Typical cost: A$90–$150 per session.
| Session length | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| 30 minutes | A$60–$90 |
| 60 minutes | A$90–$150 |
Sports massage and physiotherapy are clinical services, so the price reflects the practitioner’s qualifications. Initial physio consultations often cost more than follow-up sessions.
Physiotherapy is commonly rebatable through private health insurance, and a GP care plan may reduce your out-of-pocket cost through Medicare. Sports massage alone is usually not rebatable.
In Australia you can usually see a physiotherapist without a referral, but a GP referral or care plan can lower your out-of-pocket cost, so ask your doctor if you are eligible.
For a new or serious injury, see a physiotherapist first. Sports massage is a hands-on technique often used alongside physio for training and competition recovery.