About Us
At Central Physio our ethos is patient-centred first and foremost. We tailor therapies to suit the specific needs and preferences of our clients and work collaboratively with each patient to achieve their goals. We combine evidence-based treatments with specialised training and broad experience to provide our clients with a high quality of care.
Central Physio is a family-operated practice established in 2022. We are centrally located in Orange's CBD within the Fitness Perfection health centre. With access to a wide range of gym equipment and exercise facilities, we are able to optimise your rehabilitation, recovery and/or strength and conditioning program.
Working alongside Made To Move Exercise Physiology allows us to follow our patients through their recovery journey, whether that means getting back to pre-injury status, reducing pain, increasing mobility or reaching health & fitness goals.
Hydrotherapy appointments are undertaken at a pool temperature of 34°C, an ideal therapeutic warmth for chronic pain treatment, osteoarthritis, post-operative orthopaedic rehabilitation and disability physiotherapy.
Our practice is easily accessible from the Fitness Perfection rear carpark, with a private entrance, disability access, ample parking and restroom facilities.
Please contact our friendly reception for more information or make an appointment here.
Rob Thorburn
Rob completed his Bachelor of Physiotherapy at Charles Sturt University in 2016. Prior to this, Rob received qualifications in Sports Business & Marketing, first aid, life saving, mental health first aid and CPR.
Whilst working as a wardsman at St. Vincent’s hospital in Darlinghurst, Rob found the relationships he developed with patients particularly rewarding, especially developing a rapport with patients who were in a time of need. It was here he decided to turn his passion for rehabilitation into a career in physiotherapy.
Throughout his physiotherapy career Rob has worked in private practice, gaining experience in treating a wide variety of chronic and acute conditions. Rob has completed further studies in dry needling, Mulligan technique therapy, hydrotherapy, the shoulder complex, the hip complex, osteoarthritis and tendonopathy management.
Rob is very passionate about health and wellbeing and is dedicated to improving the outcomes of his patients. As a keen rugby and waterpolo player, Rob has a special interest in sporting injuries. Throughout his sporting life, Rob has sustained multiple personal injuries. These experiences have piqued his interest in sporting rehabilitation and help to give an insight into how others recover from injury.
Rob spent his childhood lifesaving on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, representative swimming, and playing waterpolo. Rob combines his love of the water and passion for helping others into his hydrotherapy treatment sessions.
When not practising Physio, you can find Rob chasing after his daughter, doing cryptic crosswords, cooking, playing touch football, waterpolo and of course seeking out any rugby game that might be on.
AJ McNiven
Meet AJ, a dedicated massage therapist with a passion for improving the quality of life for his patients. Currently in his 4th year of studying a Bachelor of Physiotherapy at Charles Sturt University, AJ has already achieved a Diploma of Remedial Massage and completed courses in dry needling, First aid and CPR. He is also in the process of becoming a level 1 strength and conditioning coach.
AJ has been working at Dudley Private Hospital for the past 4 years in the rehabilitation ward on weekends and finds it rewarding to help people in his community return to a better quality of life. This experience has solidified his passion for completing his physiotherapy degree and pursuing his career in rehabilitation.
Coming from a sporting background of rugby, cricket and swimming, AJ has had his fair share of injuries. He understands the importance of proper treatment and rehab, which fuels his desire to help others recover from injuries and reach their optimal performance.
An Orange local, AJ spent most of his life growing up here. When he's not working, you can find him playing rugby down at Emus on the weekend or on his early morning walks for a coffee. With his wealth of experience and dedication to helping others, AJ is committed to providing his clients with the highest quality of care.
