Physio Near Alexandra Hills
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Not sure what’s causing your pain? We’ll figure it out.
Get started today, book online or call (07) 3132 0898.
Your first visit includes:
- A clear diagnosis — so you know exactly what’s going on
- Hands-on treatment — you won’t just be assessed, you’ll be treated
- A written recovery plan — so you leave knowing what happens next
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Conditions We Help With
From gym strains and weekend sport injuries to long-standing pain that just won’t budge, our team treats a wide range of musculoskeletal and movement conditions:
- Lower back pain (acute and chronic)
- Neck pain, tension headaches, and migraines
- Shoulder injuries, rotator cuff tears, and frozen shoulder
- Knee pain, ACL injuries, and post-replacement rehab
- Gym and weightlifting injuries
- Ankle sprains, foot pain, and Achilles tendinopathy
- CrossFit, running, and sports injuries
- Pre-operative and post-surgical rehabilitation
- Hip and groin pain
- Arthritis and joint stiffness
- Women’s health and pregnancy-related pain
- Workplace and motor vehicle accident injuries
We offer a free 15-minute phone assessment if you want to talk through your situation with one of our physios before booking. No referral needed.
10 Minutes From Alexandra Hills
Our Birkdale clinic is a quick 10-minute drive from Alexandra Hills. Take Finucane Rd north or cut across via Old Cleveland Rd East. Parking available on Birkdale Road right near the clinic.
Address: Shop 20a, 120 Birkdale Rd, Birkdale QLD 4159
How We Work
We do things differently from the typical 30-minute physio appointment.
Step 1
We Listen and Assess Thoroughly
Your first session is a full hour. We ask about your pain, what you’ve tried, and how it’s affecting your daily life. Then we do a proper hands-on and movement assessment to find the root cause.
Step 2
You Get Treated — Not Just Assessed
Most patients receive hands-on treatment in that first hour. You walk away with three things: a clear diagnosis, relief from treatment, and a written recovery plan with realistic timeframes.
Step 3
Your Whole Care Team, One Building
If your recovery needs exercise physiology, massage, dietetics, or women’s health physio — it’s all here. One set of records, one team that talks to each other about your care.
One Clinic. Everything You Need.
Most physio clinics can only offer physio. If you need massage, they refer you out. If you need an exercise physiologist, that’s somewhere else entirely. You end up repeating your story, your records don’t follow, and your recovery stalls. We set our clinic up to fix that.
Physiotherapy
Thorough treatment from master’s-qualified physios who take the time to work out what’s actually causing the problem. You get a clear explanation and a plan built around your goals.
Exercise Physiology
Once you’re past the acute phase, our exercise physiologists design strength and conditioning programs to keep you moving well long-term.
Women’s Health
Specialist physiotherapy for pelvic health, pregnancy-related pain, post-natal recovery, and lymphoedema management after surgery.
Remedial Massage
Massage therapy that’s coordinated with your physio treatment, not something you have to organise separately with a different provider.
Nutrition & Dietetics
For patients where nutrition plays a role in recovery or chronic condition management, our dietitians work as part of your care team.
Hydrotherapy
Pool-based exercise for patients who find land-based movement too painful. A gentler way to rebuild strength and mobility.
How to Fund Your Treatment
We accept all major funding pathways so cost doesn’t stop you getting started:
- Private Health Insurance — claim on the spot via HICAPS
- Medicare (EPC Plan) — GP referral gives you up to 5 funded sessions (gap fee of $29.70 per session applies)
- WorkCover — workplace injuries covered, we handle the paperwork
- NDIS — approved NDIS provider for plan-managed and self-managed
- DVA — veterans welcome, no out-of-pocket on approved claims
- CTP (Motor Vehicle) — car accident injuries, insurer-billed
No referral is needed to book your first appointment. If you have questions about your cover, call us on (07) 3132 0898 and we’ll sort it out before you come in.
Common Questions
Do I need a referral to see a physio?
No. You can book directly without a GP referral. Our physiotherapists are qualified to assess, diagnose, and create a management plan for your condition. If we think medical input would help, we’ll coordinate with your GP or specialist directly.
What happens at the first appointment?
Your initial session is a full 1-hour assessment. We’ll listen to your history, assess your movement, work to identify what’s driving the problem, and talk through a treatment plan. Most patients get hands-on treatment in that first session too.
How much does it cost?
We provide a fee schedule at booking. Private health fund rebates are available on the spot via HICAPS. WorkCover, DVA, and NDIS patients may have no out-of-pocket costs on approved claims. Patients with an EPC Plan from their GP should be aware there is a gap fee of $29.70 per session.
Do you accept WorkCover, DVA, and NDIS?
Yes, all three. We handle the documentation and reporting. If you’re on a WorkCover or CTP claim, we’ll work with your insurer and employer to keep your recovery on track.
Can you help with gym and training injuries?
That’s a big part of what we do. Whether you’ve tweaked something deadlifting, rolled an ankle playing basketball, or have a nagging shoulder from swimming, our physios understand training loads and can help you get back to your program. We also have exercise physiologists on-site for rehab programming once you’re ready to rebuild.
How far is it from Alexandra Hills?
About 10 minutes by car. Head north on Finucane Rd toward Birkdale, or take Old Cleveland Rd East and turn onto Birkdale Rd. The clinic is at Shop 20a, 120 Birkdale Rd, Birkdale. Parking available on the street nearby.
Ready to Find Out What’s Going On?
Book your first visit. Within the hour, you’ll have a clear diagnosis, hands-on treatment, and a written plan for getting back to the things you love.
Birkdale Clinic — Shop 20a, 120 Birkdale Rd, Birkdale QLD 4159