DG Health | Richmond Physio

Fantastic experience: I came to Dave with a hamstring injury that just wasn’t getting any better, 6 months after the original injury. Dave was so helpful in educating me in how to go about rehabbing my hamstring, he was encouraging and motivational, and set into place a training plan which made sense and allowed me to progress inside and outside of sessions. We focused mainly on strength training, which was something I thought I wouldn’t be able to do. He taught me how to strengthen the muscle as opposed to stretching which had been damaging it. After just a couple of weeks I had made so much progress and had fallen in love with going to the gym again. It was so helpful to know what the limits of my movement should be, when or if to be concerned and when to push through. I feel really reassured and confident after completing 8 sessions at DG health and I will miss Dave’s great nature and encouragement

Fantastic experience: Dave is great. Helped get me through my injury and very knowledgeable. He is very friendly and supported me through the whole process. Highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: I have been injure my wrist, elbow and my knee from work (hairdresser) and sport (badminton) for few years. Try different kind of medication but it's not working (or only temporary). Until I found David, he really pay attention to my problem and planning the exercise to solve each of my injury. It's been fantastic. Problem solves. Highly recommend!!

Fantastic experience: I’ve had an awesome experience being treated by Dave for a wrist injury. He diagnosed the issue and helped set a clear goal and milestones. Not only did he help me make a full recovery he’s also a super nice guy and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: I’ve seen David from DG Health in Richmond to treat a variety of physiotherapy related matters, with specific emphasis to treat my lower back pain. I only needed a few sessions with David as he was able to work his magic to resolve my lower back pain concerns. David took the time to understand my issues and effectively prescribed targeted exercises and performed soft tissue work that resolved my issues. I highly recommend the physiotherapy work by David and I would definitely return to DG Health should I experience any other concerns. World class treatment in my view.

Fantastic experience: I’ve seen both Elea and Dave for different things and both are so knowledgeable, encouraging and just decent lads. Appreciate Dave’s dedication, cheerleading and pushing me in things I didn’t know I could do to get me walking again. 10/10 would recommend.

Fantastic experience: Dave is such a great physio! He’s personable and punctual, and doesn’t want you to have unnecessary sessions for the sake of it. He helped me get on top of my issues in four sessions, and is one of the best physios I’ve seen!

Fantastic experience: Dave is one of a kind. He sets a plan for your recovery with defined timelines and improvements AND he meets them. No more going to the physio for weeks and weeks and not being sure if it’s them or the passage of time that makes you better!

Fantastic experience: Got me back to work on record time. Feeling better than ever now!!

Fantastic experience: Dave did an excellent job when I came to him with a long history of knee pain - not only recommending exercises to help strengthen surrounding muscles and joints but also rolling with the punches when things didn't help and eventually making a suggestion that has ultimately greatly improved the situation and pain! I would recommend anyone with joint related issues to see Dave if they live around the area :)

Fantastic experience: David is great! Made me feel comfortable immediately, listened and gave me really good advice and I have seen heaps of improvement already

Fantastic experience: I’ve been working with Dave @ DG Heath over the past few weeks due to an injury picked up training for a half marathon, he has been fantastic and I am now injury free. Thanks mate!

Fantastic experience: Dave was incredibly personable and knowledgeable with a great outlook on physiotherapy would highly recommend to anyone looking for a physio

Fantastic experience: Went in with relentless back pain. Dave diagnosed me with a hip problem on the first session. He provided me with great stretches and soft tissue massage. Over six sessions I no longer have any pain! Fantastic result!

Fantastic experience: Elea is a great Osteopath and sorted out my tennis elbow in no time. I was stoked

Fantastic experience: David’s Physiotherapy service is outstanding! His expertise in knee strengthening exercises has made a remarkable difference in my mobility, pain and overall comfort. His personalised approach and clear guidance helped me build strength and confidence in my knees. I highly recommend David for anyone looking to improve their knee health and function.

Fantastic experience: David’s pretty incredible and I recommend him highly for whatever niggles your body is giving you. He fixed up an issue that had been troubling me for years in a number of weeks AND has great banter. Thanks Champ!

