Nicholas Small
Nicholas Small
Training and Qualifications
Nick holds a Bachelor of Physiotherapy and has completed extensive further training across movement assessment, rehabilitation, manual therapy and breathwork.
His additional qualifications include SFMA Levels 1 and 2, Deep Fascia Manipulation using the Stecco Method, Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilisation (DNS) A and B, DNS Gym, trigger point dry needling, SOMA Breath Levels 1 and 2 Instructor training, and Sports Trainer Levels 1 and 2.
Areas of Interest
Nick works with a broad range of musculoskeletal and movement-related concerns, with particular interests in breathing dysfunction, muscular strains and pain, osteoarthritis, balance issues and post-surgical rehabilitation following hip, knee and shoulder procedures.
He also has an interest in the relationship between physical health, breathing, lifestyle and mental wellbeing, including supporting people experiencing anxiety or depression as part of a broader movement and rehabilitation approach.
Why Did You Want to Become an Allied Health Professional?
I wanted to become an Allied Health Professional to help others develop a greater sense of freedom within the framework of their body.
For me, that means helping people better understand how they move, breathe and respond to the demands of everyday life, while giving them practical tools to improve their physical capacity, confidence and overall wellbeing.
Why Do People Usually See You?
People often come to see me for deep tissue and fascial release, rehabilitation for pain or injury, and guidance around lifestyle behaviours that may be influencing how they feel and move.
I aim to look at the bigger picture rather than treating one area in isolation, considering movement, strength, breathing, recovery and daily habits when developing a plan.
And, of course, some people may also come in for the opportunity to say hello to Bindi.
What Do You Do Outside the Clinic?
Outside the clinic, I enjoy surfing, trail running and road cycling, as well as spending time practising breathwork and exploring alternative approaches to health and wellbeing.
A lot of what I enjoy outside of work reflects the same philosophy I bring into the clinic — staying active, exploring different ways of moving and continuing to learn more about the connection between the body, mind and overall health.
Your first session is a 60-minute consultation designed to give you clarity on what’s going on, help you feel better, and provide a clear plan for moving forward. The focus is on understanding your issue thoroughly and making progress from day one.
In your initial consultation, you can expect:
• a clear explanation of what’s contributing to your issue
• treatment on the day to reduce pain and improve movement
• targeted mobility, strength, or control work where it’s actually needed
• guidance on what to do between sessions and how to progress
• a plan built around what you want to get back to
We can help you settle things down quickly, but we also look beyond the symptoms. If you want to fix the issue properly and stop it from coming back, we’ll guide you through that as well.
At its core, what we do is help people get back to doing what they can’t currently do. For some, that means getting out of pain. For others, it means walking comfortably, getting back to work, returning to the gym or sport, managing a long-term condition better, or moving through day-to-day life with more confidence.
We work across a wide range of issues, from injuries and musculoskeletal pain to neurological conditions, post-surgical rehab, and lifestyle-related health concerns where movement, strength, and function all play an important role.
Whether you’ve been given a diagnosis like bursitis, a tendon injury, osteoarthritis, or disc herniation, or you’re just not sure what’s going on, we’ll help you make sense of it and guide you on what to do next.
In most cases, we’ll be able to give you a clear direction and diagnosis straight away. If things are more complex, we’ll explain what we know, what we need to work through, and what the plan is from there.
You’ll leave your first session knowing what’s going on, what needs to change, and what the next steps look like.
Not sure who to book with?
That’s completely fine. You don’t need a referral to get started, and you don’t need to have it all figured out before booking.
If you’re unsure, just book a time that suits you. If you book online, our team will contact you shortly after to make sure you’re with the right person. If you call, we’ll guide you then. All of our therapists can help with a wide range of issues, and if something more specific is needed, we’ll help direct you to the therapist best suited to your situation.
What people usually come in for
Most people don’t come in with a diagnosis; they just know something isn’t right.
Generally, it’s because:
• Pain is stopping them from doing what they need or enjoy
• Something feels off and isn’t settling
• They’re getting back into activity, and something is holding them back
• Their day-to-day comfort or quality of life is affected
• They’ve had an injury, setback, or surgery and need a plan
• They want help managing a condition through movement
Sometimes it’s clear what’s going on, sometimes it’s not. Either way, working that out and giving you a clear plan is part of the process.
Payment options
You can book in and pay privately, and if you have private health cover, you can claim on the spot.
We also work with Medicare, CTP, Workers Compensation, NDIS, and DVA regularly, so if any of those apply to you, our admin team will guide you through it and help take care of the process.
If you book online, we’ll cover this in your welcome call. If you book over the phone, we can talk it through with you then.
Our Clinic Locations
Movement Therapy has two clinic locations: