Online Treatment for Chronic Pain

The biggest difference is what we’re trying to achieve. Rather than relying on hands-on treatment to temporarily change how you feel, the focus is on helping you understand your pain, build confidence in your body and develop the skills to manage it long-term.

I’m not interested in simply giving you another treatment to add to the list of things you’ve already tried. We’ll look at the bigger picture — your pain history, previous treatments, beliefs about your pain, movement, activity, lifestyle and the things you’ve stopped doing because of it.

From there, we build a personalised strategy around you. You’ll understand what may be driving your symptoms, what you can safely do, how to respond when things flare up, and how to gradually get back to the activities that matter to you.

And because the treatment is online, you’re learning how to apply everything in your real life — not just in a treatment room. The goal is to give you the understanding, tools and confidence to become less reliant on treatment over time and start moving forward.

This isn't a video call where you're simply given a few exercises and told to get on with it. The goal is to understand why your pain is affecting your life and work out what actually needs to change.

Your first session is a detailed look at your pain, your history, what you've tried, what has and hasn't helped, and what you want to get back to doing. We'll connect the dots and identify the factors that may be keeping you stuck.

From there, we'll build a personalised treatment plan around you — not a generic program. This might involve education about your pain, targeted movement and exercise, pacing, managing flare-ups, changing how you approach certain activities, and gradually rebuilding confidence in your body.

Most importantly, you'll leave with clarity about what's going on, a clear plan forward, and practical strategies you can start using immediately. The aim isn't to keep you dependent on appointments — it's to give you the understanding, tools and confidence to make meaningful progress between sessions.

Yes. Online treatment can be an effective way to receive personalised support for chronic pain, particularly when the focus is on education, movement, exercise and developing strategies you can apply in your everyday life.

You don’t need someone physically in the room to help you understand your pain, change how you approach movement or develop a plan around your goals.

That said, online treatment isn’t appropriate for everyone. We’ll discuss your situation during your initial consultation and make sure this approach is suitable for you.

Potentially, yes — depending on your individual funding and eligibility. Online sessions may be covered through private health insurance, NDIS, DVA, WorkCover or My Aged Care, however the rules vary between providers and funding arrangements.

If you're planning to use one of these, get in touch before booking and I'll help you work out whether you're eligible and what you need to do to use your funding.

A physical assessment isn't always necessary to provide useful treatment for persistent pain. During an online consultation, I can assess your symptoms, movement, function, history and how your pain responds to different activities through conversation and guided movement.

You may be asked to perform certain movements or exercises on camera so we can observe how you move and how your symptoms respond.

The focus isn't simply on finding something physically "wrong". It's about understanding the bigger picture of your pain and using that information to develop a practical plan that works for you.

This is actually one of the most common reasons people seek help.

If you've tried exercises or treatments before without getting the results you hoped for, it doesn't necessarily mean that you're unable to improve. Sometimes the issue is the approach, the type or amount of exercise, how it's progressed, or simply not having a clear understanding of what's happening with your pain.

We'll look at what you've already tried, what happened, and what may need to be approached differently. The goal isn't to give you another generic exercise program — it's to develop a plan that makes sense for your body, your circumstances and your goals.

No. You don't necessarily need a specific diagnosis to start working on your chronic pain.

Many people live with persistent pain despite having scans, diagnoses or explanations that don't fully explain what they're experiencing. Others may have never received a clear diagnosis at all.

We'll take the time to understand your symptoms, your history and how your pain affects your life. If there are signs that further medical assessment or investigation is appropriate, I'll let you know and recommend that you speak with the appropriate healthcare professional.