Back In Motion Brighton
Welcome to Back In Motion Brighton, a premier physiotherapy and allied health clinic located in South Australia, dedicated to helping you move better, feel better, and live better. Under the expert leadership of Directors Max and Maddie Kavanagh, our highly trained physiotherapists provide personalised, evidence-based care designed not just to treat symptoms, but to identify and resolve the root cause of your pain and movement limitations.
Our approach combines advanced clinical expertise with a compassionate, supportive environment. Whether you are recovering from a sports injury, managing chronic back or neck pain, or seeking to improve your overall mobility, we utilise the latest treatment modalities including dry needling, shockwave therapy, soft tissue mobilization, and custom orthotics. We work collaboratively with you to create tailored treatment plans that ensure lasting recovery and prevent future injuries.
Beyond one-on-one consultations, Back In Motion Brighton offers a comprehensive range of specialized group programs and services. We are a licensed provider for the ONERO® program, supporting individuals with or at risk of osteoporosis through targeted exercise to strengthen bone health. Our team is also certified in GLA:D (Good Life with Arthritis: Denmark), an evidence-based education and exercise program for managing hip and knee osteoarthritis, as well as the PD Warrior program, designed specifically to improve balance and mobility for those living with Parkinson’s disease.
We specialize in clinical exercise and Pilates, offering both semi-private and small group sessions utilizing state-of-the-art reformers and equipment. Led by qualified physiotherapists, these sessions provide the perfect balance of supervision and community support to help you achieve your fitness goals safely. Our services extend to NDIS clients, aged care residents, and athletes, ensuring that every member of the community can access high-quality healthcare. Trust our experienced team—including specialists in pelvic health, foot biomechanics, and shoulder rehabilitation—to guide you on your journey to optimal health and wellbeing.
Opening hours
- sunday: (closed)
- monday: 8h-19h
- tuesday: 8h-19h
- wednesday: 8h-20h
- thursday: 8h-19h
- friday: 8h-19h
- saturday: 8h-12h
Our comment from PhysioFinder.net about Back In Motion Brighton:
A Holistic Approach to Musculoskeletal Health
Back In Motion Brighton is widely recognized for its comprehensive treatment strategies that go beyond simple symptom relief. The physiotherapy team is praised for their ability to identify the underlying causes of pain and discomfort, often focusing on biomechanics, posture, and movement patterns. Patients frequently mention that the staff takes the time to listen to their concerns and explain the rationale behind each treatment plan. This patient-centered approach ensures that individuals feel understood and actively involved in their own recovery journey, turning complex health issues into manageable, long-term solutions.
Expertise in Specialized Programs and Techniques
The clinic stands out for offering evidence-based programs that are not widely available, such as the ONERO® program for bone health in patients with osteoporosis and the GLA:D® program for osteoarthritis of the hip and knee. These specialized interventions are delivered by accredited practitioners who provide tailored education and exercise regimens. Additionally, the physiotherapists are skilled in various advanced techniques, including dry needling, shockwave therapy, and remedial massage. These modalities are used to reduce muscle tension, promote healing in tissues that have not responded to rest, and provide effective pain management for chronic conditions.
Personalized Care and Clinical Exercise
One of the most highly praised aspects of Back In Motion Brighton is the personal connection between the therapists and their clients. Reviews frequently highlight the empathy, patience, and encouragement provided by physiotherapists such as Maddie, Maggie, Rhyan, and Max. The team is noted for remembering client names and maintaining a friendly, supportive atmosphere. Furthermore, the clinic offers Clinical Exercise and Pilates programs supervised by qualified physiotherapists. These small-group sessions provide personalized attention, ensuring that exercises are safe and effective, helping clients improve strength, flexibility, and balance while preventing future injuries.
Trusted Team and Community Reputation
With many long-term patients citing loyalty spanning over a decade, the clinic has built a strong reputation for reliability and professional excellence. The staff, from receptionists to senior physiotherapists, is consistently described as professional, welcoming, and genuinely caring about client wellbeing. Max Kavanagh, the director, is particularly noted for his deep knowledge of gait mechanics and orthotics, as well as his commitment to educating the community on injury prevention. The collective experience and academic background of the team ensure that clients receive high-quality, safe, and effective care, making Back In Motion Brighton a preferred choice for those seeking to regain mobility and improve their quality of life.
