Physiotherapy in Ballina

Physiotherapy at our Ballina clinic on Tamar Street plus home visits across the Northern Rivers. Sports injuries, chronic pain, NDIS, aged care, and workplace health. No referral needed.

📍 Ballina Clinic

Address

Shop 2-3, 92 Tamar St, Ballina NSW 2478

Phone

1300 871 249

Hours

Mon–Fri: 6am – 7pm

Services

Physio, OT, Exercise Physiology, Pre-Employment Medicals

Parking

Free parking at Tamar Village shopping centre

Home Visits

Available across the Northern Rivers

Services Available

Physiotherapy Services in Ballina

Musculoskeletal Physio

Back pain, neck pain, shoulder and knee injuries, arthritis management, post-surgical rehabilitation.

Sports Physiotherapy

Treating local athletes and weekend warriors. Sprains, strains, fracture rehab, and graduated return-to-sport programs.

NDIS Physiotherapy

Registered provider. Functional assessments, mobility programs, plan-aligned therapy. No out-of-pocket costs.

Home Visit Physio

Mobile physio across Ballina, Lennox Head, Alstonville, Byron Bay, and Evans Head. NDIS, aged care, Support at Home.

Aged Care Physio

Reablement programs for residential facilities. In-home physio for older Australians through Support at Home and DVA.

Workplace Health

Pre-employment medicals, injury prevention, return-to-work rehab for Northern Rivers employers.

Your Local Team

Meet Your Ballina Physiotherapists

Our Ballina team is led by Ben Gwilliam, who manages physiotherapy across the Ballina and Casino regions.

Ben Gwilliam

Physio Team Leader (Ballina & Casino). With Optimum since 2016

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What We Treat

Common Conditions We Treat in Ballina

  • Lower Back Pain
  • Neck & Shoulder Pain
  • Knee Injuries & Surgery
  • Hip Replacement Rehab
  • Ankle Sprains
  • Post-Surgical Rehab
  • Chronic Pain
  • Falls Prevention
  • Sports Injuries
  • WorkCover Injuries
  • Motor Vehicle Accidents
  • Headaches & Migraines

Funding

How to Pay

We accept all major funding types at our Ballina clinic.

NDIS

No out-of-pocket. NDIA, plan-managed, self-managed

Private Health

All major funds. On-the-spot claiming.

Medicare (EPC)

Up to 5 subsidised sessions with GP referral.

WorkCover

NSW & QLD. Direct billing.

Support at Home

Funded allied health for older Australians.

DVA

No out-of-pocket costs.

Your Local Physio in Ballina

Our Ballina clinic is at Tamar Village on Tamar Street — our Northern Rivers hub with free parking and accessible facilities. We offer physiotherapy, occupational therapy, exercise physiology, and podiatry from a single location, making it easy to coordinate care if you need more than one service.


The Ballina physio team is led by Ben Gwilliam, who has been with Optimum since 2016. Ben brings international healthcare experience including rehabilitation work in Malawi, and leads the physiotherapy teams across both the Ballina and Casino clinics. The team treats everything from acute sporting injuries to complex NDIS cases and aged care reablement.

Areas We Cover From Ballina

  • Ballina, East Ballina & West Ballina
  • Lennox Head & Skennars Head
  • Alstonville & Wollongbar
  • Byron Bay & Suffolk Park
  • Evans Head & Broadwater
  • Wardell & surrounds

Other Services at This Clinic

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Do I need a referral?

    No. Book directly for private, NDIS, or WorkCover. GP referral only for Medicare EPC.

  • Do you do home visits from Ballina?

    Yes. Mobile physio across Ballina, Lennox Head, Alstonville, Byron Bay, and Evans Head for NDIS, aged care, and Support at Home clients.

  • What funding do you accept?

    NDIS (no out-of-pocket), Support at Home, Medicare EPC, DVA, WorkCover NSW, all private health funds.

  • Is there parking at the Ballina clinic?

    Yes. Free parking at Tamar Village shopping centre.

Book Physiotherapy in Ballina

Call 1300 871 249 or book online. Same-week appointments usually available.