Gold Coast Physio & Sports Health

What Gold Coast Physio & Sports Health does

Gold Coast Physio & Sports Health is a family-owned multidisciplinary allied-health clinic founded in 2008, operating two physical locations (Ashmore and Burleigh Heads) on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. The practice delivers physiotherapy, sports physiotherapy, massage/myotherapy, exercise physiology, dietetics, sports psychology, and strength & conditioning under one roof, supplemented by class-based programs (Fitness Pilates, Pre & Post Natal Pilates, Rehab Gym, Run Technique Sessions, GLAD arthritis program) and a community trail-running crew. Distinctive technical assets include VALD ForceDecks force plates for return-to-sport asymmetry testing, VALD Frame for knee-pain assessment, Alter-G Anti-Gravity Treadmill for reduced-load rehabilitation, Real-time Ultrasound for pelvic-floor assessment, and Hand-Held Dynamometry for muscle-strength measurement.

The clinic serves two principal customer segments: elite and recreational athletes (with documented provider relationships with the Australian Olympic Team, Australian Commonwealth Games Team, Triathlon Australia, Queensland Academy of Sport, Gold Coast Titans, Athletics Australia, Australian Swimming, Sailing, Paddle, Cycling and BMX) and the general Gold Coast community seeking musculoskeletal, women's-health (pelvic floor, pre/postnatal) and chronic-condition care. The business makes money through three revenue streams: per-session clinical billings across all allied-health disciplines (redeemable against private health insurance rebates via HICAPS/Tyro), retail sales of compression garments, braces, tape, supplements, and supportive footwear, and a recently introduced consulting-room rental service ($190+GST full day, $120+GST half day) leasing serviced rooms to independent practitioners. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via in-clinic consultations, telehealth virtual appointments, and on-site event coverage for sports competitions; marketing is content-driven via a blog, VIP Facebook Group, athlete sponsorship program, and community running events.

Scale and reputation indicators include a 35,000-client database, 180 years of combined clinician experience, treatment relationships with Olympic gold medalists (Sally Pearson, Anna Meares, Ken Wallace, Jess Fox), and active hiring in 2026. The company is privately held with no external capital, no parent entity, and a two-clinic footprint. No AI/ML capabilities, app, or public API are disclosed; technology differentiation is centred on biomechanical assessment instrumentation rather than software.

Name

Gold Coast Physio & Sports Health

Legal name

Gold Coast Physio & Sports Health

Website

https://mygcphysio.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Gold Coast Physio & Sports Health is a family-owned multidisciplinary allied-health clinic operating two Gold Coast locations, delivering physiotherapy, massage, exercise physiology, dietetics, psychology and strength & conditioning to elite athletes, recreational sportspeople and the general community since 2008.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Physiotherapy & Allied Health Services

NAICS

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (62134), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Sports Medicine (HLAKALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Orthopedic & Sports Rehabilitation Centers (HLAFAFAI), Sports Physical Therapy & Return-to-Play Rehab (HSADAIAB), Strength & Conditioning / Athletic Performance Training (HSADAEAB), Sports Rehabilitation, Return-to-Play & Performance Therapy Centers (MPAKAJAO)

Keywords

• Sports physiotherapy
• Allied health services
• Rehabilitation clinic
• Exercise physiology
• Women's health physiotherapy

Headquarters

HQ city

Burleigh Heads

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Clinical Consultation Services: Revenue from physiotherapy, sports physio, massage/myotherapy, exercise physiology, dietetics, sports psychology, and telehealth consultations. Services billed per session with private health insurance rebates available through Tyro terminals.
2. Healthcare Products: Sale of rehabilitation products including compression garments (RE3 Knee, Shoulders, Ankles, Arms), braces (knee, wrist, ankle, elbow), tape, foam rollers, RAD massage tools, spikey balls, pillows, exercise equipment, supplements (True Protein, Creatine, Koda Energy Gels, Trailbrew Electrolyte), and supportive footwear (Archies Arch Support Thongs).
3. Consulting Room Rental: Rental of fully serviced consulting rooms to independent practitioners (e.g., sports psychologists) at $190+GST full day or $120+GST half day, with reception support included.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Gold Coast Physio & Sports Health is a family-owned multidisciplinary allied health clinic providing physiotherapy, sports physiotherapy, massage/myotherapy, exercise physiology, dietetics, sports psychology, women's health physiotherapy, dry needling, running assessments, telehealth, and event coverage. It supplements clinical services with structured exercise programs (Pilates, Strength & Conditioning, Rehab Gym, GLAD, Trail Running Crew) and the retail sale of rehabilitation products and sports supplements across two Gold Coast clinic locations.

