Hand Therapy

What Hand Therapy does

Hand Therapy Group is a Sydney-based allied health practice specializing in hand and upper limb rehabilitation, operating five clinic locations co-located within major private hospitals across Northwest Sydney and the Northern Beaches (Bella Vista, Norwest, Macquarie University, Frenchs Forest, and Dee Why). The practice was founded and guided by A/Prof Anne Wajon and is currently a wholly-owned subsidiary of Healthia Limited, an Australian health services group. It employs approximately 25 therapists and staff, with the majority holding dual accreditation as Accredited Hand Therapists (AHTA, Australia) and Certified Hand Therapists (Hand Therapy Certification Commission, USA) — a credential combination that is rare in the specialty.

The core offering is clinical hand therapy services delivered by physiotherapists and occupational therapists, including personalized assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and home exercise programs for conditions affecting the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder (fractures, tendon and nerve injuries, arthritis, post-surgical rehabilitation, sports and work-related injuries). Supporting technical capabilities include custom thermoplastic splint fabrication (static and dynamic) completed during consultation, waterproof fiberglass cast application, neoprene supports, leather wrist braces, and electrotherapy modalities (laser, TENS, ultrasound). Technology integrations are minimal and operational: Nookal for online appointment booking and HICAPS for instant private health fund reimbursement, alongside standard card payment processing.

The business model is direct-to-consumer professional services: patients book appointments directly online or by phone without referral (except Workers Compensation, DVA, and third-party cases). Revenue is generated from per-consultation professional fees and ancillary hardware sales (splints, supports, casts). The practice accepts multiple funding pathways — private health funds via HICAPS, WorkCover, NDIS, DVA, third-party insurance, and Medicare Chronic Disease Management Plans (up to 5 visits per year for eligible patients). GTM is primarily via referral relationships with hand surgeons, GPs, and rheumatologists, supplemented by website, blog content, and social media presence (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X). As a subsidiary of Healthia Limited, the practice benefits from group-level back-office and capital support.

Name

Hand Therapy

Legal name

Healthia Limited

Website

https://handtherapy.com.au

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hand Therapy Group is a Sydney-based allied health practice operating five clinic locations within private hospitals across Northwest Sydney and the Northern Beaches, providing specialist hand and upper limb rehabilitation delivered by AHTA-accredited physiotherapists and occupational therapists, and owned by Healthia Limited.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hand Therapy Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Hand & Upper Extremity Therapy (OT/CHT) (HSADAIAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Hand & Upper Extremity (HLAKALAF)

Keywords

• Hand therapy services
• Upper limb rehabilitation
• Custom splint fabrication
• Physiotherapy clinics
• Occupational therapy

Headquarters

HQ city

Bella Vista

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Clinical Consultation Services: Professional hand therapy consultation services provided by physiotherapists and occupational therapists. Initial consultations are 30-45 minutes. HICAPS instant health fund reimbursement available. Medicare Chronic Disease Management Program partial payments for eligible patients (up to 5 visits per year).
2. Therapeutic Products and Devices: Sale of custom-made splints, neoprene supports, waterproof casts, and exercise equipment as part of rehabilitation programs. These items are provided at additional cost during consultations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Hand Therapy Group provides specialised hand and upper limb rehabilitation delivered by physiotherapists and occupational therapists across five clinic locations in Northwest Sydney and the Northern Beaches. Core clinical services include personalised assessment, diagnosis and treatment of hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder conditions, supported by in-consultation custom thermoplastic splint fabrication and waterproof cast application, with reimbursement handled via HICAPS, WorkCover, NDIS, DVA and Medicare Chronic Disease Management plans.

