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Making an appointment
You do not need a referral.
ACC claims can be registered by us if your condition is the result of an injury (except work related gradual process injury claims which must be completed by a GP).
Find one of our hand clinics near you.
We have clinics in Merivale, Papanui, Moorhouse Ave, Halswell and Kaiapoi
Fees
The Merivale Hand Clinic is contracted to provide hand therapy funded by Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury (formerly Canterbury DHB) with an appropriate referral from your GP if you qualify. Please discuss this with our office team or your GP. A limit to treatment and splint funding applies. If you have had surgery at The Charity Hospital in Christchurch we will cover the cost of your first two hand therapy visits. If you are unable to access the treatment you require due to financial barriers please discuss this with our team.
Initial ACC consultation
$50 co-payment
1st, 2nd, 3rd Follow up ACC consultation
$35 co-payment
Further Follow up ACC consultations
Fully funded by ACC
Splinting and woundcare with accepted ACC claims
Covered – limit applies
Initial private consultation
$130
Follow up private consultation
$110
Non ACC splinting and all exercise equipment
Therapist to advise
Payment is required on the day of your appointment. You can pay by card, cash or bank transfer. Please note unpaid accounts are referred to Baycorp after 30 days.
On your first appointment
You will be asked to complete a registration form on, or prior to arrival. Please arrive early to complete this. Please bring any referral or ACC information with you.
Your first appointment will take about 30-40 minutes and will begin with a comprehensive assessment. Your hand therapist will explain the diagnosis and discuss treatment options with you. A plan will be made for how many appointments you may need. Your hand therapist can refer you for x-ray or ultrasound imaging, and to other services if needed.
Your consent is essential. During your rehabilitation you have the right to refuse treatment or request a second opinion at any time. You are welcome to bring whanau or a support person. If you have special requirements, including cultural preferences, please let our office team or your hand therapist know so we can make sure we meet your needs.
Our Merivale and Kaiapoi clinics have shared treatment rooms where other patients may also be seeing a hand therapist. Your privacy will be protected during your treatment however if you would prefer not to be seen in this environment please let us know.
Visit our resource hub
Our resource hub is full of useful information and resources
Phone or video hand therapy
Telehealth
We are able to provide phone or video hand therapy consultations.
We are able to provide phone or video hand therapy consultations. This is a great way to fit appointments into your busy day, or to keep an appointment if you or your family are unwell. You can request a telehealth appointment when booking or discuss this option with your hand therapist. If splinting or hands-on treatments are part of your rehabilitation plan you may need both telehealth and on-site appointments. Please see our information about how to set up for a telehealth appointment.
You are in good hands with our team.
We look forward to working with you and your whanau
Patient information FAQs
Please get in touch if you have any questions. We would love to hear from you.
Hand therapy can help from the day of your injury right through to your full recovery. It is usually best to start hand therapy early to get the right diagnosis and advice so you can recover as fast as possible. Contact us if you would like to discuss when to start hand therapy.
You do not need a referral to be seen by a hand therapist, just contact us to make an appointment. Our therapists can lodge ACC claims, refer you for X-rays/imaging or a surgical opinion, and liaise with your GP if required.
Yes, registered physiotherapists can register ACC claims. If your injury is the result of an accident ACC paperwork can be completed at your first appointment. You will be notified by ACC if the claim has been accepted. Gradual process work-related injury claims can only be registered by your GP, please call us if you need more information.
Please phone 355 9775 or use the Contact Us page to make an appointment at any of our clinic locations
Initial appointments usually take 30-40 minutes, follow up appointment usually take 20-30mins
Please see our fee schedule above for details. We accept cash and card payments or you can pay online by bank transfer. If you are unable to access the treatment you require due to financial barriers please discuss this with your hand therapist or our office team.
Please contact us as soon as possible if you need to reschedule or cancel. We send text reminders the day before your appointment. If you arrive late you may receive a shorter consultation due to the arrival of the next patient.
The Merivale Hand Clinic appreciates your feedback and will always follow up any concerns or complaints you have about your treatment. If you would like to discuss your issue with a director please advise our office team and they will provide you with contact details, or email office@merivalehandclinic.co.nz. All matters will be dealt with in strictest confidence.
Rehabilitation of the Hand, Wrist And Elbow
Contact us with any questions
Hand therapy can help from the day of your injury right through to your full recovery. It is usually best to start hand therapy early to get the right diagnosis and advice so you can recover as fast as possible. Contact us if you would like to discuss when to start hand therapy.
