You're Not Broken.
You just haven't been built.
Gold Coast physiotherapy for combat sports athletes and everyday high-performers who refuse standard care. We return you stronger through evidence-based, performance-focused rehabilitation.
Here, we implement the signature "Ikaika Method", an evidence-based, holistic approach to bridge the gap from pain into high performance.
Read MoreFrom physiotherapy for serious injuries or surgeries to elite performance.
Traditional models of rehabilitation pass you down a chain of professionals as your condition improves. - You can be confident in having someone with expertise in all of these arenas as you progress in your journey to becoming pain-free.
There is more to a person than their injury, and we treat you that way. What are your personal goals? What are your hobbies/sport? What do you have to do for work? We will design a program that fits you, yet will effectively treat your condition. Your goals are our goals!
We are against the factory-style business approach to physiotherapy. You can expect at least a 1-hour initial consultation and 45-minute follow-up so you can be listened to and treated thoroughly. Occasionally, we may provide extra time and value for no extra cost!
Every athlete we work with goes through the same proven three-phase framework designed to take you from pain to performance.
Educate · Encourage · Empower
Educate
We teach you why your injury happened and how to prevent it from happening again. Knowledge is power.
Encourage
We believe in you when you don't believe in yourself. We're your biggest advocate through every setback and breakthrough.
Empower
We give you the tools, the plan, and the confidence to own your recovery. You're not a patient — you're an athlete taking control.
Our Mission
To show you that you're capable of more than you believe through physiotherapy and exercise.
We Don't Guess.
Where Most Rehab Programs Fail.
You're Not Resting. You're Rebuilding.
Return to Sport Isn't a Finish Line.
No. You can book directly online through Cliniko without a GP referral. If you have relevant scans, reports, or referral letters, bring them to your first session — they help us build a more complete picture of your injury.
The only exception is if you're booking through a GP Management Plan (Medicare) or DVA, which requires a referral from your doctor first.
Your initial consultation runs for 60+ minutes — not the standard 30-minute appointment you get elsewhere.
We spend that time understanding your injury, your training history, your goals, and your lifestyle. By the end of your first session you'll have a clear diagnosis, a full understanding of what happened and why, and a personalised plan for what comes next.
You leave with a plan, not a printout.
In most cases, yes — and we actively encourage it where safe to do so.
One of the core principles of the Ikaika Method is keeping you connected to your training throughout recovery. We'll modify your training around your injury rather than shutting everything down.
You're not resting. You're rebuilding.
Most physio clinics give you a 30-minute appointment, a generic exercise sheet, and send you on your way. We're not that.
We combine physiotherapy, strength and conditioning, and sport-specific performance into one integrated plan. One physio, one voice, one plan — built around your sport, your training style, and your goals.
We don't treat a "knee injury." We treat the MMA fighter, the BJJ athlete, or the lifter who happens to have a knee injury.
Yes. We accept all major private health funds. You'll pay at the time of your appointment and claim back through your fund. The rebate amount depends on your level of cover.
Yes — we work with all of the following:
Medicare EPC — Requires a GP referral and Management Plan. Subsidises up to 5 sessions per year. A gap payment applies.
NDIS — We accept self-managed and plan-managed participants. Contact us before booking to confirm your plan details.
WorkCover QLD — Accepted with an approved claim number and GP referral.
DVA — Gold and White Card holders welcome. No out-of-pocket cost for approved sessions. GP referral required.
Hey — ready to get back in the arena?
How can we help today?
Ikaika Method · Gold Coast