Physiotherapy & OT near me

Physiotherapy with Dane Bird

TELEHEALTH/ONLINE – INITIAL

• Brief 30 minutes
• Standard 45 minutes (Most common)
• Extended 60 minutes
• Long 90 minutes (Complex or multi-area presentations)
  

TELEHEALTH/ONLINE – FOLLOW UP

• Short 15 minutes
• Brief 20minutes
• Standard 30 minutes (Most common)
• Extended 45 minutes
• Long 60 minutes

TELEHEALTH/ONLINE – IMAGING REFERRAL REQUEST

• Short 15 minutes
• Brief 20 minutes

For referral requests only — a referral is provided following a brief assessment. Contact us if you need to discuss your imaging alongside a clinical review.

BULK BILLED – MEDICARE & DVA

• Standard 20 minutes (Bulk billed: Medicare & DVA eligible clients)
• Extended 20+minutes (Bulk billed base + additional fee for extended time)

Medicare & DVA clients: The standard 20-minute appointment is fully bulk billed. If you need more time, an additional out-of-pocket fee applies for the extended portion. Ask us about eligibility when you book.

MOBILE – INITIAL & FOLLOW UP

• Brief 30 minutes
• Standard 45 minutes (Most common)
• Extended 60 minutes
• Long 90 minutes

All mobile appointment times are for the clinical session only. Travel time is additional and location dependent — you’ll receive a travel estimate when you book.

Occupational therapy with Sarah Dalrymple

TELEHEALTH/ONLINE & MOBILE – INITIAL & FOLLOW UP

• Brief 30 minutes
• Standard 60 minutes (Most common)
• Extended 90 minutes (FCAs, NDIS reports, complex assessments)

All mobile appointment times are for the clinical session only. Travel time is additional and location dependent — you’ll receive a travel estimate when you book.

Not sure which length to choose?
For NDIS functional capacity assessments or home modification reviews, an extended 90-minute appointment is usually recommended. For follow-up reviews or progress check-ins, a standard 60 minutes is typically sufficient. Sarah can advise at your first appointment.

Move

Exercise & movement

Movement is medicine — but only when it’s the right movement, at the right load, for the right person. Exercise improves circulation, builds tissue resilience, reduces pain, supports mental health, and maintains independence as we age. It’s one of the most evidence-backed tools we have.

We believe in finding the movement that’s appropriate for where you’re at — whether that’s a gentle walk, a progressive strength program, or surf-specific conditioning — and building from there.

Why it matters to us?
Every program we design is built around getting you moving in a way that makes sense for your body and your life. Not a generic sheet. A real plan that fits what you do and where you want to get back to.

Nourish

Diet & nutrition

Food is information for your body. What you eat directly affects inflammation, tissue repair, energy levels, and how well your body tolerates the demands of rehab and daily life. We’re not here to give you a meal plan — but we do ask questions about nutrition because it matters to how you recover.

Poor nutrition slows healing, worsens pain sensitivity, and depletes the energy needed to rebuild strength. Good nutrition does the opposite. Whether you’re an athlete trying to perform at your best or an older adult managing a chronic condition, what’s on your plate is part of the picture.

Why it matters to us?
We want to understand the full context of your health — not just the injury in front of us. Nutrition is one of the most powerful and underused levers in recovery, and we believe you deserve to know that.

Rest

Sleep & recovery

Sleep is when your body does its most important repair work. Muscle tissue rebuilds, the nervous system resets, and inflammatory processes are regulated — all during quality sleep. Consistently poor sleep slows recovery, amplifies pain, and reduces your capacity to respond to treatment.

We see sleep as a clinical variable, not a lifestyle choice. If you’re not sleeping well, it will affect your results — and it’s worth talking about. Rest also means genuine recovery between effort: the space between sessions matters as much as the sessions themselves.

Why it matters to us?
We ask about sleep because it tells us a lot — about your pain, your stress, and your capacity to recover. Addressing sleep is sometimes the most important thing we can do alongside hands-on treatment.

Connect

Social connection

Humans are social by nature, and isolation has measurable effects on physical health — not just mental wellbeing. Loneliness increases inflammation, slows recovery, and makes chronic pain harder to manage. Social connection, on the other hand, supports resilience, motivation, and the sense of purpose that keeps people moving forward.

For older adults, connection is closely tied to independence and quality of life. For athletes, it often means their team, their surf crew, or their training community. For anyone going through a long or difficult recovery, having people around them matters more than most clinical notes acknowledge.

Why it matters to us?
We think about connection when we think about your recovery — who’s around you, what you’re returning to, and what gives your rehab meaning. That context shapes the kind of care we give.

Dane Bird

Physiotherapist · Level 2 Sports Physio

Dane is a level 2 Sports Physiotherapist, a father of two, and a lifelong competitive surfer. Growing up on the beach at Wurtulla on the Sunshine Coast, Dane developed an understanding of surf-specific movement and injuries through his own lived experiences and began fine-tuning these throughout his Physiotherapy career. He understands what athletes require to perform at their best and wants to help people achieve their goals, whether that is winning a world title or
completing a fun run.

He runs In Mocean Health as a mobile and telehealth practice that can work around your schedule, with appointments available at home, on the road, or via video. It’s designed to work within the current health settings and accommodate people who are unable to access a clinic due to travel, time or location.

Dane holds First Class Honours in Physiotherapy and works across a broad range ofpresentations: shoulder, neck, back, knee, ankle, and hip injuries; vestibular treatment for dizziness and balance; pre- and post-surgical rehab; dry needling; and youth sports. He works with elite and recreational athletes, older adults, NDIS and DVA clients.

Areas of focus
Shoulder & neck, Knee & ankle, Hip & foot, Lower back, Surf & board sport injuries, Sports performance, Youth athletes, Vestibular treatment, Pre & post-op rehab, Dry needling.

Sarah Dalrymple

Occupational Therapist · 12+ years experience

Sarah is an occupational therapist with over 12 years of clinical experience, including a key role developing and running a pain management programme at a private hospital. She’s also a mother of two and a qualified yoga teacher.

She works with adults and older adults who are navigating a change in their lifestyle or functional capacity. Her focus is on independence: helping people stay safe at home, maintain their routines, and keep doing what matters to them for as long as possible.

Sarah is highly experienced in navigating the NDIS, guiding clients through the application process, conducting functional capacity assessments, and writing clear and effective reports. She’ helped many people access funding who didn’t know where to start.

Areas of focus
Functional capacity assessments, NDIS applications & reports, Aged care, OT Pain management, Home modifications , Equipment recommendations, Daily living assessments, Independence & quality of life.

Dane Bird: Locum Physiotherapist

Dane is available as a locum physiotherapist for practices, clinics, aged care facilities, and sporting organisations. With Level 2 Sports Physio accreditation and broad clinical experience across musculoskeletal, vestibular, pre- and post-op, and DVA and NDIS caseloads, he can step into most physio roles with minimal handover time.

Sarah Dalrymple: Locum Occupational Therapist

Sarah is available as a locum occupational therapist with more than 12 years of clinical experience — including hospital-based pain management programme development and extensive NDIS and aged care work. She is well placed to manage complex caseloads, functional capacity assessments, and report writing with confidence and efficiency.

Combined team: Locum Physio & OT

For organisations that need both disciplines covered, Dane and Sarah are available as a combined locum team. This is particularly suited to aged care facilities, community health services, and NDIS providers where physio and OT caseloads overlap. Having both clinicians embedded together means continuity of care and genuinely coordinated treatment — not two independent contractors working in parallel.