Fixed Fee Rehabilitation

Fixed Fee Rehabilitation

SUPPORTING YOUR RECOVERY, BUILDING YOUR STRENGTH

At Barwon Sports Physio, we understand the importance of consistency and comprehensive care when it comes to recovery. That’s why we’ve developed our Fixed Fee Rehabilitation program—a unique offering designed to give you access to tailored physiotherapy and group rehabilitation without the financial stress of unpredictable costs. This program combines one-on-one physiotherapy sessions with unlimited small-group rehabilitation classes, ensuring a seamless and effective path to recovery.

Whether you’re returning from an injury or looking to strengthen your performance, our Sports Rehab Program is designed to get you back on track. 

$140 AUD / WEEK (private health or sports insurance rebates available)

What’s Included

Weekly 1:1 Physiotherapy Sessions

Receive hands-on, personalised care with a dedicated physiotherapist each week. We create an individualised rehab plan tailored to your needs, focused on promoting recovery and boosting strength.

Unlimited Group Training Sessions

Enjoy unlimited access to physio-led or rehab coach-led group training. Each session is designed to build resilience, improve mobility, and support your return to peak performance.

Field-Based Return-to-Run Sessions

Get back to running with confidence. Our specialised field sessions are structured to help you regain endurance and strength safely.

Recovery Equipment Access

Benefit from our state-of-the-art recovery tools, including recovery boots and massage guns, to support faster healing and reduce soreness after training.

Regular Assessments and Programme Progressions

We track your progress with regular movement and strength assessments, ensuring your programme evolves as you advance and reach new milestones.

Key Benefits of the Membership

Flexibility for Your Recovery Needs:

The Fixed Fee Physiotherapy Rehabilitation program is designed to fit into your lifestyle. With unlimited access to small-group rehabilitation sessions, you can attend as often as needed to achieve your recovery goals. Whether you prefer two to three sessions per week or daily visits, the program gives you the freedom to progress at your own pace.

Comprehensive and Tailored Care:

Combining individual physiotherapy with supervised group sessions ensures a holistic approach to your rehabilitation journey. Your physiotherapist will monitor your progress weekly and adjust your plan as necessary, addressing your unique challenges and goals.

Cost-Effective and Transparent:

Traditional rehabilitation programs can be costly and unpredictable, especially when multiple sessions are required. With our fixed fee structure, you can budget confidently, knowing exactly what your recovery plan will cost each week. 

Our Sports Rehab Program is eligible for claiming through private health or sports insurance, with potential refunds of up to 90%. This means you can focus on your recovery while we help make it more accessible.

Expertise Backed by Advanced Technology:

At Barwon Sports Physio, our team uses state-of-the-art tools such as force plate analysis, NordBord hamstring testing, and handheld dynamometry. These technologies enable precise assessments and detailed tracking of your progress, ensuring optimal outcomes for every client.

How Does the Program Work?

Our Fixed Fee Rehabilitation program is simple, accessible, and highly effective. Here’s how it works:

Step 1: Comprehensive Initial Assessment

Your journey begins with a thorough assessment by one of our experienced physiotherapists. During this session, we take the time to understand your specific needs, recovery goals, and lifestyle. Using advanced diagnostic tools, we create a tailored treatment plan designed to optimise your results.

Step 2: Weekly One-on-One Physiotherapy Sessions

Each week, you’ll meet with your physiotherapist for an individualised session. These appointments allow us to monitor your progress, address any challenges, and refine your rehabilitation physiotherapy treatment plan to ensure steady improvement. Whether you need hands-on techniques, exercises, or education about your condition, these sessions provide focused, personalised care.

Step 3: Unlimited Access to Group Rehabilitation Classes

In addition to your physiotherapy session, you’ll have unlimited access to small-group classes. Led by qualified professionals, these sessions focus on building strength, flexibility, and functional movement. They are designed to complement your one-on-one treatments, providing a well-rounded and supportive recovery experience.