Fantastic experience: Really great experience. Visited with 2 problem areas and received excellent treatment and advice to help get rid of the issues within 2 weeks. Super convenient and felt Dave was really keen to sort the issues and help make sure they didn’t reappear

Fantastic experience: I can't recommend Dave highly enough! He knew exactly how to address my hip pain and developed a personalised plan that worked perfectly for me.

Fantastic experience: Had an awesome experience with Dave! He provided me a quick diagnosis and set out a clear plan getting me back to rock climbing in no time! Highly recommend

Fantastic experience: I 100% recommend DG health. David is an excellent physio and provides support throughout your healing journey. He explains very detailed all the procedure and steps, ensuring you feel confident and comfortable during the sessions. The practical exercises and guidance on how to performance them are really helpful. All my shoulder pain was gone in 4 sessions, very quickly! The place it is very well located, so if you’re in Richmond or nearby, make sure you visit and meet David!

Fantastic experience: Dave has been a huge help in the treatment of multiple issues including lower back pain, headache, shoulder pain and flexibility. Dave is great at treating holistically and finding ways to to incorporate treatment into my lifestyle

Fantastic experience: Amazing experience specially with David. Defending more than recommended!

Fantastic experience: DG health have been so helpful in working through the training and physio injuries I’ve had in the last few months. Dave has worked with me and the PTs downstairs at Dukes Gym to get me back to 110% and gymming without any pain. The care and commitment is second to none. If you need a physio - firmly recommend booking in a session here!

Fantastic experience: Awesome physio sessions with Dave! His approach was systematic and goal oriented. Highly recommended.

Fantastic experience: Been seeing Dave for my shoulder issue. He has helped me understand my problem, and the best course of action regarding treatment. He’s helped me feel empowered to start using my shoulder again through strength work and working the shoulder. Very happy with the improvements I’ve seen so far!

Fantastic experience: Dave is a great physio and always ensure to prepare targeted gym programs to address any injuries and niggles. My long term injuries have never felt better.

Fantastic experience: Great physio, helped recovery all the way through with my wrist injury. Gave great advice and exercises to assist

Fantastic experience: I came in for some dry needling with Dave. He was great fully explained everything he was doing and helped relieved some back pain. Definitely worth seeing DG health!

Fantastic experience: I’ve been seeing Dave for a hip injury and a dislocated shoulder. Not only has he provided top-notch manual treatments, physio exercises and a personalised rehab program, he also took over my gym programming so I could continue with my usual gym sessions by working on and around my injuries. His regular check-ins have also kept me super accountable, and I have seen a massive improvement in both injuries. I’ve also seen Elea for osteo. His treatments really helped and he totally nailed the root cause of my migraines. Massively recommend DG Health to anyone needing physio or osteo!

Fantastic experience: Couldn't be more pleased with Dave and the experience at DG Health. Dave has been fantastic, pushing me like a personal trainer while treating me with the care and expertise of a physiotherapist. His approach has been incredibly effective, tailoring the prescribed exercises to make them enjoyable, especially after I struggled initially. After 12 weeks, I have never felt better and highly recommend Dave and DG Health for top-notch physiotherapy!

Fantastic experience: After copping a shoulder niggle in the gym, Dave quickly diagnosed the issue and went to work with soft tissue therapy and some rehab exercises. In his words, '... I want you out of here ASAP'. Within a couple of weeks my shoulder was back to 100%. Very knowledgeable, and his background in strength coaching really shines through too!