Product overview

Hand Therapy Group is a healthcare service provider offering hand and upper limb rehabilitation across five clinic locations in Northwest Sydney and the Northern Beaches. The core offering is hand therapy services provided by physiotherapists and occupational therapists, which include assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and home exercise programs. The practice specializes in fabricating custom thermoplastic splints and waterproof casts. Supporting products include neoprene supports and leather wrist braces. Services are accessible through direct booking (no referral required except for Workers Compensation) and integrate with HICAPS for health fund claims and Nookal for online appointment scheduling.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hand Therapy Services Personalised assessment, diagnosis and treatment of hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder conditions delivered by accredited physiotherapists and occupational therapists, including tailored home exercise programs.
• Custom Thermoplastic Splints Custom-made thermoplastic splints (static and dynamic) fabricated on-site during consultations in approximately 15 minutes to protect, immobilise or support injured structures during healing.
• Waterproof Fiberglass Casts Application and removal of waterproof fiberglass casts for fracture care and post-operative management, allowing patients to maintain hygiene during treatment.
• Neoprene Supports Custom-made neoprene supports for thumb and wrist providing flexible support and compression during rehabilitation.
• Leather Wrist Braces Fabricated leather wrist braces for support and protection of wrist conditions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Evidence-based treatment protocols with custom thermoplastic splint fabrication completed in approximately 15 minutes during consultation

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hand Surgeons (Sydney Region)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrong working relationships with leading hand surgeons across Sydney. Practice is considered a centre of excellence receiving referrals and working collaboratively on patient care. Therapists liaise with surgeons to ensure coordinated treatment plans and post-operative rehabilitation.
• GPs and RheumatologistscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative relationships with general practitioners and rheumatologists for patient referrals and coordinated care management, particularly for patients with chronic conditions and complex hand/wrist/elbow issues.
• Australian Hand Therapy AssociationcoreOthersProfessional association for hand therapists in Australia. The majority of the practice's therapists hold accreditation through AHTA as Accredited Hand Therapists.
• Hand Therapy Certification Commission (USA)coreOthersUS-based certification body for hand therapists. Many therapists at the practice have achieved Certification in Hand Therapy (CHT) through this commission.
• Allied Health ProfessionalsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of allied health professionals including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and other specialists for comprehensive patient care coordination.
• Private Health Insurers (via HICAPS)minorOthersAll practices offer HICAPS services providing instant health fund reimbursement for patients at point of service.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Back In Motion Health Group: Australian franchised physiotherapy network with numerous clinic locations and a focus on musculoskeletal rehabilitation, exercise and injury management — directly comparable multi-clinic allied health footprint.
• Lifecare Physiotherapy: Australia-wide multi-clinic physiotherapy and allied health group offering in-clinic rehabilitation services. Comparable as a multi-site specialist allied health operator competing for the same Sydney patient and referrer pool.
• Healthfix Specialists: Multi-disciplinary allied health practice in Sydney offering physiotherapy, exercise physiology and rehabilitation services. Comparable as a Sydney-based specialist allied health operator sharing the same patient and surgeon referral ecosystem.
• Total Physio Group: Multi-clinic physiotherapy group operating across Sydney with musculoskeletal and post-operative rehabilitation focus. Comparable as a Sydney allied health operator sharing the same patient demographic and surgeon referral networks.
• Active Physiotherapy Newtown & Sydney CBD: Sydney-based physiotherapy clinic network treating musculoskeletal and post-surgical conditions. Comparable as a Sydney allied health provider competing for private patients, WorkCover and insurer-funded cases.

Broad incumbents

• IPRS Health: Large Australian provider of corporate, occupational and rehabilitation physiotherapy services. Comparable at a broad level as an established allied health platform, though IPRS operates at significantly greater scale across corporate and insurer contracts.
• Sydney Sports Medicine Foundation: Sydney-based multidisciplinary sports medicine centre offering physiotherapy, orthopaedic and rehabilitation services. Comparable as a Sydney specialist operator with overlapping musculoskeletal and rehabilitation offerings.
• Concentric Rehabilitation: Australian provider of multidisciplinary rehabilitation services including physiotherapy and occupational therapy. Comparable at a broad level as an established rehabilitation operator with overlapping therapy services.

Regional players

• Melbourne Hand Therapy: Specialist hand and upper limb therapy clinic operating in Melbourne. Most directly comparable peer in terms of clinical specialty (hand therapy) but operating in a different geography, so does not compete head-to-head in Sydney.

Others

• Healthia Limited: Listed parent company of Hand Therapy Group and operator of a broader network of physiotherapy, podiatry and allied health clinics across Australia. Relevant as the parent platform that owns the practice and dictates its growth capital and strategic direction.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/HandtherapyAu
• Facebookfacebook.com/handtherapygroup
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hand-therapy
• Instagraminstagram.com/hand.therapy.group

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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