Can't find a suitable appointment via online booking? Give us a call on (03) 9998 6866, or text PHYSIO to 0468 945 344. We take SMS bookings and general enquiries from 8am-9pm, 7 days per week. Bulk billing is available with some of our physiotherapists under and GP referred Medicare care plan/Team Care Arrangement.

Locally Trusted Experts in Physiotherapy Care & Exercise Rehabilitation. 

Acland Street Physiotherapy, your trusted St Kilda sports & musculoskeletal physiotherapy clinic, was founded in 2018 by physiotherapist Barry Nguyen. Barry and his growing team have provided care to patients locally (St Kilda, Elwood, Middle Park, Elsternwick, Balaclava, Prahran & South Yarra) for over 20 years through Acland Street Medical Centre before opening his own physiotherapy clinic with the simple aim of providing exceptional and accessible patient-centred care for everyone. Acland Street Physiotherapy remains deeply embedded and trusted in the St Kilda and Elwood communities, assisting thousands stay active, pain-free, and injury-free for over 8 years. Today that experience is multiplied across a collaborative team that combines advanced training, friendly bedside manner and a relentless drive for results.

As passionate advocates of grass roots community sports, we are proud major sponsors of the Old Melburnians Soccer Club where our sports physiotherapist James Le is the club physiotherapist. We also recently launched Melbourne Running Clinic which is a specialist physiotherapy service for running injuries and performance coaching.

Our physiotherapists Barry Nguyen, James Le and Frederique Labelle also consult from our satellite clinics MyClinic Prahran and MyClinic South Yarra (Toorak Road Physiotherapy - South Yarra) with strong referral relationships with their GPs faciliating referrals for Medicare funded care plans (CDM)/Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) up to 5 allied health sessions in a calendar year.  
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Exceptional Sports, Running Injuries & Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Care

We help you recover quickly, safely, and with confidence. Our boutique, family-run clinic delivers personal, consistent care that sets us apart.
  • 60-minute Private Consultations Available: We offer one-hour private consultations so you do not feel rushed. This gives us time to properly assess, treat, explain what is going on and create a clear plan for your recovery.
  • Locally Trained Expert Team: Led by Barry, our physios use the latest evidence-based treatments and technology.
  • Pesonalised Hands-On Treatment: Manual therapy, dry needling, taping, shockwave, and more. We also personalise treatments based on your individual preferences.
  • 1 on 1 Clinical Pilates: Targeted programs to restore strength, mobility, and control — bridging rehab to long-term performance.
  • Digital Exercise Plans & Personalised Treatment Plans: Personalised, video-based programs straight to your phone and digital treatment plans.
  • Extended Care: Recovery support continues beyond the consult with tech-enabled follow-up.
  • Ongoing Support: Secure email check-ins to keep you on track.
  • Collaborative Approach: Close communication with your GP and healthcare team for the best outcomes.​
  • Bulk Billing Available: Some of our physiotherapists bulk bill TAC, Workcover, DVA and Medicare Team Care Arrangements (up to 5 sessions per calendar year) referred by your GP. 
  • Advanced Running Expertise: Our physiotherapists Barry Nguyen (ex marathoner) and James Le (ex elite sprinter) are also accredited Athletics Australia running coaches.

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Affordable Physiotherapy Care

We believe cost should not get in the way of accessing quality physiotherapy care - elite care should be for all. ​You can learn more about our payment procedures and transparent fees.

​We offer No Gap and No Upfront consultations for:
  • Medicare Care Plan (EPC) - Bulk Billing Physio with some of our physiotherapists 
  • DVA
  • TAC
  • WorkCover 
  • NDIS 

Pensioners, Concession Card Holders and Students receive a $10 ongoing discount off all physiotherapy consultations.

We also offer on-the-spot claims for all private health insurance funds with HICAPS. 

No Treatment, No Fee

Unique to physiotherapy in St Kilda, Elwood and surrounds is our No Treatment, No Fee policy. If we cannot help you after our initial assessment, we will happily not charge you and refer you to more suitable care from our network of specialist and allied health clinicians.

Free 10 Minute Phone Assessment

Unsure if we can help your physical health concern? Do not hesitate to give our clinic a call on (03) 9998 6866. Our highly trained Practice Manager Nadasha will be more than happy to help you out and if not, escalate your call to one of our physios.

Why Choose Physiotherapy Care

Dealing with pain or injury can be isolating and frustrating. Physiotherapy treatment provides an excellent strategy for addressing a broad range of injuries and health conditions. Physiotherapists utilise various techniques including mobilisation of joints, massage, personalised exercise programs, dry needling, shockwave therapy, low level laser therapy and more to facilitate comprehensive care and effective outcomes. For a large number of injuries, physiotherapy treatment can speed up your recovery process and improve your quality of life. Physiotherapy can often reduce your need for pain medication such as opioids ("codeine") and even prevent the need for an invasive medical procedure such as an injection or surgery.

