About

Robert Brown | Sports Physiotherapist — Northern NSW

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Robert is an elite sports physiotherapist with over 20 years of experience working across professional football, cycling, alpine skiing, and Olympic sport, most recently as physiotherapist for the Gold Coast Suns AFL team.

 

He is currently completing his Specialisation in Sports and Exercise Physiotherapy through the Australian College of Physiotherapists and is passionate about bringing world-class physiotherapy care to the Northern NSW community through his first private clinic.

 

Robert's career in sports physiotherapy began in 2009 when he joined the Brisbane Roar Football Club as physiotherapist, working alongside renowned coach Ange Postecoglou during the club's back-to-back A-League Premiership and Championship victories.

 

Seeking international experience, Robert moved to Europe to become Head Physiotherapist for the ORICA GreenEdge Pro Cycling Team (2012–2015), collaborating with Australian High-Performance Cycling across world championships and grand tours.

 

He then relocated to London, joining a leading high-performance private practice where he treated elite athletes including British Olympic athletes and Premier League footballers significantly broadening his expertise in injury rehabilitation, performance optimisation, and sports injury management.

 

Prior to returning to Australia, Robert served as Team Physiotherapist for both the Canadian Alpine Ski Team and the Australian Winter Olympic Team, providing hands-on support through European training camps and World Cup race series.

 

Qualifications:

·      Specialisation in Sports and Exercise Physiotherapy (in progress) — Australian College of Physiotherapists

·      Master of Sports Physiotherapy — University of Queensland (2010)

·      Master of Physiotherapy (Graduate Entry) — University of Queensland (2006)

·      Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise Science) with Honours — University of Queensland (2003)

 

Outside the clinic, Robert enjoys an active lifestyle, running, swimming, surfing, and spending time at the beach with his wife Natalie and their two dogs, Bunny and Ona. This commitment to healthy living reflects the same values he brings to every patient he works with.

 

Whether you're a weekend warrior, competitive athlete, or recovering from injury, Robert offers the expertise and international experience to help you move better and perform at your best, right here in Northern NSW.