Sydney Spine & Pelvis Physiotherapy Centre

What Sydney Spine & Pelvis Physiotherapy Centre does

Sydney Spine & Pelvis Physiotherapy Centre (SSP Physio) is an Australian specialty physiotherapy clinic founded in 2003 by Dr Barbara Hungerford and headquartered at 101 Lyons Road, Drummoyne, with a satellite location inside the North Sydney Sports Medicine Centre in St Leonards. The practice treats complex musculoskeletal, spinal, pelvic, and pain conditions using a whole-body Integrated Systems Model (ISM) assessment approach combined with manual therapy (muscle energy techniques, joint and nerve mobilisation, craniosacral and visceral manipulation) and functional exercise rehabilitation. It operates a broad specialist service portfolio including Real Time Ultrasound Imaging for core/pelvic floor assessment, Women's and Men's Health & Continence Retraining, PRP/Prolotherapy under an LBIG Australia research collaboration, Dance Physiotherapy and Pre-Pointe Screenings, concussion management, and joint hypermobility programmes, alongside Lumbo-Pelvic Stability, Pilates, and Strong Bones & Backs exercise classes.

SSP Physio generates revenue almost entirely through professional services: individualised 1-hour initial physiotherapy assessments, follow-up consultations, private Pilates sessions ($140 half-hour / $280 one-hour), and small-group classes (Pilates max 4, Core/Strong Bones max 5) sold as $550 prepaid 10-week blocks or $63 casual drop-ins, with private health fund rebates available. The customer base is predominantly individual B2C patients with complex conditions (low back/pelvic pain, post-partum, dance and sports injuries, osteopenia/osteoporosis), supplemented by enterprise relationships with elite dance companies (Bangarra Dance Company, Sydney Dance Company). Go-to-market relies on a content-rich website, Facebook presence, healthcare-provider referrals from Sydney sports physicians and obstetricians, and word-of-mouth within the dance community; class attendance requires prior individual assessment.

The team comprises approximately 10-12 staff across six clinicians (six physiotherapists including Director Dr Hungerford, plus one exercise physiologist and one massage therapist) and four practice/administration personnel. The clinic combines its clinical practice with a parallel education entity, Advanced Manual Therapy Associates P/L (founded 1995), through which Dr Hungerford delivers postgraduate training to physiotherapists and medical practitioners, lending the practice reputational and intellectual-property leverage beyond direct patient care.

Name

Sydney Spine & Pelvis Physiotherapy Centre

Legal name

Sydney Spine And Pelvis Physiotherapy Centre Pty Ltd

Website

https://sspphysio.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Sydney Spine & Pelvis Physiotherapy Centre is a specialty physiotherapy clinic in Drummoyne and St Leonards, Sydney, treating complex musculoskeletal, pelvic, sports, and dance-related conditions using manual therapy, real-time ultrasound, and exercise rehabilitation, and serving both individual B2C patients and elite dance companies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Musculoskeletal and Pelvic Health Physiotherapy

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Orthopedic Physical Therapy & Post-Op Rehab (HSADAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy (Women’s & Men’s Health) (HSADAIAG), Medical/Therapeutic Massage (Rehab/Pain Management) (HSALAEAO)

Keywords

• Musculoskeletal physiotherapy services
• Pelvic health physiotherapy
• Sports injury rehabilitation
• Manual therapy treatment
• Exercise rehabilitation classes

Headquarters

HQ city

Drummoyne

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Physiotherapy Consultations: One-on-one clinical consultations for assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions, sports injuries, pelvic health, and related issues. Initial assessments are 1 hour to thoroughly assess problems.
2. Group Exercise Classes: Rehabilitation exercise classes including Pilates (max 4 people), Lumbo-pelvic stability (stages 1-4), and Strong Bones & Backs classes. Classes run in 10-week blocks with maximum 5 participants.
3. Private Pilates Sessions: Individual private Pilates sessions available in half-hour or one-hour formats for those new to Pilates or currently suffering injuries.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Sydney Spine & Pelvis Physiotherapy Centre is a clinical physiotherapy practice delivering one-on-one assessment and treatment for complex musculoskeletal, pelvic health, sports, and dance injuries, using manual therapy techniques (muscle energy techniques, joint and nerve mobilisation, craniosacral therapy, visceral manipulation), Real Time Ultrasound imaging for core and pelvic floor assessment, PRP and prolotherapy injections, and small-group rehabilitation classes including Pilates, Lumbo-Pelvic Stability stages 1-4, and Strong Bones & Backs. Services are delivered by physiotherapists, an exercise physiologist, and a massage therapist across two Sydney clinic locations under a whole-body Integrated Systems Model (ISM) assessment approach.

