Adelaide Cold Laser
FAQs · Adelaide
Cold laser therapy questions, answered clearly.
Common questions about Adelaide Cold Laser consultations, pricing, suitability, the device, evidence context, and how to book.
These answers are general information. Personal suitability is discussed after assessment.
If your question is specific to your history or symptoms, book a consultation or call the clinic. Individual responses vary.
Go deeperAll care is provided subject to clinical assessment and individual suitability. Individual responses to treatment vary.
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Getting started
Booking and visit basics.
Do I need a referral?
No referral is needed. You can book an initial consultation directly. If what you describe looks like it belongs with your GP, your dentist, or another practitioner, Dr Sam Johnson (Chiropractor) will tell you that rather than book you in anyway.
What happens at the initial consultation?
Dr Sam Johnson (Chiropractor) takes your history, assesses your presentation, and discusses whether cold laser therapy may be appropriate for you. Where possible, treatment is provided on your first visit.* The decision is always yours.
How much is the initial consultation?
The initial consultation is $99. Standard visits are $120. Fees are current as at August 2026 and are reviewed periodically. See the full pricing page for the money detail in one place.
Do you sell treatment packages?
No. Adelaide Cold Laser does not sell treatment packages, prepaid bundles, or lock-in plans. Each visit is paid for at the time. Progress is reviewed regularly, and care continues only while it is justified by how you are responding.
Can I call instead of booking online?
Yes. If online booking is not the right path for you, call (08) 8297 5277. You can also send a message from the contact page.
All care is provided subject to clinical assessment and individual suitability. Individual responses to treatment vary.
Money, plainly
Pricing and payment.
The fees are published so you can weigh the practical cost before you book. Nothing is sold in advance.
Does private health insurance apply to cold laser therapy?
No. Cold laser is a private service and health funds do not currently provide a rebate for it. That is why the fees are published rather than explained only at the counter.
Why is the price shown on the website?
Prices are shown so you can understand the cost before you book and ask questions before deciding what to do next. Publishing the fee is deliberate qualification, not a sales trick.
Will I be told how many visits I need before being assessed?
No fixed plan is set on this page. The website does not publish visit counts, frequency, or predicted timelines. Suitability and next steps are discussed after assessment, and individual responses vary.
Where can I read the full pricing page?
The pricing page explains the $99 initial consultation, the $120 standard visit, and the no-lock-in approach in one place.
Cold laser is a private service and health funds do not currently provide a rebate for it. All care is provided subject to clinical assessment and individual suitability. Individual responses to treatment vary.
Honest boundaries
Suitability and care expectations.
No website can decide suitability for you. Assessment comes first, and other care pathways stay respected.
Will cold laser therapy be appropriate for me?
That depends on your presentation and assessment. Dr Sam Johnson (Chiropractor) can discuss whether cold laser therapy may be appropriate for you. Booking a consultation does not mean care is required, and cold laser is not suitable for everyone.
Will cold laser therapy replace my GP, dentist, physiotherapist, podiatrist, or other health provider?
No. Cold laser therapy should not replace other health care where that care is needed. The right pathway depends on the person, the condition, and the clinical context. If another practitioner is the better first step, you will be told that plainly.
Will I know how I will respond before starting?
No. Research can help inform discussion, but individual responses vary and cannot be predicted from a web page. Evidence does not mean every person will respond the same way.
Do you make fixed treatment plans from the website?
No. The website does not set fixed visit numbers, frequency, or timeframes. Those questions belong in assessment and review, and the decision to continue or stop remains yours.
Does it hurt?
For most people there is very little to feel. The handpiece rests on the skin, and there are no needles and nothing is broken. Some people notice a mild warmth. If anything is uncomfortable, say so and it stops. Cold laser is generally well tolerated, though it is not suitable for everyone, and individual responses vary.
Do I have to have chiropractic care as well?
No. Cold laser is its own service here and you are welcome to come for that alone. If the assessment suggests something else may suit your situation better, we will tell you what and why. The decision is always yours.
This is general information, not medical advice, and not a promise of any particular result. All care is provided subject to clinical assessment and individual suitability. Individual responses to treatment vary.
Equipment and evidence
Device and evidence basics.
Short answers only. Device education and research detail live on their own pages when you want more depth.
What is cold laser therapy?
Cold laser therapy is often discussed under the broader term photobiomodulation, or PBM. It uses low-level light in a clinical setting and may help some musculoskeletal pain presentations. Research suggests possible benefit for some conditions, but suitability and individual responses vary. A dedicated explainer page covers the plain-English device and mechanism context when you want more than this short answer.
