Victoria Sports and Rehabilitation Clinic

What Victoria Sports and Rehabilitation Clinic does

Victoria Sports and Rehabilitation Clinic (VSRC) is a privately-held osteopathic and musculoskeletal rehabilitation practice founded in 2003 by Dr Daniel Comerford and headquartered at 1287 Nepean Highway, Mount Eliza, Victoria, Australia. The clinic operates from a single physical site serving the Mornington Peninsula and offers a multi-modality service stack anchored on osteopathy and clinical Pilates, with specialized programs in scoliosis treatment (Schroth Method plus Chéneau-Gensingen CAD/CAM bracing), headache and migraine management (Watson Headache Approach), osteoporosis exercise (Onero, licensed from The Bone Clinic), pelvic health osteopathy, exercise rehabilitation, golf performance screening (TPI methodology), and remedial massage. Service delivery combines in-person manual therapy with telehealth consultations and uses third-party TrackActive exercise prescription software for home-based programs.

The clinic is staffed by 7 registered osteopaths and 1 remedial massage therapist, all governed by the Osteopathy Board of Australia. Revenue is generated from per-consultation professional service fees (telehealth osteopathy sessions priced at A$66–A$110), Class-based Pilates, and a practitioner-education arm that delivers a five-day Schroth Best Practice certification course at A$3,500 per attendee. Pricing is supported by Medicare Chronic Disease Management Plan bulk billing, Workcover, NDIS coverage, and HICAPS private health rebates. Patient acquisition relies on GP and specialist referrals, content marketing through an extensive blog and social channels (Twitter, Facebook, YouTube), and self-serve online booking via Cliniko.

Commercially, VSRC holds licensed rights to a portfolio of niche musculoskeletal methodologies (Schroth Best Practice, Watson Headache Approach, Onero, Chéneau-Gensingen Brace) and benefits from the founder's direct training lineage under Dr Hans-Rudolf Weiss, granting it de facto exclusivity as the only Australian clinic positioned to deliver the full Schroth-plus-bracing scoliosis protocol. The business is unencumbered by external equity, with no funding rounds, M&A activity, or parent company involvement disclosed. Strategic priorities evidenced over the past decade include product diversification (Remedial Massage 2016, Telehealth 2020), specialty clinical program adoption (Onero, Pelvic Health, Golf Screening), and the build-out of a practitioner training course franchise beginning with the inaugural Australian Schroth Best Practice course in April 2023.

Name

Victoria Sports and Rehabilitation Clinic

Legal name

Victoria Sports and Rehabilitation Clinic

Website

https://vsrc.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Victoria Sports and Rehabilitation Clinic is a privately-held Mount Eliza, Australia osteopathic practice delivering musculoskeletal care — including Schroth scoliosis, Watson headache, Onero osteoporosis, pelvic health, Pilates and telehealth — to Mornington Peninsula patients of all ages.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Osteopathic and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Services

NAICS

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (62134), Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (621340), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Sports Medicine (HLAKALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Orthopedic & Sports Rehabilitation Centers (HLAFAFAI), Sports Physical Therapy & Return-to-Play Rehab (HSADAIAB), Orthopedic Physical Therapy & Post-Op Rehab (HSADAIAA), Sports Medicine, Athletic Training & Rehabilitation Services (EDALAIAH)

Keywords

• Osteopathic treatment services
• Musculoskeletal rehabilitation
• Scoliosis therapy programs
• Clinical pilates therapy
• Sports injury recovery

Headquarters

HQ city

Mount Eliza

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Osteopathy Consultations: Government-registered primary healthcare service delivering diagnosis, treatment and prevention of musculoskeletal complaints through manual therapy techniques. Individual consultation fees based on appointment type and duration.
2. Clinical Pilates: Studio-based and home-based Pilates sessions delivered by Osteopaths. Offers one-on-one sessions and class formats with Pilates packs available.
3. Remedial Massage: Therapeutic massage services including deep tissue, trigger point therapy, myofascial release for musculoskeletal dysfunctions. 30 and 60 minute appointment options.
4. Schroth Best Practice Courses: Five-day intensive practitioner training courses for Osteopaths, Physiotherapists, OTs and Medical Doctors. Sold at $3500 (early bird $3250) excluding GST.
5. Onero Osteoporosis Program: Licensed bone health exercise program supervised by trained practitioners. Medicare-eligible through GPMP with up to 5 rebatable visits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Victoria Sports and Rehabilitation Clinic is an osteopathic healthcare clinic located in Mount Eliza, Victoria, Australia, that provides musculoskeletal assessment and treatment services. Its core offerings include osteopathy, clinical Pilates, scoliosis therapy using the Schroth Method, remedial massage, and exercise rehabilitation for sports and spinal injuries, delivered to individual patients on a per-session basis.

