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WELCOME TO
inner north physiotherapy

We warmly welcome you to our beautiful new space, Inner North Physiotherapy, an innovative physiotherapy practice offering comprehensive services by experienced and highly-qualified physiotherapists.

Having established two successful and highly regarded clinics in Clifton Hill , Sal and Jen are delighted to join with Ali here in Thornbury. Together, we have a longstanding working relationship and friendship. Our combined passion for quality evidence-based physiotherapy has helped us establish extensive networks across Melbourne and beyond. We have all lived locally for many years and are excited to be bringing our service to this vibrant Thornbury community. Our ongoing involvement in research, lecturing and teaching, means you are being treated by highly qualified practitioners at the forefront of new developments.

Our team of physiotherapists have extensive experience from working in private practice, private and public hospitals, and research and teaching over a range of physiotherapy disciplines including sports, manipulative, musculoskeletal, neurological pain management, continence, women’s / men’s health and paediatric services.

We are confident our practice will offer a service that stands apart, as we value excellence in quality care delivered by highly-educated and experienced physiotherapists.
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LOCKDOWN UPDATE

  With the latest lockdown we have moved to essential face-to-face care and tele-health. Your physiotherapist will be in touch about your appointment. We have disabled online booking but please contact us if you require an essential appointment,  we are here to help. 

All our face to face interactions adhere to strict hygiene protocols. All practitioners are wearing masks and we ask that you wear a mask for the duration of your in rooms appointment. Please avoid using cash for payments and consider paying online or over the phone, we will send you a receipt for claiming. Telehealth sessions remain available.

Our Services

Physiotherapy

Our team of experienced physiotherapists have a wide range of specialities and are well placed to diagnose and manage your problem.

Chronic Pain Management at Inner North Physiotherapy, Thornbury

We all understand the complex nature of chronic pain and the need for a multidisciplinary, Biopsychcosocial approach.

Knee Clinic

The knee pain clinic provides a complete approach for those suffering from knee pain, recovering from knee surgery or knee injury.

Real Time Ultrasound at Inner North Physiotherapy, Thornbury

Physiotherapists use real-time ultrasound to examine how the small stabilising muscles of the spine are functioning.

Women’s & Men’s Health Clinic Thornbury

Our specialised Women’s and Men’s Health clinic in Thornbury is dedicated to addressing the often-distressing symptoms of incontinence, pelvic pain, and bladder and bowel dysfunction.

Other Services

We have a range of other services available at Inner North Physiotherapy. Click here for more information

Our Practitioners

All practitioners at our clinic have completed or are completing postgraduate university training and most are involved in teaching, university lecturing and research.  This means that you are being treated by highly qualified people at the forefront of new developments in the management of musculoskeletal disorders.

Sarah-Jayne Smith

Ramsey Ezzat

Ellen Barnett

Tom Cooper

Tom West

Stephanie Vernon

JOSH NEEFT

ADRIANE KHABLYUK

ALISON HARDING

DR SALLIE COWAN

JENNIFER LANGFORD

BERNADETTE CURRY: Admin Team

Emma Gust – Admin

Breanna Hamilton – Admin

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Latest Blog

Jun
6
2021

ACL injuries in kids

Unfortunately, the number of ACL injuries in kids  (especially aged 10-14) is rising. This is likely due to increased participation in high-risk athletic activities, and a lack of early sport-specific training. About the ACL The ANTERIOR CRUCIATE L IGAMENT Arises from the lateral femoral condyle and inserts into the intercondyloid eminence of the tibia, blending […]

Feb
16
2021

Vertigo and Migraines – what’s the link?

TOM COOPER commonly treats migraine and vertigo and here he gives us the rundown: Vertigo is the unpleasant sensation of movement or spinning. It can feel like the room is spinning, you might be on a boat, had a few too many alcoholic drinks or generally feeling like you are moving when you are not.  Migraines are a common cause […]

Feb
15
2021

MAKE ADAPTATION YOUR FRIEND

As we find ourselves back in lockdown, Victoria, we love these timely philosophical words of wisdom from our colleague, Andrew Firth. Stay well everyone and keep moving. We look forward to seeing you safely back in the clinic soon . ‘As I write this, Melbourne has just gone into a 5-day snap lockdown. The hammer […]