FM Physiotherapy FAQs

FM Physiotherapy has two Perth clinics:

• Thornlie: inside Prime Medical Centre, Shop 25/101 Forest Lakes Dr, Thornlie WA 6108.
• Booragoon: inside Apex Badminton Centre, 17 Aldous Pl, Booragoon WA 6154.

Yes. Both FM Physiotherapy clinics, Thornlie (Prime Medical Centre) and Booragoon (Apex Badminton Centre), have free on-site parking.

Both clinics offer physiotherapy, so choose whichever is closer. Badminton players often choose Booragoon, because the clinic is inside Apex Badminton Centre and is home to the FM System badminton rehab programs.

Appointment times vary by clinic and day. The online booking page shows live availability for Thornlie and Booragoon, or call 0424 272 287.

Fees depend on the appointment type (initial, follow-up, extended, shockwave, NDIS, or insurance-funded). Call 0424 272 287 or email admin@fmphysiotherapy.com for the current fee schedule. If you have private health insurance, you can claim on the spot with HICAPS and pay only the gap.

FM System badminton rehab packages are priced upfront: RALLY (4 weeks) $1,933, SMASH (6 weeks) $2,900 and CHAMPION (12 weeks) $3,800, all inclusive of GST. A 15-minute FM System discovery call is free.

Initial physiotherapy appointments are 30 minutes and follow-up appointments are booked in 30-minute slots. Extended 60-minute consultations are available. NDIS physiotherapy consultations are 60 minutes, and shockwave therapy sessions are 30 minutes initially and 20 minutes for follow-ups.

No GP referral is needed for private patients. A referral is required if you're using Medicare (EPC / Chronic Disease Management), and WorkCover WA, DVA or NDIS funding may require a referral or claim number.

Book online 24/7 through FM Physiotherapy's booking page (choose Thornlie or Booragoon), call 0424 272 287, or request a callback and we'll call you within one business day.

Wear comfortable, loose clothing that gives easy access to the area being treated, for example shorts for knee problems or a singlet for shoulder assessments.

It depends on your condition and goals. After your first assessment, your physiotherapist will outline a personalised plan and adjust it as you progress.

Yes. FM Physiotherapy offers on-the-spot claiming via HICAPS for most major private health funds, so you only pay the gap on the day. How much you get back depends on your fund and level of extras cover.

Partly. If your GP refers you under a Chronic Disease Management (EPC) plan, Medicare subsidises up to 5 allied health sessions per calendar year (shared across all allied health services on your plan). A gap fee applies to EPC sessions at FM Physiotherapy.

Yes. FM Physiotherapy treats WorkCover WA and motor vehicle accident (Insurance Commission of WA) clients. Bring your referral and claim number to your first appointment.

Yes. FM Physiotherapy sees DVA clients and NDIS participants. NDIS physiotherapy consultations are 60 minutes and focus on your functional goals.

Principal physiotherapist Fan Ming Chan holds:

• Bachelor of Science (Physiotherapy), Curtin University
• ASCA Strength & Conditioning Level 1
• APE Dry Needling Level 1

Like all physiotherapists practising in Australia, Fan is registered with AHPRA.

Yes. Fan Ming Chan has worked as a sports trainer for football clubs and provided physiotherapy for NDIS ice-hockey programs, and is a competitive weightlifter and badminton player himself.

Common conditions include:

• Back and neck pain
• Shoulder, knee and leg pain
• Sports injuries, including badminton injuries
• Tendon injuries
• Post-surgical rehab, including ACL reconstruction
• Chronic pain
• NDIS functional goals

Yes. Dry needling is available at both clinics from Fan Ming Chan, who holds APE Dry Needling Level 1. It's used alongside exercise and hands-on treatment to ease muscle pain and tightness.

Yes. Appointments combine hands-on manual therapy with targeted exercises, aiming for pain relief that lasts plus a step-by-step plan you can follow at home.

Yes. Shockwave therapy can be booked online: initial shockwave sessions are 30 minutes and follow-ups are 20 minutes.

Yes. FM Physiotherapy designs strength & conditioning rehab programs to rebuild capacity after injury, led by a physio who is also an ASCA-qualified strength coach. Remedial massage is also available.

The FM System is FM Physiotherapy's badminton injury-recovery program, run at the Booragoon clinic inside Apex Badminton Centre. Packages run 4 weeks (RALLY, $1,933), 6 weeks (SMASH, $2,900) or 12 weeks (CHAMPION, $3,800), including assessment, a customised program, practitioner sessions and in-app support. Start with a free 15-minute discovery call.

Yes. FM Physiotherapy runs strength and balance programs for older adults in Thornlie and Booragoon and offers home visits across the Perth metro area, north and south of the river, and down to Mandurah. Physiotherapy is a clinical support under Support at Home, with no participant contribution. FM Physiotherapy is registered with the Chung Wah Association and will register with your provider if needed. See strength & balance in clinic or home visit physiotherapy.

Some treatments or exercises can feel uncomfortable, especially during injury rehab, but the goal is always to reduce your pain and improve your movement safely and progressively.