MAD Physiotherapy Abbotsford

REcover Faster. Move Better. Stay Active

Physiotherapists with elite sports backgrounds using active rehab techniques inc. massage, dry needling & cupping.

“If you want to be a better athlete, return to sport or activity sooner or just be healthier for life, we exist with the primary aim of optimising your health and performance.”  John Nicolosi (Founder)

Struggling with Pain or Injury?

Whether you’re recovering from an injury or just not moving like you used to, we help active people get back to doing what they love.

  • Pain, tightness or reduced mobility holding you back?

  • Struggling with sport, gym or daily activity?

  • Ongoing aches, sprains, or muscle strains that won’t go away?

We work with active people of all levels to improve movement, reduce pain, and prevent further injury.

Why Choose Us as your Physio?

We’re not your average physio clinic. Our team has elite sports backgrounds and understands what it takes to keep you moving.

  • Physios with experience in professional sport and performance

  • Full gym access for active rehab and movement assessments

  • Tailored, hands-on treatment – no cookie-cutter protocols

What to Expect

  • Assessment of your movement, strength and injury history

  • 1:1 sessions with an experienced physio

  • Hands-on treatment – including soft tissue work, needling, cupping

  • A personalised rehab and strength plan to match your goals

  • Progress tracking to help you return better than before

Our Physio Services

Injury Management & Rehabilitation

Comprehensive assessment and treatment to address the root cause of injuries and facilitate recovery.

Post-Operative Physiotherapy

Tailored rehabilitation programs to restore function and strength following surgeries like ACL reconstructions and shoulder repairs.

Running Assessments

Detailed evaluations of running mechanics to enhance performance and prevent injuries.

Strength & Conditioning

In-Person Performance Training

Small group sessions focusing on strength, speed, and flexibility, suitable for all ages and fitness levels.

Online Training Programs

Access to over 30 programs via an app, covering performance, rehabilitation, and general health needs.

Common Injuries Treated

  • Back pain and injuries

  • Neck pain

  • Achilles tendinopathy

  • Running injuries

  • Shoulder injuries

  • Knee injuries (ACL, PCL, MCL, meniscus, patella, bursitis)

  • Post-surgical rehabilitation

  • Calf/hamstring/quad injuries

  • Hip pain

  • Elbow injuries

  • Chronic pain

  • Long-term unresolved injuries

Our Physios

James Elwin

Physiotherapist (B.Physiotherapy)

Olympic Lifting

Crossfit/Functional Fitness

Football/Cricket

James is a keen footballer in winter and cricket physio in Summer and is also a competitive Olympic lifter and Crossfit gym owner.

Key Areas:

Hamstring injuries

Calf injuries

Quad strains

Shoulder injuries

Back pain/injuries

achilles

Side strains

Samuel Toll

Physiotherapist (B.Sci, D.Physiotherapy)

Distance Running

Track and field

Team sports

Sam is an elite distance runner and well know member of the running community (10km PB of 30:33min).

Key Areas:

ACL injuries

Calf injuries

Runners knee (Patellofermoral)

Achilles tendinopathy

Hamstring tendinopathy

IT band syndrome

Stress fractures/reactions

Running assessments

Lydia McCloskey

Physiotherapist (B.Sci, D.Physiotherapy)

Weightlifting

Crossfit/Functional Fitness

MMA / Jiu Jitsu

Lydia is a national level weightlifting athlete & University of Melbourne graduate who has been with the clinic for 4 years.

Key Areas:

Post surgery rehab

ACL injuries

Back pain/injuries

Shoulder injuries

Hip pain

Neck pain

Hamstring injuries

John Nicolosi

Director (B.Physio, M.ExSci)

Sprinting

Track and field

Strength and conditioning

John is a former sprinter and current Olympic sprint coach who travels the world for athletic events.

Key Areas:

Long term/chronic unresolved soft tissue injuries

Running assessments

Calf injuries

Quadricep strains

Hamstring tendinopathy

Achilles

IT band syndrome

Jack Williams

Director / Head of Education Services (B.Physio, M.ExSci)

Yoga

Strength and conditioning

Fascial manipulation

Jack loves to solve problems that other practitioners can’t, he is also qualified in fascial manipulation.

Key Areas:

Chronic pain & long term unresolved pain/injuries

Elbow

Shoulder

Spine

Hip

Knee

Tom Templeton

Head of Sports Performance Training (B.ExSci)

Rowing

MMA

Hockey

Football

Track and field

With 10 years of coaching experience, Tom has extensive knowledge in the development of sports performance across adult and youth sports preparation.

Key Areas:

Developing sports performance

Strength training

Speed, power and agility

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Hands-on Approach

We use deep tissue massage, fascial manipulation, soft tissue work, friction techniques, dry needling, cupping and other mobilisation techniques with the aim of getting you back to your peak faster.

Fully Equipped Physio Center

We are a fully equipped physiotherapy and sports and conditioning centre which allows us to assess your movement and strength as part of the rehab process.

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How We Treat

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Keeping active people moving

The one thing that active people have in common is they want to continue their sport.

Other practices refer their most difficult cases to us

When cases are too difficult to diagnose, they send patients to us.

Tailored approach to your specific problems

We treat each case individually and don’t stick to strict protocols like other practices.

Hands on physios 
- gym & massage

We have an on-site gym and use manual techniques (inc dry needling & cupping).

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Improving the Industry

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Our other services

  • Running assessments
  • Strength and conditioning
  • Post operative physiotherapy
  • Online athletic training

We teach the industry

Our aim is to make healthcare better, which is why we train physios and other healthcare professionals both in person and online via our own education platform.

MAD Track Team

We run our own track team which has included athletes who have competed at the Olympics and World Championships.

Fascial manipulation

We employ fascial manipulation where appropriate, which is a hands-on technique that focuses on the bodies connective tissue.