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Physio & Strength · Abbotsford

Physiotherapy that helps you recover faster, move better & stay active

Helping everyone from active people to elite athletes move, perform, and recover at their best.

What to expect at MAD Physio
✓Hands on treatment ✓Active rehab ✓Fully equipped gym ✓Your personal plan
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12+ years
in business
35+ years
combined physio experience
4000+
patients treated
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Common Questions About Physio

At MAD, we tackle the real issues behind these objections head-on.

“Physios just prescribe exercises.”
At MAD, your plan blends hands-on treatment with tailored rehab, strength training, and experienced coaching—not just exercises.
“MAD Physio only works with athletes.”
While skilled with elite-level injuries, MAD supports anyone—from weekend warriors to the elderly—with a personalized, evidence-based approach.
“Physios only work with young people.”
MAD treats all ages—from youth through to 70+, offering age-appropriate strength, flexibility, and rehab programs.
“I’ve tried physio before and it didn’t work.”
At MAD, each plan digs into the root cause using techniques like fascial manipulation, manual therapy, and tailored S&C to address what is driving your problem.
“Physio treatment only gives temporary relief.”
MAD’s approach combines acute pain relief with long-term strength, mobility, and reconditioning designed to keep you moving for the long haul.
“I’ll just get better with rest.”
Rather than passive rest, MAD uses active rehab—hands-on care, targeted strength, and performance training—to truly build resilience and reduce the risk of recurrence.

“If you want to be a better athlete, return to sport or activity sooner or just be healthier for life, we exist with the primary aim of optimising your health and performance.”

MAD physio treating a patient

Struggling with Pain or Injury?

Whether you’re recovering from an injury or just not moving like you used to, we help active people get back to doing what they love.

Pain, tightness or reduced mobility holding you back?
Struggling with sport, gym or daily activity?
Ongoing aches, sprains, or muscle strains that won’t go away?

We work with active people of all levels to improve movement, reduce pain, and reduce the risk of further injury.

Active rehab in the MAD gym

Why Choose Us as your Physio?

We’re not your average physio clinic. Our team has elite sports backgrounds and understands what it takes to keep you moving.

Physios with experience in professional sport and performance
Full gym access for active rehab and movement assessments
Tailored, hands-on treatment – no cookie-cutter protocols

What to Expect

✓Assessment of your movement, strength and injury history
✓1:1 sessions with an experienced physio
✓Hands-on treatment – including soft tissue work, needling, cupping
✓A personalised rehab and strength plan to match your goals
✓Progress tracking, with the aim of helping you return better than before
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Our Physios

Mia Bailey

Mia Bailey

M.Physio, B.ExSpSc
Australian Rules Field Sports Running

Mia is a physiotherapist with a particular interest in team sport injuries, having worked in local AFL and regularly managing soft tissue conditions such as hamstring, calf and Achilles complaints.

Key Areas:
Achilles Hamstring Calf Soft tissue ACL Knee Running Assessments
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Jasmine Genis

Jasmine Genis

M.Physio and M. Health Science (Osteopathy).
Australian Rules Field Sports Track and Field

Jas is an experienced physiotherapist with a special interest in field-based sports, having worked across AFLW and VFL competitions over approximately 5 years.

Key Areas:
Knee injuries Hip pain Ankle injuries Hamstring injuries Groin / adductor strains Lower limb injuries Soft tissue injuries Return to sport rehab
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James Elwin

James Elwin

Physiotherapist (B.Physiotherapy)
Olympic Lifting Crossfit/Functional Fitness Football/Cricket

James is a keen footballer in winter and cricket physio in Summer and is also a competitive Olympic lifter and Crossfit gym owner.

Key Areas:
Hamstring injuries Calf injuries Quad strains Shoulder injuries Back pain/injuries Achilles Side strains
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Samuel Toll

Samuel Toll

Physiotherapist (B.Sci, D.Physiotherapy)
Distance Running Track and field Team sports

Sam is an elite distance runner and well know member of the running community (10km PB of 30:33min).

