Lake Gwelup Physiotherapy

Experienced, evidence-based physiotherapy with honest advice and personalised care from physios with 10+ years clinical experience.

Independent, experienced and evidence-based physiotherapy in Gwelup -  serving Perth’s northern suburbs since 2018. New patients welcome- no referral required.

Welcome to Lake Gwelup Physiotherapy, an independent, practitioner-owned physiotherapy clinic located within Gwelup Medical Centre. Established in 2018, we provide experienced, evidence-based physiotherapy for people across Gwelup and Perth’s northern suburbs including Karrinyup, Stirling, Carine, Innaloo and Balcatta.

As an independent clinic free from corporate ownership and KPI-driven healthcare models, our focus is simple: to provide honest advice, thorough assessment and personalised rehabilitation without pressure, rushed appointments, upselling or overservicing. This allows us to prioritise patient outcomes and long-term health rather than treatment quotas or sales targets. When physiotherapy is appropriate, we aim to deliver practical, efficient care tailored to your individual needs and goals.

Our clinic is led by principal physiotherapist Chris Warne, who has over a decade of private practice experience and continues to undertake ongoing professional development to remain current with contemporary physiotherapy practice. All physiotherapists at Lake Gwelup Physiotherapy have 10+ years clinical experience, providing consistent, experienced care across every consultation.

New patients can book directly without a referral.

Experienced, Personalised Physiotherapy Care

Lake Gwelup Physiotherapy is known locally for thorough assessments, clear diagnosis and structured rehabilitation planning. All consultations are one-on-one and allow adequate time to understand your condition, goals and lifestyle before developing an individualised treatment plan.

Our approach focuses on:

• Thorough physiotherapy assessment and clear diagnosis
• Individually tailored treatment and rehabilitation
• Evidence-based physiotherapy care
• Longer one-on-one consultations
• Practical education and self-management strategies
• Honest advice and realistic treatment planning

Our goal is to support meaningful, sustainable improvements in mobility, strength and confidence with activity.

Serving Gwelup & Perth’s Northern Suburbs

Lake Gwelup Physiotherapy welcomes patients from across Perth’s northern suburbs, including:

Gwelup, Karrinyup, Stirling, Carine, Innaloo, Balcatta, Trigg, Duncraig, Osborne Park, Doubleview, North Beach, Hammersley and surrounding areas.

Many patients choose our clinic for experienced physiotherapy, longer consultations and personalised care in a professional, supportive environment.

We regularly assist people with:

• Sports and gym-related injuries
• Back and neck pain
• Post-operative rehabilitation
• TMJ and jaw pain
• Vertigo and vestibular conditions
• Tendon, joint and muscle injuries
• Chronic or persistent pain
• Mobility, balance and falls prevention

Collaborative, Evidence-Informed Care

Where appropriate, we work alongside local GPs, orthopaedic surgeons, sports physicians and other allied health professionals to support coordinated care. Patients are commonly referred to our clinic for detailed physiotherapy assessment, structured rehabilitation and management of more complex or persistent conditions.

Funding & Referral Options

We welcome private patients and accept referrals for:

• Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) claims
• Workers’ Compensation
• Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA)
• Medicare EPC/CDM plans (rebates available for eligible patients)
• Self-managed and plan-managed NDIS participants

No referral is required for private physiotherapy appointments.

Book Your Physiotherapy Appointment

Appointments available Monday to Saturday with extended hours to fit around work and family commitments.

Phone: (08) 9244 8588
Book online: via our website, HotDoc and Healthengine
Email: chris@lakegwelupphysio.com.au

Please provide at least 12 hours’ notice for cancellations or rescheduling. Find out more about our cancellation policy.

Comprehensive Physiotherapy Services in Gwelup & Northern Perth | Lake Gwelup Physiotherapy

• Manual Therapy & Hands-On Physiotherapy
• Functional Strength & Conditioning Programs (Home Exercise Programs & Gym-Based Rehabilitation)
• Dry Needling Therapy for Muscle Pain & Injury
• Pre-Operative & Post-Operative Physiotherapy Rehabilitation
• Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Physiotherapy & Whiplash Rehabilitation
• Workers’ Compensation & Workplace Injury Physiotherapy
• Vertigo & Vestibular Rehabilitation Physiotherapy
• TMJ & Jaw Pain Physiotherapy
• NDIS Physiotherapy Services
• Hydrotherapy & Aquatic Physiotherapy
• Home Visit Physiotherapy & In-Home Rehabilitation
• Mobility, Balance & Falls Prevention Programs
• Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) Physiotherapy
• Sports Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Rehabilitation
• Orthotic Assessment, Advice & Prescription
• Telehealth Physiotherapy & Online Consultations

Our Staff:

Chris Warne – Principal & Senior Physiotherapist

Chris Warne is the principal physiotherapist and founder of Lake Gwelup Physiotherapy and brings more than a decade of private practice experience to the clinic, much of it dedicated to supporting the Gwelup community and Perth’s northern suburbs. He holds a Master of Physiotherapy from Curtin University and a Bachelor of Science (Anatomical Sciences) from the University of Western Australia and is registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Chris is an active member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA), including the Musculoskeletal, Sports & Exercise and Aquatic Physiotherapy groups.

Chris has undertaken extensive post-graduate professional development through APA-approved and evidence-based courses to continually refine his clinical skills and maintain current knowledge. His additional training includes dry needling, management of TMJ and jaw pain, vertigo and vestibular rehabilitation, sports injury rehabilitation, hydrotherapy and aquatic physiotherapy, balance and falls prevention, and physiotherapy management of orthopaedic and post-operative conditions. He regularly attends professional development courses and training to ensure his treatment approaches remain up to date and grounded in contemporary physiotherapy practice.

Earlier in his career, Chris spent time teaching human anatomy in the University of Western Australia wet labs, developing a strong foundation in anatomy and biomechanics that continues to inform his clinical reasoning and treatment planning today. He has also worked with a number of local sporting teams across Perth’s northern suburbs, including AFL, soccer and cricket clubs, giving him practical experience in sports injury management, rehabilitation and return-to-activity planning for athletes and active individuals.

Chris has more than ten years’ experience delivering physiotherapist-guided hydrotherapy and exercise rehabilitation programs across multiple pools in Perth’s northern suburbs, particularly for post-operative patients following total knee and hip replacement surgery. He continues to incorporate both land-based and aquatic rehabilitation into comprehensive treatment plans where appropriate.

Known for his thorough assessments and clear communication style, Chris takes pride in providing easy-to-understand explanations of injuries and treatment options, so patients feel informed and confident throughout their recovery. He regularly assists with back and neck pain, headaches, sports injuries, post-operative rehabilitation, vestibular conditions such as vertigo, and complex musculoskeletal presentations.

For most of his career Chris has been based in Gwelup, supporting patients from Gwelup, Karrinyup, Stirling, Carine, Innaloo, Balcatta and surrounding suburbs. He values building long-term relationships with patients and local healthcare providers and aims to deliver honest, practical and evidence-informed physiotherapy in a professional and supportive environment.