Clinical Services

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Remedial Massage: Reimagined

At Tippy Bird Studio, Lahn views Remedial Massage as more than just a treatment—it’s a comprehensive clinical approach to pain and movement. By focusing on the fascia and soft tissue (muscles, tendons, and ligaments), we target the root causes of muscular strain, postural imbalances, and chronic pain.

Our Multi-Disciplinary Approach Every session is tailored to your specific needs, integrating advanced techniques including:

  • Manual Therapy: Deep tissue, sports, and pregnancy massage, plus myofascial release.

  • Clinical Tools: Myofascial dry needling, cupping, and kinesio taping.

  • Corrective Movement: Targeted stretching, rehab, and exercise advice.

Your Consultation

  • Initial Appointment (60 mins): Includes a thorough clinical assessment and movement screen to map out your treatment plan.

  • Follow-up Sessions (30–60 mins): Focused treatments designed to keep you moving pain-free.

Fees

  • Initial consult OR Long Follow Up Consult (60 mins) - $130

  • Standard Follow Up Consult (45 mins) - $110

  • Short Follow Up Consult (30 mins) - $95

1:1 Clinical Pilates

Experience personalised, one-on-one training tailored to your specific clinical, rehabilitation, or athletic goals. These sessions utilise a full suite of equipment—including matwork, stability chair, clinical reformers with vertical frames and the elevated rehab reformer designed for those with limited mobility. A blend contemporary Pilates with functional strength and balance training is used to empower your everyday movements. Whether it’s getting up from the floor, lifting growing children, or maintaining the mobility needed for safe driving, we focus on the skills that keep you independent and active.

Is Clinical Pilates for You?

We recommend these sessions for:

  • Medical Recovery: Injury rehab, prehab, and chronic pain (Fibromyalgia, lower back pain, frozen shoulder).

  • Condition Management: Neurological (MS, Parkinson’s), degenerative conditions (Arthritis/OA) and structural (Hypermobility, Scoliosis).

  • Athletic Performance: Specialized programming for runners, cyclists and golfers.

  • Life Stages: Pre- and post-pregnancy support.

  • Foundations: Building confidence and technique before transitioning to group classes.

What to Expect

  • Initial Consultation (60 mins): A comprehensive session including postural assessment, orthopedic testing, and an introduction to exercises and equipment.

  • Follow-up Sessions (50 mins): Targeted training focused on your progression.

  • Path to Progression: Your instructor will monitor your recovery to determine when you are ready to graduate into our 1:3Clinical Small Group sessions.

Fees

  • Initial Consultation (60 mins) - $130

  • Follow Up Consultation (50 mins) - $115

  • 1:1 ×5 Follow Up session Multipass - $550 (3 mths expiry)

  • 1:1 x10 Follow Up session Multipass - $1050 (6 mths expiry)

Private Health Fund Rebates

You may be eligible for private health fund rebates for 1:1 Clinical Pilates. Please refer to the FAQs for more information and check your health fund cover for details.

1:3 Clinical Small Group Pilates

Take ownership of your recovery in a supportive, semi-private environment with like-minded Inner Westies. These sessions allow you to perform your personalised program using the full range of equipment under the expert supervision of a clinical instructor. 1:3 small groups are the perfect "next step" for clients who are confident in their routine but still require the watchful eye of an instructor specialised in clinical conditions and special populations.

To ensure your safety and the effectiveness of your program, you are required to attend a prerequisite 1:1 Initial Clinical Session.

Why Choose Small Group?

  • Independence with Safety: Work through your specific rehab goals with professional guidance nearby.

  • Full Equipment Access: Utilize specialised apparatus tailored to your program.

  • Progression-Focused: A cost-effective way to maintain long-term physical health and injury prevention.

Fees:

  • Casual 1:3 - $60

  • 1:3 × 5 session Multipass - $275 (3 mths expiry)

  • 1:3 ×10 session Multipass - $500 (6 mths expiry)

  • 1:3 ×20 session Multipass - $940 (12 mths expiry)

Private Health Fund Rebates

This clinic is registered with AUSactive. You may be eligible for private health fund rebates for Pilates classes. Please refer to the FAQs for more information and check your health fund cover for details.

Self Managed Studio Sessions (SMSS)

Your Studio, Your Pace.

SMSS offers experienced clients the freedom to use our professional equipment for unsupervised, independent workouts. It is the perfect cost-effective solution for those who have mastered their routine and want to train on their own schedule.

Why Choose SMSS?

  • Complete Autonomy: Focus on your personalized program without distraction.

  • Flexible Scheduling: Train at a time that fits your lifestyle.

  • Full Access: Use our entire suite of equipment, including rehab reformers, stability chairs, and vertical frames.

Prerequisites

To ensure your safety and equipment proficiency, the following are required before booking:

  • Equipment Mastery: You must be confident in the independent setup and safe use of all studio apparatus.

  • 1:1 Consultation: A mandatory initial session with an instructor to verify your competency and finalize your personal program.

  • Clinical Readiness: Best suited for clients who no longer require active supervision for their condition or injury.

Fees

  • SMSS Casual session - $20

  • SMSS x5 session Multipass - $90

WorkSafe Remedial Massage

Remedial Massage is defined as the application of manual massage techniques to treat musculoskeletal disorders or dysfunctions in a systematic way. Remedial Massage is designed to improve the function of the worker in the rehabilitation process and achieve progress in return to work outcomes.

Referral requirements

  • a medical practitioner must provide a request for remedial massage services prior to commencement of treatment:

    • WorkSafe considers remedial massages to be a referred service. A request from a medical practitioner must therefore be provided

    • Clients must provide a referral letter with their WorkSafe claim number and case manager details before booking this service

  • no referral to other health services:

    • WorkSafe does not allow remedial massage service providers to provide referrals to other health services

Fees

  • M600 WorkSafe Initial Consult (45 mins) - $115

  • M602 WorkSafe Follow Up Consult (30 mins) - $100

Clients can expect to pay a gap for services at the time of their visit. WorkSafe only pay a portion of our standard clinic fee.