Physio for active bodies

Rehab that gets you back under load.

Physiotherapy and strength-focused rehab with Chris Nel for back pain, gym injuries, sport, surgery recovery, and getting back to training with confidence.

01 Movement assessment, not guesswork
02 Strength progressions you can follow
03 Based in Gosnells for Perth's south-east
A physiotherapist assessing shoulder movement in a bright clinic
Chris Nel Physiotherapist, strength coach, and competitive bodybuilding background.
What he treats

Pain, injury, rehab, and performance work.

Focused help for people who need more than a generic stretch sheet. The aim is to understand the driver, load it properly, and build capacity.

Back pain and injury rehab

Support for lower back pain, neck pain, sprains, strains, workplace injuries, and everyday movement problems.

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Sports and gym injuries

Load planning, technique review, and movement retraining for athletes, runners, gym-goers, and active people.

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Tendinopathy care

Structured strengthening for Achilles, patellar, shoulder, elbow, and other tendon issues, matched to your capacity.

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Post-op recovery

Milestone-based strengthening, gait retraining, and practical rehabilitation after surgery or planned procedures.

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Lifting technique

Squat, bench, deadlift, and gym movement review from a physiotherapist with serious strength experience.

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Chronic pain support

Graduated movement plans for persistent pain, flare-up management, and rebuilding confidence in your body.

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Chris Nel, physiotherapist and strength coach
Chris Nel

Physio brain. Strength coach instincts.

Chris brings together physiotherapy, strength coaching, and competitive bodybuilding experience. His style is practical: assess the movement, explain the issue, build strength where it matters, and give you a plan you can actually use.

Strength background National title-winning bodybuilder with real training-floor experience.
Clinical rehab Support for gym injuries, tendinopathy, surgery recovery, sport, work injuries, and daily pain.
Simple progression Clear exercises, load targets, and next steps so rehab is not vague.
A physiotherapist assessing shoulder movement in a bright clinic
The method

Find the driver, then build the plan.

A good physio appointment should leave you with clarity: what is likely contributing to the issue, what to work on first, and how to progress without guessing.

  • Movement and strength assessment
  • Hands-on care where useful
  • Exercises and progressions you can follow
How it works

Assess. Treat. Train. Progress.

A direct pathway from first appointment to stronger movement.

01

Assess

Review symptoms, movement, strength, training load, and what you need to get back to.

02

Treat

Use hands-on treatment, education, and early exercises to settle and understand the issue.

03

Train

Build strength, mobility, and capacity with progressions that match your life or sport.

04

Progress

Return to work, sport, gym, or daily movement with clear milestones and follow-up.

Before you book

Practical details for your first physio appointment.

Ask reception
Do I need a referral?
What should I bring?
Can I claim private health or Medicare?
Is this only for gym injuries?
What happens in the first session?

Book Chris in Gosnells.

Located in Gosnells for people across Perth's south-east. Book online with Chris, or contact reception if you need help choosing the right appointment type.

Located in Gosnells, Western AustraliaService area: Thornlie, Maddington, Cannington, Southern River, Armadale, Kelmscott and surrounding suburbs
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