The Clinic.

Welcome to Movement Theory!

Our vision is to create a modern, state-of-the-art space that supports physiotherapy and rehabilitation in a multi-disciplinary setting. We take pride in offering a warm, welcoming environment that feels minimalistic yet inviting—far from the typical clinical atmosphere.

From the moment you walk through our doors, Elisha and Jade are here to ensure your experience is smooth and enjoyable.

Their dedication to personalised customer care means that every client feels truly valued and supported.

More than just a Physio.

At Movement Theory we’re passionate about empowering and educating our clients to take charge of their physical health and well-being. Our goal is to support you in creating a life where movement feels natural and pain free.

Our mission is to deliver innovative and client-focused physiotherapy solutions. We’re committed to ongoing learning and progressive thinking; always putting your needs and long term health first.

We recognise that standard treatment approaches don’t work for everyone. That’s why we offer a wide range of personalised therapies, including dry needling or one-on-one clinical sessions. Every appointment is tailored specifically to you to ensure the most effective care possible.

Motion is Lotion.

“Motion is Lotion” is a favourite phrase of Rod’s, the Head Physiotherapist at Movement Theory - and it perfectly captures the power of movement in managing pain and supporting recovery.

While rest has its place, too much of it can actually make things worse. Prolonged inactivity often leads to stiffness and increased discomfort. In today’s world this is more relevant than ever - where many people spend long hours sitting, especially when working from home.

Regular movement helps keep your joints and soft tissues (muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia) flexible and functional. Without it these tissues can shorten and tighten which limits your range of motion. In cases where inflammation is present, staying still for too long can also cause swelling to worsen, especially after periods of rest like sleep.

The good news? You can help reverse this. Gentle, consistent movement done in a way that doesn’t aggravate the injury can reduce pain and support healing. This applies not only during movement itself but also contributes to longer-term recovery.

“Motion is Lotion” isn’t just about acute injuries, it’s also a key principle in managing persistent conditions like arthritis, back pain or neck pain. Many of our clients find that regular, tailored exercise plays a major role in keeping symptoms under control.

Movement has far-reaching benefits: it lubricates your joints, reduces swelling, improves circulation, strengthens your body, supports lung function, nourishes your nervous system and lowers your risk of chronic illnesses like diabetes and heart disease.

How good is that?

FAQs

Yes.
We accept all private health funds, NDIS, Return To Work SA, DVA & Enhanced Primary Care Plans.
Please arrive 5-10 minutes prior to your initial appointment to complete our intake form if you haven’t done it online prior to your appointment (& enjoy a coffee or tea!)
Our initial consultations last 45 mins. During this time, your therapist will extract as much information as possible in order to provide you with the best course of action. We will perform movement and strength assessments as well as getting a detailed picture of why you may be in pain, or have reduced strength & mobility. Some treatment will also be performed during your initial assessment which may include manual therapy (myofascial release, dry needling, cupping) or some movement based treatment modalities such as clinical pilates, weights or cable machine work.
At the end of your treatment, your therapist will create a treatment plan which corresponds to your specific goals & expectations!
We have 2 main appointment types here at Movement Theory. Our initial appointment goes for 45 mins and is designed for new clients who haven’t attended the clinic before, or existing clients who haven’t seen us in a while and have a new presenting condition. After your first appointment, your Physiotherapist may recommend a follow up appointment of either 45 mins (long subsequent consultation) or 30 mins (standard subsequent consultation). 45 minutes give our therapists time to look at multiple areas of pain, whereas the 30 mins appointment is designed to focus on one area.
It is best to wear comfortable clothing, but we totally understand if you are in your work clothes. We take pride in making you feel 100% comfortable, so adequate draping will be used with towels to ensure modesty. Shorts and a tee shirt/singlet are highly recommended.
At Movement Theory we are extremely hands on. We use manual therapy techniques such as cupping, dry needling, & trigger point therapy as required.
If you’ve never experienced myofascial release, cupping or dry Needling, then you may be in for some pain or discomfort. This is generally a short-term experience, and does get easier the more your body becomes used to it. Some of our movement based modalities such as clinical pilates can leave you with some delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) for a few days. Although we try our best to limit discomfort, our treatment approach is designed in a way to achieve the best possible outcomes in improving strength, range of motion & decreasing pain.
You are more than welcome to bring any scans or other medical investigations that you feel may be worth our therapists knowing about (all documents can be emailed to us at info@movementtheory.com.au). If you are on medications, a list of all you are taking will be beneficial. Most of all; bring an open mind! Our therapists are highly trained to think outside of the box, in order to provide an innovative approach to Physiotherapy.