Physiotherapy · Kippax (Holt) ACT
Physiotherapy in Kippax
HealthPlex physiotherapy in Kippax runs from consulting rooms within Kippax Medical Centre, 41 Hardwick Crescent, Holt. It is a visiting-practitioner clinic: our AHPRA-registered physiotherapists hold sessions at scheduled times through the week rather than every day, so the online booking page is the quickest way to see when a physiotherapist is next at Kippax.
If you have been searching for a Belconnen physio, this is the west Belconnen option in the HealthPlex network: the clinic is in the Kippax group centre in Holt rather than Belconnen town centre, close to home for Holt, Higgins, Latham, Macgregor, Charnwood, Dunlop and the Ginninderry suburbs.
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Kippax
Within Kippax Medical Centre
41 Hardwick Crescent
Holt ACT 2615
Hours: Mon–Fri 9:00am–5:00pm · visiting sessions at scheduled times
What physiotherapy at Kippax treats
Physiotherapy deals with pain, stiffness, weakness and injury in muscles, joints, tendons, ligaments and nerves. At Kippax the physiotherapist assesses the problem, treats it hands-on where that helps, and sets a specific exercise plan for the time between sessions.
Acute episodes and long-running low back or neck pain, desk- and driving-related stiffness, sciatica-type leg symptoms.
Rotator cuff and impingement, hip and gluteal tendon pain, kneecap, meniscus and ligament problems, osteoarthritis management.
Ankle sprains, hamstring and calf strains, tendinopathies and overuse injuries from sport and the gym.
Staged rehabilitation after joint replacement, ligament reconstruction, shoulder surgery or a fracture, following your surgeon’s protocol.
Lifting, repetitive-strain and whiplash-type injuries under ACT workers compensation, Comcare or the ACT MAI scheme.
Who physiotherapy at Kippax is for
You do not need a referral or a diagnosis to book. People come for a new injury, a long-standing problem their GP wants managed with a plan, rehabilitation their surgeon has requested, or a return-to-work program once a claim is accepted. Where a problem sits better with podiatry, exercise physiology or psychology, the physiotherapist will say so — the wider HealthPlex Kippax team consults from the same address, subject to the visiting timetable; full details are on the physiotherapy service page.
What a first physiotherapy appointment at Kippax involves
Check in at the Kippax Medical Centre reception. The initial session is mostly assessment: how the problem started, what makes it better or worse, what your work and sport ask of your body, any previous treatment or imaging, then an examination of how you move and which movements reproduce your symptoms.
You should leave with three things: a plain-language explanation of what is likely going on, treatment started in the room, and a short home program with clear instructions on load and frequency. Bring a GP plan or referral, imaging reports, a medication list, your claim number and insurer details if the injury is under a claim, and clothing you can move in.
ACT workers compensation, Comcare and motor accident (MAI) physiotherapy in Kippax
Injured at work or on the road? Physiotherapy at Kippax is available under ACT workers compensation for privately insured employers, under Comcare for Commonwealth and APS employees, and under the ACT Motor Accident Injuries (MAI) scheme — with NSW workers compensation (icare / SIRA) and CTP Green Slip schemes for cross-border patients where relevant. Under a claim the physiotherapist provides an assessment measured against what your job demands, a written treatment plan for the insurer to approve, progress reports at the intervals the scheme requires, and coordination with your employer or case manager on suitable duties and a graded return to work. Approvals and insurer paperwork are handled by the clinic. See HealthPlex’s analysis of what drives return to work and what workplace injuries cost.
Physiotherapy under an accepted ACT workers compensation or Comcare claim — bring your claim number and insurer details. No out-of-pocket cost to you under an accepted claim.
Treatment under an ACT Motor Accident Injuries (MAI) claim — or a NSW CTP Green Slip claim for cross-border patients — with progress reporting handled for your insurer.
Refer an injured worker via refer to us. Assessment, a treatment plan for approval and insurer reporting are organised from the first appointment.
Paying for physiotherapy at Kippax
Private appointments need no referral; pay the consultation fee on the day and claim on your health fund extras if your policy covers physiotherapy. Funded pathways:
Physiotherapy billed to the insurer or scheme under an accepted ACT workers compensation, Comcare or MAI claim — no out-of-pocket cost to you under an accepted claim.
A Medicare rebate is available with a GP Chronic Condition Management Plan — up to 5 allied health services per calendar year, shared across all allied health disciplines.
Physiotherapy funded by your NDIS plan where the plan includes it.
DVA Veteran Card holders with a referral — DVA’s fee is accepted as full payment.
GPs, insurers and case managers can send patients directly via refer to us.
The Kippax clinic and the wider network
The HealthPlex Kippax clinic page lists every discipline visiting Holt, with directions. If the next Kippax session does not suit, two other ACT clinics run the same visiting model — compared on the Physiotherapy in Canberra page — or browse all HealthPlex locations.
HealthPlex Kippax
Gungahlin · 11.2 km
Greenway · 22.0 km
Physiotherapy in Canberra
Frequently asked questions
Is there a physiotherapist at Kippax every day?
No. HealthPlex Kippax is a visiting-practitioner clinic, and physiotherapy sessions run at scheduled times through the week rather than daily. The online booking page shows the next available appointment at Kippax; if it does not suit, call 02 9072 9921 for the next session at Gungahlin or Greenway.
Do I need a referral to see a physiotherapist in Kippax?
Not for a private appointment — book online directly. A referral or plan matters when funding is involved: a Medicare rebate is available with a GP Chronic Condition Management Plan (up to 5 allied health services per calendar year, shared across all allied health disciplines); workers compensation, Comcare, MAI, NDIS and DVA need your claim or plan details.
Can I use an ACT workers compensation or Comcare claim for physiotherapy at Kippax?
Yes. Physiotherapy is available under an accepted ACT workers compensation claim and under Comcare for Commonwealth and APS employees, with no out-of-pocket cost to you under an accepted claim. Bring your claim number and insurer details; the physiotherapist prepares the treatment plan for approval, sends progress reports and coordinates with your employer or case manager on return to work.
I was in a car accident — can I get physiotherapy at Kippax under the MAI scheme?
Yes. The Kippax physiotherapist treats under an accepted ACT Motor Accident Injuries (MAI) claim, with reporting handled for your insurer; cross-border patients with a NSW CTP Green Slip claim can also be treated. Bring your claim number to the first appointment.
What should I bring to a first physiotherapy appointment at Kippax?
Any GP plan or referral, imaging reports, a medication list, your claim or plan details, and clothing you can move in. Check in at the Kippax Medical Centre reception. The initial session is mostly assessment; you leave with an explanation, treatment started and a home program.
General information about physiotherapy at HealthPlex Kippax; not a substitute for individual clinical advice. Physiotherapy is delivered by AHPRA-registered physiotherapists. A Medicare rebate requires a valid GP Chronic Condition Management Plan; workers compensation, Comcare, MAI, DVA and NDIS funding is subject to your claim or plan.