The Barefoot experience —
Starting your barefoot journey is like entering a world made for you.
Personalised care.
From the moment you complete the new client information form, our physiotherapists are focused on you and your treatment, ready to connect with you on a deeper level. A friendly chat in the days leading up to your initial consultation with one of our physios sets the stage, ensuring you feel heard and understood even before you walk through our doors.
Arriving at Barefoot Physiotherapy, you’ll notice the difference immediately. It’s a space where you’re not just another appointment but part of our community. We’ve ditched the cold, clinical feel for a warm, welcoming vibe where your comfort and peace of mind take centre stage. From comfy seats in our waiting area to inclusive clothing options for when you arrive straight from work, we’ve thought of everything to make you feel cared for. And when it’s time for your session, we’re all about the personal touch — greeting you on time, by name, before guiding you to a private treatment room where your treatment will commence.
This is where the Barefoot difference really kicks in.
Your journey, a shared adventure—
We dive into your world, understanding the physical challenges you face and the dreams you’re chasing. We listen, assess, and tailor everything to you throughout your treatment journey. It’s not just about treating symptoms; it’s about digging deeper to find causes. It’s about understanding not just where it hurts but why and crafting a path forward that’s as unique as you are, so you feel like you are a part of your treatment every step of the way.
And because healing takes a village, we embrace collaboration, checking in, adjusting, and ensuring you’re on track, not just within these walls but as part of your wider health network.
So, if you’re tired of the run-of-the-mill and looking for a physio experience that’s as individual as you are, you might just be a Barefooter. Let’s begin this journey together, focusing on real conversations, genuine care, and personalised plans that fit your life. Because we’re not just about getting you back on your feet; we’re about empowering people to confidently live the lives they choose
Welcome to Barefoot Physiotherapy; let’s start this journey together.
The importance of, Physiotherapy —
OUR GOAL IS TO HELP YOU BE ABLE TO DO WHAT YOU WANT WITH YOUR BODY.
OUR PHYSIOTHERAPY METHOD AT BAREFOOT FOLLOWS THE:
We use a thorough whole body assessment to work out the underlying cause of the condition. We can treat it, teach you to treat it and together take care of your body long term. All Barefoot Physio appointments are held 1:1 in private rooms.
You will experience a systematic, thorough testing process that identifies the underlying cause of your condition.
This assessment includes testing your:
- NERVES
- MUSCLES (INCLUDING TENDONS)
- JOINTS (LIGAMENTS, DISCS, BONES, CARTILAGE)
- MOVEMENTS
- MEANINGFUL TASKS
In the vast majority of musculoskeletal and sports conditions, this process leads to rapid changes in movements and understanding of what is contributing in your body.
In a small percentage of conditions, this process quickly identifies that a referral for a different management of the condition is most appropriate, i.e. whether imaging or medical assessment is required – this is because we don’t continue treating without results.
For the majority of cases treatment then focuses on the underlying cause to reduce its impact on the rest of your body.
In complex cases we may need to treat more gently to allow the body to adapt – we will work with you closely to ensure our plan works for you, your body and your life.
We chart your progress including how long and how many sessions will be required to achieve good improvements and what is working to have to achieving your good result. Below is an example recovery graph.
RECOVERY GRAPH EXAMPLE
Learning to reduce
recurrence
IMPORTANTLY – THIS INVOLVES TEACHING YOU HOW TO LOOK AFTER
YOUR CONDITION TO MINIMISE RECURRENCE.
Once you are back doing what you want with your body, looking after your condition is the mainstay of treatment. We call this the ‘maintenance phase’ where your Barefoot Physiotherapist checks in on you at increasing intervals (up to 3 months).
There are three main reasons for these sessions:
- 1. TEST & CONFIRM YOUR SELF-MANAGEMENT
- 2. PROGRESSING YOUR SKILLS, ACHIEVING BETTER PERFORMANCE
- 3. TREAT ANY RE-ACCUMULATION OF STRAIN BETWEEN SESSIONS
Physiotherapy in action —
Barefoot Physiotherapy also runs sessions in the gym, workplace or home (where appropriate)
for clients to:
- Optimise motor control and postures
- Improve progression from injured to non-injured state
- Minimise avoidable strain placed on the body (and therefore
decrease the frequency of maintenance sessions in the clinic).
Our clients find these sessions very valuable and highly specific to them.
To learn more about muscle retraining, click here..
Book online,
or call us
Contact us for a thorough, holistic physiotherapy treatment. Our Physiotherapists can help you feel better and regain confidence in your long-term health. Call us today on 1300 842 850 to discuss booking options, or make an appointment online. Don’t just settle for discomfort, see if our treatments can offer some relief for you today.