Fantastic experience: Amazing experience! Really helped me with a long term hip issue! Always felt comfortable and welcome in the studio and gym

Fantastic experience: Dave is by far the most helpful and caring physiotherapist I've ever worked with. I came to him with what I thought was a flare up of a long-term hip issue, which turned out to be a proximal hamstring tendinopathy. What I appreciate about Dave is his total transparency; he is honest about what is within his scope, when you should or should not come back to see him, and that working on an injury is a process that involves constant reassessment and trial and error. Dave not only knows his stuff but also has excellent interpersonal skills, takes feedback well, and genuinely cares about your recovery. In the early days of my injury, I felt so low and once I even broke down in tears at an appointment from frustration. He's been supportive, attentive, and a total cheerleader in my recovery. I trusted him to help me through what I knew would be a long term rehab process, and always felt really looked after. Dave has also put together a strength and conditioning gym program for me that focuses specifically on movements that will assist in my recovery. I'm well on my way to being pain-free, and have made huge strides in my fitness program. Safe to say, I'll be a patient of Dave's for life :)

Fantastic experience: Best physio in Richmond hands down. Dave had a clear plan and was super systematic in getting me back to 100%

Fantastic experience: After weeks of wrist pain David was able to get my ligament sorted out and get my hand back to normal again. Highly recommended!

Fantastic experience: David was great help in helping me with a historical back injury, being able to identify new approach to help address it. On-top of that, he gives great personal service and very friendly!

Fantastic experience: Dave absolutely knows his stuff and is super nice to work with, easy reccomend.

Fantastic experience: Dave was an absolute asset. Highly recommended him for injury management and prevention. His extensive expertise were exceptional, all while being a relatable guy who genuinely cared about you. His down to earth and professional approach made me excited to go to a physio, unlike other experiences I've had. If you need a guy, he's your guy! Thanks again

Fantastic experience: Thanks to Dave and Elea @ DG health for helping me to get out and running again. They’re friendly guys who are passionate about their purpose of getting people going. They gave me hands on treatment and created an exercise routine to go on with. Much appreciated.

Fantastic experience: Knowledgeable, friendly physio who will have you fixed up in no time. Offers both gym or home routines to assist you in recovering from your injury.

Fantastic experience: I went to see Dave with a pain in my shoulder that had gone from a niggle to impacting being able to move it. From the get go he was amazing to work with - we did some testing to identify the potential cause and from that set a goal to work towards. This included exercises that were simple and achievable to do and soft tissue work. It was great that after even the initial visit I could start to feel an improvement and by 3 more appointments the pain had gone away. Would highly recommend him for anyone experiencing pain or discomfort

Fantastic experience: Dave has been exceptionally helpful in helping with my hamstring injury pre marathon. He has come up with a great treatment plan across both soft tissue and strength and conditioning exercises, with the soft tissue alleviating significant soreness at the start of the week. Couldn’t recommend enough - a great bloke too!

Fantastic experience: Dave is a fantastic physio who’s highly skilled, goal focussed and down to earth. Highly recommend

Fantastic experience: Dave is a very thorough, supportive and knowledgeable clinician. His background in strength and condition is extra helpful when it comes to re-designing your exercise strategies. He understands your issue and how best to work to reach your goals. Would highly recommend him!

Fantastic experience: Dave was amazing. I went in with long standing back pain. I’ve seen many Physio’s over the years and none have given me a wholistic approach by working with me both with treatment but also coaching me with my strength training techniques. I highly recommend DG health, best physio I have been to.

Fantastic experience: After 8 months of resting my knee in hope that it would heal itself, I decided that I need to see a physio. Dave was able to help me now run without any knee pain at all, all within 6 weeks! He was knowledgeable, realistic and motivating. 100% would recommend him to anyone with an injury.

Fantastic experience: Dave is a superhero physio, very knowledgeable and a nice guy. Has helped me return to the gym after injury in no time. Highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: Dave is awesome! Have had multiple injuries over the last year but working with him has made the rehabilitation process a positive and effective undertaking. He did not overwhelm me with large amount of exercises to perform each day unlike my previous experiences. Would highly recommend him to anyone, especially those carrying niggles or suffering sport injuries!

Fantastic experience: Great to work with! First went to Dave with shoulder pain. Was great to be able to still train whilst working through and recovering from an injury. Nice to have programming set out that helps build on what I wanted while getting back to normal!

Fantastic experience: Dave has been amazing .. his hands on approach coupled with some very effective exercises have undoubtedly hit the spot to rehab my problematic hamstring .. thanks a mil Dave ❤️ !

