No you do not. We like to see people straight away so we can help you make sense of your pain or problem and help get on top of it straight away.
We simply need your story. However, bring along any previous reports or scans if you have them.
Put on some accessible clothes for our assessments. Often gym clothes and your joggers are suitable.
That depends on what you present as.
Our private rates are $99 for an initial consultation and $85 for a follow up, however we have varied rates for braces, boots and classes. If you struggle with financial coverage, ask your GP about the Enhanced Primary Care program which can entitle you to 5 free visits per year.
That depends on your coverage but yes if you have added benefits with physio than you will often have a large portion of your appointments covered by your health fund. How much depends on your coverage and fund.
We are located within the Port Stephens Integral Health building. This is opposite Central Health Alliance in Technology Place. Simply turn towards Williamtown Airport and turn right at the roundabout and we are on your right before you reach Central Health Alliance. Once you find a park in the covered parking at Central Health Alliance than simply walk across the crossing to our building and ask our friendly reception for Physiotherapy.
There is plenty of space at Central Health Alliance in the covered parking.
We are here to make changes in the best evidence-based way we know. You won’t find zapping machines, weekly massage or constant maintenance work at our practice. We want to give you long-lasting up to date quality advice. We aren’t here to take your money, we are here to answer your needs and improve your quality of life.
After my 20+ years within the ADF, I have sustained injuries that required the treatment of a Physiotherapists. During this time I have not seen the amount of passion and dedication towards a clients recovery as much as I have seen within Dale Hardes. Dale has supported me in so many ways that I can not count. He is dedicated to helping you achieve your goals no matter how small or big they are. I know that I have been extremely lucking to have found Dale to help me throughout my rehabilitation after being medically discharged from the ADF. Thank you so much Dale.
I have been seeing Dale now on and off for almost 2 years for what can only be described as a difficult ankle injury. I have seen a number of physio’s in trying to help me recover and Evolving Physiotherapy is by far the most proficient in evidenced based treatment and in the contemporary methods of treatment. Unlike many physio’s Dale won’t leave you on pointless machines so he can double book patients and he will move you into self-management as early as he can. Dale has always taken the time to explain where my treatment was heading and will take any concerns or restrictions on board. Besides the professional and effective manner your treatment will be conducted you will also genuinely enjoy the bedside manner on offer from the team. can’t recommend Dale and the Evolving Physiotherapy team enough.
I have worked with Dale in a full-time capacity for 12 months and we continue to work together in a referral sense. I can say with absolute certainty that I have not worked with many clinicians of Dale’s calibre. Dale’s approach to injury management combines best evidence with practical and sensible movement-based treatment. Dale’s personable approach to treatment ensures that every client he sees gets an experience that is unique not only their injury, but also their individual circumstances. From a strength and conditioning perspective, Dale’s advantage over so many other physiotherapists is he wants you to be moving pain free as soon as possible and facilitates this in a manner that is encouraging and appropriate for your movement history and movement goals.