FAQ
HeartWorks Cardiac Rehabilitation started in 2016.
We are a team of cardiologists and exercise specialists.
Our patients kept telling us that they want to be active but don't know how, they lack opportunity, or confidence. And cardiac rehabilitation is well established to improve quality of life as well as help prevent further complications from cardiovascular disease.
So here we go.
We are a team of cardiologists and exercise specialists.
Our patients kept telling us that they want to be active but don't know how, they lack opportunity, or confidence. And cardiac rehabilitation is well established to improve quality of life as well as help prevent further complications from cardiovascular disease.
So here we go.
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When did the program start ?
We have started in June 2016. Feel free to get in touch via the contact forms or through email (info@heartworks.nz).
We have started in June 2016. Feel free to get in touch via the contact forms or through email (info@heartworks.nz).
How does the cardiac rehab program work ?
You get in touch with us and we figure out what is required. That might be a referral. Or we might need to get some of your medical records - with your approval. All patient referrals are reviewed by a cardiologist and once accepted are seen and assessed by an exercise physiologist. Then you start your 12 week foundation program or enrol into 'the Clinic', our gym membership with or without classes.
You get in touch with us and we figure out what is required. That might be a referral. Or we might need to get some of your medical records - with your approval. All patient referrals are reviewed by a cardiologist and once accepted are seen and assessed by an exercise physiologist. Then you start your 12 week foundation program or enrol into 'the Clinic', our gym membership with or without classes.
How can I join ?
The process around joining is mostly designed to make sure that cardiac rehab is safe and appropriate for you. You can find details here but if in doubt just get in touch.
The process around joining is mostly designed to make sure that cardiac rehab is safe and appropriate for you. You can find details here but if in doubt just get in touch.
How much will the program cost ?
We are currently updating our prices since we are moving to the new venue. Prices will be largely unchanged, however we will be able to offer different types of classes and also our clinic program - a membership that opens the gym to use in your own time +/- joining classes.
We are currently updating our prices since we are moving to the new venue. Prices will be largely unchanged, however we will be able to offer different types of classes and also our clinic program - a membership that opens the gym to use in your own time +/- joining classes.
Will my insurance cover the costs ?
Heartworks is very fortunate that Southern Cross Insurance is covering the 12 Week Rehabilitation Program for some of their patients. Some - mostly clinical - conditions apply but we are happy to advise and talk to Southern Cross on your behalf.
With other insurances you might be able to make an application for funding, also funding might be available if the rehab program helps you to get back to work.
Heartworks is very fortunate that Southern Cross Insurance is covering the 12 Week Rehabilitation Program for some of their patients. Some - mostly clinical - conditions apply but we are happy to advise and talk to Southern Cross on your behalf.
With other insurances you might be able to make an application for funding, also funding might be available if the rehab program helps you to get back to work.
Will my employer help with the costs ?
Some participants have access to reimbursement through their employer. The benefit is clear, you get to work quicker and feel better. Works both ways. Please enquire with your employer.
Some participants have access to reimbursement through their employer. The benefit is clear, you get to work quicker and feel better. Works both ways. Please enquire with your employer.
I need to see a cardiologist, can you help ?
Sure. Just go into the 'contact' section of the website and fill out a form. Usually a referral from your GP or other doctor is helpful. But feel free to get in touch and we will see how we can help you.
Sure. Just go into the 'contact' section of the website and fill out a form. Usually a referral from your GP or other doctor is helpful. But feel free to get in touch and we will see how we can help you.
Why are your moving to a new venue at 202 Thorndon Quay?
Wakefield Hospital is being rebuilt and in April 2021 the former HeartWorks gym will be demolished. We are very grateful for the opportunity that Acurity/Wakefield Hospital has given us to Start the program. But now we are taking a big step. We hope you like location, venue and the new gear.
Wakefield Hospital is being rebuilt and in April 2021 the former HeartWorks gym will be demolished. We are very grateful for the opportunity that Acurity/Wakefield Hospital has given us to Start the program. But now we are taking a big step. We hope you like location, venue and the new gear.
When is the new gym at 202 Thorndon Quay opening up?
We are hoping to open towards the end of January 2021 - aiming for 18/19 January 2021. In 2021 all courses and classes will be held there. We are also starting with a new program that we call the 'clinic'. Come and exercise with us in the new gym at your own time, maintain what you have achieved and built on it. In the familiar environment and with the knowledge that we have got your cardiovascular health covered.
We are hoping to open towards the end of January 2021 - aiming for 18/19 January 2021. In 2021 all courses and classes will be held there. We are also starting with a new program that we call the 'clinic'. Come and exercise with us in the new gym at your own time, maintain what you have achieved and built on it. In the familiar environment and with the knowledge that we have got your cardiovascular health covered.
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