About Us

Back in Tune Physiotherapy is dedicated to promoting, restoring, and maintaining the health in people of all ages. We provide a mobile physiotherapy service covering Northern NSW and southern Gold Coast. We also treat out of Casuarina Health & Medical, located in Casuarina Shopping Village, and our home clinic on the hill in beautiful Kingscliff.Our aim is to provide reliable, quality, hands-on care, and get you back to full fitness as soon as possible.

Ryan Richardson (B. Phty / B. ExSc):

After graduating in 2009, Ryan started his career at a busy private practice on the Gold Coast, where he honed his assessment and treatment skills by working alongside highly qualified experienced physiotherapists. He has spent 2 years working in the United Kingdom as a physiotherapist, where he developed new skills, and worked alongside internationally experienced clinicians. Not only did this allow him to develop into a proficient physio clinically, it allowed him to develop a holistic approach that is vital in the management of patients, and enables them to reach their goals sooner.His speciality areas include: Shoulder and Neck pain, Headaches, Lower back pain, and Dry needling

Anna Richardson (B. Phty / B. ExSc):

After graduating from Griffith university in 2009, Anna started her career in the hospital setting where she developed an interest in neurological rehabilitation and functional exercise. She has spent 2 years working abroad in both the community and private settings. She has completed further training in Tai Chi for Arthritis, Parkinson's Disease (PD warrior) and pilates.
Anna is passionate about longevity and preventative health programs, and working closely with her clients to empower them to reach their goals.
Her areas of interest include:
Progressive resistance training for Osteoporosis/Osteopenia
Stroke Rehabilitation
Parkinson's Disease
Falls prevention & Balance retraining

Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy

We treat all musculoskeletal conditions, however we have a special interest in:Shoulder and Neck dysfunction
Headaches
Lower back pain
Tennis elbow and other overuse injuries
Post operative rehabilitation
Knee and ankle injuriesYour treatment may include:Dry needling
Soft tissue techniques such as massage and trigger point therapy to fix any dysfunction in surrounding muscle groups
Mobilisation techniques
Tailored home exercise program to help improve flexibility, strength, and muscle control

Exercise for Osteoporosis

Staying active can strengthen bones and preserve mobility. But not all exercise is considered equal when it comes to stimulating bone.
Our physiotherapist, Anna, follows the program outlined in the LIFTMOR study which demonstrated that high intensity resistance and impact training improved bone mass and functional performance in postmenopausal women with low bone mass.

Exercise Prescription

With our clinicians having qualifications in both Physiotherapy and Exercise Science, it is the perfect combination to get you back in tune, and keep you there. Our physiotherapists will provide an individualised exercise program to help you achieve your goals sooner, and prevent future injuries. Our physios have a keen interest in:Exercise for Osteoporosis
One-on-one pilates and core stability programs
Lower limb control / co-ordination programs
Scapular and rotator cuff control
Balance and falls prevention programs

Physiotherapy in your Home

At Back in Tune Physiotherapy, we perform a comprehensive assessment and treatment in the comfort of your home, that will allow you to achieve your goals and return to full function as soon as possible.We believe the best approach is a holistic approach, and as such we work closely with family members / carers, and other health professionals. This comprehensive approach which targets all facets of rehabilitation, will help you achieve the best results and maintain your health for years to come.