Back and neck pain
Disc injuries, sciatica, postural pain and stiffness that won't shift.
Book for back and neck pain Waratah (02) 4016 4446
Physio in Waratah, Newcastle
Settle the pain. Rebuild the capacity. Hands-on treatment from your first visit at Waratah, in Newcastle, and you leave with a plan, not just a follow-up booking.
Book a time with our physiotherapist
Appointments are usually available within 72 hours. For your first visit choose Initial assessment, which runs for 60 minutes. Private patients don't need a referral.
Prefer to talk it through first? Call us on (02) 4016 4446.
You can also see every booking option on our booking page, or send us an enquiry.
How we help
From a niggle you've ignored for months to the day after surgery.
Shoulder injuries
Rotator cuff tears, impingement, frozen shoulder and instability.
Book for shoulder injuriesKnee and hip pain
Ligament and meniscal injuries, tendinopathy and osteoarthritis.
Book for knee and hip painSporting injuries
Acute strains and sprains through to return to sport testing.
Book for sporting injuriesRehab after surgery
Joint replacements, reconstructions, spinal surgery and fracture recovery.
Book for post-surgical rehabHeadaches and jaw pain
Cervicogenic headaches, tension headaches and TMJ dysfunction.
Book for headaches and jaw painAnkle, foot and wrist
Sprains, plantar heel pain, tendon injuries and overuse conditions.
Book for ankle, foot and wristWorkplace injuries
Manual handling strains, repetitive strain and whole body fatigue, with WorkCover reporting handled for you.
Book for workplace injuriesNot sure which fits? Book in and we'll work it out at your first visit.
How it works
You'll know what's wrong, what we're doing about it and roughly how long it will take before you leave your first appointment.
Assess
A full assessment of the injury and the demands you need to meet. Your job, your sport, your life. We explain the diagnosis in plain language and set measurable goals.
Treat
Hands-on treatment to settle symptoms, paired with a loading program from day one. Manual therapy, dry needling, taping and exercise, matched to the stage you're at.
Build and discharge
We progress you into strength and conditioning, with our exercise physiologists where that's the right call, and test you against your goals before we sign off.
Funding types we accept
However you're funded, we've worked with it before. We're an approved provider across the major schemes and handle the reporting and approvals directly, so you're not chasing paperwork between appointments.
- WorkCover and icare. If you have an injured work claim, your treatment is covered. We manage reporting and approvals with your insurer and employer.
- CTP and life insurance. If you have a CTP or life insurance claim, your treatment is covered, with the objective reporting insurers need.
- NDIS. For self-managed, plan-managed and agency-managed participants.
- Medicare (EPC). Up to five subsidised visits a year with a GP care plan for eligible chronic conditions.
- DVA. Gold and White Card holders with a D904 referral from your GP.
- Private health. Claim on the spot with your extras cover. No referral needed, just book.
If you'd like to talk to us about fees and funding, give us a call on (02) 4016 4446.
Appointments are usually available within 72 hours.
Book a physio appointmentMeet your physiotherapist
Sophie consults from our Waratah clinic in Newcastle.
Sophie Mason
Physiotherapist at our Waratah clinic
Sophie has over five years of clinical experience and is an AHPRA-registered physiotherapist with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from Australian Catholic University, and she is completing a Master's research degree at the University of Sydney.
She holds certifications in dry needling, women's health through the life stages and women's pelvic health. Her work covers musculoskeletal rehabilitation, workplace injury management and occupational health, across private, WorkCover and NDIS care. She consults from our Waratah clinic, with treatment plans built to settle pain, restore movement and rebuild your capacity.
How to find us
Waratah
Unit 5 / 57 Crescent Road, Waratah, NSW, 2298
Monday to Thursday, 7am to 7pm
Friday, 7am to 4.30pm
We see people from Waratah and the suburbs around it, including Mayfield, Hamilton, Lambton, Jesmond, Georgetown, New Lambton and Wallsend.
WorkCover patients can also be seen at work, at home or at a local gym across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens and the Hunter Valley.
Get directions Book at WaratahCommon questions
Do I need a referral to see a physiotherapist?
Not if you're paying privately or claiming on private health. Just book. You'll need a referral for Medicare EPC care plans, DVA, WorkCover and CTP. If you're not sure which applies, call us and we'll sort it out with you.
Do you handle the WorkCover and CTP paperwork?
Yes. We're an established WorkCover, CTP and life insurance provider. We manage reporting and approvals with your insurer and employer, so you're not chasing paperwork between appointments.
What should I bring and wear?
Bring your referral if you have one and any relevant medical information. Wear comfortable clothing you can move and exercise in. If we're assessing a knee or hip, shorts are ideal, and for a shoulder or neck a singlet or loose t-shirt works well.
How soon can I get an appointment?
Appointments are usually available within 72 hours. Book online or call us and we'll find you the earliest time that suits at Waratah.
Can I claim physio on my private health insurance?
Yes, if your extras cover includes physiotherapy. You can claim on the spot at the clinic. The rebate depends on your fund and level of cover, so check the exact amount with your insurer.
What's the difference between a physiotherapist and an exercise physiologist?
A physiotherapist diagnoses and treats injuries, using hands-on techniques such as manual therapy and dry needling alongside early exercise to settle pain and restore movement. Our exercise physiologists take on the next phase, exercise that rebuilds strength and conditioning for your job or sport. Both work from the Waratah clinic, so your physio can hand you over without a new referral.
How long is the first visit?
Allow 60 minutes. It's a full assessment of the injury and what you need to get back to, a plain language explanation of what we find, and treatment to start settling it.
Book your physio appointment.
Our Waratah clinic in Newcastle, plus onsite and mobile visits for WorkCover patients. No referral needed for private patients, just book online or call us.