Questions people ask
What happens at your first visit, what you can claim, and the practical things.
What happens in the initial consultation?
The initial consult is 50 minutes. We allocate about 30 minutes to discuss your health goals and concerns and take a detailed case history. Once we have a clear diagnosis we proceed to treat you for the rest of the consultation.
You will receive a post-treatment letter or email outlining specific diet and lifestyle advice. We do this to educate and inspire our clients to take accountability for their health and start a program toward better health.
Do you offer dry needling, and is it the same as acupuncture?
Yes. We love to dry needle when it is indicated and appropriate. Dry needling is a type of acupuncture and has many benefits. Where our sessions differ from therapists who use dry needling only is in what other systems are looked at and treated.
Dry needling is great for musculoskeletal conditions and only works on those. The combination of dry needling and traditional acupuncture can treat the muscular system as well as the digestive and nervous systems, emotions and much more in the same session. We can also adjust the needles to suit your needs and comfort level, to make the session as pain-free as possible.
Can I claim on private health?
Yes, private health rebates are available and we have HICAPS on site, so you can claim on the spot.
Do you see people outside the Gold Coast?
Yes. Online consults with Dr Peter Mejia are available via Zoom for other states and countries. How online consults work.
What is your cancellation policy?
- All consultations are available by appointment only.
- Appointments are confirmed 72 hours ahead of the scheduled time.
- Please be aware that the HMHB clinic has a strict 48 hour cancellation policy.
- Where appointments are cancelled, missed or rescheduled without 48 hours notice, a $80 cancellation fee will be applied.
- If the appointment is cancelled/rescheduled on the day , 100% of fee will be invoiced to patient
- All deposits made for appointments are final and non refundable
Where do I park?
There is parking on site at the clinic. As you enter you can also park just down the hill from the clinic, where there are five extra spots. How to find us.
Ready to be heard?
Book your first in-depth appointment at our Burleigh Heads clinic, or an online consult from anywhere in Australia. Private health rebates available, HICAPS on site.