Physiotherapy
Hands-on assessment and treatment of pain, injury and movement problems, from acute sports injuries to long-standing back and neck pain.
Which conditions? →Highgate Hill, Brisbane · Est. clinic with 20+ years experience
Where Western physio meets Eastern medicine
Physiotherapy, acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine and clinical Pilates, four therapies under one roof, so your treatment is built around your body, not one method.
HICAPS on-the-spot claims · Free on-site parking · Open Mon–Fri 11am–6:30pm
4 therapies one clinic, one plan
Our Services
Four therapies. One clinic. One plan.
Most clinics offer one way of treating you. We combine four, chosen and sequenced around what your body actually needs, all delivered in individual private rooms.
Acupuncture
Seven styles practised, including Chinese, Japanese and French auriculotherapy, so treatment is matched to your condition and your comfort.
Which conditions? →
Chinese Herbal Medicine
Individually prescribed formulas from a 2000-year-old tradition, never off the shelf, supporting digestion, energy, sleep, hormones and recovery.
Which conditions? →
Clinical Pilates
Physiotherapist-guided, equipment-based exercise that rebuilds strength and control after injury: the step that stops the problem coming back.
Which conditions? →Condition Finder
What brings you in?
Choose what's troubling you and see which of our therapies help, and how we'd combine them.
The Holistic Difference
East meets West, properly
Plenty of clinics add a token extra service. Here, Western physiotherapy and Chinese medicine are practised by the same clinician, at qualification level, in the same treatment plan.
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Whole-person diagnosis
Body, mind and emotions assessed together. Symptoms treated and the underlying cause addressed.
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Accredited in both worlds
Professionally qualified in physiotherapy, acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine, not a weekend course.
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Hands-on, one-to-one
Every appointment is with your practitioner in an individual private room, never handed off to a machine or a gym floor.
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Tailored, not templated
Treatment is matched to your condition: the right therapy, or combination, at the right stage of recovery.
Your First Visit
Simple, unhurried, explained
Listen & assess
A thorough consultation in a private room covering your history, your symptoms, and a hands-on assessment of what's actually going on.
Treat on the day
Treatment starts at your first appointment, using whichever therapy, or combination, suits your condition and your comfort.
Plan the recovery
You leave knowing what's wrong, what we'll do about it, and how many visits to expect. Claims (HICAPS, Medicare plans, WorkCover) handled at reception.
Your Practitioner
Dr Sandra: two traditions, one practitioner
Dr Sandra is a Holistic Healthcare Practitioner with over 20 years of clinical experience across all four of the clinic's services. The daughter of a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, she went on to qualify at the highest level in both Eastern and Western medicine.
- Doctor of Chinese Medicine and qualified Physiotherapist (Master's, University of Queensland)
- Chinese Medicine degree (RMIT) with a one-year clinical internship at Nanjing Chinese Medicine Hospital
- Practises seven styles of acupuncture, including Chinese, Japanese and French auriculotherapy
- 20+ years treating pain, injury, fatigue, women's health and more
Patient Stories
What patients say
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“[Placeholder] After months of back pain, the combination of physio and acupuncture got me moving again when nothing else had.”
“[Placeholder] Dr Sandra actually listens. She explained what was wrong and treated the cause, not just the symptoms.”
“[Placeholder] The herbal medicine made a real difference to my energy and sleep. I wish I'd come years earlier.”
20+
years clinical experience
4
therapies under one roof
7
acupuncture styles practised
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Brisbane suburbs served
Serving Brisbane's inner south & beyond
AnnerleyCoorparooCorindaDutton ParkEast BrisbaneFairfieldFortitude ValleyGracevilleGreenslopesHolland ParkIndooroopillyKangaroo PointMiltonMoorookaNew FarmPaddingtonSalisburySherwoodSouth BrisbaneSpring HillSt LuciaStones CornerTarragindiToowongWest EndWoolloongabbaYeronga
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Can I claim health fund rebates?
Yes. We have HICAPS, so private health fund claims are processed on the spot and you only pay the gap. Rebates can be claimed for physiotherapy, acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine consultations, depending on your level of cover. We also accept Medicare Care Plans (Chronic Disease Management, via your GP) and DVA.
Do I need a referral?
No referral is needed for private appointments. Just book or call. A GP referral is required for Medicare Care Plans and DVA, and claim details are needed for WorkCover and CTP patients.
Do acupuncture needles hurt?
Acupuncture needles are far finer than injection needles. Most people feel little more than a brief tingle, and many find treatment deeply relaxing. Dr Sandra practises seven styles of acupuncture, including very gentle Japanese techniques, so treatment is always matched to your comfort.
What should I wear?
Comfortable clothing you can move in. All treatment happens in individual private rooms, and towels and draping are provided, so you'll always be comfortable regardless of the area being treated.
Is there parking at the clinic?
Yes, free on-site parking, with the carpark entry from Brook St and ground-level clinic entry directly from the carpark. There's also street parking on Brook St. By public transport, bus 196 stops right outside (stop 8, Gladstone Rd) and South Bank train station is a five-minute walk.
Do you treat WorkCover, CTP or NDIS patients?
Yes. We regularly treat WorkCover Queensland patients, CTP (motor vehicle third-party) claims and NDIS participants who are plan-managed or case-managed. Bring your claim or plan details to your first visit and we'll handle the paperwork.
Which therapy is right for me?
Often it's a combination, and you don't need to decide before you arrive. Your first consultation works that out. For a preview, try the condition finder above, or call us on (07) 3844 8202 and ask.
Visit Us
Easy to reach, easy to park
Address
26 Gladstone Rd (Cnr Brook St)Highgate Hill QLD 4101
Hours
Monday–Friday, 11:00am–6:30pm
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Parking & transport
Free on-site parking (carpark entry from Brook St, ground-level clinic entry from the carpark). Bus 196 stops outside; South Bank station is a 5-minute walk.
Ready to feel like yourself again?
Book online in under a minute, or call and talk it through. No referral is needed for private appointments.