Back In Motion Brighton: Reviews
Reviews are the opinions of their authors. We do not verify that the author was a customer.
Reviews on Google
4,8 out of 5 from 49 reviews
Fantastic experience: I have been a client of back in motion Brighton for many years through multiple different injuries they have always been super wonderful at helping me regain mobility and strength so I can continue to do the things I love in life with less pain.
Thank you for your lovely words Toreigh!
Fantastic experience: Maggie absolutely brilliant With her expertise and professionalism got me pain free and back to work Really appreciate her help Thank you
Thank you for your kind words, Ryan. We're so happy you're back to work pain free.
Fantastic experience: Excellent, friendly, knowledgable and informative physios. Maddie ensured I understood my issues and how these would be addressed to improve my well-being. Wonderful staff throughout the practise.
Thank you for such kind words, Alison, Maddie will be so happy to hear! We look forward to seeing you next time.
Fantastic experience: Words cannot express how highly I recommend Back in Motion. Multiple times I have arrived in absolute pain, for the ladies to work their magic. Maddie, Maggie, Amantha….It’s hard to choose who is the best as they are all amazing.
Thank you so much Leah for such a lovely review of our team! We're so happy to be part of your health journey :)
Fantastic experience: I have had only the best service from all staff, whether customer facing or physiotherapists. I can recommend their clinical Pilates program, which is tailored to you and adjustable if you have a niggle that needs less attention. Whilst I have an ongoing relationship with one physio, I have been able to seamlessly slot in with others when an injury/issue occurs.
Thank you Kelli for such kind words! We look forward to seeing you next time.
Fantastic experience: Gold standard customer service&physiotherapists, satisfied with the sessions( like to have two sessions a week), hope more classes will be added soon
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback, Cynthia! We’re always looking for ways to improve our class options and can’t wait to share some new times with you soon.
Fantastic experience: The Team at Back in Motion care about their patients instead of just being a number. The whole team are friendly and enthusiastic about good health. Maddie Kavanagh is an awesome physiotherapist. She's patient with her patient, she finds the sore bits and fixes them. Has a great sense of humour. Highly recommend if it hurts and you need help this is the team for you.
Thank you for your kind words Brendan. We always enjoy the fun little notes you leave when booking online and so happy to be part of your health journey.
Fantastic experience: I have been coming to this practice for a few years and can speak highly of the team. I have had individual therapeutic support (with Mark and Rhyan), as well as attending classes. In particular, the Onero classes with Rhyan have been helpful due to her compassionate attention to detail. Would highly recommend.
Hi Anne, thanks for your lovely words. We're so happy to be part of your health journey.
Fantastic experience: I can't recommend Rhyan enough! From our first session she made me feel heard and understood truly listening to your concerns and tailors her approach to your specific needs. Her encouragement throughout my sessions helped me stay motivated, and her attention to detail is unmatched. She takes the time to explain each exercise, ensuring I feel confident in my progress. If you're looking for someone who is not only skilled but genuinely cares about your well-being Rhyan is the one to see!
Thank you so much Angela for such lovely words and we're so happy to be part of your health journey!
Fantastic experience: Staff are friendly and respectful. They stock Archie’s arch support flip flops and slides. They have a wide range of services to support pain and recovery .
Hi Kellee, thanks for your lovely review and photos!
Positive experience: It’s been a wonderful experience at Back in Motion, they have helped me no end.
Thank you Kathy for your lovely works, we've enjoyed seeing you in the clinic and helped you on your health journey!
Fantastic experience: Maddie is a fantastic physio and her techniques with Pilates has helped so much I am pain free. Also for my age it has helped me with mobility and flexibility. I cannot thank Maddie and the whole team at Back in Motion enough. I recommend them to all my friends and family.
Thank you so much for your kind words Christine! We love having you in the clinic and so happy to be part of your health journey.
Fantastic experience: Maggie is an amazing physiotherapist, she has magical, strong hands! Great service and professionalism!
Hi Evelyn. We're so happy to be part of your health journey! Thank you for your kind words :)
Fantastic experience: I’ve been going to Back In Motion Brighton for about 15 years now and always have a great experience. All the staff are lovely and genuinely care about the recovery of their clients. Couldn’t recommend more!