Positive experience: First time and feeling much better

Fantastic experience: I saw Dave for a back injury, and he was nothing short of wonderful. I have a very active job and was struggling to get through a shift, but now I can work pain free!! Couldn’t recommend him enough!

Fantastic experience: Dave is so supportive and also the exercises he gave me to practice at home to improve my shoulder pain and back pain. 5 star not gonna lie ✨

Fantastic experience: Dave is fun to work with. The information he provides and the exercises to help me feel better were all beneficial. His goal is to help and make the solution long term. Thank you Dave!

Fantastic experience: I’ve worked with David for about two months at DG physiotherapy and so far he’s been amazing at his work! I’ve made a lot of progress with my knee and shoulder injury working with him. Glad to have been referred to this amazing guy!

Fantastic experience: I went to see Dave for a lingering knee injury and he had me back running again in no time! Very knowledgeable and super easy to get along with. He'll be my go to if any future issues pop up.

Fantastic experience: I initially visited Dave at the end of last year due to a running injury. Through exercises and soft tissue work Dave got me back to running in no time (including running my goal of a half mara). I’ve since been visiting Dave regularly for strength training to help with my running and his pragmatic and flexible approach to training has been extremely helpful. Dave is both a great physio and person and I would highly recommend him to anyone needing a physio!!!

Fantastic experience: Been to see Dave twice now, once for knee problems and now for my lower back and hip mobility. Helped me out a lot both times and in a few weeks had no more pain and felt way more flexible! Highly recommended if you need to see a physio!

Fantastic experience: Dave very quickly got to the bottom of the issue with my dodgy knee and had me running longer distances without any pain within a few weeks. A brilliant physio who properly takes ownership over getting you across the line with your goals (+ solid banter which comes complementary as part of the service)

Fantastic experience: Really loved the place, signed up to dukes gym and they reached out to me about a physio session. Was out of running due to an injury and Dave helped me so much with exercises and soft tissue work. Got back into the runs and had great enthusiasm from him. Thanks for the sessions, hopefully I see you guys around my ultra marathon events

Fantastic experience: Dave was a pleasure to work with. Got me back on track pain free in no time! Super knowledgeable guy with a great attitude. Would absolutely recommend.

Fantastic experience: Dave is a brilliant physio - he has a wealth of knowledge and education behind him and is determined to get to the root cause of an injury. I've seen a lot of physios/osteos/chiros in the past for chronic back pain and nasty headaches and nothing has helped until I started seeing Dave and he had me doing very simple stretching and weight based exercises which get rid of the headache within minutes (and keep the aches and pains at bay). Recently silly me decided to lift a 50kg table on my own (I don't weigh much more than the table!) and I did some real damage to my poor shoulder and arm. Thanks to Dave it's all better now! Dave is also a strength and conditioning coach and you can tell he is very passionate about it and really loves helping people be the healthiest version of themselves. We've just started a weight training program to get me back into strength training. Which I'm loving! And bonus I can claim the coaching under my health insurance win win :) I highly recommend seeing Dave at DG Health, he's a funny dude and fantastic at his job!

Fantastic experience: Dave was excellent. Resolved my back and neck pain and improved my lifting technique

Fantastic experience: Came to get some oesto treatment. Elea was amazing. He was super thorough and knowledgeable. He made me feel completely comfortable & helped educate me on the issue I have been having. With his help i hope to be able to be pain free and have a better understanding about my body. Thanks elea

Fantastic experience: Popped an Achilles and saw Dave after going to two other physios that didn’t do much. Dave got me going and back to running again. Never felt like he was just getting me back for another session. Dave was genuine, good bloke and brought fun to our sessions. Would recommend to anyone else.