Step 4: Regular Progress Reviews

To ensure you stay on track, our team conducts regular reviews of your progress on physiotherapy rehabilitation. Using objective measures such as strength testing and functional assessments, we adjust your plan as needed to maximise your outcomes.

Who Is Fixed Fee Rehabilitation For?

Our Fixed Fee Rehabilitation program is suitable for a wide range of clients, including:

Athletes of All Levels:

Recover from sports injuries or surgeries and return to peak performance with confidence.

Chronic Condition Management:

For individuals managing long-term conditions such as osteoarthritis or back pain, our program offers ongoing support and guidance to improve mobility and quality of life.

Post-Surgical Patients:

Benefit from a physiotherapy & rehabilitation clinic that supports safe and effective recovery after procedures such as ACL reconstruction, joint replacements, or tendon repairs

Those Needing Long-Term Rehabilitation:

Ideal for clients who require consistent care over an extended period, such as those recovering from major injuries or managing chronic pain.

Whether you’re an athlete aiming to return to sport or someone seeking improved mobility for daily life, this program is tailored to meet your individual needs.

Why Choose Fixed Fee Rehabilitation?

This program is more than just a recovery plan—it’s a commitment to helping you achieve your goals with confidence and ease. Here’s why our clients love this program:

How to Get Started

Joining our program is easy. Here’s what you need to do:

  1. Book Your Initial Assessment:
    Contact us online or call (03) 5278 1121 to schedule your first appointment.

  2. Meet Your Physiotherapist:
    During your assessment, we’ll discuss your goals and create your personalised rehabilitation plan.

  3. Begin Your Journey:
    Start attending your weekly physiotherapy sessions and group classes, and watch your recovery progress week by week.

Take the Next Step Towards Recovery

If you’re ready to experience the benefits of our Fixed Fee Rehabilitation program, we’re here to help. Whether you’re recovering from an injury, managing a chronic condition, or working toward peak fitness, Barwon Sports Physio is your partner in health.

BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT NOW or call us at (03) 5278 1121 to learn more.

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Kira Grace

Physiotherapist

D. Physio, B. Bio Med, B. Ex Sci

Special interests

  • Sports injuries
  • Running injuries
  • Knee pain


Kira graduated from the University of Melbourne with a Doctor of Physiotherapy. She has experience working with the Geelong Cats and multiple local football teams in the Geelong area, and is the physio for the Victorian Indoor Cricket Team.

Kira is interested in treating sporting injuries, particularly football and cricket, as well as running injuries. She is passionate about injury prevention, rehabilitation, and optimising performance for athletes of all abilities.

In her free time, Kira plays cricket for Geelong and enjoys skiing over the winter.


Experienced in managing

  • Tendon injuries
  • Acute sporting injuries
  • Lower limb rehabilitation

 

Career highlights

  • Victorian Indoor Cricket Team physio
  • Geelong Cats AFLW Trainer
  • Geelong West Football Club Head Physio
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Marcus Emmett

Physiotherapist
M. Physio, B. HSc, B. Ed, Level 2 S&C Coach - ASCA

Special Interests:

  • ACL Rehabilitation
  • Lower Limb Tendon Management (Achilles, Patella etc)
  • Lower Back Pain Rehabilitation

 

Marcus is a Sport and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist who is passionate about working with clients to achieve their functional and performance goals.

Marcus has been involved in Private Practice and Sports Physiotherapy since graduating from Latrobe University with a Masters of Physiotherapy degree.

Marcus has held a variety of sport and rehabilitation roles in elite organisations such as the Geelong Football Club and Essendon Football club, while attaining his post-graduate qualification in Strength and Conditioning (ASCA Level 2 Coach).

Marcus has also completed a bachelor degree in physical education and

combines this knowledge with his physiotherapy and strength and conditioning skills to develop target rehabilitation plans, to ensure his clients reach their goals.