Thank you Kelly for your kind words! We're always happy to help :)
Fantastic experience: I have been a client of BIM since discovering I have Osteopenia. They are one of the very few physios to offer the ONERO program designed specifically for building back your bone density. The entire team at BIM continue to make my visits a great experience. From their very friendly, helpful admin team to their amazing physio's who are both very professional, but also very friendly and encouraging. I am so happy to have found them!!
Thank you so much Megan for such lovely words. We enjoy seeing your smiling face in the clinic and being part of your Osteopenia health journey!
Negative experience: I attended this practice a number of times and tried with 2 different specialists. Each session I would go into detail about my debilitating pain, but after numerous sessions with each therapist, neither of them touched or even examined my shoulder. I even brought this up with up the second therapist, but did not get examined either (multiple sessions with each specialist). I spent hundreds of dollars at this clinic and both therapist just wanted to enroll me into group gym sessions with other people. With both of these therapists, I cancelled a session - none of them reached out to me check up or anything. Combine this with the fact I was never examined or touched in my areas of concern, made me feel like they either don't care or they don't know how to help. I believe this establishment may suit those wanting to stay active and fit, but don't hold your breath if you have a specific issue. If you can see the owners reply below, they couldn't even find me in their system yet I visited two of their physio therapists across a several year period. I can confirm I am reviewing the correct clinic as I am currently looking at the emails and receipts from my visits. If you are looking for care and attention I would look elsewhere.
Hi Josh. Thank you for your review. Unfortunately, we are unable to locate your details in our system based on your Google username. Could you confirm you have reviewed the correct clinic by emailing us at [email protected]. We can then assist further.
- Max Kavanagh, Director.
Fantastic experience: I have Amantha as my physio. She has helped me with many pain related issues. Even with my stubbornness and not willing to stop what Im trying to achieve She has still managed to help me with my constant pain which I no longer have. Thanks Amantha Chris
Thank you Chris for the feedback on Amantha! We're pleased to hear your constant pain is no longer there after her help.
Fantastic experience: I would like to recommend Rhyan at Back in Motion, Brighton, who did a great job helping me to fix an injured back and shoulder.
Hi Linda. Thank you so much for your kind words and we're so happy to be part of your health journey!
Fantastic experience: Thank you to everyone at Back in Motion Brighton, but especially to Rhyan. You are doing a fabulous job looking after my back but also know what to say to make me feel better in my mind. I really do appreciate your professional, kind and friendly service. It makes such a difference in my life.
What a lovely comment to start our day with! Thank you so much Patrizia and we're so happy to be part of your health journey.
Fantastic experience: Amazing Physio practice! The physios are very knowledgeable, kind and respectful. Receptionists are super friendly and make an effort to remember names. Very accommodating as well to any situation I am in. I recommend this place a lot. Extending my thanks to Maggie and Michelle who have particularly made my experiences here amazing
Thank you for your glowing service review Ri! Your kind words mean a lot to us and motivate us to continue providing excellent service. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to serving you again in the future!
Fantastic experience: I went to see Mark late 2023 as I had back pain and couldn't get out to golf as often as I liked. He was brilliant - listened then pinpointed the exact spot in the spine that was causing the pain to radiate to ribs/shoulder. Only took a few weeks to work through. Should have gone a lot earlier. Also great rehab from Rhyan and Amantha. So happy now and pain free since.
Thanks so much Michael for taking the time to tell us of your pleasing results. Hope you're staying on the fairways:)
Fantastic experience: Absolutely thrilled with the remedial care regime Max has set uip for me. Turns out this is normal physio stuff! Wish I'd known about it ages ago! These tired, painful feet are becoming pain-free and I'm able to walk properly again! Awesome!
Wonderful to hear about your progress, Ross. Thanks so much for taking the time to share your great experience.
Fantastic experience: Veronica was great. Very informative, friendly and professional. Would highly recommend to friends and family
Fantastic experience: I had the privilege of having the owner, Max as my physio this week. He is outstanding - always on time (in fact early every time) which is just so respectful - and his treatment was exemplary. Absolutely 5 star
Thank you so much for your kind words Adrian.
