By limit type · Natural Therapies Pool
Natural therapies combined limit
Many insurers put remedial massage, acupuncture, Chinese medicine and myotherapy in one natural therapies limit. Some natural therapies are no longer covered by private health insurance, but massage, acupuncture and Chinese medicine usually are. Names and what's included differ by insurer, so check your policy.
- Several services share one yearly limit
- Names and what's included vary by insurer
Qualified local care, for less
Natural therapies combined limit: roughly how much your cover can save
We list local providers who accept private health cover and whose registration you can check, with prices, how to claim and languages spoken. You compare and choose, without paying more than you need to.
| Service | Typical fee | Save about |
|---|---|---|
| Remedial massageper visit | $110 | $40–60 |
| Acupunctureper visit | $95 | $30–50 |
| Chinese medicineper visit | $80 | $25–40 |
| Myotherapyper visit | $110 | $40–60 |
Private health rebate + provider's own pricing · Estimated for a typical mid-level Extras policy and provider prices; your policy and provider decide the actual amount · Updated October 2026
- Only providers who accept private health cover, with registration you can check
- See prices and how to claim before you book
- You compare and choose; we don't recommend
ExtrasMate is not a medical provider. We don't diagnose or recommend specific practitioners or treatments; we organise and show information so you can choose for yourself. The savings come from your private health rebate and the provider's own pricing, not from coupons we issue.
How to make it go further
Massage, acupuncture and Chinese medicine share one limit. Regular massage can use it up by mid-year, so if you also want acupuncture or Chinese medicine, plan how to split it.
What this limit usually covers
Your policy decides exactly what's included and how much each pays.
- Find a remedial massage therapist
Remedial massage
Massage for tight muscles, by a therapist your insurer recognises
- Find an acupuncturist
Acupuncture
From an Ahpra-registered Chinese medicine practitioner
- Find a Chinese medicine practitioner
Chinese medicine / herbs
Chinese medicine consults and herbs; some insurers cover them
- Find a myotherapist
Myotherapy
Hands-on treatment for muscle and soft-tissue discomfort
Common questions
Can I claim any massage?
What qualifications should an acupuncturist have?
Are Chinese herbs covered?
Other limit types
What a combined limit is called, what it covers and how much it pays differ by insurer and policy. Your insurer's confirmation is what counts.