Physioworks Health Group

What Physioworks Health Group does

Physioworks Health Group is a privately held, multi-discipline physiotherapy and allied healthcare provider operating four clinic locations across south-east Melbourne — Berwick (co-located within the BFIRM Wellness Hub), Camberwell (flagship), Cranbourne, and Pakenham. Founded c. 1995 and currently celebrating 30 years of operation, the group is led by Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapists Andrew Dalwood (FACP) and David Francis (FACP), each with more than 30 years of clinical experience. The service portfolio centres on General, Sport, and Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy and extends into Exercise Physiology, Massage Therapy (including Remedial, Sport, Relaxation, and Trauma Touch Therapy), Podiatry, Paediatric Physiotherapy, and Industrial Physiotherapy for workplace and tradie injury management.

The underlying operating model is a clinic-based professional services delivery platform rather than a software product. Each location operates individual treatment rooms with strict hygiene practices, and the group runs active clinical research collaborations with the University of Melbourne (Centre for Health, Exercise and Sports Medicine), La Trobe University, and Monash University, embedding the clinics as study sites for osteoarthritis, women's health, and injury prevention research. Service quality differentiation rests on FACP-credentialed clinician leadership and continuity of evidence-based protocols developed through these partnerships.

Revenue is generated per patient visit across the four clinics via direct bookings, with no publicly disclosed fee schedule or third-party payer mix. Customer acquisition is driven by long-running community sports club partnerships (Casey Basketball Association, Camberwell Magpies, Ashy Redbacks, EDFNL, Berwick FC, Pakenham FC, Narre Warren FNC, Casey Cavaliers, Lowanna College Sports Academy), referrals, social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube), and education sessions delivered at partner clubs. Customer segments span general community members, athletes from community to elite level (including NBL1 squads and an AFL-linked clinician network), older adults, paediatric clients, and tradies/industrial workers. Pricing is not transparently disclosed and the firm operates as an independent private company with no external investment or parent entity.

Name

Physioworks Health Group

Legal name

Physioworks Health Group

Website

https://physioworkshealthgroup.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Physioworks Health Group is a private, multi-discipline physiotherapy and allied health provider operating four clinics across south-east Melbourne, delivering general, sport, and specialist musculoskeletal physiotherapy, exercise physiology, massage, podiatry, paediatric, and industrial physiotherapy services to community members, athletes, and workers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Physiotherapy & Allied Health Services

NAICS

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (62134), Offices of Other Health Practitioners (6213)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Orthopedic & Sports Rehabilitation Centers (HLAFAFAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sports Rehabilitation, Return-to-Play & Performance Therapy Centers (MPAKAJAO), Sports Massage (HSADAHAC)

Keywords

• Physiotherapy services
• Allied health care
• Sports medicine
• Exercise physiology
• Musculoskeletal therapy

Headquarters

HQ city

Camberwell

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Physiotherapy Services: General, Sport, and Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy services provided across four clinic locations. Revenue generated through patient consultations and treatment sessions.
2. Exercise Physiology: Clinical exercise physiology services including group exercise classes and individual rehabilitation programs
3. Massage Therapy: Remedial, relaxation, sports massage, and Trauma Touch Therapy services at clinic locations
4. Podiatry Services: Foot and lower limb assessment and treatment services available at Camberwell clinic

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Physioworks Health Group operates a network of four physiotherapy and allied health clinics across south-east Melbourne (Berwick, Camberwell, Cranbourne, and Pakenham) delivering general, sport, and specialist musculoskeletal physiotherapy, exercise physiology, massage therapy (including remedial, sport, relaxation, and Trauma Touch Therapy), podiatry, paediatric physiotherapy, and industrial physiotherapy to individual patients and community sporting clubs.

