Tim combines his post-graduate degrees in Sports and Exercise Medicine and Teaching and Learning with his black belt in jiu jitsu to offer specialist services for grappling and combat sports athletes to manage their pain and injuries.

 

Tim understands first-hand the challenges of seeking health professional support from people who don't have experience in the sport or an understanding of the unique demands placed on athletes. 

 

As a black belt with experience training and competing nationally and internationally, Tim understand the importance of mat time for your training progression and mental health. That's the reason Tim advocates for continued training around injuries, and will never tell athletes to stop training completely. We might agree that you need to take a few steps back in intensity and follow a return to grappling framework, but you'll never need to step away completely. 

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Tim worked for over 12 years in rugby, developing my diagnosis, treatment and rehab skills, and has 15 years of clinical experience in the UK and Australia. Much of Tim's time is now focused on education and research, but is fortunate to now dedicate clinical time on working with combat sports and grappling athletes.  

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​​​Why Work With Me?

✅ Deep Understanding of the Sport

• BJJ Black Belt under Lachlan Giles with 20+ years of martial arts experience

• Competed nationally and internationally — I get the demands on your body

• I’ll never just tell you to “rest” — we’ll adapt, not stop

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✅ Serious Clinical Credentials

• Masters in Sports & Exercise Medicine

• PhD candidate & active researcher in pain and physical activity

• 12 years in elite rugby settings, now specialising in combat sports

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✅ Research Meets Reality

• Master’s thesis on injury prevention in combat sports

• Solid understanding of modern grappling — including positions that commonly lead to injury

• Evidence-based care tailored for high-performing, physically active athletes

 

​​Common Injuries I work with​​

• ACL tears (surgical & non-surgical rehab)

• Muscle strains & ligament sprains

• Meniscal tears & joint degeneration

• Shoulder pain & instability

• Ankle instability

• Joint hyperextension injuries

• Low back & neck pain

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What you can expect

• A comprehensive physical assessment to understand what’s going on

• A plan built with your goals, your training, and your life in mind

• Clear education around your condition so you can take ownership of recovery

• A collaborative, evidence-informed approach with guidance from research and lived experience

• Referrals and collaboration with other health professionals if needed

• Active rehab strategies you can take straight to the gym or the mat

 

Available In-Person & Online

• Melbourne: Book through Complete Physio Exercise & Performance

• Everywhere else: Book an online appointment via Telehealth (national + international)

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🖱️ Book Online: booking link

📞 Call the clinic: (03) 9882 2020​