using techniques such as dry needling, cupping, and myofascial release, plus development of a personalised treatment plan. The right choice for anyone new to myotherapy at our clinic.

Myotherapy - Follow Up Appointment

30-90 Minutes

For existing myotherapy clients continuing treatment of a known issue. Includes hands-on treatment tailored to your ongoing needs, using techniques such as dry needling, cupping, deep tissue massage, and myofascial release. Choose a duration that suits the complexity of your needs.


Deep Tissue Massage

Deep Tissue Massage (Extra Firm) – Initial Appointment

60 mins

For new clients who prefer firm to very firm pressure and are looking to address stubborn muscle tightness, knots, or tension. Includes an initial assessment and a deep tissue massage tailored to your problem areas, with cupping also available. Please note this treatment is available with Tom only.

Deep Tissue Massage (Extra Firm) - Follow Up Appointment 30-90 Minutes

For returning clients who prefer firm to very firm pressure. Includes hands-on deep tissue massage targeting your key areas of tightness or tension, with cupping also available. Please note this treatment is available with Tom only — choose a duration that suits your needs.


Remedial Massage

Remedial Massage - Initial Appointment

60 mins

For new clients seeking massage therapy for pain relief, injury recovery, or general wellbeing. Includes an assessment of your needs and a tailored massage — choose from remedial, sports, or relaxation styles, with hot stone available with Pamela. Cupping is available with all therapists, and dry needling with Brooke — just let your therapist know your preferences on the day.

Remedial Massage - Follow Up Appointment

30-120 mins

For returning massage clients. Includes a tailored massage in your preferred style — remedial, sports, relaxation, or hot stone (Pamela only) — with cupping available with all therapists and dry needling with Brooke. Choose a duration that suits your needs.

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