The Sports Physio Clinic

What The Sports Physio Clinic does

The Sports Physio Clinic is a private, multidisciplinary physiotherapy practice operating three physical clinic sites across Sydney's Northern Beaches and Upper North Shore: the flagship Narrabeen clinic (Sydney Academy of Sport, established 1984 by Greg Craig and Ian Collier), the West Pymble clinic (Shop 9-11 Philip Mall, opened 2010), and an on-site satellite clinic at Pymble Ladies' College. The practice is led by Andrew Ryan, who became Practice Principal in 2005 and is an APA Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist with elite sport experience across GWS Giants AFL, Wallabies and Mitsubishi DynaBoats.

Core services span sports and musculoskeletal physiotherapy, women's and pelvic health physiotherapy, paediatric physiotherapy (sub-brand Physi Kids), sports and remedial massage, hydrotherapy programs (Aquacare, Aquastrength), the Strong & Steady osteoarthritis exercise class modelled on the GLAD program, Alter-G anti-gravity treadmill rehabilitation, shockwave therapy, sports podiatry (via Harding Podiatry), sports dietetics, and exercise physiology. Specialized equipment (Alter-G treadmill, heated hydrotherapy pool, shockwave device) sits alongside evidence-based manual therapy and structured 6/8/12-week rehab packages offered at a 20% discount. The platform layer is Cliniko for bookings and patient records, with HICAPS for on-the-spot private health fund rebates.

The practice operates under two proprietary limited companies (Narrabeen Sports Medicine Physiotherapy Centre Pty Ltd and West Pymble Physio Clinic Pty Ltd) with 50+ practitioners across the three sites. Revenue comes from fee-for-service consultations, per-session massage, recurring program fees (Strong & Steady classes, rehab packages, hydrotherapy packs), and third-party payer claims including Medicare CDM, Workers Compensation, CTP, DVA, and NDIS. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via online booking, phone, and walk-ins, with referral partnerships into Narrabeen Sports Medicine Centre's sport physicians, surgeons and neurosurgeon for specialist escalation.

Name

The Sports Physio Clinic

Legal name

Narrabeen Sports Medicine Physiotherapy Centre Pty Ltd and West Pymble Physio Clinic Pty Ltd

Website

https://sportsphysioclinic.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Sports Physio Clinic is a private multidisciplinary physiotherapy practice operating three clinics across Sydney's Northern Beaches and Upper North Shore, offering sports and musculoskeletal physiotherapy, women's and pelvic health, paediatrics, massage, hydrotherapy, and allied health services to elite athletes, schools, and everyday community patients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Physiotherapy Services

NAICS

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (621340)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Sports Medicine (HLAKALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sports Physical Therapy & Return-to-Play Rehab (HSADAIAB), Sports Rehabilitation, Return-to-Play & Performance Therapy Centers (MPAKAJAO), Orthopedic & Sports Rehabilitation Centers (HLAFAFAI)

Keywords

• Sports physiotherapy services
• Musculoskeletal rehabilitation
• Allied health services
• Exercise physiology
• Pelvic health physiotherapy

Headquarters

HQ city

Narrabeen

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Physiotherapy Consultations: Fee-for-service physiotherapy consultations charged at tiered rates based on practitioner experience (APA Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist vs standard Physiotherapist) and appointment duration. Primary revenue stream.
2. Massage Therapy Services: Sports and remedial massage therapy services provided by Michelle Ivins, available at all three clinic locations. 60-minute sessions at $155 and 90-minute sessions at $180.
3. Strong & Steady OA Classes: Physiotherapist-supervised exercise classes for hip and knee osteoarthritis. Structured as 5-week blocks at $117 per session, running twice weekly. Includes initial assessment, progressive exercises, and home exercise plans.
4. Rehabilitation Packages: 6, 8, or 12-week structured rehabilitation programs offering 20% discount on session pricing. Hydrotherapy and Alter-G Treadmill sessions offered at 20% off for 5-pack purchases.
5. Health Fund Rebates and Insurance Claims: HICAPS on-the-spot claiming for private health insurance. Accepts Medicare CDM plans (up to 5 visits/year), Workers Compensation, CTP, DVA, and NDIS patients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Sports Physio Clinic operates three multidisciplinary physiotherapy clinics across Sydney's Northern Beaches and Upper North Shore, delivering sports physiotherapy, post-surgical rehabilitation, musculoskeletal treatment, and allied health services. Core offerings include manual therapy, exercise prescription, shockwave therapy, hydrotherapy, Alter-G treadmill rehabilitation, women's pelvic health, paediatric physiotherapy, podiatry, exercise physiology, sports dietetics, and the Strong & Steady osteoarthritis exercise program. Services are provided by APA Sports & Exercise Physiotherapists and supported allied health practitioners in fee-for-service and structured package formats.

