Why have physiotherapy at home?
MoveWell is based at 72A Willoughby Road, Crows Nest. Our mobile physiotherapy for older adults assesses movement in your own surroundings.
The equipment showroom and over 65s classes are separate, booked visits.
Crows Nest NSW 2065 is MoveWell's home suburb, with the team based at 72A Willoughby Road. The village brings apartments, terraces and older detached homes together within a compact part of the Lower North Shore.
Willoughby Road is lined with shops and services, while the blocks toward St Leonards, Naremburn and Cammeray have their own mix of busy intersections, quieter streets and changes in level. A lift, shared foyer, front step or heavy building door can be the point where confidence drops.
Seeing the home gives a physiotherapist a clearer picture of those details. You can show the route you normally take and explain what has changed, whether that is difficulty rising from a chair, carrying a frame through a doorway or managing the walk from an apartment to the street.
Family members or carers can join that conversation if you wish.
- Falls and balance physiotherapyWe can look at strength, walking confidence, footwear, equipment and the hazards in the places you use every day.
- Neurological physiotherapy at homeHome visits can support people living with Parkinson's, stroke, multiple sclerosis and other conditions that affect movement.
- Physiotherapy after hospital dischargeA practical program can work on getting out of a chair, using stairs, walking outside and returning to familiar routines.
Getting around Crows Nest
Crows Nest Metro and nearby St Leonards Station give the area strong public transport connections, but the journey from home to a platform may still include crossings, crowds, escalators or a long corridor. The village footpaths can be busy, particularly around Willoughby Road, and a seemingly short errand may require more standing than expected.
A local movement plan can break that journey into useful stages. One person may first need to reach the lift and building entrance; another may be ready to practise a quiet block before returning to the shops.
The goal is not simply to walk farther, but to manage the surfaces, pauses and changes of direction found on the chosen route. For family outings, a visit can also consider getting into the car, loading a walking aid and returning safely after energy has been used.
Those details make community goals more realistic and easier for everyone to understand.
- Crows Nest Metro
- Willoughby Road
- Crows Nest village
Home again after hospital
Royal North Shore Hospital is close to Crows Nest, so local residents and those supporting them may be arranging care at home after an admission, procedure or period of rehabilitation. The transition can expose differences between a clinical setting and the person's own home.
There may be a low lounge chair, a narrow bathroom entrance, an unexpected threshold or several steps between the street and front door. In-home physiotherapy can examine those exact tasks and use the available furniture and equipment during practice.
If relatives or carers are involved, they can hear the reasoning behind the plan and understand which activities need patience, supervision or a different setup. Follow-up goals can then move from essential indoor tasks to the building entry, neighbourhood and preferred local destinations.
The nearby Crows Nest showroom also gives families a local place to discuss mobility equipment separately from the home visit.
You do not need to have been in hospital to call us. Families also get in touch after a fall, when a walking frame is new, or when everyday tasks have quietly become harder.
A first visit built around your day
Private home visit prices: initial consultation $165, follow-ups from $130, plus $20 travel for each consultation ($185 initial; follow-ups from $150 including travel). See consultation inclusions and funding. We confirm the applicable fee and payment pathway before booking.
Start with your priorities
Discuss what has changed and what you would like to do more comfortably. A family member or carer can join with your permission.
Look at real movement
Your physio can assess walking, balance, strength, transfers and the rooms, steps or equipment relevant to your goals.
Know what to practise next
Agree on exercises and practical next steps. Follow-up visits review how you are managing and adjust the plan with you.
Ways to pay for home physiotherapy
You can pay privately. Depending on your situation, private health, a Medicare plan from your GP, DVA, Support at Home, or self- or plan-managed NDIS funding may also help with the cost. We explain the consultation fee, $20 travel fee and any paperwork before you book. There are no hidden costs.
- Booking for yourself
- No GP referral is needed for a private booking. Ask your health fund whether your policy includes a rebate.
- Helping a family member
- Tell us what has changed, what matters to the person and who should be kept informed.
- Making a referral
- Use the referral form to share the person's goals, funding details and any reporting requirements.
Common questions from Crows Nest families
Do I need a referral for mobile physio in Crows Nest?
You can book and pay privately without a referral. Medicare, DVA, Support at Home and other funding options may need a referral or approval first. Call us if you are unsure and we will explain what information is needed.
Where can a physiotherapist visit me in Crows Nest?
A physiotherapist may be able to visit your home, retirement community or aged care facility in Crows Nest. We confirm the address and current availability when you enquire.
Who is in-home physiotherapy in Crows Nest designed for?
MoveWell focuses on older adults. People often call us for help after hospital, after a fall, with balance or walking, with Parkinson's or another condition that affects movement, or when getting to a clinic has become difficult.
Can I use NDIS, Support at Home, DVA or private health funding?
The rules are different for each funding option. MoveWell accepts private bookings and may be able to help people using DVA, Support at Home, private health, or self- or plan-managed NDIS funding. We confirm the paperwork and price before you book.
What happens at the first home physio visit in Crows Nest?
The physiotherapist asks what has changed and what you want to be able to do. They then look at how you move during the everyday tasks that matter at home. Before leaving, they explain the next steps, likely follow-up and whether any equipment or another referral may help.
How do I arrange an appointment in Crows Nest?
Call 0405 557 100 or send an online enquiry. Tell us the suburb, what has changed, which days suit and how the visit will be paid for. We will confirm whether we can visit, the price and the next available options.