After a stint in the elite sporting industry, Marcus Co-Founded Barwon Sports Physiotherapy with Zach Nelson in 2018 and is focused on delivering World Class Physiotherapy to the Geelong community.

Marcus is experienced in managing:

  • Acute and Chronic knee conditions (ACL, Patellofemoral pain, post surgery etc)
  • Acute sporting injuries (Muscle strains, Joint sprains, dislocations, fractures)
  • Chronic sporting injuries (Tendon Pain, overuse injuries)
  • Acute Neck and lower back pain
  • WorkCover, TAC & DVA clients
  • Medicare (EPC) clients

 

Career Highlights:

  • Geelong Football Club – Rehabilitation Physiotherapist (2018)
  • Essendon Football Club – Physiotherapist (2016-17)
  • Essendon Football Club – Rehabilitation Physiotherapist (2013-15)
 
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Zach Nelson

Physiotherapist
M. Physio, B. HSc, M. Ex Sci - S&C
Head Physiotherapist at Melbourne City FC

Zach graduated from La Trobe University with a Bachelor of Health Science, Masters in Physiotherapy practice. He has also attained his Masters in Exercise Science (Strength & Conditioning).

Since graduating, Zach has worked with amateur athletes in a football, track & field, soccer, hockey and weight-lifting setting. He has also worked with the Western Bulldogs AFLW team as a Strength and Conditioning Coach and the Melbourne Rebels Rugby team as their Rehabilitation Physiotherapist.

Zach is currently working with Melbourne City Football Club as their Head Physiotherapist. He balances this with one day at BSP.

He has a particular interest in rehabilitation and return to play, while looking to improve performance in sport and everyday life.

Zach coaches multiple athletes in Track & Field, while training himself and grew up playing field hockey at state, national and international level.

Zach is experienced in managing:

  • Pre- and post-surgery Rehabilitation
  • Youth and Adolescent Sporting injuries
  • Osteoporosis and Bone Health
  • Work Cover and TAC clients
  • Strength & Conditioning
  • Dry Needling
  • Enhanced Primary Care plans (EPC)
  • Mobility and Flexibility Training

 

Career Highlights:

  • Current Physiotherapist at Melbourne Demons Football Club (AFL)
  • Melbourne City FC – Head Physiotherapist (2023 – 2024)
  • Melbourne Rebels – Rehabilitation Physiotherapist (2021-2023)
  • Melbourne City FC – Physiotherapist (2018-2021)
  • Western Bulldogs – AFLW Strength & Conditioning Coach (2017-18)
  • Western Bulldogs – AFLW Rehabilitation Coordinator (2016-17​)
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Erin Nelson

Titled Sports Physiotherapist
M. Physio, B. HSc, M.Sports Physiotherapy
Head Physiotherapist at Geelong Cats AFLW

Erin graduated from La Trobe University with a Bachelor of Health Science, Masters in Physiotherapy practice. She has also attained her postgraduate Masters of Sports Physiotherapy.

Erin is currently the Head Physio for the Geelong Cats AFLW and balances this with 1 day at BSP.

Erin has a particular interest in sporting/exercise related injuries and loves being able to keep her clients fit and healthy while rehabilitating their injuries. She also has a new found interest in pre/post-partum return to exercise, post the birth of her 2 children Erin is a mad gym-goer herself and loves a cheeky Crossfit class.​

Erin is experienced in managing:

  • Sporting/Exercise related injuries
  • Pre- and post-surgery Rehabilitation
  • Clinical Pilates
  • Youth and Adolescent Sporting injuries
  • Acute and Chronic Back & Neck pain
  • Work Cover and TAC clients
  • Strength & Conditioning
  • Dry Needling
  • Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) clients

 

Career Highlights:

  • Current Geelong AFLW Head Physiotherapist
  • Melbourne City FC – Women’s Head Physiotherapist (2019-2021)
  • Western Bulldogs FC – VFLW Physiotherapist (2018-2019)
  • Australian Country Hockey Teams – International touring Physio (2013-2017)
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Tristan Dower

Physiotherapist
B. Physio, B. Musc Therapy, Grad Cert in Sports Physio (ongoing)

Special interests:

  • Acute sporting injuries
  • Knee and ankle injuries
  • Lower limb tendon management
  • Concussion Management

 

Tristan Graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy at ACU Brisbane and since then has combined his time working in Private Practice and Sports. Tristan has gained experience in a number of clinics in both Brisbane and Melbourne, treating a range of conditions including acute sporting injuries, persistent pain and back and neck pain.

