Health on High welcomes Andy, a highly qualified physiotherapist with extensive experience in musculoskeletal care, sports injury management, and long-term rehabilitation, to their Coffs Harbour clinic.

  • New UK physiotherapist joins Coffs Harbour team.
  • Holds university degree; skilled in musculoskeletal conditions, persistent pain.
  • Holistic, patient-centred care builds confidence.
  • Treats pain, sports injuries, and joint stiffness.

Health on High prides itself on hiring experienced and skilled professionals and we’re excited to welcome a new member to the team! Andy joins our physiotherapy clinic as a registered physiotherapist with extensive experience in musculoskeletal care, sports injury management and long term rehabilitation.

Discover why Andy is a fantastic addition to our growing team in Coffs Harbour and get to know his warm approach, solid clinical expertise and genuine passion for helping people move better.

Who Is Andy?

Andy is a qualified and compassionate physiotherapist , father, coffee lover and enthusiastic (if occasionally wipeout prone) surfer. Originally from the UK, he moved to Australia in 2019 after working as a physiotherapist in England.

Andy combines his professional expertise with a deep commitment to helping people move better and live well, whether it’s through targeted rehabilitation, exercise guidance or supporting long term musculoskeletal health.

Andy’s Qualifications and Professional Background

Andy holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Physiotherapy and has invested heavily in ongoing professional development, refining his skills in musculoskeletal (MSK) physiotherapy and rehabilitation.

He has a particular interest in persistent pain conditions, especially low back pain, as this is one of the most common and complex areas of physiotherapy practice. His treatment style blends manual therapy, patient education and structured exercise to help clients regain strength, confidence and mobility.

Andy’s early background as a personal trainer and coach shaped his interest in movement, strength and functional rehabilitation, providing a strong grounding for evidence based exercise prescription.

Why He Joined Health on High

Andy was drawn to Health on High for its multidisciplinary approach and strong reputation for offering expertise in physiotherapy delivery in Coffs Harbour, aiming to provide solutions not short term bandaids. The opportunity to work alongside experienced practitioners across physiotherapy , exercise physiology , occupational therapy and hand therapy allows him to provide holistic, evidence informed treatment for every patient.

Andy’s Approach to Physiotherapy

Andy’s practice is founded on the belief that optimal recovery requires both expertise and empowerment. He is dedicated to providing tailored care that is both deeply compassionate and rigorously supported by the latest scientific research.

Holistic, Patient-Centred Care

Whether he’s helping someone return to sport, recover from surgery or manage ongoing pain, Andy takes the time to understand each person’s goals, lifestyle and concerns. He believes physiotherapy is most effective when patients feel informed and supported.

That’s why he focuses on building confidence through explaining how injuries heal, what movements are safe and how to prevent setbacks. He partners this education with structured step by step progressions, such as gradually increasing load in strength exercises, practising specific sport drills in stages or slowly reintroducing daily activities after surgery.

Evidence Based Physiotherapy Techniques

Andy incorporates a variety of evidence based techniques into his physiotherapy services, including:

  • Manual therapy and joint mobilisation: Practical techniques to reduce pain, restore movement and improve joint function.
  • Strength and conditioning-based rehabilitation: Tailored exercise programs to build strength, stability and overall functional performance.
  • Chronic pain education and load management: Strategies to help patients understand, manage and reduce long term pain through movement and pacing.
  • Functional movement retraining: Corrective exercises to restore safe, efficient movement patterns for daily activities and sports.
  • Mobility and flexibility programming: Stretching and mobility work to improve range of motion and prevent injury.
  • Progressive return-to-sport planning: Structured programs to safely guide athletes back to their sport or physical activity after injury.

His grounded, proven approach ensures patients receive safe, effective and modern physiotherapy care at every appointment.

Conditions Andy Treats

As a registered physiotherapist with advanced MSK experience, Andy supports patients across a wide range of presentations.

Sports Injuries and Post Surgery Recovery

From acute strains to tendon injuries and postoperative rehabilitation, Andy helps athletes and active individuals return to movement using targeted sports injury physiotherapy. His strength training background allows him to design highly specific programs that rebuild power, stability and performance.

Shoulder, Back and Neck Pain

Andy frequently works with clients requiring physiotherapy for shoulder conditions, including rotator cuff injuries, impingement and overuse pain. He also assists patients with chronic and acute low back and neck discomfort. His approach emphasises restoring confidence in movement, improving load tolerance and reducing recurrence.

Joint Stiffness and Mobility Issues

Whether caused by arthritis, poor movement habits, recovery after immobilisation or repetitive strain, joint stiffness can significantly limit daily life. Andy uses mobility retraining, strengthening, stretching, manual therapy and dry needling to restore functional movement.

Book a Physiotherapy Session with Andy

If you’re experiencing pain, recovering from an injury or looking for guidance to move better, Andy is ready to help! As part of Health on High’s multidisciplinary allied health team, he tailors evidence based physiotherapy programs in Coffs Harbour to help patients like you.

Take the first step towards stronger, healthier movement. Book an appointment with Andy today and get back to the activities you love with confidence and support.

What are Andy's core professional areas of interest and expertise?

Andy has a particular interest in persistent pain conditions, especially low back pain, and he refines his skills in musculoskeletal (MSK) physiotherapy and rehabilitation.

What is Andy's overall treatment style and philosophy?

His treatment style blends manual therapy, patient education, and structured exercise to help clients regain strength, confidence, and mobility, founded on the belief that recovery requires expertise and empowerment.

Why did Andy choose to join Health on High's team?

He was drawn to Health on High for its multidisciplinary approach, strong reputation built over 30+ years, and the opportunity to work alongside experienced practitioners across physiotherapy, exercise physiology, occupational therapy and hand therapy.