Alive Physio & Wellness

Alive Physio & Wellness is a Hawthorn clinic focused on physiotherapy and broader wellbeing, with an approach that considers physical health alongside factors that may affect function and quality of life. The practice works with chronic and complex pain, injuries and a range of conditions including headaches and migraines, back and neck pain, sciatica, fibromyalgia, peripheral neuropathy, sports injuries, digestive issues, and pre- and post-surgery rehabilitation.

Its core services include physiotherapy, Fascial Counterstrain, massage therapy, Iyengar Yoga, and meditation and mindfulness. Fascial Counterstrain is a particular focus: the clinic describes it as a hands-on technique for identifying and treating painful, reflexively contracted tissues across musculoskeletal, nervous, vascular and visceral systems. The practice says its physiotherapist is the only practitioner in Victoria extensively trained in this approach. Longer appointments, private one-on-one sessions and evidence-based therapies are part of the clinic’s stated model, with collaborative treatment plans tailored to individual needs.

The venue also offers in-person small-group classes. Iyengar Yoga runs on Monday and Thursday evenings, as well as Saturday mornings, with personalised one-to-one classes available. Meditation and mindfulness is offered as a Sunday afternoon small-group class, also with individual sessions available. These options make Alive suitable for people looking for structured support beyond a standard physiotherapy appointment, whether they are managing ongoing pain, returning from injury or building a more considered wellness routine.

Alive Physio & Wellness was established by husband-and-wife team Nadeesha Perera, a physiotherapist and Fascial Counterstrain practitioner, and Shilani Perera, a meditation teacher and practice manager. The wider team includes Iyengar Yoga teacher Sally Marsland and massage therapist Mafalda Bojanic. Located in the Auburn Village precinct in Hawthorn, the clinic presents itself as a quiet, private setting for thorough assessment and treatment. It may suit solo visitors seeking personalised care, as well as people interested in small-group yoga or meditation classes. The venue is rated 5.0 on Google from 70 reviews.