Product overview

Gold Coast Physio & Sports Health is a family-owned multidisciplinary physiotherapy and sports health clinic offering a comprehensive range of therapeutic services and rehabilitation programs. The business operates two clinic locations (Ashmore and Burleigh Heads) and provides core clinical services including physiotherapy/sports physio, massage/myotherapy, exercise sports medicine, psychology, dietetics, women's health, running assessments, dry needling, telehealth, and event coverage. The Be Active division offers fitness programs including Pilates (general, pre/postnatal), strength and conditioning with ASCA-accredited coaches, an Alter-G anti-gravity treadmill, run technique sessions, and the GLAD arthritis program. Specialized assessment services include swim-specific musculoskeletal screenings, force plate/VALD ForceDecks testing, real-time ultrasound for pelvic floor assessment, and hand-held dynamometry for muscle strength testing. The clinic also retails a wide range of health products including compression garments, taping supplies, orthopedic braces, foam rollers, supplements, energy gels, electrolyte drinks, and supportive footwear.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Force plate technology identifies hidden asymmetries (e.g., 34% weaker braking ability) that traditional hop tests miss, enabling safer return-to-sport decisions.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Australian Olympic TeamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGold Coast Physio & Sports Health team members have served as official providers to the Australian Olympic Team, including Rio 2016 Olympics where Sports Physio Britt Caling worked at Australian HQ and Sports Physio Myles Burfield served as Kayaking Team Head Physio.
• Australian Commonwealth Games TeamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial providers to Australian Commonwealth Games Team. Sports Physio Britt Caling was appointed as one of 5 Sports Physios to Australian Team Medical HQ for Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games.
• Triathlon AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial Team Triathlon Australia Physio & Massage provider for Age-Group Team at 2018 ITU World Triathlon Series World Championships on Gold Coast. Treatment provided at QT Hotel HQ during race week.
• Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial partner providing physiotherapy services to Queensland Academy of Sport athletes based on Gold Coast.
• Australian Track Cycling TeamminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTeam members provided physiotherapy support to Australian Track Cycling Team including Olympic medalists Anna Meares and Nathan Hart at Rio 2016 Olympics.
• Australian Swimming TeamminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided physiotherapy support to Australian Swimming Team at Rio 2016 Olympics including swimmers Tommy Fraser-Holmes and James Roberts.
• Gold Coast Titans (NRL)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial physiotherapy provider for Gold Coast Titans NRL team.
• BMX AustraliaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial physiotherapy partner for Australian BMX team and athletes.
• Athletics AustraliaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial physiotherapy partner for Australian Athletics team including Olympic medalist Sally Pearson.
• Australian Sailing TeamminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial physiotherapy provider for Australian Sailing Team.
• Australian Paddle Team (Canoe/Kayak)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial physiotherapy provider for Australian Canoe/Kayak Sprint team including Olympic medalists Ken Wallace and Jess Fox.
• Australian SwimmingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSoft tissue therapy support provided to Australian Swimming team including open water swimmers at Rio 2016.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital: Aspetar is a Doha-based specialist sports medicine hospital treating elite international athletes across physiotherapy, sports science and rehab. Comparable at the elite-athlete level and in clinical scope, but operates as a state-backed hospital rather than a private multidisciplinary clinic.
• ATI Physical Therapy: ATI Physical Therapy is a large US-listed outpatient physical therapy provider offering sports, orthopedic and workers' comp rehab. Comparable clinical offering at scale, but a much larger, publicly-traded incumbent rather than a niche sports medicine specialist.

Direct peers

• Back In Motion Health Group: Back In Motion is one of Australia's largest physiotherapy franchises, delivering sports physio, musculoskeletal rehab, massage and exercise services. Highly comparable business model and customer segments to Gold Coast Physio & Sports Health, though at much larger national scale.
• Physio Inq: Physio Inq is an Australian mobile and in-clinic physiotherapy network offering sports physio, NDIS, aged-care and community services. Comparable as a multi-disciplinary allied health provider targeting active Australians, though with a different geographic and channel mix.
• Pivotal Motion Physiotherapy: Pivotal Motion is a Brisbane-based sports physiotherapy clinic offering sports physio, pilates, massage and strength & conditioning. Comparable service mix and target customers (active adults, athletes), though operating in an adjacent Queensland market rather than directly on the Gold Coast.
• Sydney Sports Medicine Centre: Sydney-based multidisciplinary sports medicine practice offering sports physio, sports physicians, massage, dietetics and exercise physiology. Closely comparable in clinical offering and elite/serious athlete customer focus to Gold Coast Physio & Sports Health.
• Alpha Sports Medicine: Alpha Sports Medicine is an Australian multidisciplinary sports medicine and physiotherapy group offering sports physicians, physio, massage, and pilates. Directly comparable in clinical scope, multi-disciplinary team structure, and athlete customer segment.
• Melbourne Sports Medicine Centre: Multidisciplinary Melbourne-based sports medicine practice combining sports physicians, physiotherapists, massage, dietetics and podiatry. Closely comparable in scope, multi-disciplinary structure and athlete-leaning customer base to Gold Coast Physio & Sports Health.
• Lifecare Physiotherapy: Lifecare is a national Australian allied-health network offering physiotherapy, sports physiotherapy, massage, exercise physiology and other services across multiple clinics. It directly overlaps Gold Coast Physio & Sports Health's multidisciplinary, multi-site model and target customer base.

Emerging players

• Kieser Australia: Kieser Australia combines strength training with physiotherapy and rehab in a clinic-based model, focusing on musculoskeletal health. Comparable adjacency in service mix and equipment-led therapy, though more strength-training-led and less sports-athlete-focused than Gold Coast Physio & Sports Health.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/mygcphysio
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gold-coast-physio-sports-health
• Xx.com/mygcphysio

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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