Product overview

The Sports Physio Clinic is a multidisciplinary physiotherapy practice operating three clinic locations across Sydney's Northern Beaches and North Shore. The core offering is physiotherapy services at Narrabeen, West Pymble, and Pymble Ladies' College, supported by allied health services including massage therapy, podiatry, exercise physiology, and sports dietetics. Specialty services include women's and pelvic health physiotherapy, paediatric physiotherapy (Physi Kids), and rehabilitation programs such as hydrotherapy, Alter-G treadmill sessions, and the Strong & Steady osteoarthritis exercise class. The clinic also offers structured rehab packages in 6, 8, or 12-week formats. The practice serves patients from elite athletes to everyday individuals seeking to recover from injury and stay active.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Physi Kids: Paediatric physiotherapy service for babies, children and adolescents.
• Strong & Steady
• Aquacare
• Aquastrength

Products and services

• Physiotherapy Services Expert physiotherapy care for sports injuries, musculoskeletal conditions, post-surgical rehabilitation, and everyday aches and pains. Available at three clinic locations (Narrabeen, West Pymble, Pymble Ladies' College) with experienced sports physiotherapists including APA Sports & Exercise Physiotherapists. Includes 45-minute initial consultations and 30-minute follow-ups.
• Women's & Pelvic Health Physiotherapy Specialized pelvic floor and continence physiotherapy for women, men, and children, addressing bladder/bowel control problems, pelvic pain, prolapse, and post-pregnancy recovery.
• Paediatric Physiotherapy (Physi Kids) Paediatric physiotherapy service for babies, children, and adolescents covering developmental conditions, movement concerns, growth-related injuries, and sport-specific rehabilitation.
• Sports & Remedial Massage Therapy Remedial massage, sports massage, and hot stone therapy delivered by experienced therapists, available as standalone treatment or integrated with physiotherapy care plans. 60-minute sessions at $155 and 90-minute sessions at $180.
• Sports Dietitian Accredited Sports Dietitian and Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician providing sports nutrition, performance nutrition, and eating disorder treatment services.
• Podiatry Sports podiatry services including biomechanical assessment, video gait analysis, shoe prescription, and orthotic prescription for runners and athletes. Available at both Narrabeen and West Pymble locations.
• Exercise Physiology Accredited Exercise Physiologist services including VO2 Max testing, strength and conditioning, athletic development, and Medicare/rehabilitation programs.
• Hydrotherapy Programs Physiotherapy-led hydrotherapy programs in heated indoor pool at Narrabeen, including Aquacare (small group, max 4) for early rehab and Aquastrength (max 8) for progressive aquatic strength training. Used for post-op rehabilitation, maintaining fitness and strength, and OA exercise.
• Alter-G Anti-Gravity Treadmill Sessions Specialized anti-gravity treadmill using air-pressure technology to reduce body weight impact by up to 80%, enabling earlier return to running and walking with less joint stress. Used for post-surgical rehabilitation, stress fractures, tendon injuries, and return-to-run programs.
• Strong & Steady Osteoarthritis Classes Physiotherapist-supervised exercise program for hip and knee osteoarthritis combining progressive strength training, neuromuscular training, and education. Modeled on internationally recognized GLAD program. Structured as 5-week blocks at $117 per session, running twice weekly, including initial assessment and home exercise plans.
• Rehabilitation Packages Structured 6, 8, or 12 week rehabilitation packages offering 20% discount on session pricing, designed for supervised rehabilitation with consistent care and clear progression. Hydrotherapy and Alter-G Treadmill sessions offered at 20% off for 5-pack purchases.