Product overview

Physioworks Health Group is a multi-discipline physiotherapy and allied healthcare provider operating a network of four clinics across south-east Melbourne (Berwick, Camberwell, Cranbourne, and Pakenham). The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of healthcare services centered around physiotherapy as the core offering, supplemented by allied health services including Exercise Physiology, Massage Therapy (covering remedial, sport, relaxation, and trauma touch modalities), and Podiatry. Specialist services include Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy led by FACP-qualified specialists, Paediatric Physiotherapy for children, and Industrial Physiotherapy for workplace injuries. The services are delivered through individual treatment rooms across four clinic locations, with a focus on sports medicine, community health, and research-backed treatment approaches.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• General Physiotherapy General physiotherapy assessment, treatment, and care for a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions and injuries, delivered to individual patients at Physioworks' four south-east Melbourne clinics.
• Sport Physiotherapy Specialised physiotherapy for athletes and sports-related injuries, including injury prevention, injury management, performance optimisation, and rehabilitation, provided to community and elite athletes across the group's clinics and partner sporting clubs.
• Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Advanced physiotherapy for complex musculoskeletal conditions, led by Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapists Andrew Dalwood (FACP) and David Francis (FACP), with more than 30 years' combined specialist experience.
• Exercise Physiology Clinical exercise-based treatment programs and fitness assessments delivered by qualified exercise physiologists, including group exercise classes and individual rehabilitation programs for patients managing chronic conditions and seeking improved health outcomes.
• Massage Therapy Massage therapy services including remedial massage, sport massage, and relaxation massage for muscle relief and stress reduction, delivered at Physioworks Camberwell and Cranbourne clinics.
• Podiatry Foot and lower limb care including gait analysis, orthotics, and treatment of foot and ankle conditions, available at Physioworks Camberwell.
• Paediatric Physiotherapy Physiotherapy for children from infants to adolescents addressing conditions such as cerebral palsy, developmental delay, genetic syndromes, torticollis, plagiocephaly, and orthopaedic issues, available at Physioworks Camberwell.
• Industrial Physiotherapy Workplace physiotherapy including work injury assessment, treatment, and prevention programs tailored for tradies and industrial workers, supporting return-to-work outcomes.
• Trauma Touch Therapy A specialised bodywork therapy providing a safe environment for individuals to explore and manage physiological responses to trauma, incorporating breathing, movement, and self-massage techniques, offered at Physioworks Health Group.

Quantifiable outcome

• Sustained improvements in knee pain for 6+ months demonstrated through published research (Annals of Internal Medicine)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• BFIRM Personal TrainingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPhysioworks Berwick located within the BFIRM Wellness Hub, providing integrated fitness and physiotherapy services in a one-stop wellness location.
• University of Melbourne (Centre for Health, Exercise and Sports Medicine)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing research partnership including involvement in Hip OA, Knee OA, and exercise rehabilitation studies. Led by Professor Kim Bennell. Multiple research projects conducted at Physioworks clinics.
• La Trobe UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive provider of injury prevention and improved performance research through the Prep to Play Programme for female footballers. David Francis involved in research and education delivery.
• Monash UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership through Exercise Physiologist Megan Jepson who works as a Research Assistant at the university. Includes COVID-19 health messaging research and women's health studies.
• Australian Physiotherapy AssociationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAPA member organization. Andrew Dalwood invited to speak at APA Doctors Breakfast. Supports APA initiatives including Tradies National Health Month.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bounce Health Group: Multi-clinic physiotherapy and allied health group in Victoria with multiple locations. Direct comparable as a Victorian-headquartered multi-discipline practice offering physiotherapy, sports medicine, and allied health services through clinic-based delivery.
• Kieser Australia: Australian physiotherapy and strength training network combining clinical physiotherapy with equipment-based rehabilitation. Comparable as a multi-clinic allied health provider integrating exercise physiology and physiotherapy in a clinic-based model.
• Back In Motion Health Group: Australia's largest physiotherapy franchise network with 100+ locations offering physiotherapy, exercise physiology, massage, and allied health services. Comparable as a multi-clinic allied health group targeting community sport, general public, and workplace injury segments with similar service mix.
• Sports and Spinal Group: Multi-clinic physiotherapy group with strong sport physiotherapy focus and community sport partnerships. Comparable as a multi-disciplinary practice combining general physiotherapy, sports rehabilitation, and allied health services through a clinic network model.
• Lifecare Physiotherapy: National Australian physiotherapy network operating multiple clinics across metro and regional areas. Comparable as a multi-disciplinary allied health provider serving sports, general, and workplace injury patients with similar service offerings including massage and exercise physiology.
• Total Physiotherapy: Victorian multi-clinic physiotherapy group offering sports, general, and specialist physiotherapy services. Comparable as a Melbourne-based multi-clinic practice with similar allied health service mix and direct-to-consumer delivery model.

Regional players

• Melbourne Sports Physiotherapy: Melbourne-based sports physiotherapy practice focused on athletic injury management. Comparable as a regional player offering specialist sports physiotherapy and rehabilitation services within the same geographic market.

Broad incumbents

• Healthia Limited: ASX-listed parent company of multiple allied health brands including physiotherapy, podiatry, and optometry networks across Australia and New Zealand. Comparable as a broader incumbent that owns and operates physiotherapy clinic brands at scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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