Compassionate Allied Health & Physiotherapy in Coffs Harbour

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At Health on High, your health and independence are our priority. Since 1994, we’ve supported the Coffs Harbour community with evidence-based physiotherapy and expanded our services to provide a full range of allied health practitioners. Whether you’re recovering from injury, managing a long-term condition, or aiming to stay active and confident, our experienced team takes the time to listen, understand, and create a personalised plan that truly works for you.

Serving Coffs Harbour Since 1994

Serving Coffs Harbour Since 1994

We’ve been caring for the Coffs community for over 30 years, providing trusted physiotherapy, exercise physiology, and allied health services to support every stage of life and recovery.
Experienced Allied Health Team

Experienced Allied Health Team

Our dedicated team of physiotherapists and exercise physiologists deliver expert, evidence-based treatment tailored to your needs, helping you move better, recover stronger, and stay active.
DVA NDIS Insurance Ready

DVA, NDIS & Insurance Ready

We make healthcare accessible for all. Our services are approved for DVA, NDIS, WorkCover, and private health funds, ensuring simple, affordable care when and where you need it.
Empowering Your Health Journey

The Difference Expert Care Can Make

Long term health issues affect many Australians, with challenges such as chronic pain, workplace injuries and recurring conditions disrupting daily life. With the right care, many of these problems can be managed effectively or even prevented from returning.

At Health on High, we believe lasting progress comes from treating more than just the symptoms. Our musculoskeletal physiotherapists perform thorough, evidence-based assessments to go beyond providing short-term relief, to seek any underlying causes and provide longer-term solutions to your condition. From acute sports injuries and physiotherapy in Coffs Harbour to rehabilitation after surgery or ongoing condition management, every plan is designed to create meaningful change that helps you move with confidence, feel stronger and maintain your independence.

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Why Patients Trust Health on High

When you choose Health on High, you’re choosing a team of Allied Health Professionals who followed their passion to become leaders in their field. They hold advanced qualifications, deliver evidence based treatment, and are genuinely committed to helping people live healthier, more independent lives.

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Every treatment plan is tailored to your condition, goals and lifestyle, with care guided by both skilled expertise and lived clinical experience.

With multiple services under one roof, referrals are seamless and rehabilitation is coordinated. Our clinicians regularly collaborate, so you benefit from a complete multi-disciplinary team working together for your progress.
We aim to offer same day appointments where possible, especially for acute or workplace injuries, so we can assess you and start a treatment plan sooner.
Whether you’re using NDIS, WorkCover, DVA or private health funds, our team understands the paperwork and processes. We’ll guide you through each step so you can focus on your health, not the admin.
We don’t just treat symptoms. We empower you with practical strategies to continue progress at home, work or sport, so your results last long after you leave the clinic.

Instead of offering Band-Aid solutions, we provide the tools, treatment and guidance you need for long term health and independence.

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Experienced Allied Health Professionals in Coffs Harbour

From everyday aches to complex conditions, Health on High brings together a multidisciplinary team of skilled therapists to support every stage of your health journey.

Caring for Coffs Harbour Since 1994

Health on High began in 1994, when physiotherapist Faye Wiffen opened Coffs Physiotherapy and Backcare. Over 30 years later, our physiotherapists, hand therapists, exercise physiologists, occupational therapists and speech pathologists work together under one roof in Coffs Harbour. Faye is also the only internationally Certified Hand Therapist (USA) on the Mid North Coast.

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Common Concerns We Treat

Explore some of the most common concerns we treat, from back and neck pain to sports injuries, pelvic health, neurological conditions and more. It’s only a glimpse of what we do. If your issue isn’t listed, reach out to our team so we can help tailor a plan to your needs.