Quantifiable outcome

• Early physiotherapy for musculoskeletal injuries associated with shorter recovery times and earlier return to work or sport
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Narrabeen Sports Medicine CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferral and collaborative relationship with Sport & Exercise Physicians, Knee & Hip Surgeons, Neurosurgeon, and Paediatric Rehab Specialist at Narrabeen Sports Medicine Centre. Close working relationship for multidisciplinary patient care requiring specialist medical input alongside physiotherapy treatment.
• Sydney Academy of SportcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary clinic location at Sydney Academy of Sport, Wakehurst Parkway Narrabeen. Hosting arrangement providing physiotherapy services to athletes and sporting community utilizing Academy facilities including swimming pool for hydrotherapy.
• Pymble Ladies' CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOn-site physiotherapy clinic arrangement at school campus providing exclusive services to students and staff. Includes Saturday sport coverage and major athletic event support. Arrangement provides clinic access to school community.
• Physi KidsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPaediatric physiotherapy service provided by Physi Kids practitioners Ashleigh Gellert and Georgia Bisset operating from Narrabeen clinic. Specialized service for children from newborns through to teenagers.
• Harding PodiatryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPodiatry services provided at Narrabeen location by Harding Podiatry. Video gait analysis and sports shoe prescription services available.
• Golf DistilleryminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorContent partnership for golf swing tips and biomechanics information. Provides expert golf technique content referenced in clinic educational materials.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Back In Motion Physiotherapy: One of Australia's largest physiotherapy franchise networks with hundreds of clinics. Highly comparable as a multi-location physiotherapy provider serving community and sports injury patients across Australia, though operating at vastly greater scale than The Sports Physio Clinic.
• Activ Therapy Physiotherapy: Sydney-based physiotherapy group with multiple locations offering sports injury management, manual therapy, and rehabilitation. Directly comparable in geography (Sydney market), service mix, and patient demographic focus.
• Optimum Health Solutions: Australian allied health provider offering physiotherapy, exercise physiology, dietetics, and rehabilitation across multiple clinics. Comparable as a multidisciplinary allied health group with subscription and packaged program offerings.
• PhysioWorks: Multi-clinic physiotherapy network in Australia providing sports injury treatment, manual therapy, and rehabilitation services. Directly comparable in service mix (sports physio, post-surgical rehab, allied health) and direct-to-consumer delivery model.
• Sydney Sports Medicine Centre: Sydney-based sports medicine and physiotherapy provider serving elite athletes and general patients. Highly comparable in sport-injury specialization, elite-athlete client base, and integration with sports physicians.
• Life Ready Physiotherapy: Australian physiotherapy group with multiple clinics offering sports, musculoskeletal, and rehabilitation services. Comparable as a multi-site physio practice targeting similar patient segments (athletes, general community, post-surgical) with subscription-style rehab packages.

Broad incumbents

• Kieser Australia: Premium Australian physiotherapy and strength training chain emphasizing evidence-based rehabilitation with specialized equipment. Comparable as an established multi-location operator targeting similar affluent, active patient segments with a structured-program (subscription) revenue model.

Others

• Harding Podiatry: Podiatry provider operating from the clinic's Narrabeen location as an in-house allied health partner. Listed here because it is a co-located allied health practitioner within the clinic's multidisciplinary ecosystem rather than a competitor.
• Sports Medicine Australia: National peak body for sports medicine in Australia. Not a direct competitor but a relevant ecosystem peer — the clinic aligns with industry standards set by this body and benefits from its advocacy and practitioner credentials framework.

Emerging players

• MoveWell Physiotherapy: Smaller Australian physiotherapy practice focused on sports injury and rehabilitation. Comparable as a niche operator in the sports physio segment, though with smaller scale and fewer specialty services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/sports_physios

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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