25/06/2025
✨ CLINICAL EXERCISE VS GROUP PILATES ~ As of 1st April 2019, private health reforms meant that some natural therapies, along with ‘Pilates’, were removed from Extras cover. ‘Clinical Exercise’ was not.
The Department of Health made the distinction that trained Physiotherapists were eligible to deliver Pilates-informed exercises (along with all other types of exercise including hydrotherapy, strength training etc) as part of treatment, provided that treatment is individualised, tailored to your health needs, and the effectiveness of the treatment is reassessed each session, physiotherapists typically term this ‘Clinical Exercise’. With ‘Clinical Exercise Sessions’ you can claim health insurance rebates.
Pilates (current group Reformer & Matwork Classes with ) for fitness, without a full and comprehensive assessment and measurable goals, or without being tailored to your individual needs ❗️cannot❗️ be claimed on private health insurance.
There are perks of both, so flick me a message if you’d like to know more! 👋🏼