Posture-related pain
Movement limitations
Post-fracture rehabilitation
Workplace injuries
Motor vehicle accident injuries
Post-operative rehabilitation (hip, knee, shoulder replacements)
Hand trauma & upper limb injuries
Sports injuries / overuse injuries
Tendon repairs & tendonosis
Dislocations, fractures, sprains
Shoulder bursitis
Hip bursitis
Rotator cuff tears / shoulder pathology
Tennis elbow & golfer’s elbow
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Trigger finger / trigger thumb
Nerve compression syndromes
Arthritis (incl. thumb arthritis, osteoarthritis)
Osteoporosis
Acute or chronic back pain
Spinal stiffness or discomfort
Post-spinal surgery or fracture recovery
Arthritis-related back pain
Osteoporosis-related spinal issues
Nerve compression in the spine
Postural back problems
Stroke rehabilitation
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) / acquired brain injury
Spinal cord injury (traumatic, congenital, degenerative, ischaemic, inflammatory/infectious)
Cerebral Palsy
Functional Neurological Disorder (FND)
Neurodevelopmental & genetic motor conditions (e.g., Autism with motor involvement, ADHD with coordination issues)
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Motor Neurone Disease (MND) / ALS
Parkinson’s disease
Huntington’s disease
Dementia (incl. Alzheimer’s disease)
Post-Polio Syndrome
Dystonias
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP)
Multiple System Atrophy (MSA)
Corticobasal Degeneration (CBD)
Spinocerebellar Ataxia
Stiff Person Syndrome
Hypermobility syndromes impacting function
Schizophrenia, Bipolar & other neuropsychological disorders with motor impact
Speech delays / disorders (expressive & receptive)
Language disorders
Speech sound difficulties (pronunciation)
Social communication challenges
Complex communication needs requiring AAC (Augmentative & Alternative Communication)
Swallowing & mealtime difficulties (dysphagia)
Acquired brain injury or stroke-related speech/language issues
Progressive neurological speech/language disorders
Developmental/genetic conditions affecting communication
Post-injury rehabilitation
Post-surgery rehabilitation
Chronic condition management (musculoskeletal, cardio-vascular, metabolic)
Diabetes
Cardiac rehabilitation
Cancer treatment support (oncology exercise)
Reduced balance, strength, or flexibility
Falls risk / prevention for older adults
Postural issues
Sports performance rehabilitation (athletes, golfers, sport-specific programs)
Physical disability
Intellectual disability
Complex genetic / developmental disorders
Mobility and seating needs (wheelchairs, customised seating)
Sensory processing challenges
Functional skills for daily independence (self-care, home tasks, community access)
NDIS-related SDA & SIL housing assessments

What Our Patients Often Ask Us

We understand that starting a with new therapist can feel overwhelming, and our patients often have plenty of questions before their first appointment. Here are some of the most common questions people ask when considering care at Health on High.

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Where possible, we aim to accommodate same-day bookings. This depends on clinician availability, but our team always tries to prioritise timely care, especially for urgent pain, injury or workplace rehabilitation. Call us directly to secure the earliest appointment with your chosen professional.

Yes, we regularly support clients funded by WorkCover, Aged Care, NDIS, DVA, EPC Plans, MVA insurance and other schemes. If you’re seeking WorkCover physiotherapy in Coffs Harbour, our clinicians are experienced with all the paperwork and reporting requirements, making sure your therapy fits seamlessly within your plan.

No referral is needed for most services. However, third party claims or Medicare’s Chronic Disease Management (EPC) plan, do require one from your GP. The latter is most commonly used for chronic conditions requiring physiotherapy or exercise physiology in Coffs Harbour.

Absolutely! We have extensive experience with insurance and WorkCover rehabilitation. Our team provides musculoskeletal and neuro physiotherapy as well as exercise physiology in Coffs Harbour, including expertise in shoulder and hand therapy and tailored exercise programs to support your recovery and meet insurer requirements.

Yes, we provide allied health services across the lifespan, from children through to adults. We take the time to create a comfortable, supportive environment where clients of all ages can thrive and make progress at their own pace.

Your Partner in Better Health

Whether you are recovering from an injury, managing a long term condition, or caring for someone you love, our team is here to support you. At Health on High, we listen, we understand, and we work with you to create care that makes a lasting difference in everyday life.