Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy in Kiama

Pain is a symptom, not a diagnosis. We spend the first appointment working out what is actually driving it, then treat it and give you something to do about it — at home, or next door in the gym with someone watching your form.

No referral needed. Private health rebates claimed on the spot with HICAPS.

A physiotherapy treatment room at the Kiama clinic
What we treat

The things that bring people in

Most of what walks through the door is one of these. If yours is not on the list, call reception and ask — we will tell you honestly if you would be better off somewhere else.

Pain and injury

  • Low back pain and sciatica
  • Neck pain, headaches and jaw pain
  • Shoulder pain, rotator cuff and frozen shoulder
  • Knee, hip and ankle pain
  • Tendon problems that have not settled on their own

Recovery and performance

  • Post-surgical rehabilitation — knee, hip, shoulder
  • Sports injuries and return to sport
  • Work injuries and return to work
  • Pregnancy-related and post-natal pain
  • Balance, falls risk and staying steady on your feet
How it works

What the first few weeks look like

Visit one Assessment A proper history, a physical assessment, and a plain explanation of what we think is going on. Treatment starts the same visit.
The first fortnight Settle it down Hands-on treatment to get you comfortable, plus a small number of exercises you will actually do — not a printout of twelve.
From there Build it back Load the tissue properly, usually in the gym next door, so the problem stops coming back. We progress it as you improve.

If exercise is going to be the main treatment — for a chronic condition, or an NDIS goal — we may hand you across to an exercise physiologist. Same building, same notes, no starting again.

Who you will see

Your physiotherapist

Kate Watkins, physiotherapist, smiling in a Solutions4Wellbeing polo

Kate Watkins

Physiotherapist

10+ years in practice

Kate has worked as a physiotherapist for more than ten years. She assesses and treats pain and injury, explains what is going on in plain language, and sets the plan the rest of the team works from — including when to bring in exercise physiology or the rehab gym.

Meet the team
Questions

Physiotherapy questions

Anything else, call reception on 02 4232 2222 — they will know.

Do I need a referral to see a physiotherapist?

No. Physiotherapy is a primary contact profession in Australia, so you can book directly and we can start straight away. You only need a referral if you want a Medicare rebate through a GP care plan, or if you are a DVA client.

How long is a first physiotherapy appointment?

Allow around 45 minutes. That is enough time to take a proper history, assess thoroughly, start treatment and leave with a plan you understand.

What should I wear and bring?

Something you can move in, and that lets us see the area we are assessing. Bring any scans, surgical notes or referrals you have, plus your private health card so we can claim on the spot.

Can I do my rehab in the gym next door?

Yes, and most people do. The rehabilitation gym is in the same building, so your physiotherapist can write a program and then watch you do it rather than hoping it goes well at home.

Get it looked at properly.

Book a physiotherapy appointment online, or call and talk it through with reception first.