We take pride in providing our clients with the excellent service they deserve, including being on time for them. Thank you for the 5 stars!
Fantastic experience: I'm not one for admitting defeat but having put up with a very sore ankle that was impacting on and limiting any physical activity for well over a month, I took myself off to Back In Motion on Brighton Road for an assessment. Max is the Physiotherapist assigned. The initial visit was just over a week ago and since then my progress has been really great, I'm pleased as punch. The staff are friendly and helpful and Max has been my foot savior, I can highly recommend Back In Motion on Brighton Road for all your physiotherapy and Pilates needs.
Hi R, thank you for sharing your positive experience with us! We're so happy you're feeling better, and your ankle is on the mend after seeing Max :D
Positive experience: Treatment was good. But due to high costs i will no longer attend unfortunately. Thank you to Mark for his expertise.
Thanks for your comments Aaron and really pleased you had positive results. Costs for private care are always a consideration for us all and as we always want to get optimal long term outcomes Mark will chat about various options we can explore and set up a self management plan.
Fantastic experience: Back in Motion Brighton has been a fabulous place to recieve physio care. All the staff are so friendly and respectful and it's obvious that they care about their clients holistically, not just their physical issues. Big thanks to all the staff for their caring attitudes, kindness & smiling eyes. Can't thank Rhyan enough for her care and encouragement of me through my healing journey.
We're so happy to be part of your healing journey and can't thank you enough for your kind words! Rhyan is an amazing physio and definitely goes above and beyond to help her clients!
Fantastic experience: Max is a passionate leader and great advocate for physio- very knowledgeable, especially on gait scan/ orthotics
Thanks for your kind words and taking the time to write them Suzanne.
Fantastic experience: I have now been to BIM twice and I have to say that I'm super impressed. Really pleasant, helpful and welcoming office staff. Mark is a wonderful physiotherapist and I'm so looking forward to my healing journey with him.
Great to hear your enthusiasm Karen. Thanks for taking he time to forward your thoughts.
Fantastic experience: The best physiotherapists in the business, these guys really know their stuff! Have been going here for more than 10 years highly recommended ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
That's very kind of you to share your experience Kimberley.
Fantastic experience: I have been coming to Back In Motion, Brighton for several years and their care has supported me with a number of issues being proactive with my treatment.
Wonderful to hear of your success Lynn and that you have focused on the proactive things we know are the most important for our long term health and mobility. Thanks for taking the time to give us your feedback.
Fantastic experience: Rhyan Eason is the most compassionate well trained and very knowledgeable physio i have ever meet . Her devotion to her craft and her patients is a true rarity. Would not be where I am with my shoulder.
Wonderful that you have had such a great experience Donna and thanks for sharing your thoughts
Fantastic experience: Thank you Max for your wonderful caring service! I referred my Grand Mother to see Max at Back in Motion Brighton for help with a painful shoulder. She wrote me a beautiful Thank You card that wrote "Dearest Georgie, I cant thank you enough for referring me to Max Kavanagh. He knew exactly what caused the pain and numbness and how to fix it."
Thanks so much for sharing this with us Georgina. How touching she sent a card!
Fantastic experience: After many months of chronic back pain a sympathetic friend referred me to Back in Motion at Brighton. The treatment and advice I was given was exactly what I needed and the results have been amazing. My back has been virtually pain free for the last few weeks and I have gained the skills and techniques to keep it that way. I am so happy and relieved. Thankyou Back in Motion Brighton! Chris Clarke
So happy for you to have turned things around Chris and thanks for sharing your great story.
Fantastic experience: Mark is an outstanding Physio with extensive experience. Michelle is friendly and welcoming and makes a fabulous coffee!
Kind of you and thanks so much for your thoughts Kerrie
Fantastic experience: Very knowledgeable physios and friendly reception staff. Fiona and Rhyan are both brilliant and fix me within a session almost every time. Highly recommend
Thanks Tayla. So happy you are:)
Fantastic experience: Thank you for my consult today Ryhan.. very appreciative of your knowledge and advise.
Thanks so much for taking the time and for your comments.
