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Physio in North Sydney that carries on into the gym

Your physiotherapist assesses what is going on, treats it, and builds a strength program around it that you can take straight onto the gym floor next door. One clinician from first appointment to training, and no referral needed.

A client lifting dumbbells with a trainer on the gym floor at Adapt, North Sydney

Hands-on care, then the work that follows it

Your physiotherapist treats you in the clinic, then sets the exercises you do in the gym between visits.

Client doing a shoulder press while a trainer watches at Adapt, North Sydney
Foam roller work in the gym at Adapt, North Sydney

How physio works at Adapt

The same physiotherapist runs your care from the first appointment to your training program.

  1. Assessment

    We go through your injury, history and goals, and look at how you move.

  2. Diagnosis and plan

    Your physiotherapist explains what they find and agrees a plan with you.

  3. Treatment

    Hands-on treatment where it helps, plus exercises for the gym or home.

  4. Review and progress

    Follow-ups check your progress and stage your return to training or sport.

What happens at your first physio appointment?

Your first visit runs longer so we can properly understand what is going on, and every follow-up builds on the plan you leave with.

A first physio appointment compared with a follow-up at Adapt
First appointmentFollow-up
TimeUsually 45 to 60 minutesUsually 30 to 45 minutes
What happensWe talk through your injury and goals, see how you move and start treatmentWe check your progress, treat where it helps and move your exercises on
You leave withA clear plan and your first exercisesYour next exercises for the gym or home
BringComfortable clothes, any scans and your health fund cardYour health fund card if you are claiming

Do I need a referral to see a physio in North Sydney?

You do not need a referral to book physiotherapy at Adapt. If a GP or surgeon has referred you, bring the referral letter and any scans to your first appointment so your physiotherapist can review them as part of your assessment and understand any advice already given.

What can physio help with?

Not listed? Ask us before you book.

Your physiotherapists

  • Sam Baylis, physiotherapist at Adapt, North Sydney

    Dr Sam Baylis

    Director & Physiotherapist

    Dr Sam Baylis

    Hands-on treatment and exercise rehab, with a strength and conditioning background.

  • John MacAuliffe, physiotherapist at Adapt, North Sydney

    John MacAuliffe

    Senior Physiotherapist

    John MacAuliffe

    Muscle and joint injuries, working with our coaches on training load.

Treatment rooms at Adapt, North Sydney
The strength gym floor at Adapt, North Sydney
Racks and training space at Adapt, North Sydney

Will my health fund cover physio?

If your extras cover includes physio, usually yes. Limits vary by fund, so check your policy before your first visit.

Getting to the clinic

Shop 2, 66 Clark Road, North Sydney NSW 2060

Get directions
By train
Victoria Cross Metro is a 5 to 7 minute walk and North Sydney station about 10, so the clinic is an easy ride from Chatswood, Crows Nest, St Leonards and Lindfield.
By bus
Buses run along Miller Street, a short walk from Clark Road.
By car
A quick drive from Neutral Bay, Mosman and Lane Cove, with street parking on Clark Road and nearby.
Free weights on the gym floor at Adapt, North Sydney
Cardio and stretching area at Adapt, North Sydney

Questions about booking physio

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How long is a physio appointment?

A first appointment usually runs 45 to 60 minutes and follow-ups usually run 30 to 45 minutes. Your physiotherapist confirms the timing when you book.

What should I bring to my first appointment?

Wear clothes that let us see and move the area that is bothering you. Bring any scans or reports, a referral letter if you have one, and your health fund card if you plan to claim.

Do you treat sports and running injuries?

Yes. Our physiotherapists see running, gym and sport injuries, and can plan a staged return to training or competition with you.

Can I keep training while I have an injury?

Often, with changes. Your physiotherapist can tell you what to keep doing, what to change and what to leave for now, and share that with your coach if you train at Adapt.

Can I book an early or late appointment?

Adapt's opening hours are Monday 5:30am to 6:30pm; Tuesday 5:30am to 6:30pm; Wednesday 6:30am to 6pm; Thursday 5:30am to 6:30pm; Friday 5:30am to 3pm; Saturday 6am to 10:30am; Sunday Closed. Appointment times depend on each physiotherapist's schedule, so check what is free when you book.

I have just had surgery. When should I start physio?

Follow your surgeon's advice on timing. Bring your surgeon's rehab protocol or discharge notes to your first appointment, and your physiotherapist will build your plan around it.

Not sure if physio is right for you?

Tell us what is going on and we will point you to the right appointment.

Check our registration

Sam and John are registered with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia, and their AHPRA registration details are on their profiles.

Last updated on 8 October 2026