Niche Physio & Pilates

15/11/2025

✨ Our incredible patient Jo’s story ✨

Earlier this year, Jo was diagnosed with ovarian cancer on the 28th of February. After nine weeks of weekly chemotherapy, major abdominal surgery, and another nine weeks of treatment (finishing on the 28th of August), she was fortunate to reach No Evidence of Disease (NED). 🎗️

Jo acknowledges how lucky she is to reach NED, knowing many women diagnosed with ovarian cancer never get to this point.

Ovarian cancer is known to be one of the most challenging gynaecological cancers — often diagnosed late due to vague symptoms and carrying a very high risk of recurrence. Around 1,800 women in Australia are diagnosed each year.

Common symptoms can include:
• Abdominal bloating or swelling
• Feeling full quickly
• Unexplained weight loss
• Pelvic discomfort
• Extreme fatigue
• Lower back pain
• Constipation

🤸🏼‍♂️ In mid–late August, Jo chose to begin Pilates with us for three key reasons:
• To support her recovery from major surgery
• To stay as physically and mentally strong as possible after treatment
• To ensure she’s in the best health she can be should she ever have to face treatment again

We are so proud of Jo — her strength, resilience and commitment to her health inspire us daily. 🩷💪

03/11/2025

With the sun rising earlier, many of us are getting back into running season — but before you hit the road, here are some physio-approved tips to help you run strong and stay injury-free 👟💪

1️⃣ Gradual Load Progression
Avoid big jumps in distance or intensity. Follow the “10% rule” — increase your total weekly load by no more than 10% to let your tissues adapt.
2️⃣ Strength Training = Injury Prevention
Strong legs, hips, and core make for efficient and resilient runners. Include exercises like:
    •    Calf raises (for Achilles and calf endurance)
    •    Single-leg squats or step-downs (for control)
    •    Glute bridges or hip thrusts (for stability)
    •    Core work (for running posture)
3️⃣ Warm Up with Movement
Dynamic warm-ups (leg swings, lunges, skips) help prepare muscles and joints — static stretches are better post-run.
4️⃣ Prioritise Recovery
Rest days are training days too! Incorporate mobility work, foam rolling, and adequate sleep to allow tissues to repair.

Running pain isn’t “normal” - early physio advice can keep you moving well all season! 🏃‍♂️

18/10/2025

⚡ A huge thank you to Mr Andrew Wallis and Hollywood Orthopaedic Hospital for hosting the Niche Physio team for an interesting PD on all things sporting injuries and complex case studies! An insightful and inspiring session collaborating together.🦵🏥 We love expanding our knowledge — always learning, always growing — to give our best physio foot forward. 🧠 🙏🏽

03/10/2025

🚨 20% OFF with our new Remedial Therapist Hayden!

The benefits of Remedial Massage 💆‍♂️
From pain relief to better posture, remedial massage is more than just relaxation—it’s about restoring movement, easing discomfort, and supporting long-term health.

✔️ Reduce tension & injury pain
✔️ Improve flexibility & mobility
✔️ Speed up recovery
✔️ Correct postural imbalances
✔️ Support chronic condition management

✨ Your body deserves this care. Book your appointment today! Limited time only

16/09/2025

💪✨ Hugeeeee congratulations to Jasmin who competed in the national bodybuilding competition at UWA over the weekend!

We are beyond proud of her dedication, discipline, and the strength she continues to show both inside and outside the gym. What an incredible achievement, Jas!!! 🏆🔥

Absolute machine! 🏋️‍♀️

14/09/2025

MEET HAYDEN 👋🏽

Hayden is a Remedial Massage Therapist who graduated in 2016 with a Diploma of Remedial Massage. 💆🏽‍♂️ His treatments are tailored to each client, combining myofascial release, remedial massage, PNF stretching, and trigger point therapy to ease pain, improve movement, and support recovery. Hayden has worked with a wide variety of clients — from athletes and triathletes to office workers with postural strain, women during pregnancy and postpartum, older adults wanting to stay active, and people simply looking for a personalised approach to their health and wellbeing. 🏌️‍♂️

With a background in endurance long-distance cycling and medium-to-long distance running, Hayden understands first-hand how important it is to maintain the body. After a cycling accident in 2019, he discovered Pilates during his rehabilitation and found it to be one of the most effective and enjoyable ways to restore movement and recover. 🚴

Away from the clinic, Hayden is always on the go — whether trail running, cycling on the Wahoo trainer, or training at the gym. He is also studying a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, set to graduate in December 2027. 🐾 When he’s not exercising or with his books, you’ll often find him at a local café, coffee in hand, studying or planning his next adventure. 📚

10/09/2025

💪 Patient Spotlight 💪

A huge congratulations to our patient Roxanne, who competed in the Hyrox competition in Perth this past weekend 🏋️‍♀️🔥 — all while managing a shoulder injury.

Her determination, resilience, and drive to push through challenges is nothing short of inspiring!

We’re so proud to support her journey both in recovery and in performance 🙌✨

Well done to everyone who competed on the weekend!!! 👟🏃‍♂️ great effort all round x

08/09/2025

Bits and pieces of Niche 🧡

1. Kid friendly space
2. Reppin’ the Niche merchandise
3. Observing Orthopaedic theatre 🦴
4. Location, location, location
5. The necessities ☕️
6. But first…
7. Cuteness
8. Therapy dog 🐶
9. TLC

03/09/2025

Every body has a story — whether you’re rebuilding after injury, chasing performance goals, or just wanting to feel stronger. 🖤

At Niche, our community is built on support, encouragement, and expert care. Some patients initially come to us seeking help for an injury, but most stay for the community we’ve created and of course, the banter 🙊

From rehab to resilience, we’re with you every step of the way. Whether it’s Physiotherapy, Pilates or Massage, we tailor your needs accordingly 🫡

23/08/2025

Great to have Orthopaedic Surgeon - Mr Andrew Wallis visit us in the clinic this week! Always a pleasure collaborating with specialists to ensure the best possible care and outcomes for our patients. 🩺👩🏼‍⚕️👏🏽

13/08/2025

Hey guys!!! 👋🏽

We are seeking a REMEDIAL MASSAGE THERAPIST to come work at Niche Physio & Pilates.

Seek advert: https://www.seek.com.au/job/86353291?type=standard&ref=search-standalone =de4c2e47947fb173a83c42f3722e9ffc35b5fe29

Please follow prompts to quick apply through SEEK. Can be hourly rate, commission or room for rent. Start time ASAP. We are flexible. Thanks!!! 😊

Our physiotherapy clinic is seeking a qualified Remedial Massage Therapist to join us. Flexibility provided around hours and negotiable remuneration.

06/08/2025

🎉👏 Huge congratulations to our amazing patient Emily-May for taking out 1st place at the Ultimate Dance Competition! 🏆💃

Despite battling through a hip and shoulder injury, she showed incredible resilience, dedication and stuck to her goals every step (and pirouette!) of the way. 🌟

We are SO proud to have been part of your journey back to peak performance – proof that with the right rehab and mindset, you can achieve anything! 💪✨