Negative experience: After over a year of misdiagnosis she finally suggested u get an MRI. Ended up wasting thousands of dollars on the wrong issue. All these people care about is booking you into the next appointment. Response. Whilst I can appreciate you trying to cover up your employees incompetence I have had the same phone number for 15 years so definitely not disconnected. Probably not much to discuss unless you want to refund me for all the appointments I had to treat patella femoral dysfunction (which i did not have) and the authotics I didn't need. Do your self a favour people. Go to sportsmed.
Hi Ben,
Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your concerns about your experience at Back In Motion Brighton.
We like to work in partnership with our clients to help them with their health and well-being issues.
We’ve tried to get in contact with you to discuss your experience further, as we value our client relationships, but the phone number we have for you has been disconnected.
Our records show you attended our clinic at the end of December 2016.
At review in June 2017 the physiotherapist recorded conversation of further investigation and left a phone message of inquiry.
Feel free to give me a call back or email me in regard to this concern.
Fantastic experience: Feeling much fitter and stronger now thanks to Max and Shayne. I've had back problems and headaches since forever, and when my shoulders packed up I wasn't happy. Max is right - don't just accept getting older, you can do something about it.
Kind of you to share your great experience Cate. Thanks so much,
Fantastic experience: Both my daughter and myself saw Julian at Back in Motion Brighton and he listened to our problem, gave us some extra helpful information and worked out a plan of action. I am now pain free in my back provided i stick with my exercise plan. Great friendly staff and service.
Wonderful that you have taken the time to post about your experiences and great results Wendy. Keep up the self management:)
Fantastic experience: My first encounter with Back in Motion Brighton was enlightening to say the least. I was informed that I did not have to live with my pain for the rest of my life. It was a simple fix - and it was and has continued to be so. Since then I have had cause to go for a couple of other issues and each time we have been able to sort out the issues to my joy and delight. I tell everyone they should go there for the 20 minute free consultation so that you can either get a 2nd opinion and/or decide if you want to have the treatment suggested. Fantastic!!
Thanks very much for sharing your positive experience and referring others too Christine. Much appreciated.
Fantastic experience: This place is top quality, couldn't recommend it any higher - I'd say go see Rhyan but then she'd be busy all the time and couldn't have time spare for me.....
Thanks so much Alex for your wonderful feedback. Very inspiring.
Fantastic experience: Max and his team really look at problems beyond the symptoms. Everything happens for a reason and they look at fixing the reasons behind each injury. The staff are professional and knowledgeable. I would recommend them to anyone - they aren't your average physios!
Thank you for your kind comments Rachel. You have summed up our focus perfectly.
Fantastic experience: Hi Max, I called in yesterday to give some belated feedback on my shockwave therapy treatment which I received over 2 years ago, I estimate! Previously, I had tried stretching exercises and even acupuncture to relieve the plantar fasciitis in my left foot. I had also been wearing orthotic inserts for some time and continue to do so. It was painful after moderate walking and each round of golf, with no real relief from stretching or rolling tennis balls with the foot etc. I was naturally sceptical about the shockwave treatment and also thought that it was expensive, given the length of time that each treatment took. It did take a little time for the treatment to take effect, as you mentioned at the initial consultation. However, shockwave therapy was the last resort for me and it has “cured” my problem, as I have had no reoccurrence and there is no limit to the distances I can walk now and be pain free. I have not continued with any stretching exercises as you advised and this has worked for me also, as well as wearing orthotics to correct posture. Thanks again, Regards, Alan O’Dea
Thanks so much for sharing your great story Alan.
Fantastic experience: Max from Back in Motion came to give a talk to my work place about what our staff can do to avoid loss of profitability by avoiding injury, how to avoid injury and what can be if injury occurs. Not only did Max teach me what to do to avoid injury and what to do if it does occur he kept me engaged with his enthusiasm which made me reflect on what small changes I can make in my day to day routine. I highly recommend you get Max in to talk to your staff and tell other buisnesses to do the same, I know my coworkers enjoyed Max talk and that he added value to our team. I highly recommend Max and his team at Back in Motion...because not all Physios are the same.
Thank you Tessa for your kind words!
Fantastic experience: I am literally back in motion thanks to the expertise and care given by the Back in Motion team. Their preparedness to give that extra support is very much appreciated.
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