Product overview

Sydney Spine & Pelvis Physiotherapy Centre is a physiotherapy clinic offering a comprehensive portfolio of clinical services organised around spine, pelvis, and musculoskeletal health. The core offering combines manual therapy techniques (muscle energy, deep tissue, joint mobilisation) with functional exercise rehabilitation, augmented by specialist services including Real Time Ultrasound imaging, Women's and Men's Health & Continence Retraining, Dance Physio & Pre-Pointe Screenings, Craniosacral Therapy, Visceral Manipulation, and PRP & Prolotherapy. Exercise-based programmes include Lumbo-Pelvic Stability Retraining Classes, Pilates Classes, and Strong Bones & Backs Classes. The clinic also provides digital resources including HIPFIT Exercise Videos and a Client Portal for exercise programme access. Specialised treatment programmes cover concussion management, joint hypermobility, hip and groin pain, shoulder injuries, thoracic/rib injuries, coccyx pain, pudendal nerve irritation, Diastasis Rectus Abdominus, sports injuries, neck pain/headaches, and pregnancy/postpartum care.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Manual Therapy and Muscle Energy Techniques Hands-on physiotherapy service combining muscle energy techniques, deep tissue release, joint and nerve mobilisation, and disc compression therapy to improve joint mobility, alignment, and pain relief for patients with musculoskeletal conditions.
• Real Time Ultrasound (RTUS) Imaging Diagnostic and biofeedback service using RTUS to assess and treat deep core muscle function for low back and pelvic stability, hip function, and thoracic control, including visualisation of transversus abdominis, deep multifidus, pelvic floor, and gluteal muscles.
• PRP and Prolotherapy Injection-based treatment service for sacro-iliac joint and pubic ligament incompetence, including Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) and prolotherapy with glucose solution to stimulate ligament collagen growth.
• Craniosacral Therapy Gentle hands-on therapy releasing tensions in the craniosacral system, including cranial mobility, neuro-meningeal tension, and dural tension, for treatment of migraines, headaches, chronic neck and back pain, post-concussion disorders, and TMJ disorders.
• Visceral Manipulation Gentle manual technique encouraging normal mobility and motion of internal organs and connective tissue to improve organ functioning and structural integrity; used for whiplash, chronic spinal dysfunction, and pelvic pain.
• Women's Health and Continence Retraining Pelvic floor assessment and retraining for bladder, bowel, and core control in women, including treatment for stress urinary incontinence, urge incontinence, prolapse, postnatal recovery, and pelvic pain.
• Men's Continence and Pelvic Floor Exercises Pelvic floor muscle assessment and retraining for men, including pre and post prostate surgery rehabilitation, using trans-perineal ultrasound for biofeedback.
• Dance Physio and Pre-Pointe Screenings Specialist physiotherapy for dancers and gymnasts including injury assessment, technique advice, pre-pointe screenings, and exercise physiology for performers of all levels from beginners to elite (including dancers from Sydney Dance Company and Bangarra Dance Company).
• Concussion Assessment and Treatment Comprehensive assessment and treatment service for persistent post-concussion symptoms using manual therapy, cranio-sacral therapy, vestibulo-ocular treatment, and cranial nerve assessment within a whole-body approach.
• Lumbo-Pelvic Stability Retraining Classes Four-stage progressive group exercise class teaching core muscle activation, lumbo-pelvic stability, and functional movement retraining, run in 10-week blocks with maximum 5 participants at $550 per 10-class block ($55 per class), with casual attendance at $63 per class.
• Pilates Classes Rehabilitation and general Pilates classes run by experienced physiotherapists, including private 30-minute sessions at $140, 60-minute sessions at $280, and small-group classes (maximum 4 people) in 10-week blocks at $550 per block.
• Strong Bones and Backs Classes Specialised exercise programme for osteoporosis and osteopenia management incorporating weight-bearing, resistance, bone-impact exercises, and balance and falls-prevention training under physiotherapist supervision, run in 10-week blocks at $550 per 10-class block.
• Sports Injury Rehabilitation Comprehensive sports injury treatment and rehabilitation including post-surgical rehab (ACL reconstruction, shoulder surgery, hip arthroscopy, Achilles repair) and sport-specific programmes for AFL, soccer, rugby, gymnastics, track and field, triathlon, rowing, tennis, and golf.
• Pregnancy and Postpartum Care Comprehensive physiotherapy care for pregnancy and postpartum patients including pelvic girdle pain, sacroiliac joint dysfunction, pelvic floor retraining, mastitis treatment, diastasis rectus abdominus assessment, and postnatal return-to-exercise guidance.

