Biokinetics, physiotherapy, occupational, and speech therapy may be covered by medical aid on a comprehensive health plan as it is considered an allied health benefit.   The cost of sessions can vary depending on the type of treatment; a typical range would be from R380 to R650 per hour session.  Special funding may be available for you if your condition falls under a Prescribed Minimum Benefits (PMB) – see list here: (https://www.semdsa.org.za/images/The_270_PMB_Conditions_(non-chronic).pdf). For those with lower tier plans including hospital plans, the cost of these sessions will come from your medical savings or will need to be paid privately.   As we are an accredited training centre for both the University of Cape Town and University of the Western Cape, we have both fully qualified biokineticists and intern biokineticists at the centre; our interns are in their final year of practical training and are directly supervised by a senior biokineticist.  Sessions with an intern are at an approximate 50% discount.  A qualified biokineticist will always perform your initial assessment and if affordability is a concern then you may start to work with an intern.   We are also registered with the Road Accident Fund (RAF).  RAF provides compensation for individuals injured in motor vehicle accidents which can be used to cover your sessions with any of our staff.  You will need to inform your case manager, as well as provide a link number and underwriting in order to claim from RAF.   For individuals from a financially disadvantaged background who are unable to afford rehabilitation, we offer a subsidised programme.  We are fortunate enough to have the National Lotteries Commission and other businesses, such as Apex Hi, who have provided us with funding to cover a percentage of the session fee for those who cannot afford it.  Based on your financial situation, you can receive anything from 20%-70% discount on your session fee. READ MORE