What Sport & Spinal Physiotherapy does

Sport & Spinal Physiotherapy is a privately held, multidisciplinary allied health practice operating two clinics in the Australian Capital Territory — a flagship at Gungahlin (Unit 123 Gungahlin Square, 43 Hibberson St) and a second site in Braddon (Shop 2/49 Mort St). The practice delivers a comprehensive service portfolio spanning physiotherapy (sports, spinal, post-operative, dance, dynamic core stability, women's health, pre/post-natal), podiatry (custom moulded orthotics, biomechanical assessment), remedial massage, exercise physiology, hydrotherapy, Pilates (matwork and reformer), bike fitting, running assessments with video analysis, musculoskeletal screening, dry needling, GLAD osteoarthritis classes, and gym-based rehabilitation. Treatment is supported by hands-on therapy techniques, real-time ultrasound for core muscle engagement verification, and a proprietary Phase-Based Rehab System intended to deliver structured, lasting recovery.

The practice operates a direct-to-consumer model with pay-as-you-go pricing per consultation. Patient access is provided via the Nookal online booking platform, telephone bookings, and GP/specialist referrals. Revenue is drawn from multiple payer channels including private out-of-pocket payments, on-the-spot private health insurance rebates via HICAPS, Medicare Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) chronic disease management plans, ACT and NSW workers compensation, DVA (Department of Veterans' Affairs) referrals, and motor accident CTP insurance claims. Saturday surcharges, $35 late payment administration fees, and late cancellation fees ($30/$50) provide modest incremental yield, with cancellation penalties redirected to charity partners (World Vision, Oxfam).

Sport & Spinal Physiotherapy operates as a member clinic of Healthia, Australia's largest allied health network with 400+ clinics, gaining corporate support, professional development, and brand association while retaining day-to-day operational autonomy. The practice employs 18+ clinical staff (9 physiotherapists, 4 podiatrists, 4 massage therapists, 1 exercise physiologist) plus administrative personnel, and sustains an active community presence through charitable partnerships (SOS Health Foundation, Indigenous Marathon Project, Mother's Day Classic) and content marketing across Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and a 19-page blog library.

Name

Sport & Spinal Physiotherapy

Legal name

Sport & Spinal Physiotherapy

Website

https://sportandspinalphysio.com.au

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Sport & Spinal Physiotherapy is a privately held multidisciplinary allied health practice operating two clinics in Canberra (Gungahlin and Braddon), delivering physiotherapy, podiatry, remedial massage, exercise physiology, hydrotherapy, and Pilates to consumers via direct pay, private health, Medicare EPC, workers compensation, DVA, and motor accident channels, as a member of the Healthia network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Physiotherapy and Allied Health Services

NAICS

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (62134), Offices of Podiatrists (621391), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Orthopedic Physical Therapy & Post-Op Rehab (HSADAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

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

Keywords

• Physiotherapy services
• Allied health care
• Sports injury rehabilitation
• Musculoskeletal treatment
• Manual therapy

Headquarters

HQ city

Gungahlin

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Private Pay Services: Standard physiotherapy, podiatry, massage and exercise physiology consultations paid by patients on day of service. Payment via credit card, EFTPOS, cash. HICAPS and Medicare instant claim system for on-the-spot health fund rebates.
2. Private Health Insurance: Claims processed via HICAPS for on-the-spot health fund rebates from private health insurers
3. Medicare EPC Plans: Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) Chronic Disease Management plans for eligible Medicare patients - limited rebates for allied health costs
4. Workers Compensation: Treatment for work accidents covered by employer's workers compensation insurer (ACT and NSW)
5. DVA (Veteran Affairs): Treatment for veterans with DVA referrals - invoiced directly for treatment costs and podiatry support products
6. Motor Accident Insurance: Treatment for motor vehicle accident clients covered by at-fault driver's CTP insurance

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Sport & Spinal Physiotherapy is a private allied health practice that delivers physiotherapy, sports and spinal physiotherapy, post-operative rehabilitation, remedial massage, podiatry, exercise physiology, Pilates and group classes, hydrotherapy, women's health, pre and post-natal care, dry needling, real time ultrasound assessment, bike fitting, running assessment, musculoskeletal screening, and GLAD classes. Treatment plans are tailored to individual patient needs and combine hands-on manual therapy, exercise prescription, and patient education.

