Private Health & Self-Funded Exercise Physiology
Unlike Medicare or WorkSafe, you don't need a referral to see Exercare privately. If you have extras cover with a private health fund, exercise physiology is typically claimable — check your policy for your annual limit and rebate percentage.
Sessions are delivered wherever suits you — at home, at a local gym, in the hydrotherapy pool, at a park, or via telehealth — across south-east Melbourne.
Private Health Rebates & Self-Funded Sessions
Private health rebates vary by fund and level of cover — most extras policies include an exercise physiology benefit. Contact your fund to confirm your annual limit and rebate percentage before booking, or ask us and we can help point you in the right direction. If you don't have extras cover, self-funded sessions are available with no referral required.
Note: private health extras cover is separate from Medicare — there's no bulk billing on private health claims, as the rebate is paid by your fund rather than Medicare.
What a Private Program Includes
- A comprehensive initial assessment tailored to your goals
- An individualised, evidence-based exercise program
- Ongoing session notes and progress tracking
- Direct billing support where your fund allows it (HICAPS/on-the-spot claiming where available)
- Flexibility to adjust your program as your goals or circumstances change
Private & Self-Funded Clients We See
General fitness & strength
Clients wanting a structured, professionally guided program without going through Medicare or NDIS.
Injury recovery
Post-injury or post-surgical clients who don't have a CDM plan or WorkSafe claim but want expert rehab support.
Chronic condition management
Clients who've used their Medicare CDM sessions for the year and want to continue their program privately.
Preventative & healthy ageing
Clients proactively managing strength, balance and mobility before problems arise.
Private Exercise Physiology Across South-East Melbourne
We deliver private and self-funded exercise physiology across south-east Melbourne including:
Private Health & Self-Funded FAQs
No. Private and self-funded clients can book directly with Exercare without a GP or specialist referral.
We accept all major private health insurers offering exercise physiology under extras cover. Your rebate amount depends on your specific policy and level of cover — check with your fund to confirm.
No — bulk billing applies to Medicare CDM referrals only. Private health rebates are paid by your health fund according to your policy, not bulk-billed. Speak with us and we'll walk you through fees and what your fund typically covers.
Yes — this is common. Once your 5 annual CDM sessions are used, you can continue seeing us privately or self-funded to maintain progress on your program.