Physiotherapy for what's hurting now. Clinical Pilates for the control and confidence to load it again. Specialised Exercise for the strength to keep it gone. Same therapist, same plan, same goal — your best quality of life.
Identify · Heal · Educate
An extensive range of physiotherapy services and treatments for people of all ages. Comprehensive sessions include joint mobilisation, manipulation, trigger point release, soft tissue massage, stretching and education about your specific injury — plus the home exercises that bridge the gap between appointments.
No — physiotherapy is a primary-contact profession in Australia, so you can book directly with us without a GP referral. The exception is when you want to claim under Medicare, Workcover or DVA: in those cases bring the referral or claim paperwork on the day and reception will set it up. Most private health funds with extras cover include physiotherapy and we can claim on the spot via HICAPS.
It genuinely depends on what's going on. Acute musculoskeletal pain often improves noticeably across two to four sessions. Chronic pain, post-surgical work, and full sport-return programmes typically run six to twelve weeks with planned reassessments. We'll give you a realistic expectation at the initial consultation rather than a vague promise — and if the plan isn't working at the checkpoint, we change it.
Comfortable clothing you can move in — shorts or active wear so we can see the joints we're assessing. If you've had recent imaging (X-ray, MRI, ultrasound) or a referral letter from a GP or surgeon, bring it along. If you're claiming through Medicare, Workcover, DVA or a health fund, bring the relevant card or paperwork so reception can process the claim while you're with the therapist.
Yes — we see Workcover claimants and DVA card holders regularly. These appointments are bulk-billed during off-peak hours between 10am and 2:30pm, with a gap payable before 10am or after 3pm. Bring your claim number or DVA card to the first appointment and we'll handle the rest. If you're unsure whether your claim covers Fitlosophy, ring reception on (07) 3189 6999 before booking and we'll check.
Yes. For workers compensation cases we communicate directly with case managers and treating doctors and stage the return-to-work programme to suit the duties. For sport, we'll build progressive loading specific to what you're returning to — running volume for a runner, change-of-direction work for field athletes, contact tolerance for collision sports — and we'll set the checkpoints clearly so neither of us is guessing whether you're ready.
The 60-minute Multiple Region appointment is for sessions where there's genuinely more than one thing to treat — for example a lower back and a knee, or a shoulder and a neck. The extra time means we can give each area proper attention rather than rushing one. We'll usually flag at the initial consult whether you'd benefit from this format, but you can also just ask reception when booking.
Lengthen · Strengthen · Control
Our Physiotherapist-led Pilates sessions combine Pilates-inspired exercises, strength and conditioning principles, and a clinical physiotherapy framework. Based on your initial assessment, the programme is individualised — geared towards your goals, your body, and what you want to be able to do.
We offer dedicated floor and equipment sessions, tailored for individuals or small groups. Some of our Pilates clients have been training with us for over fourteen years.
Yes — about half the people coming through Clinical Pilates have never set foot in a Pilates studio. The first session is an assessment, not a workout: we look at how you move, where you're tight, where you're loose, and what cues will work for you. From there we start simple and build complexity over the first few sessions. The format is one-on-one with a physiotherapist, so the pace is set by you, not a class playlist.
Clinical Pilates is built on top of a physiotherapy assessment, so the exercises are matched to your body and your specific issue or goal. A reformer class at a fitness studio is brilliant for general fitness, but the programme is the same for everyone in the room. If you've got a niggle, a recent injury, or you're rehabbing from surgery, the clinical version gives you appropriate load and the right cues for the situation. Once you're flying, gym Pilates can absolutely sit alongside what we do.
Yes — sessions can be delivered on floor (mat-based) or with equipment depending on what suits your body and what we're working on. Equipment-based work uses spring-loaded apparatus that lets us scale resistance with much finer control than free weights — a real advantage in rehab when we need to load a joint progressively. Equipment sessions are scheduled at specific times so we can guarantee the apparatus is available.
Once a week is the common starting point and usually gives a steady, sustainable trajectory of improvement. Twice a week accelerates change and is typical when you're rehabbing a specific issue with a deadline (return to sport, surgery prep, postnatal recovery on a clock). After the first six weeks we reassess together — most people transition to once-a-week maintenance and some move to fortnightly. The programme adapts as you do.
When Clinical Pilates is delivered by a physiotherapist as part of a physiotherapy treatment plan, it's generally claimable as physiotherapy under extras cover. Rebates vary by fund and your level of cover. Bring your fund card on the day and we'll claim on the spot via HICAPS. If you'd like to confirm exact rebates before booking, we can give you the item code over the phone so you can call your fund.
Pregnancy and postnatal Pilates is one of the areas Matt works with regularly. Pre-natal sessions are modified through each trimester for safety and to address the postural changes pregnancy brings. Postnatal, we start with a screening — including diastasis check and pelvic floor — before progressing through a graded core-rebuild programme. The whole process is much gentler and more methodical than a generic gym Pilates class.
Strengthen · Condition · Enhance
One-on-one instruction in gym programmes, stability training and personal-training-style routines — delivered at our in-house gym or your local fitness centre. These sessions let you work with your physiotherapist on your full exercise programme or on the specific exercises you've been finding difficult, with real-time feedback on technique and progress.
It's closer to personal training than to a physio appointment in feel — but the trainer is a physiotherapist with a deep understanding of injury, biomechanics and rehabilitation. So whereas a standard PT will program for a goal (lose weight, gain muscle, run further), a physio-led specialised exercise session does that while also accounting for the knee that doesn't quite track, the shoulder that's tight, the back that's flared up before. Best of both worlds for people who've got history.
Yes — Specialised Exercise sessions can be delivered at your local fitness centre as long as you're an existing member or have permission to bring a guest. This is useful when you want to work on the specific equipment you'll be using day-to-day, or when our in-clinic gym hours don't suit. Just let us know the gym address when booking and the therapist will meet you there.
That's actually one of the most common reasons people transition into Specialised Exercise. Physio gets you out of pain and back to function. Specialised Exercise builds the strength, conditioning and motor control that keeps the issue from coming back. Lots of clients drop from weekly physio to monthly or fortnightly Specialised Exercise as their long-term insurance against re-injury.
A fully-equipped in-house gym set up for clinical work — strength training equipment, cardio machines, free weights, resistance bands, balance and proprioceptive tools, and the Pilates equipment we use across all three services. The space is set up so we can move freely between modalities within a session: a bit of stability work, a few sets on resistance, some specific accessory work, and finish with a stretch.
When the session is delivered by a physiotherapist as part of a treatment plan, it's generally claimable under physiotherapy extras cover. We claim on the spot via HICAPS for most major funds, and rebates depend on your fund and level of cover. For Workcover or DVA referrals, exercise sessions are usually covered as part of the broader physiotherapy claim — bring your claim paperwork on the day.
Specifically tailored exercise is one of the most effective things you can do for both. For arthritis, the programme focuses on maintaining joint range, building muscle around the affected joints, and managing flare-ups intelligently. For osteoporosis, we'll prescribe weight-bearing and resistance work matched to your bone density and any movement restrictions, with careful progression of load. The science is strong here and the gains are real — but they need a programme that's been thought through.
Book an initial consultation and we'll work out together which of the three pillars fits where you are right now.