What device does Adelaide Cold Laser use?
Adelaide Cold Laser uses the Multi Radiance MR5 ACTIV PRO in a clinical setting. It is included in the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG 370913). The register entry is a supply listing for the device category. It is not an efficacy endorsement, and it is not a claim that any particular outcome will follow. ALWAYS FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS FOR USE.
Where can I read the evidence?
The condition pages carry evidence summaries and source context. The research library page lists studied concerns with PubMed links. Evidence should help inform discussion without making individual outcomes certain. Research suggests possible benefit in some settings; individual responses vary.
Does research evidence mean cold laser therapy will work for everyone?
No. Research findings do not predict an individual response. Study protocols differ, and a result in a trial is not a promise for you. Suitability and next steps are discussed after assessment.
Why is it called cold laser? Is it actually cold?
The name separates it from the lasers used to cut or burn tissue. It is not about temperature and nothing cold is applied to you. Most people say it feels like very little at all, and some notice a slight warmth.
Device listing is a supply-status fact only. It is not TGA approval language and not an efficacy endorsement. All care is provided subject to clinical assessment and individual suitability. Individual responses to treatment vary.
What is covered on the site
Conditions and page routes.
Which condition pages are in the first Adelaide Cold Laser rebuild?
The first rebuild includes pages for knee osteoarthritis, TMJ or jaw pain, chronic neck pain, plantar fasciitis, frozen shoulder, and tennis elbow. Start from the conditions overview if you are not sure which page applies.
What if my musculoskeletal concern is not listed?
Contact the clinic to ask whether a consultation is an appropriate next step. A missing page does not mean cold laser is suitable or unsuitable. Other health concerns should be discussed with the relevant health professional.
Do the condition pages promise results?
No. The condition pages explain assessment, evidence context, and suitability. They do not promise that a person will respond to cold laser therapy. Research suggests possible benefit in some presentations; individual responses vary.
Where should I start if I am not sure which page applies?
Start with the conditions overview, or book a consultation if you would rather talk through your situation directly. You can also call (08) 8297 5277.
All care is provided subject to clinical assessment and individual suitability. Individual responses to treatment vary.
Find us
Contact and location.
Where is Adelaide Cold Laser?
Adelaide Cold Laser is at 528 Marion Road, Plympton Park SA 5038, on Adelaide's Marion Road corridor. The clinic has operated cold laser care at this address since 2014.
How do I book a consultation?
Use the booking panel on this page, book from the contact page, or call (08) 8297 5277 if you would rather talk first.
Can I use the FAQ page instead of asking a personal question?
This FAQ page is general information only. If your question is specific to your history, symptoms, or care options, book a consultation or contact the clinic. A page of answers is not an assessment.
Who actually does the treatment?
Dr Sam Johnson (Chiropractor) does the assessment, decides what is appropriate, and applies the treatment. The person who works out what you need is the same person who carries it out.
All care is provided subject to clinical assessment and individual suitability. Individual responses to treatment vary.
Ready when you are
Still have a question of your own?
Book a consultation online, or call if you would rather talk first. We will look at the problem, tell you whether cold laser may be a reasonable option for you, and if it is not, we will say so. Where possible, treatment is provided on your first visit.* The decision is always yours.
Initial consultation $99 · no lock-in
Cold laser is a private service and health funds do not currently provide a rebate for it. All care is provided subject to clinical assessment and individual suitability. Individual responses to treatment vary.
Dr Sam Johnson (Chiropractor)
BSc, MChiro (Macquarie University)
Cold Laser: Initial Consultation
$99 · Plympton Park
A first cold laser consultation with Dr Sam Johnson (Chiropractor) at 528 Marion Road, Plympton Park.
Your first visit
Book your consultation
- No lock-in plans
- Treatment on your first visit where possible*
- The decision is always yours
Book a Consultation
Prefer to talk first? Call (08) 8297 5277, or send us a message.
*Where possible, treatment is provided on your first visit. Cold laser is not suitable for everyone. All care is provided subject to clinical assessment and individual suitability. Individual responses to treatment vary.
Get in touch
Still weighing it up?
Ask us anything you like, including the awkward questions. We see people with a wide range of conditions and concerns, and we will do our best to let you know whether cold laser may be the right fit for you.
All care is provided subject to clinical assessment and individual suitability. This is general information, not medical advice. Individual responses vary.