From acute injuries and chronic conditions to tailored rehabilitation and preventative exercise programs, our experienced physiotherapists in Coffs Harbour support patients at every stage of life. With an approach grounded in research, delivered with compassion and focused on your long-term goals, we work with you on a plan to help you move better.
The ultimate goal of physiotherapy is to help people get back to the things they love. At Health on High, we work with everyone from post-op joint replacement rehab to athletes recovering after injury, tradies managing workplace strains and people living with arthritis or back pain in the Coffs region.
Our services always commence with a thorough assessment, often identifying the underlying cause of that recurrent problem. Management can then include manual therapy, dry needling, tailored exercise programs, ergonomic corrections, and small rehab classes to name a few. This enables our team to support people with conditions such as shoulder pain, tendonopathies, nerve compression, post-surgical rehabilitation and other musculoskeletal injuries.
Treatment is always personalised to your circumstances, with the option to integrate other allied health services into your plan for more comprehensive care.
Our physiotherapy team is led by Faye Wiffen and Sean Wiffen, both highly experienced allied health practitioners in musculoskeletal care, sports injuries, chronic pain and rehabilitation. Here’s what the journey with them might look like:
Initial assessment Your first session,commences with a detailed discussion about your history and goals, review of any reports, then a thorough assessment which can involve both active and passive movements, joint stability tests or nerve mobility.
Tailored treatment plan We develop a personalised plan using evidence based techniques such as manual therapy, dry needling, real-time ultrasound imaging (RTUI), exercise prescription, laser therapy, strapping, posture correction or ergonomic advice.
Ongoing support Patients choose Health on High and Coffs Physiotherapy and Backcare because they’re looking for results that last, not quick fixes. With our qualified , experienced support, physiotherapy can deliver:
Evidence-based techniques ease both acute and chronic pain, including arthritis, tendinitis and post-surgical discomfort, helping you move more comfortably.
By improving strength, flexibility and posture, physiotherapy can help you return to daily activities with confidence. Whether it’s lifting your kids, working on the tools or enjoying sport again, we support your freedom to move.
Safe, structured rehabilitation supports healing after surgery, injury or illness. We guide you through each stage so progress is steady and setbacks are minimised.
Relevant diagnosis, education and tailored exercises reduce the chance of problems returning. This proactive approach gives you long-term resilience rather than just short-term relief.
With less pain and better movement, you can stay active, engaged and connected to the things you love. Physiotherapy gives you the confidence to keep living life on your terms.
Health on High began in 1994, when physiotherapist Faye Wiffen opened Coffs Physiotherapy and Backcare. Over 30 years later, our physiotherapists work alongside hand therapists, exercise physiologists, occupational therapists and speech pathologists 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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We understand that every person’s needs vary, so we’ve put together answers to some of the most common queries. From understanding which conditions physiotherapy can help with to how our team delivers personalised, evidence-based care, these responses aim to give you clarity and confidence before your first appointment.
Physiotherapy at Health on High is designed to support recovery and improve your quality of life across a wide range of conditions. Our team tailors treatments for acute injuries, chronic pain, arthritis, bursitis, back/neck pain, shoulder injuries, tennis elbow, nerve compression syndromes and post-surgical rehabilitation, among others.
We use evidence-based techniques such as manual therapy, dry needling, tailored exercise programs, posture and ergonomic advice, and small rehabilitation classes. For more specific needs, we also offer accredited hand therapists and post-surgery shoulder rehabilitation, ensuring every plan is personalised to your lifestyle goals and stage of recovery.
Our physiotherapists combine advanced training, modern facilities and compassionate care. What sets us apart is the way we work closely with the wider allied health team. You might see us for physiotherapy, but if your progress could benefit from input in areas like exercise physiology or neurophysiotherapy, we will collaborate with those practitioners to strengthen your results. This coordinated, evidence based approach means you receive care that is tailored to your whole health journey, not just one aspect of it.
Yes, some patients with chronic conditions such as arthritis or back pain may be eligible for Medicare’s Chronic Disease Management plan (EPC). This program can provide up to five subsidised sessions per year with allied health providers like physiotherapists. To access it, you’ll need a referral from your GP.
If pain, injury or limited mobility is affecting your daily life, our experienced physiotherapists in Coffs Harbour are here to help. With evidence-based care, compassionate support and a focus on long-term outcomes, Health on High is your partner in recovery and strength.
Relieve pain, improve movement and prevent future injuries.
Experienced and dedicated in rehabilitation of those with neurological conditions and complex needs.
Accredited Hand Therapists with expertise in diagnosis and rehab from the shoulder to the hand.
Passionate and skilled in assisting those with complex communication needs and swallowing difficulties.
Evidence-based programs to rebuild strength and manage chronic conditions.
Personalised solutions for those with complex needs to enhance independence and safety.
