8 clinics offering HICAPS-eligible treatments within 1.5km
Showing only clinics with remedial, myotherapy, or specialized massage services
Forrest, immediately south of Barton in Canberra's South Canberra district, is one of the most affluent and lowest-density suburbs in the ACT — just 1,827 residents at the 2021 census, with a median household income of around $3,363 a week, the highest of any Canberra suburb. Built from 1926 to house senior public servants ahead of the original Parliament House opening, Forrest is now a heritage precinct of large homes on generous, tree-lined blocks, and hosts a concentration of foreign embassies and high commissions alongside Barton's diplomatic cluster. Demand for remedial massage and myotherapy here comes from two directions: senior executives, diplomats and professionals carrying high-pressure workloads and long sedentary hours, and homeowners on Forrest's larger heritage blocks doing physically demanding garden and property upkeep. It's a different profile again from neighbouring Barton — less institutional, more residential — but shares the same underlying driver of high-income, high-responsibility households needing regular hands-on treatment.
| Clinic | Suburb | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Complete Bodywork Clinic | Forrest | — |
| ACT Remedial Therapy Massage | Forrest | — |
| SensaThaimassage&spa Manuka | Griffith | — |
| Live Well Holistic Wellness Centre | Griffith | — |
| Sitthara Therapeutic Massage and Day Spa - Kingston | Kingston | — |
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17 HICAPS-eligible massage therapy providers in Forrest. Compare pricing, hours and reviews, then book directly with your preferred clinic.
+12 more massage therapy providers in the full clinic list above.
10 HICAPS-eligible thai massage providers in Forrest. Compare pricing, hours and reviews, then book directly with your preferred clinic.
+5 more thai massage providers in the full clinic list above.
6 HICAPS-eligible remedial massage providers in Forrest. Compare pricing, hours and reviews, then book directly with your preferred clinic.
6 HICAPS-eligible sports massage providers in Forrest. Compare pricing, hours and reviews, then book directly with your preferred clinic.
+5 more sports massage providers in the full clinic list above.
5 HICAPS-eligible deep tissue massage providers in Forrest. Compare pricing, hours and reviews, then book directly with your preferred clinic.
4 HICAPS-eligible facial treatment providers in Forrest. Compare pricing, hours and reviews, then book directly with your preferred clinic.
+2 more facial treatment providers in the full clinic list above.
3 HICAPS-eligible swedish massage providers in Forrest. Compare pricing, hours and reviews, then book directly with your preferred clinic.
3 HICAPS-eligible foot reflexology massage providers in Forrest. Compare pricing, hours and reviews, then book directly with your preferred clinic.
3 HICAPS-eligible hot stone massage providers in Forrest. Compare pricing, hours and reviews, then book directly with your preferred clinic.
3 HICAPS-eligible physiotherapy providers in Forrest. Compare pricing, hours and reviews, then book directly with your preferred clinic.
+2 more physiotherapy providers in the full clinic list above.
Forrest is home to 8 remedial massage and myotherapy clinics offering clinical soft-tissue therapy, sports massage, dry needling, and allied health treatments, including 3 clinics accepting HICAPS for on-the-spot health fund rebates, with sessions typically starting from $65. Browse certified practitioners, compare session prices, and book the right clinic for your needs.
There are currently 8 HICAPS-eligible remedial massage and myotherapy clinics listed in Forrest, ACT, around Forrest's heritage housing and embassy precinct. All listed providers are verified practitioners offering clinical soft-tissue therapy.
Yes — all clinics in the Forrest directory are HICAPS-eligible. HICAPS processes your private health fund rebate at the terminal on the day of your visit, so you pay only the gap. Funds supported include Medibank, Bupa, HCF, NIB, and most major Australian health funds.
Forrest clinics most commonly offer massage therapy, thai massage, remedial massage, alongside other remedial and clinical massage services. Many practitioners hold dual qualifications across multiple modalities.
Browse the clinic listings on this page, select a provider, and book directly via their website or phone. Most Forrest clinics offer online booking. Filter by HICAPS acceptance, rating, or specific service to narrow your options.