Product overview

Victoria Sports and Rehabilitation Clinic offers a comprehensive suite of musculoskeletal healthcare services anchored by Osteopathy and Clinical Pilates as core offerings. The clinic differentiates through specialized programs including the Schroth Method for scoliosis treatment (with associated Chéneau-Gensingen Bracing), headache and migraine management using the Watson Headache Approach, osteoporosis treatment via the Onero program, pelvic health osteopathy, and golf performance screening. Telehealth services extend reach for remote consultations. The clinic also provides practitioner education through Schroth Best Practice certification courses. All services integrate exercise prescription and rehabilitation principles, with most treatments combining manual therapy with patient education and home-based exercise programs developed through TrackActive software.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Osteopathy

Quantifiable outcome

• 90%+ success rate with 13+ hours/day brace compliance (vs 42% without treatment)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting, past/core and minor.

• Dr Hans-Rudolf WeisscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrthopedic surgeon and grandson of Katharina Schroth, developer of the Schroth Method. Dr Comerford works with Dr Weiss on specific patient management and makes yearly trips to Germany for training updates. Dr Weiss developed the Chêneau-Gensingen Brace and Schroth Best Practice Program.
• Dr Marc MoramarcocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchroth Best Practice Advanced Instructor. Dr Comerford continues further study with Dr Moramarco to maintain current knowledge in conservative scoliosis management.
• Peninsula Orthotics (Nick Muller)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExperienced scoliosis Orthotist who works with VSRC on the bracing process including design, manufacturing, fitting and modifications of the Chêneau-Gensingen brace. Australian-based manufacturing enables brace delivery in as little as 2 days.
• The Bone Clinic (Professor Belinda Beck)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeveloper of Onero osteoporosis exercise program. VSRC is Licensed to deliver Onero to clients with or at risk of osteoporosis. Research demonstrates bone density improvements of 5% in spine and 8% in hip.
• Osteoporosis AustraliasupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerAustralia's leading advocacy group for osteoporosis sufferers. Partnered with The Bone Clinic to disseminate Onero program throughout Australia. Provides educational resources and program endorsement.
• Collingwood Football Clubpast/coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr Comerford worked as a Sports Scientist at Collingwood Football Club during his professional sports medicine career spanning 2001-2007 and ongoing.
• New Zealand All Blackspast/coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr Comerford toured with the New Zealand All Blacks rugby team in 2003, providing osteopathic and sports science services.
• Lisa Elliot (Physiotherapist, Denmark)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchroth Best Practice Instructor from Denmark who co-instructed the first Australian Schroth Best Practice course in April 2023 with Dr Comerford. Trained 8 osteopaths over 5 days.
• Abbotsford ConventminorOthersVenue partner for Schroth Best Practice practitioner training courses in Melbourne, Victoria. Located at 1/3 St Heliers St, Abbotsford VIC 3067.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Back in Motion Health Group: Australia's largest physiotherapy network with 100+ locations offering musculoskeletal, sports injury, and rehabilitation services. Competes with VSRC for general musculoskeletal patients and sports injury referrals, though lacks VSRC's specialized scoliosis and Schroth Best Practice credentialing.
• Kieser Australia: Network of physiotherapy and strength training clinics across Australia combining exercise rehabilitation with manual therapy. Overlaps with VSRC's integrated osteopathy-exercise rehabilitation model but operates at substantially larger scale with standardized protocols.

Others

• Osteopathy Australia: Professional association representing Australian osteopaths. All VSRC practitioners are registered with this body. It defines the scope of practice and professional standards under which the clinic operates, similar to how other specialty clinics align with their respective professional bodies.
• Sports Medicine Australia (Victorian Branch): Professional body for sports medicine practitioners in Australia. Not a direct competitor but defines the credentialing standards and referral ecosystem that VSRC's sports medicine heritage and team affiliations benefit from.
• Scoliosis Australia: National advocacy organization for scoliosis awareness and conservative treatment. Not a direct competitor but a key ecosystem partner for VSRC's Schroth Method services, providing patient referrals and educational content alignment.

Regional players

• Total Physio (formerly Back in Motion): Regional Victorian physiotherapy practices offering sports injury, spinal, and rehabilitation services. Compete directly with VSRC in the Mornington Peninsula and broader Victorian market for musculoskeletal patients, though with broader (less specialized) service offerings.
• Active Health Portland / Peninsula Sports Medicine: Mornington Peninsula-based sports medicine and physiotherapy practices serving the same geographic catchment as VSRC. Compete for weekend warrior and amateur athlete patient segments with overlapping sports injury and rehabilitation offerings.

Direct peers

• Watson Headache Clinic: Specialist headache and migraine treatment clinic using the Watson Headache Approach developed by Dr Dean Watson PhD. VSRC is a credentialed provider of the same Watson methodology, directly comparable in the headache/migraine treatment niche within the Australian market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/vicsportsrehab
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/vicsportsrehab
• Facebookfacebook.com/vicsportsrehab
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/victoria-sports-and-rehabilitation-clinic

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Investors

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