Begin Your FP Journey for Free with most private health funds
Most private health funds include up to $250 in extras for a Medical-Practitioner-Approved exercise program—and that’s exactly where Functional Patterns Melbourne can help.
To make things simple (and keep your costs at $0), we’ve got an initial training session that meets health-fund requirements while giving you a powerful introduction to the Functional Patterns system. We value our service highly, but we also believe in helping you access every resource available to make your health journey achievable.
With this support, you can reinvest that extra $250 into further improving your health and movement.
What’s Included in Your Functional Patterns Starter Program?
You’ll receive:
1 × 90-minute Initial Assessment/ training session
Your 90-Minute Initial Session Includes:
Gait Analysis – 4 angles, slow motion
Posture Analysis – 4 angles
You’ll also:
Learn the essential principles of human biomechanics and correct gait mechanics
Watch in real time as your biomechanics specialist assess your movement
Get clear, conclusive insights into what’s happening in your body:
Drops, shifts, atrophy, disconnections, compression, incorrect loading, and moreUnderstand the underlying causes of your posture imbalances, structural issues, or chronic pain
Receive customised training based on your analysis
Complete targeted training to begin restoring balance, symmetry, and strength
Leave with simple, effective homework to accelerate your progress
How to Get Started
Step 1. Check Whether Your Health Fund Covers This Exercise training sesson
We haven’t yet found a private health extras plan that doesn’t include $250 for an exercise training session—but we can’t guarantee your fund will. To be sure, we recommend checking with your insurer.
Below are the main health funds and links to their required forms:
If Your Health Fund Isn’t Listed
Go to Google and type:
“Health Improvement Benefit Approval Form [Your Health Fund Name]”If nothing appears, visit your insurer’s website or contact them to ask about exercise program claims.
Once you locate the form, it’s a good sign your fund includes this benefit.
You can also call your fund or start a mock claim online to see exactly how much they provide (most are $250, but it’s worth confirming).
Step 2. Book Your Free 15-Minute Phone Consultation
Before we organise your training session, we need to understand your goals, match you with the right practitioner, and answer any questions you may have. This quick phone call ensures your program is tailored to your needs and meets the claiming requirements.
Leave your details below, and one of our specialists will contact you within 48 hours.
If you’d like a call at a specific time, simply mention it in the message section of the form.
Step 3. Book and Complete Your Initial Session
Once you’ve completed your free 15-minute phone consultation, you’ll be ready to book your initial assessment.
What to Expect from Your Consultation
Your first diagnostic session is designed to pinpoint the root causes of your pain and movement limitations. During this consultation, our specialists will:
Conduct a full gait and posture analysis from multiple angles.
Identify muscular imbalances, asymmetries, and dysfunctional movement patterns.
Guide you through corrective exercises to immediately start restoring balance and symmetry.
Provide an individualised plan for training, myofascial release, and lifestyle adjustments.
Explain the next steps for ongoing Functional Patterns training and your long-term goals.
This is not a generic session – every consultation is tailored specifically to your body and condition.
Step 4. Get Your Health Fund Document Signed
Conveniently, one of our practitioners is a registered osteopath so can sign this form for you at the gym otherwise, you can have the form signed by either your physiotherapist or your doctor—whichever is most convenient for you.
Once it’s signed, simply submit your claim and attach the completed form. You’ll receive your rebate while keeping all the valuable knowledge, assessments, and practical insights you’ve gained.
From here, the next step is to book your classes and continue progressing. We also recommend ongoing one-on-one sessions to help you keep building on the personalised biomechanics plan created for you during your Starter Package.