Product overview

Sport & Spinal Physiotherapy is a multi-disciplinary allied health practice offering a comprehensive range of physiotherapy services as its core offering, supplemented by podiatry, remedial massage, and exercise physiology. The practice operates two clinic locations (Gungahlin and Braddon) and provides specialized services including sports physiotherapy, spinal physiotherapy, post-operative rehabilitation, dance physiotherapy, and dynamic core stability work. Additional services include hydrotherapy, bike fitting, running assessments with video analysis, women's health, pre/postnatal care, and group fitness classes (Pilates, strength training). The practice also offers treatment modalities such as dry needling and real-time ultrasound imaging for assessment. Services are delivered through integrated multidisciplinary teams of physiotherapists, podiatrists, massage therapists, and exercise physiologists working from fully equipped gyms and studios.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Physiotherapy Core physiotherapy assessment and treatment for individuals with musculoskeletal and general physical conditions.
• Sports Physiotherapy Physiotherapy targeted at athletes and active individuals for sports-related injuries and performance recovery.
• Spinal Physiotherapy Specialist physiotherapy for spinal pain and dysfunction in individual patients.
• Post-Operative Rehabilitation Structured rehabilitation programs for patients recovering from orthopaedic or other surgery.
• Dynamic Core Stability Targeted core stability assessment and training for individuals seeking improved trunk control and injury prevention.
• Dance Physiotherapy Specialist physiotherapy assessment and treatment for dancers and dance-related injuries.
• Remedial Massage Therapeutic remedial massage service for individuals with muscular tension, injury, or recovery needs.
• Podiatry Podiatry assessment and treatment for foot, ankle, and lower-limb conditions in individual patients.
• Exercise Physiology Exercise physiology services for individual patients, including clinical exercise prescription for chronic conditions and recovery.
• Pilates and Group Classes Group Pilates and related exercise classes delivered at the practice for individual participants.
• Hydrotherapy Water-based therapy and rehabilitation sessions for individual patients.
• Bike Fitting Bicycle fitting service to optimize rider positioning, comfort, and performance for individual cyclists.
• Running Assessment Running gait and technique assessment service for individual runners to address injury risk and performance.
• Women's Health Physiotherapy Specialist physiotherapy for women's health conditions in individual female patients.
• Pre and Post Natal Physiotherapy Physiotherapy care tailored to individual patients during pre and post-natal stages.
• Dry Needling Dry needling treatment technique delivered as part of physiotherapy services for individual patients.
• Real Time Ultrasound Real time ultrasound assessment and biofeedback service for individual patients.
• Musculoskeletal Screening Screening service assessing musculoskeletal function for individual patients.
• GLAD Classes Good Life with osteoArthritis from Denmark (GLAD) program delivered as group classes for individual participants.
• Gymnasium Services In-clinic gymnasium facilities used by individual patients for rehabilitation and exercise programs.

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

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 and minor.

• HealthiacoreOthersPart of Healthia, Australia's largest allied health network with 400+ clinics. Provides corporate support, professional development resources, and brand association.
• SOS Foundation (SOS Health Foundation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing charitable partnership for indigenous communities. Donates 5% of treatment money on 'Fundraising Friday'. Provides volunteer physiotherapy and podiatry services to remote indigenous communities in Palm Island, North East Arnhem Land, and Nepal.
• World VisionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegular donations and child sponsorship program. Cancellation fees and late payment fees donated to World Vision.
• OxfamminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAll cancellation fees and late payment fees donated to Oxfam as part of charitable giving program.
• Indigenous Marathon Project / Deadly RunnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRunning assessments provided to Queanbeyan Deadly Runners participating in Indigenous Marathon Project for New York and Boston Marathons.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ProActiv Sports Medicine: Multi-disciplinary Australian sports medicine practice combining physiotherapy, podiatry, massage, and exercise physiology. Comparable in clinical scope, sport-injury focus, and integrated allied health team structure.
• Physio Inq: Australian multi-site physiotherapy network providing physiotherapy, sports injury management, and rehabilitation services. Comparable in clinical focus, multi-site consumer-facing model, and Australian allied health market.
• Sportsmed Biologic: Australian sports medicine and physiotherapy practice offering sports injury management, rehabilitation, and allied health services. Comparable in sports physiotherapy focus and integrated rehabilitation approach.
• Back In Motion Health Group: Australia's largest physiotherapy franchise network with multi-site clinics offering physiotherapy, pilates, and related allied health services. Comparable in multi-disciplinary allied health delivery, multi-site footprint, and Australian consumer market.
• Bounce Health Group: Australian allied health group operating multiple clinics offering physiotherapy, podiatry, massage, and exercise physiology services. Closely comparable multidisciplinary service mix and multi-clinic operating approach.
• Advance Health Group: Multi-disciplinary Australian allied health group operating physiotherapy and related services across multiple sites. Comparable in multi-disciplinary offerings and clinic-based consumer model.
• Life Ready Physio: Multi-site Australian physiotherapy practice with integrated services including massage, pilates, and exercise physiology. Directly comparable in scope of allied health offerings and multi-clinic operating model.

Broad incumbents

• Healthia Limited: ASX-listed parent entity operating 400+ allied health clinics across Australia. Comparable as the network umbrella under which the subject practice operates, with shared procurement, branding, and clinical resources.

Emerging players

• Kieser Australia: Australian chain integrating physiotherapy with supervised strength training and equipment-based rehabilitation. Comparable hybrid allied-health-plus-exercise model targeting similar consumer demographics.

Regional players

• Canberra Sports Physiotherapy: Local Canberra physiotherapy competitor operating in the same ACT market. Comparable in clinical focus and geography, providing direct local competition for the subject practice's patient base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/SportandspinalPT/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/sportspinalphysio
• Instagraminstagram.com/sportspinalphysio
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sport-&-spinal-physiotherapy

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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