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Claiming Medicare and private health fund benefits

What you can claim depends upon the speciality you choose and the relevant cover provided by Medicare and your private medical insurance. Like all specialist practitioners, a referral from your family GP is a requirement if you want the full Medicare rebate. Nick Zemaitis and Peter Hugget are registered practitioners for Veterans Affairs providing an additional level of cover for all eligible Australians.

 

 

With a referral from your General Practitioner (GP) you are eligible for the scheduled Medicare rebate for up to ten (10) appointments per year at the McLaren Street Clinic with either Nick Zemaitis, Peter Hugget or Kathryn Toohey the clinics registered Chiropractors & Osteopaths. Medicare rebates are also available for appointments with the clinic's resident Psychologists, David Brennan and Gai Marchetto covering up to twelve (12) consultations per year.

 

Dr Therese Lovell is a practising medical doctor, therefore her McLaren Street Clinic patients will receive the scheduled Medicare rebate for her services.

 

You do not require a doctor's referral to claim private health fund benefits, your appointments will seem very inexpensive when you receive your rebates from your private insurer for all McLaren Street Clinic's specialities. Private fund rebates vary between providers and the level of cover you have selected, it is recommended that you check your fund's treatment rebate eligibility schedule for any limitations of their cover.

 

Additional information on cover, entitlements, claims and any gap can be provided by The McLaren Street Clinic, Medicare Australia and the Australian Health Insurance Association.

 

Your specialist therapist will discuss your recommended course of treatment and advise you if one or more sessions will be needed. Before any treatment is begun, your nominated McLaren Street Clinic therapist can provide you with a full explanation of what services qualify for medical rebate, or alternatively provide you with advice on different procedures including exercise plans, diet or lifestyle modifications to facilitate your recovery.


Individualised care and essential nurturing are all important to your McLaren Street Clinic's specialist complementary healthcare practitioners. Your natural approach to health starts by making an enquiry and gaining an understanding of your complementary health options on Sydney's North Shore

 

Your natural approach to healthcare is in harmony with that of the McLaren Street Clinic's complementary healthcare practitioners. Nicholas Zemaitis and his dedicated team invite you to explore our specialist disciplines, familiarise yourself with the clinic's practitioners and receive enlightened advice that you can rely upon from the McLaren Street Clinic.

Chiropractors

Nicholas Zemaitis, Peter Huggett and Kathryn Toohey are the clinic's resident Chiropractors. All are most capable of improving and eradicating the many health issues related to your nerves, skeleton and muscles. Chiropractic care can also correct spinal conditions, injuries and your general state of health.

Herbalists

Dr Therese Lovell, Darrian Turner, Philippa Youngs and Rhiannon Rees are all accomplished in the use of homeopathic medicines, establishing the McLaren Street Clinic as one of Sydney's most well regarded Homeopathic treatment centres.

Osteopaths

Peter Huggett and Kathryn Toohey are the clinic's qualified Osteopaths providing whole body therapy based on biomechanical principles and employing a range of techniques to treat musculo-skeletal issues and other functional disorders.

Chinese Herbal Medicine Practitioner

Phillippa Youngs administers traditional Chinese medicines to restore your body's Yin and Yang harmony to effect the prevention and treatment of illness.

Counsellors

Your choice of experienced counsellors include Melissa Hughes, David Brennan, Gia Marchetto and Patricia Smith. Each an understanding professional able to assist you with stress management, dealing with anxiety and coping with difficult situations.

Iridologist

Derrian Turner looks deep into your eyes to make use of specialised Iridology techniques to identify early health issues and suggest ways you can keep disease from developing.

Psychotherapists

Psycho therapy's benefits are most evident in your improved perceptions and emotions plus their positive influences on your personality. The results of your treatments by David Brennan, Melissa Hughes, Gia Marchetto or Patricia Smith will have an ongoing influence on your behavior and interpersonal relationships.

Massage Therapists

Linda Foster and Sue Stevens are exceptionally well equipped to administer a broad selection of massage techniques from Remedial and Deep Tissue to Lymphatic Drainage to alleviate executive stress or to relax busy mothers.

Acupuncturist

In administering the ancient natural therapy Philippa Youngs can improving your overall wellbeing plus treat physical and spiritual conditions including addictions, pain, skin problems and stress.

EFT Therapist

Linda Foster can neutralize your negative emotions and your body's energy field disturbances that cause them. Drawing on ancient acupuncture traditions to restore your body's natural balance through Emotional Freedom Technique.

Naturopath

Sue Stevens provides holistic healthcare by drawing on several traditional medical treatment methods. Naturopathy focuses on treating the cause of a disease rather than the symptoms to assist your body's natural healing powers to cure itself.

What can you claim?

Medicare and private health fund rebates vary dependent upon the particular therapy you select, details and are available on the Health fund rebate page for more detailed information about your eligibility for a medical rebate enquire at the clinic today.

Start your rewarding journey today and you will realise how The McLaren Street Clinic can empower you to overcome poor health and wellness issues. For your own wellbeing, seek professional advice by making an appointment now.

The McLaren Street Clinic's specialists provide advice on a range of health issues as diverse as corporate health and wellbeing, workplace ergonomics, business and personal relationships sports injuries, rehabilitation, women's health, neck pain and fertility to enlightened communities on Sydney's north shore: North Sydney, Artarmon, Crows Nest, Kirribilli, Greenwich, Mosman, Lane Cove and Chatswood.