About our Upper Ferntree Gully service

Mobile Exercise Physiology in Upper Ferntree Gully

Knox borders our Dandenong North base, with family homes on hilly streets near the Dandenong Ranges. Our accredited exercise physiologist visits clients in Upper Ferntree Gully (3156), usually about 25 minutes from our Dandenong North base, so appointments are easy to fit in.

If you're coming home from the Angliss Hospital or Wantirna Health, we can carry on your rehabilitation at home. We see adults and older people with disability, chronic conditions and falls risk and build programs around what they want to get back to doing.

Example: An 85-year-old in Upper Ferntree Gully has had two falls this year. Our EP completes a falls-risk assessment and delivers an eight-week strength and balance program at home, funded through Support at Home.
Where we see you

Home, Gym, Pool or Park in Upper Ferntree Gully

Sessions can happen wherever suits you best: at home, at your local gym, in a park or by telehealth. For hydrotherapy, we use warm-water pools near Upper Ferntree Gully, including Knox Leisureworks in Boronia and Monbulk Aquatic Centre in Monbulk.

NDIS exercise physiology
Support at Home
Medicare CDM programs
Hydrotherapy
Falls prevention
Strength & balance
Neurological rehab
Chronic disease management
Funding in Upper Ferntree Gully

NDIS, Support at Home and Medicare EP in Upper Ferntree Gully

  • NDIS: plan-managed and self-managed, usually from Capacity Building – Improved Daily Living Skills. No referral needed. NDIS EP →
  • Support at Home: EP is a clinical support, so there's no client contribution. Aged care EP →
  • Medicare: with a GP Chronic Disease Management referral, your initial assessment is bulk-billed (a travel fee applies in Upper Ferntree Gully). A gap fee applies to later sessions.
  • Private health and self-funded: most extras policies cover EP. Check your level of cover with your health fund.
How it works

Getting Started in Upper Ferntree Gully

  • Contact us or complete the intake form. No referral is needed for NDIS or private clients.
  • We confirm your funding and book your first visit in Upper Ferntree Gully.
  • Your EP completes an initial assessment and sets goals with you.
  • Your program starts, with regular reviews and reports as needed.
Occupational therapy

Occupational Therapist in Upper Ferntree Gully

Exercare also provides mobile occupational therapy in Upper Ferntree Gully for NDIS participants and Support at Home clients, including functional capacity assessments, home modifications, assistive technology and daily living support. Our OT offers regular in-home therapy in Upper Ferntree Gully, so EP and OT can share goals and review progress together. More about occupational therapy in Upper Ferntree Gully →

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions — Upper Ferntree Gully

How far is Upper Ferntree Gully from Exercare?
Our exercise physiologist is based in Dandenong North, about 25 minutes from Upper Ferntree Gully. We come to you, so there's no travel for you.
Do you accept NDIS funding in Upper Ferntree Gully?
Yes, plan-managed and self-managed. No referral is needed. EP is usually funded from Capacity Building – Improved Daily Living Skills (Category 15).
Can I use Support at Home for exercise physiology in Upper Ferntree Gully?
Yes. EP is a clinical support under Support at Home, so there's no client contribution. We work with your provider and send the reports they need.
Can I use a Medicare plan for EP in Upper Ferntree Gully?
Yes, with a GP Chronic Disease Management referral. Your initial assessment is bulk-billed, with a travel fee for Upper Ferntree Gully. A gap fee applies to later sessions.
Do you also offer OT in Upper Ferntree Gully?
Yes. Our occupational therapists visit Upper Ferntree Gully too. OT in Upper Ferntree Gully →
Where can EP sessions happen in Upper Ferntree Gully?
At home, at your local gym, in a park or at a warm-water pool for hydrotherapy. Nearby warm-water pools include Knox Leisureworks in Boronia and Monbulk Aquatic Centre in Monbulk. Telehealth is also available.

We also visit nearby Tremont, Upwey, Ferny Creek, Ferntree Gully and Tecoma.