Key Areas:
ACL injuries Calf injuries Runners knee (Patellofemoral) Achilles tendinopathy Hamstring tendinopathy IT band syndrome Stress fractures/reactions Running assessments
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Lydia McCloskey

Lydia McCloskey

Physiotherapist (B.Sci, D.Physiotherapy)
Weightlifting Crossfit/Functional Fitness MMA / Jiu Jitsu

Lydia is a national level weightlifting athlete & University of Melbourne graduate who has been with the clinic for 4 years.

Key Areas:
Post surgery rehab ACL injuries Back pain/injuries Shoulder injuries Hip pain Neck pain Hamstring injuries
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John Nicolosi

John Nicolosi

Director (B.Physio, M.ExSci)
Sprinting Track and field Strength and conditioning

John is a former sprinter and current Olympic sprint coach who travels the world for athletic events.

Key Areas:
Long term/chronic unresolved soft tissue injuries Running assessments Calf injuries Quadricep strains Hamstring tendinopathy Achilles IT band syndrome
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Jack Williams

Jack Williams

Director / Head of Education Services (B.Physio, M.ExSci)
Yoga Strength and conditioning Fascial manipulation

Jack enjoys working through complex and persistent problems, and is also qualified in fascial manipulation.

Key Areas:
Chronic pain & long term unresolved pain/injuries Elbow Shoulder Spine Hip Knee
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MAD physio providing hands-on treatment

Our Physio Services

Injury Management & Rehabilitation

Comprehensive assessment and treatment that aims to address the root cause of injuries and support recovery.

Post-Operative Physiotherapy

Tailored rehabilitation programs to restore function and strength following surgeries like ACL reconstructions and shoulder repairs.

Running Assessments

Detailed evaluations of running mechanics to enhance performance and reduce injury risk.

Strength and conditioning session in the MAD gym

Strength & Conditioning

In-Person Performance Training

Small group sessions focusing on strength, speed, and flexibility, suitable for all ages and fitness levels.

Common Injuries Treated

Back pain and injuries Neck pain Achilles tendinopathy Running injuries Shoulder injuries Knee injuries (ACL, PCL, MCL, meniscus, patella, bursitis) Post-surgical rehabilitation Calf/hamstring/quad injuries Hip pain Elbow injuries Chronic pain Long-term unresolved injuries
Hands-on treatment at MAD

Hands-on Approach

We use deep tissue massage, fascial manipulation, soft tissue work, friction techniques, dry needling, cupping and other mobilisation techniques with the aim of getting you back to your peak faster.

The MAD physio and strength centre

Fully Equipped Physio Center

We are a fully equipped physiotherapy and sports and conditioning centre which allows us to assess your movement and strength as part of the rehab process.

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How We Treat

Keeping active people moving

Keeping active people moving

The one thing that active people have in common is they want to continue their sport.

Other practices refer complex cases to us

Other practices refer complex cases to us

We regularly receive referrals from other practitioners for complex or persistent problems.

Tailored approach to your specific problems

Tailored approach to your specific problems

We treat each case individually and don’t stick to strict protocols when they aren’t needed.

Hands on physios - gym & massage

Hands on physios - gym & massage

We have an on-site gym and use manual techniques (inc dry needling & cupping).

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Improving the Industry

Our other services

Our other services

Running assessments
Strength and conditioning
Post operative physiotherapy
Online athletic training
We teach the industry

We teach the industry

Our aim is to make healthcare better, which is why we train physios and other healthcare professionals both in person and online via our own education platform.

MAD Track Team

MAD Track Team

We run our own track team which has included athletes who have competed at the Olympics and World Championships.

Fascial manipulation

Fascial manipulation

We employ fascial manipulation where appropriate, which is a hands-on technique that focuses on the bodies connective tissue.

Ample Private Parking
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2hr Parking on Hoddle St
(Clearway 6am-10am)

At MAD Physiotherapy Abbotsford, we’re dedicated to helping you move better, feel stronger, and live pain-free.

Ample Private Parking Available At Rear · 2hr Parking on Hoddle St (Clearway 6am-10am)

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