Closure of Capital Respiratory Physiotherapy

It is with great sadness that I announce that Capital Respiratory Physiotherapy will be closing at the end of 2026.

In news that will surprise absolutely no one, the cost of everything has increased significantly, and this includes the cost of running a business. Since I opened Capital Respiratory Physiotherapy in May 2024, I have always put equitable access at the forefront of the way I operate and have done my very best to keep the costs to my clients as low as possible. In July, I reluctantly increased my session fees after two years of stability to create some semblance of a margin to keep the business afloat. Sadly, this has made little difference and after exhausting alternate locations to run my practice, I have no choice but to close.

My session fees are already well-above what the Australian Physiotherapy Association recommends, and I cannot in good conscience increase them any further. I am also acutely aware of how poorly Physiotherapy (and Allied Health in general) is supported by Medicare and private health fund rebates, which doesn’t help to remove the financial barriers to accessing good quality healthcare. I will continue to accept new referrals until mid/late November, and use December to finalise any ongoing treatment plans. If you are concerned about what this means for your care, please get in touch via email.

It has been a privilege to have helped so many people over the last two and a half years, and I will leave with overwhelmingly positive memories: the troublesome coughs managed, and the unexplained breathlessness improved. I will return full-time to Canberra Hospital, where you can still be referred to receive guidance on Airway Clearance Techniques. I will also continue to be involved with Lung Foundation Australia to improve knowledge of and access to Physiotherapy services; if you aren’t already linked with Lung Foundation Australia, I strongly recommend being involved and supporting such a wonderful organisation.

Thank you again.

Tim

MY VISION

I believe that everyone with lung disease should have the opportunity to improve their quality of life, and to not be embarrassed by their symptoms or be limited in their day-to-day activities.

By partnering with you, working closely with your Specialist, considering more than just your physical health, and implementing evidence-based treatments, I will reduce the impact your condition has on your life.

About Me

Timothy Daley
Bachelor of Physiotherapy
AHPRA Registration: PHY0002134817
Medicare provider number: 1585991W

I completed a Bachelor of Physiotherapy in 2017 at Charles Sturt University in Orange. I worked with Illawarra and Shoalhaven Local Health District during my new graduate year, before moving to Canberra Hospital in 2019. Since then, I have worked across all acute adult and paediatric wards and have been involved with outpatient Respiratory services, including Bronchiectasis Clinic, Cystic Fibrosis Clinic (adult and paediatric). I opened my own business in 2024 and continue to work at Canberra Hospital across inpatient cancer wards, and outpatient Respiratory services.

I have a passion for helping people with lung disease both when they are admitted to hospital, and after they are discharged to help them manage their symptoms in the medium- and long-term. In particular, I have an interest in helping people clear mucous from their lungs (airway clearance) and giving people strategies to improve their breathlessness.

I have built strong relationships with local Respiratory Specialists, and work collaboratively with them and other health professionals including General Practitioners, Speech Pathologists, Dietitians, and Pelvic Health Physiotherapists to ensure the best possible outcome for your health.

Since 2024, I have been a member of Lung Foundation Australia and the Australasian Bronchiectasis Consortium, which is a specialist-interest group of adult and paediatric clinicians and researchers who are passionate about improving the care and lives of all Australians with bronchiectasis. Being part of the Consortium has broadened my professional network, improved my understanding of this condition, and afforded me opportunities to be involved in research to improve access to service for people with bronchiectasis.

Fundraising for Lung Disease Research

Recently, I conquered sections of the Larapinta Trail in the Northern Territory to raise money and awareness for the wonderful work of Lung Foundation Australia. We hiked 54km over 3 and a half days, including summiting Mount Sonder for sunrise - a 3am start!

As a group, we raised over $27,000 that will be used to fund vital research, advocacy, awareness, and services for people with lung cancer and chronic lung diseases.

Services

Currently, we do not see clients for exercise programs as we do not have the facilities or technology to facilitate this.

Inspiratory Muscle Training

Our breathing muscles can get weak in the same way that your arm or leg muscles can. This can be the result of prolonged time on a ventilator, severe illness, chronic lung disease, or heart disease.

I can provide you with the means to strengthen your breathing muscles so that they work more efficiently to help reduce your breathlessness, improve your exercise tolerance, and your quality of life.

Airway Clearance

Many people with lung disease will have difficulty clearing mucous from their lungs. This increases the risk of chest infections, which will cause more damage and may lead to increased breathlessness and even more mucous to be produced.

If you have frequent chest infections, lots of mucous, or have difficulty clearing your mucous, then I can assist you with education and breathing exercises to improve your symptoms and reduce the frequency of your chest infections.

Dysfunctional Breathing

Dysfunctional breathing is a broad term for when someone has breathlessness that does not match their lung condition. It can be due to hyperventilation (when you breathe too quickly), an abnormal breathing pattern, or can even be influenced by your mental health and your overall quality of life. 

I can assess for potential underlying causes for your breathlessness and implement simple strategies to reduce the impact it is having on your life.

Appointment Fees

Our fees are continuously reviewed to ensure that cost is not a barrier, but also that our service is financially sustainable to continue to provide care to those who need it.

As of July 1, 2026, session fees will be:

  • Initial appointment (60 minutes) - $350

  • Follow-up appointment (30 minutes) - $175

  • Follow-up appointment (45 minutes) - $255

  • Telehealth appointments available on request, at above prices.

  • Initial home visit (60 minutes) - $350, plus cost for travel time depending on location.

  • Follow-up home visit (30 minutes) - $175, plus cost for travel time depending on location.

  • DVA Gold Card Holders - $75.10, as per Department of Veterans Affairs Schedule of Fees.

  • NDIS participants - capped at $183.99 per hour. Additional costs may be incurred for report writing.

We accept all private healthcare providers and Chronic Disease Management Plans.

If you have any questions about our fees, please feel free to get in touch.

Contact Us

Do you have a question? Send a message and we will get back to you as soon as we can.

Referrals can be emailed to reception@rscm.com.au, or sent via HealthLink to Respiratory, Sleep, and Comprehensive Internal Medicine.

We look forward to working with you to improve your health.