A whole body problem solving approach to find the real cause of your condition to get you long term results. OUR APPROACH - We use a systematic whole body assessment to efficiently find and fix the cause of your pain, and teach you how to stay painfree for the long term. Learn how being thorough can help you get the best result and prevent recurrence of your condition or injury with a whole body assessment.
Watch our introductory video by Essendon physiotherapists Russell Visser and Graham Nelson. Learn more about why we are different to other physiotherapy clinics. Just so we can help you best, take this short quiz and we'll call back to discuss your condition and how we can assist you. We understand your frustration and the time and expense that can be involved in recovery from pain.
Watch our introductory video by Essendon physiotherapists Russell Visser and Graham Nelson. Learn more about why we are different to other physiotherapy clinics. Just so we can help you best, take this short quiz and we'll call back to discuss your condition and how we can assist you. We understand your frustration and the time and expense that can be involved in recovery from pain.
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Our Physiotherapists are highly trained and experienced professionals with over 40 years of combined experience. We encourage you to apply for graduate physiotherapist jobs. We have evolved our assessment and treatment approach over the last few years through rigorous clinical training, advanced study, peer review and challenging the limitations of the Patho-anatomical model of musculoskeletal care.
Reviews (12)
Robyn Blaikie
Dec 22, 2021
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Graham Nelson was highly recommended to me by family and friends and I am very thankful and relieved. The holistic approach (the Ridgeway Method) used by Graham and the Northwest Physio team has vastly improved my sudden pain and restrictive back issues. Graham is highly professional and skilled in using the approach; very thorough, detailed and careful. He enables you to learn a great deal more about your body and gives very helpful advice on best practice for the long term care of your back. I am very happy and appreciative in learning what exercises support the healing of my back issues and
Dec 13, 2021
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Graham Nelson was referred to me by a work colleague who sang th praises of Graham and the Ridgeway Method. Having chronic back and neck issues prompted my first booking. Since then freedom of movement has returned, increased flexibility and I can now go to bed confident I wont wake with a headache. My only regret is I didn't attend years ago.
Katie Anderson
Nov 15, 2021
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Dealing with an aging body that has had more than a fair share of injuries from sport and accidents ,resulting in both chronic and acute episodes is tough. Luckily for me I have Russell to put the pieces back together. Experienced, knowledgeable, caring and just the right amount of physio sadistic to get me back to doing what I want to as soon as possible.
The entire team at Northwest Physiotherapy group are marvellous : from Sue and Grace at reception to Graham, the other pillar of experience in the clinic. I've yet to try the massage therapy but hopefully one day I'll win the raffle for an hours
The entire team at Northwest Physiotherapy group are marvellous : from Sue and Grace at reception to Graham, the other pillar of experience in the clinic. I've yet to try the massage therapy but hopefully one day I'll win the raffle for an hours
Michelle Therese
Nov 06, 2021
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I have been attending Northwest Physiotherapy Group for the past four weeks and have experienced a miraculous turnaround having Russell treat me. Russell is very attentive and has a very holistic approach to physiotherapy, which I have not experienced before. He is very focused on not only relieving the issues that are presenting but the overall well being of the body as a whole which I like. I also like that he explains throughout the session in detail what areas he is working on and why, I find this most educational for myself as I am learning more about my body and its response to pain. Thank
Irene Esquivel
Oct 25, 2021
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I have no hesitation in recommending Russell and the team at Northwest Physiotherapy Group. An abundance of physiotherapy knowledge and expertise, welcoming and friendly reception with Sue and Grace.
I have a rather complicated medical history and I came to Russell with not only my previous injury "baggage" but the latest one, recovering from a broken leg. Members of my family had recommended Russell and Northwest Physiotherapy Group as I was wanting someone local with experience. I knew the recovery and rehab from this injury would be long.
I have seen a variety of physiotherapists in my time
I have a rather complicated medical history and I came to Russell with not only my previous injury "baggage" but the latest one, recovering from a broken leg. Members of my family had recommended Russell and Northwest Physiotherapy Group as I was wanting someone local with experience. I knew the recovery and rehab from this injury would be long.
I have seen a variety of physiotherapists in my time
Jane Elliot
Oct 13, 2021
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Theresa Burlak
Sep 25, 2021
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Russell really took the time to understand me and the pain I was experiencing. He was very forthcoming with information regarding the scientific underpinnings of my shoulder and back injuries, which helped me to understand why I was experiencing pain and how I could work to overcome it. His in-clinic treatments, along with the exercises prescribed for me to undertake at home, have seen me return to my pre-injury state and I could not be happier. Russell is friendly, professional and knowledgeable and our sessions always fly and bring much-needed relief. I now have the tools and knowledge needed
Thom Rigney
Sep 24, 2021
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After a lot of false starts and poor assessments withprevious Physios, Graham was able fix my pain and get me moving again. The use of the Ridgeway Method was new to me and has allowed me to have a much better understanding of the issues and what causes it. Graham has been great at investigating and explaining the issues. My Back is great and confidence in my back is 100%
Alexandra
Sep 20, 2021
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I have had significant lower and middle back pain which became constant and kept me up at night. After about a month of visiting the Northwest Physiotherapy Group Russell has helped me understand WHY the pain was lingering. In addition to the treatment provided during appointments Russell has provided me with self management tips and strengthening exercises I could do to help to help myself between treatments, which was very important to reducing the frequency of pain. Highly recommend!
Geraldine Porter
Sep 13, 2021
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Having presented at Northwest Physiotherapy Group with acute pain to my right shoulder, I cannot express the relief I felt after my first session with Graham. Having never experienced nerve tension, I was almost ready to present to a hospital (I had excruciating pain and almost no range of movement in my right arm and shoulder) but upon referral from a friend, Graham, not only diagnosed my issue, he immediately eliminated the source of severe pain and provided me with knowledge and practical exercises to ensure I never experience that pain again. I have learned so much about the issue I presented
Paul Joseph
Jul 29, 2020
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Carmen Farrugia
Sep 14, 2014
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