Through his involvement in sport, in particular football, Tristan has developed his

interest in sports related injury management, particularly lower limb injuries,

shoulder injuries and concussion management.

Tristan has been involved with a number of men’s and women’s amateur and state level sporting clubs, as well as the elite level which has included roles as the Physiotherapist for Brisbane Lions AFLW team and North Brisbane Rugby Union Club in the QLD Premier Competition

Prior to becoming a physiotherapist, Tristan completed a Bachelor of Musculoskeletal Therapy and spent 5 years as a Remedial Massage Therapist, including 2 seasons at the Geelong Football Club. Tristan is now nearing completion of a Graduate Certificate in Sports Physio as he works towards completing his Masters in Sports Physio.

Tristan is experienced in managing:

  • Acute sporting injuries
  • Persistent pain
  • Pre and post-surgery rehabilitation
  • Back and Neck Pain
  • Clinical Pilates
  • Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis management
  • Workcover and TAC clients

 

Career Highlights:

  • Brisbane Lions AFLW – Physiotherapist (2018-2019)
  • North Brisbane Rugby Club – Physiotherapist (2015-2016)
  • Geelong Football Club – Massage Therapist (2009-2010)

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Sarah Murphy

Physiotherapist
M. Physio, B. HSc, Rehab Physiotherapist at Geelong Cats AFLW

Special Interests:

  • Sports Injuries
  • Running Injuries and Programming
  • Pre- and Post Partum Exercise
  • Pre-pointe assessments

Sarah graduated from La Trobe University with a Masters of Physiotherapy, after obtaining a Bachelor of Health Science majoring in human anatomy and physiology.

Sarah currently is the Geelong VFLW Head Physiotherapist and AFLW Rehab Physiotherapist. Previously, she has worked with the Melbourne Demons AFLW and VFLW teams, and in a private clinic in Melbourne’s CBD. Sarah has also completed various post-graduate courses in rehabilitating sports injuries, assessment and treatment of runners, management of pre and post-partum clients, and is an APPI qualified Pilates instructor. She is also available for pre-pointe assessments.

Sarah is particularly interested in both acute and chronic sports and running injuries, as she is an avid runner herself. She is passionate about helping people from all walks of life feel strong and robust so they can participate in life with confidence, and loves helping people achieve more than they thought they could with a tailored approach.

 

Sarah is experienced in managing:

  •   Acute and chronic sports injuries
  •   Running related injuries
  •   Pre- and  post-surgery rehabilitation
  •   Strength and conditioning
  •   Clinical Pilates
  •   Pre- and post-partum clients
  •   Postural pain (backs and necks)
  •   EPC, TAC and WorkCover clients

 

Career Highlights:

  • Current Geelong Cats AFLW Rehabilitation Physiotherapist
  • Geelong Cats VFLW Head Physiotherapist (2022-23)
  • Melbourne Football Club – VFLW Head Physiotherapist (2020-2022)
  •   APPI Pilates qualification 2021
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Ross Wettenhall

Physiotherapist
M.Physio, B.Sport&ExSc

Special Interests:

  • Paediatric sports injuries
  • Acute and chronic low back pain
  • Tendon injury rehabilitation 
  • Triathlon & running related injuries

 

Ross has a Masters in Physiotherapy from the University of Sydney as well as a degree in Exercise and Sports Science. He enjoys using a combination of the degrees in patient rehabilitation. 

