What to expect at your first visit.
Your initial appointment is 45–60 minutes with James. Clinical history, movement assessment, goal-setting, and a program to take away. No pressure, no upselling, just a thorough clinical assessment and honest advice.
- 45–60 min initial assessment
- Movement & clinical history
- Take-away program from session 1
- No referral needed for private clients
Your first appointment.
Your first session is always 45–60 minutes. James doesn't rush initial assessments, the quality of the first session sets the foundation for everything that follows.
What we cover
- Clinical history, relevant conditions, previous treatment, medications
- Your goals, what you want to achieve and why
- Movement and functional assessment
- Evidence review for your specific condition
- Initial exercise program to take home
What to bring
- Comfortable clothing you can move in
- Referral letter (CDM, DVA, or Workers Comp)
- Any relevant imaging reports (MRI, X-ray)
- List of current medications
- NDIS plan details if applicable
Fee schedule
Medicare CDM, DVA, NDIS, and Workers Comp clients are billed at schedule rates, no out-of-pocket cost for eligible clients. Private health HICAPS rebates processed on-the-spot. FCA fees vary by insurer, referral type, and complexity, contact us for a quote before booking.
Location & hours.
40/42 Franklin Street, inside Fitness Grand, Griffith ACT 2603
Free street parking on the surrounding streets, including in front of the church
Bus routes via Canberra Ave nearby
If you are nervous, read this bit.
A decent share of the people who walk through my door were anxious about coming, because of pain, because gyms feel intimidating, or because they have had appointments before where they felt processed rather than heard. So here is exactly what the first visit is: a conversation, an assessment matched to what your body can comfortably do that day, and a plan explained in plain English. Nothing is sprung on you. Nothing hurts on purpose. You can stop, ask questions or slow down at any point, and plenty of first sessions are mostly talking.
You do not need to be fit to come here. You do not need gym clothes if walking in comfortable clothing is what today allows. Arriving as you are is the whole point, and the first session is where we work out, together, what happens next.
Frequently asked
Book your appointment.
Same-week availability for NDIS, DVA, CDM, CTP and private clients.
Prefer to call? 0418 153 608 · or email admin@fwphysiology.com