At Acland Street Physiotherapy, your trusted St Kilda physiotherapy clinic, our friendly physiotherapists are committed to providing comprehensive, hands-on treatment to assist you in reach your health objectives. Whether you're facing an acute injury or managing a chronic condition, our physiotherapy team is empathetic and dedicated to supporting you every step of the way.
What We Treat at Acland Street Physiotherapy, St Kilda

​At Acland Street Physiotherapy, our experienced team treats a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions and sports injuries for patients of all ages. Whether you are recovering from injury, managing chronic pain, returning to sport, or looking to improve mobility and performance, we are here to help.
Post-Operative Rehabilitation
  • ACL reconstruction rehabilitation
  • Meniscus repair and meniscus debridement rehabilitation
  • Post-surgical rehabilitation for knee, hip, shoulder, ankle and spinal conditions

Spinal and Postural Pain
  • Neck pain
  • Tension headaches
  • Lower back pain
  • Disc bulges and disc prolapses
  • Cervical and lumbar radiculopathy, including pinched nerves
  • Postural dysfunction and pain

Joint, Muscle and Tendon Injuries
  • Knee pain, including patellofemoral pain syndrome, tendinopathy, osteoarthritis and runner’s knee
  • Hip osteoarthritis and hip impingement
  • Shoulder injuries, including frozen shoulder, rotator cuff tendinopathy, shoulder impingement and bursitis
  • Elbow pain, including tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow
  • Wrist and hand conditions, including carpal tunnel syndrome, De Quervain’s tenosynovitis, trigger finger and trigger thumb
  • Ankle sprains and recurrent ankle instability
  • Achilles tendinopathy
  • Plantar fasciitis and heel pain
  • Gluteal tendinopathies
  • ​Trochanteric bursitis 
  • Femoral acetabular impingement syndrome
​Sports and Activity-Related Injuries
  • Gym-related injuries
  • Muscle strains and overuse injuries
  • Running injury prevention and management
  • Skiing and snowboarding injury prevention and management
  • Injury prevention and performance optimisation
  • Clinical Pilates assessment and rehabilitation
  • Junior athletic development programs
  • Adult athletic development programs
  • Comfort and sports insoles, heel lifts, orthotic moulding and fitting
  • Athletics Australia accredited running coaching

Chronic and Complex Conditions
  • Osteoarthritis management
  • Persistent or recurring pain
  • Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, also known as BPPV
  • Temporomandibular joint pain, also known as TMJ or jaw pain

Women’s Health and Pelvic Health Physiotherapy
  • Pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain and lower back pain
  • Postnatal recovery and return to exercise
  • Pelvic floor weakness, overactivity or pelvic pain
  • Urinary leakage, urgency or continence concerns

Performance Optimisation
  • Running and sprinting technique assessment and coaching​
  • Strength, mobility and conditioning programs
  • Return-to-sport testing and planning
  • Load management and injury prevention
  • Clinical Pilates for strength, control and performance
  • Junior and adult athletic development
  • Footwear, insoles and orthotic advice​​
We proudly care for the St Kilda, Elwood, Middle Park, Elsternwick, Balaclava, Prahran and South Yarra communities.
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To learn more about how musculoskeletal & sports physiotherapy can help, visit our Blog or book an appointment online with one of our physiotherapists today.

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Our Consultation Approach

At Acland Street Physiotherapy, we aim to give you more than short-term pain relief.

Your consultation includes:
  1. A thorough assessment to understand your symptoms, movement, injury history and goals.
  2. A clear diagnosis explained in plain English, so you understand what is happening and why.
  3. Treatment to reduce pain and improve movement, which may include hands-on manual therapy, joint mobilisation, massage, taping, dry needling, shockwave therapy, Pilates-based rehabilitation, home exercises and education.
  4. A personalised recovery plan, including:
    • The likely root cause of your injury
    • How long recovery may take
    • What we can do in the clinic to support your recovery
    • What you can do at home, work or sport
    • How to reduce the risk of recurrence
    • How many sessions you may need before committing to a longer-term plan
  5. A rehabilitation and prevention plan designed to help you restore strength, mobility and confidence.

Our goal is simple: relieve pain, restore movement, rebuild confidence, and help you return stronger, fitter and more resilient than before.

Our St Kilda Physio Clinic Service Areas

Your trusted St Kilda physiotherapy clinic, Acland Street Physiotherapy, is a fully equipped private sports & musculoskeletal physio clinic with on-site gym in the heart of St Kilda's vibrant Acland Street. We are opposite Melbourne's Luna Park. Our clinic is situated in a convenient and accessible location for residents of St Kilda, Elwood, Middle Park, Albert Park, Balaclava, Ripponlea, Windsor, South Melbourne, Prahran and South Yarra.

We have also established working relationships with our local doctors and allied health professionals. These include Acland Street Medical Centre (St Kilda), MyClinic Group (Prahran & South Yarra), St Kilda South Medical Clinic (Elwood), CityMed Medical Centre (South Melbourne) and The Nutrition Code (St Kilda). We are affiliate with various local sports clubs including being major sponsors of the Old Melburnians Soccer Club.

Barry also consults from our satellite clinic Toorak Road Physiotherapy, Shop 6/300 Toorak Rd, South Yarra VIC 3141.
Don't put up with injury and pain!

Be pain-free and in peak condition with your local St Kilda physiotherapy clinic, trusted in sports and musculoskeletal physiotherapy care - Call (03) 9998 6866 or, text PHYSIO to 0468 945 344 to make an appointment today.

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Opening Hours:
Monday: 9am–9pm
Tuesday: 9am–9pm
Wednesday: 9am–9pm
Thursday: 9am–9pm
Friday: 9am–9pm
Saturday: 9am-5pm
Sunday: Closed
Find Us:
Suite 8/82 Acland St, St Kilda VIC 3182
(opposite Vineyard Restaurant; right next to Releaf Clinic) inside Apollo House. 

We are a 3 minute walk from Luna Park Melbourne

Parking: Belford Street Carpark Area & surrounding streets. 
​Tram: Route 96

There is ample free short-term parking available in area and a lift for those who choose not to use our stairs (2 flights). 

Serving residents of the local region including St Kilda, Balaclava, Elwood, Ripponlea, Windsor, Prahran, South Yarra, South Melbourne, Middle Park and Albert Park.
Contact Us:
Phone: (03) 9998 6866 
Fax: (03) 8080 0764

SMS Bookings and General Queries
(8am-9pm 7 days per week):
Simply text "PHYSIO" to 0468 945 344.
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