Australian Physiotherapy Specialists
Advanced Manual Therapy for Spine, Extremity, Headache, and Dizziness Relief

Welcome

Welcome to Australian Physiotherapy Specialists — Jacksonville’s leader in advanced spine care, cervicogenic headache treatment, and dizziness rehabilitation.

We specialize in solving complex neck-related disorders using a unique blend of evidence-based manual therapy and targeted neuromuscular re-education. Our goal is simple: to relieve your pain and restore your confidence in movement — as quickly and safely as possible.

  • Our lead clinician is a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, a Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist, and a continuing education instructor in the Maitland-Australian approach — one of only two in Florida.
  • With over 24 years of experience and more than 100 continuing education courses taught, he is recognized nationally for his expertise in spine-related pain, including speaking engagements at Duke University Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital (Harvard Medical School affiliate).

If you’re suffering from neck pain, cervicogenic headache, or dizziness, you’ve found a clinic that understands these conditions deeply — and gets results.

Special Focus Conditions We Treat:

Cervicogenic Headache Relief

We offer a specialized diagnostic and treatment protocol to address headaches that stem from neck dysfunction. Most patients experience relief in 1–3 sessions.

Cervicogenic Dizziness & Cervical Instability

If you feel unsteady, foggy, or dizzy with head movements, your neck could be the cause. Our treatment approach combines manual therapy, deep neck flexor retraining, and proprioceptive rehabilitation to restore stability and control.

Sciatica & Lumbar Instability

Sciatic nerve pain and chronic low back instability are often misunderstood and improperly treated. Our clinic specializes in stabilizing the lumbar spine using research-backed protocols developed in Australia. Our principal therapist trained directly under Dr. Carolyn Richardson, the internationally acclaimed researcher who first defined core stability in the 1990s. We now use her most current approach: spine stabilization against gravity, retraining the deep trunk system for sustainable recovery and long-term resilience.

Advanced Manual Therapy

We are proud to specialize in the Maitland and Mulligan methods, two of the most respected manual therapy approaches in the world. These techniques allow us to deliver faster, safer, and more lasting relief for:

  • Whiplash
  • Chronic neck and back pain
  • Postural syndromes
  • Concussion and TMJ issues
  • Joint instability and stiffness

Florida Law: No Prescription Needed

You no longer need a doctor’s prescription to begin physical therapy. Florida law allows direct access for 30 days — which means you can start your recovery now without delay, saving you time and cost.

Call today to schedule your first appointment:
📞 904-337-1090

Comprehensive Care

We also treat a full range of orthopedic conditions including:

  • Back pain, herniated discs, sciatica
  • Hip, knee, ankle, and foot pain
  • Shoulder and elbow injuries
  • TMJ dysfunction
  • Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
  • Trigeminal neuralgia
  • Sports injuries