Hobart's home visit physiotherapy team. Physio to Home brings AHPRA-registered, in-home physiotherapy to Hobart and greater Hobart — steep streets and scarce parking are exactly why we come to you.
Hobart's home visit physiotherapy team. Physio to Home brings AHPRA-registered, in-home physiotherapy to Hobart and greater Hobart — steep streets and scarce parking are exactly why we come to you.
Micheal Ghattas
26/7/2026 · 6 min read
Physiotherapy at Your Door, Anywhere in Hobart
By Micheal Ghattas, DPT | AHPRA Registered Physiotherapist | 15+ Years Experience
Physio to Home, Tasmania-Wide | Last reviewed: July 2026
Hobart is Tasmania's capital and, by a wide margin, its largest city — home to close to 40% of the state's population, spread along the Derwent's eastern and western shores in the shadow of kunanyi/Mount Wellington. It's also one of the hillier capital cities in the country: suburbs like South Hobart, West Hobart, Mount Nelson and parts of Sandy Bay are built on genuine slopes, with steep driveways, tight on-street parking and front steps that turn a routine physiotherapy appointment into a small expedition — especially for anyone managing pain, balance problems, or recovery from surgery.
Physio to Home removes that barrier entirely. One of our AHPRA-registered physiotherapists comes to you, wherever you are across greater Hobart, and treats you in the home you actually live in — steps, slopes and all.
Why Home Visits Make Sense in Hobart
A clinic appointment shows a physiotherapist a snapshot: how you move on flat, carpeted floor, under fluorescent light, for twenty minutes. It doesn't show them the steep path to your front door, the step up into a hillside cottage, or the two flights of stairs between the bedroom and kitchen that are common across Hobart's older housing stock. A home visit shows the real picture, and lets us build a plan around the environment you actually navigate every day.
Hobart also has an older population than any other Australian capital, and a large proportion of older residents living independently at home. For that group especially, avoiding an unnecessary trip out — in traffic, in a Hobart winter, up and down hills — isn't a small convenience. It's often what keeps a treatment plan on track.
Who We See in Hobart
- Older adults across the Hobart hills and eastern shore managing osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, falls risk, or general deconditioning
- Post-surgical patients recovering from hip or knee replacement, shoulder surgery, or spinal procedures, particularly in the weeks after discharge from Royal Hobart Hospital when driving is restricted
- People with neurological conditions, including Parkinson's disease and stroke survivors in the community phase of recovery
- People with chronic pain, including back pain, neck pain, arthritis and fibromyalgia
- NDIS participants across greater Hobart seeking physiotherapy as part of a support plan
- My Aged Care recipients with a Home Care Package or CHSP support that includes allied health
Conditions We Treat
Home physiotherapy at Physio to Home covers musculoskeletal, neurological, and age-related conditions, including lower back pain, sciatica, neck pain and cervicogenic headache, hip and knee osteoarthritis, rotator cuff injuries, post-surgical rehabilitation, falls prevention, Parkinson's disease physiotherapy, stroke rehabilitation, chronic pain management, and dizziness and vestibular conditions — including cervicogenic dizziness, an area of specialist focus at Physio to Home.
Not sure if your condition suits home-based physiotherapy? Get in touch and we'll talk it through before you commit to anything.
Suburbs We Cover
Across greater Hobart, our team provides home visits including Sandy Bay, Glenorchy, Moonah, New Town, Kingston, Clarence, Rosny Park, Sorell, Richmond, and Huonville and the Huon Valley.
Not sure if your address is in range? Contact us and we'll confirm.
Funding Your Physiotherapy
Home physiotherapy in Hobart can be accessed through several pathways:
Medicare GP Management Plan — up to five partially subsidised visits per year for people with a chronic condition; your GP writes the plan, you pay the gap.
My Aged Care — Home Care Package — physiotherapy is a covered allied health service at every package level.
My Aged Care — CHSP — entry-level allied health support for older Australians without a full package.
NDIS — physiotherapy funded under Improved Daily Living or Improved Health and Wellbeing categories for eligible participants.
Private health insurance — most extras policies cover physiotherapy home visits; we process HICAPS claims on the spot.
Private self-funding — direct payment, no insurance or subsidy required.
Not sure which applies to you? Book an appointment and we'll check your eligibility first, at no cost and no obligation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How soon can I get a home visit in Hobart?
We're actively growing our presence across greater Hobart. Turnaround can vary a little more by suburb than in our Launceston base, so the best next step is to contact us directly and we'll confirm current availability in your area.
Do I need a referral?
No referral is needed for a private booking. If you're funding your visits through a Medicare GP Management Plan, a My Aged Care package, or NDIS, a referral or care plan may form part of that process — but you can contact us directly either way.
Will I see the same physiotherapist each time?
In most cases, yes. We aim to keep you with the same assigned physiotherapist across your care so you build a genuine therapeutic relationship and don't have to repeat your history at every visit.
Is home physiotherapy as effective as clinic-based care, even in a hilly city like Hobart?
Yes — and Hobart's terrain is actually part of the case for it. Research supports home-based physiotherapy as equivalent in outcomes to clinic-based care, and treatment informed by the actual steps, slopes and layout of your home tends to translate into daily life more directly than a generic clinic program.
Book a Home Physiotherapy Visit in Hobart
Ready to get started? Contact Physio to Home to book your initial home visit in Hobart, or to talk through your situation first.
📞 1300 433 233
📍 Hobart & greater Hobart, Tasmania
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About the Practice
Physio to Home is led by Micheal Ghattas, DPT, AHPRA Registered Physiotherapist with over 15 years of clinical experience, supported by a growing team of physiotherapists serving all of Tasmania — from our roots in Launceston to Hobart, the North West Coast, and everywhere between. The team specialises in aged care physiotherapy, falls prevention, neurological rehabilitation, vestibular rehabilitation, and post-surgical care — all delivered entirely in the home setting.
*This page is intended for general information and service description. It does not replace individualised professional advice. If you are experiencing pain or a health concern, please consult a qualified health professional.*