Ross has 9 years of experience in multiple physiotherapy settings. (Elite sporting teams, strength and conditioning, private practices, orthopaedics, hospital and aged care).  Because of this range of experience, Ross loves treating all types of injuries from all walks of life and is no stranger to a complex physio case. 

Ross incorporates manual therapy techniques including massage, dry needling, joint mobilisations into his sessions alongside strength exercises both at home and in the gym. On top of this, Ross has also taught regular pilates and strength classes. 

When he’s not treating patients at the clinic, you’ll find him either on the golf course, swimming laps or walking/running his golden retriever along the Barwon.

Ross is experienced in:

  • Strength and conditioning
  • Running / exercise injuries
  • Tendon related dysfunction and pain
  • Acute sporting injuries (fractures, muscle/ligament tears, dislocations etc)
  • Paediatric sports injuries and pain
  • Dry needling
  • Pilates

 

Career Highlights:

  • Australian Ultimate Frisbee physiotherapist. (2021-2023)
  • Australian touch rugby game day physiotherapist. (2018-2020)
  • VAFA AFL physiotherapist for University Blues and Old Collegians FC (2017-2023)
  • Wesley College APS 1st XVIII AFL physiotherapist. (2020-2021)
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Nathan Skirrow

Physiotherapist
B. Physio

Special Interests:

  • Sports injury management
  • Youth and adolescent sporting injuries
  • Running Biomechanics
  • Stress and overload injuries
  • Hip and Groin conditions

 

Nathan graduated from the University of Western Sydney with a Bachelor in Physiotherapy after commencing a degree in Exercise Physiology at the University of Canberra. 

He has since worked in private practice in Melbourne, seeing a variety of patients from a diverse range of sporting backgrounds. He has experience in working with amateur and elite level soccer players, mixed martial art athletes, elite level cyclists, recreational runners and many more. 

He currently works at Melbourne City Football Club, managing the elite level academy players. Nathan has a keen interest in load management as well as strength and conditioning and their role in injury prevention and performance enhancement. 

In his free time, Nathan likes to surf, play golf and play soccer for his local club. Nathan is fluent in French and is able to conduct physiotherapy assessments in French.

 

Nathan is experienced in managing:

  • Acute sporting injuries
  • Concussion management
  • Long term overload/stress injuries
  • Lower limb rehabilitation
  • Strength and Conditioning and performance enhancement
  • Running related injuries
  • Workcover, TAC, NDIS and EPC patients

 

Career Highlights:

  • Melbourne City FC  – Academy Physiotherapist
  • Moreland City FC – External Physiotherapist 
  • St Albans Football Club – Physiotherapist
  • North-West Sydney Spirit FC  – Physiotherapist
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Samantha Francis

Physiotherapist
B. Physio(Honours)

Special Interests:

  • Sports injuries and rehabilitation
  • Knee and ankle injuries
  • Snow sports
  • Running related injuries

 

Samantha graduated from Monash University with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy with Honours. She has since worked primarily as a Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist, gaining experience in private practice, NHS Hospitals, and sports settings.

Previously, she worked as the Physiotherapist for Queens Park Rangers in London and recently returned from Japan, where she specialized in treating snow sport injuries. Samantha’s keen interest lies in sporting-related injuries, especially lower limb injuries.

Sam is passionate about building strong relationships with her patients to help them achieve their goals. She is committed to patient care and enjoys implementing individualized approaches for both the recovery and prevention of injuries.

 

Samantha is experienced in:

  • Strength and conditioning
  • Ankle and Knee Injuries
  • Acute sporting injuries
  • Dry needling
  • Acute neck and back pain.
  • Snow sports injuries
  • Workcover and TAC clients

 

Career Highlights:

  • Academy Physiotherapist at Queens Park Rangers – London (2023)
  • Ariels Victorian Netball League Physiotherapist (2022)
  • Fitzroy Football club Physiotherapist (2021-2022)