About us

Mission Statement

Clinic 88 promotes optimal health through patient education, manual therapy, exercise therapy and expert opinion.

Clinic 88 aims to provide an optimal learning environment to encourage, inspire and promote every Therapist to explore and realise their potential.

Who are we?

Clinic 88 was started by Brad Hiskins after he left the Australian Institute of Sport in 2004. With 11 years at the AIS, and multiple Olympic and Commonwealth Games representations, Brad saw the opportunity to take the same treatment philosophy to the general public, while still servicing the elite athlete community

The importance of excellent hands-on therapy followed by exercise rehab was the crux of athlete treatment protocols. This is what kept them going, kept them performing at their best, while remaining injury free.

That was the driving force behind combining Soft Tissue Therapy (hands-on therapy) and Exercise Physiology, Physiotherapy and Pilates (exercise therapy), to simulate what worked so well with the athletic population.

Clinic 88 now treats around 2500 people per month and enjoys a growing reputation for results and sincere patient care. We haven’t finished getting better, we have much more to learn. Weekly tutorials, Therapist mentoring and solid communication with other health professionals are fundamental to our continued growth.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I see a physiotherapist at Clinic 88?

Yes!

Clinic 88 offers Physiotherapy as a service! Clinic 88 is a multidisciplinary clinic inclusive of practitioners specialising in:

Soft Tissue Therapy (Advanced Diploma in Health Science – Soft Tissue Therapy)
Remedial Massage / Massage Therapy (Diploma)
Exercise Physiology (Bachelor of Exercise Physiology and Rehabilitation)
Pilates (Certificate IV Mat work, Diploma of Pilates)
Physiotherapy (Bachelor of Physiotherapy)

With so many different options, please do not hesitate to call the clinic and we can help you figure out what service would be best for you!

What is Soft Tissue Therapy?

A Soft Tissue Therapist uses manual therapy techniques to treat injury and pain.

Soft Tissue Therapists assess and treat workplace, lifestyle and sporting injuries. This manual therapy treatment (with the hands) includes massage techniques, exercise prescription and where appropriate other trained modalities such as Myofascial Dry Needling or Cupping. Machines such as ultrasound or interferential are not used.

Soft Tissue Therapy is claimable with Private healthcare under ‘Remedial Massage’.

Can I claim my private health insurance at Clinic 88?

Yes.

Physiotherapy, Remedial Massage and Exercise Physiology are claimable via private health insurance if you have chosen that level of cover.

Pilates has recently been removed as a claimable service under private health insurance.

Please Note! Each of these services’ claimable amounts is determined by the level of cover you have chosen and the company you have gone with.

What is an EPC program?

An EPC program is an ‘Enhanced Primary Care’ program that is delivered by our Exercise Physiologists and Physiotherapists. They are Medicare rebateable care programs for chronic health conditions and need to be administered by your GP. For more information on how it works, please click here.

Are we open on the weekends?

Yes!

We are open on Saturdays at our Macquarie clinic. Saturday appointments are in high demand so it’s best to book in advance to not miss out. Due to workshops, conferences, holidays etc. there will be some Saturdays that we are not open.

Do I have to make a booking?

Yes!

All appointments require a booking.

Depending on the practitioner this may need to be booked well in advance.

We do however have late cancellations, so ask to be put on our cancellation list.

Same day appointments are usually available so please don’t hesitate to call – you never know! Bookings can be made by calling the clinic on 6253 2388 or by using the online booking tool located on our homepage.

Policies

Clinic 88 has a number of policies that we must provide to ensure best practice and compliance. To view these policies please click on the appropriate link below. Please do not hesitate to contact us at admin@clinic88.com.au for any further assistance.

Complaints policy

Cancellation Policy

Code of Conduct