Quantifiable outcome

• In 75% of Adults and 70% of children all symptoms from a concussion will completely resolve within 4 weeks with appropriate rest and treatment
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• North Sydney Sports Medicine CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSSP Physio operates a satellite clinic within the North Sydney Sports Medicine Centre at the North Shore Health Hub in St Leonards. This partnership allows the practice to serve the North Sydney/St Leonards area with the same specialized physiotherapy services.
• Sydney's Leading Sports PhysicianscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative relationships with leading Sydney Sports Physicians for patient referrals and coordinated care. SSP Physio receives referrals and works with these specialists to ensure best outcomes for patients.
• Sydney's Leading ObstetricianscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative relationships with leading obstetricians for referral of pregnant and postpartum patients requiring specialized pelvic health and musculoskeletal care during and after pregnancy.
• Low Back Interest Group (LBIG Australia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSSP Physio has been involved in prolotherapy research for 17 years under the guidance of LBIG Australia. Published research includes M Cusi, J Saunders, B Hungerford, T Wisbey-Roth, P Lucas, S Wilson (2008) on prolotherapy in the sacro-iliac joint.
• Advanced Manual Therapy Associates P/L (AMTA)coreOthersFounded by Barb Hungerford in 1995 as a vessel to provide educational courses for physiotherapists and medical practitioners. Barb continues to provide courses in Australia. All SSP Physio physiotherapists are members of the Australian Physiotherapy Association.
• Sports Physicians and Shoulder Orthopaedic SpecialistscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSSP Physio maintains close relationships with sports physicians and shoulder orthopaedic specialists for referral of complex cases requiring further investigation or surgical intervention.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Physitrack: Global digital physiotherapy platform providing home exercise programs, telehealth, and patient engagement tools used by clinics and physiotherapists worldwide. Emerging adjacent competitor that could either disrupt SSP's local-only model or be adopted by SSP to extend reach.

Broad incumbents

• Healthia Limited: ASX-listed Australian allied health group owning physiotherapy, podiatry, and optometry networks (including MyFootDr, iOrthotics, and Complete Allied Health Care). Operates at scale across multiple allied health verticals, providing both competitive overlap and a potential rollup/acquisition comparable.
• Lifecare Physiotherapy: Major Australian physiotherapy network with clinics across multiple states offering sports, musculoskeletal, and rehabilitation services. Directly comparable outpatient service mix but with broader geographic footprint and lower specialty positioning than SSP.
• Back In Motion Health Group: Australia's largest physiotherapy franchise network with 100+ locations offering musculoskeletal, sports, and pelvic health services. A broad incumbent that overlaps significantly with SSP's musculoskeletal and pelvic service lines but at much larger scale and lower specialization.

Direct peers

• Sports Focus Physiotherapy: Multi-location Australian sports physiotherapy practice treating recreational through elite athletes with rehabilitation, manual therapy, and Pilates services. Direct comparable in sports physio service mix and class-based programming model.
• Bounce Health Group: Australian sports and musculoskeletal physiotherapy group with multiple clinics and a focus on active rehabilitation and sports injury management. Comparable specialty positioning in sports/MSK physiotherapy with multi-clinic scale similar to SSP's growth trajectory.
• The Brisbane Spine Clinic: Specialist spine physiotherapy practice in Brisbane offering manual therapy, exercise rehabilitation, and chronic pain management. Highly comparable specialty positioning, treatment philosophy, and outpatient clinic model in a different Australian metro.
• North Sydney Sports Medicine Centre: Multidisciplinary sports medicine centre where SSP operates its St Leonards satellite clinic; offers sports physician, orthopaedic, and physiotherapy services to the North Sydney community. Direct comparable in scope and patient demographic, and an active commercial partner.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SydneySpineAndPelvisPhysio
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sydney-spine-&-pelvis-physiotherapy-centre

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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