Fantastic experience: Genuinely best physio I’ve seen - great advice, awesome treatment and knowledge. 10/10

Fantastic experience: I had a fantastic experience with Elea, who effectively addressed some persistent discomforts I had been experiencing. I highly recommend his services for anyone seeking effective and tailored osteopathic care

Fantastic experience: Dave is a fantastic physio! I was out of commission following an injury and he got me back to running in no time. He was detailed and thorough with his assessment, and worked with me to set specific goals and a clear outline of how to reach them. He developed individualised exercises and a structured return to running, making adjustments based on the equipment I had available. He was always encouraging and able to address any questions or concerns I had, and kept me motivated to stick to my exercise plan. 10/10 experience!

Fantastic experience: Dave is a really great physiotherapist. He’s friendly, knowledgeable, and makes sure that his client’s needs are put first. Come in feeling broken, sore, and frustrated at your body and leave feeling stronger, hopeful, with more insight about your body and your injury than what you had before. Dave and DG Health is a strong recommendation from me. If you’re feeling sore and frustrated at your body’s limitations definitely yourself a favour and go and see Dave ASAP!

Fantastic experience: Dave is an amazing physio he was friendly and incredibly knowledgeable. He was very clear on the process the whole way through and that the aim was for me not to keep coming back. He was very happy to help me find alternative exercises that would work for me based on my abilities. Overall it was a great experience.

Fantastic experience: I saw David in preparation for my half marathon! We worked together for a few months leading up to the race. David knew how to fix all my concerns and any injuries I had he was able to identify and resolve them. Working with Dav taught me a lot ! He was very resourceful and had plenty of exercises and stretches he gave me to assist in my prep! I would highly recommend Dav for anyone but especially if you are looking for someone to assist you long term he is the man!

Fantastic experience: I started doing sessions with Dave to improve my overall strength and balance following a massive stroke years ago. He’s made coming to the gym fun and challenging and has improved my daily confidence. My niggly shoulder pain has also come a long way ever since doing physio with Dave

Fantastic experience: Dave is a great physio, striking the right balance between friendly and professional. He is knowledgable and was able to tailor treatments during sessions and at home to my circumstances. I really enjoyed his comprehensive approach to treatment and couldn't recommend him enough!

Fantastic experience: Great practice. Dave quickly fixed my inflamed muscle and gave me a simple exercise to reduce the chances of it happening again and Elea consistently brings relief to my arthritic shoulder. Really good at their crafts

Fantastic experience: I saw David while visiting my family in Melbourne for a check in. He provided a great treatment plan and hands on therapy! I really appreciated his approach and knowledge despite only being in town for a short time.

Fantastic experience: Had a niggling back problem for a few months and within 1-2 sessions, Dave had me back on track. He’s the man.

Fantastic experience: Dealing with joint and back pain from years of grappling, I finally decided to finally visit an Osteo to help sort myself out, and I don't know where I'd be today without Elea and the team at DG Health. On my first session, Elea gave a comprehensive rundown on the pain points of my body, and provided some exercises to help rehabilitate myself to recovery. I noticed improvements in my condition almost immediately within the week, but what I appreciated even more were the progressive workouts that Elea provided in subsequent appointments to help further improve my baseline fitness and maintenance. I still routinely do the exercises, I'm feeling better than ever, and it's all thanks to Elea and the amazing team at DG Health!

Fantastic experience: I came to David with a shoulder issue which I couldn’t resolve with other physiotherapist. His approach was excellent and fixed my AC issue. As a bonus he is now creating my weekly training schedule to build it back up plus all over fitness program!

Fantastic experience: Dave is very knowledgeable, had all my pains sorted out and really makes you feel at ease. Couldn't recommend him enough!

Fantastic experience: Dave’s the man!! Fixed my neck and headaches I’d been getting. Always great for a chat too!

Fantastic experience: David is definitely a legend! Got injured during running, wasn’t able to walk freely without the pain. Not sure the injury was my knee or muscle, but David identified the problem easily, gave me great treatments and some exercises to help me back to pain free life!

Fantastic experience: David was really helpful and knowledgeable!

Fantastic experience: Dave is a legend! He really listens to you and works with you to help overcome niggles and injuries. I've had chronic back pain for years and I feel like he's the only physio who's made a difference to it, plus he's helped me to understand what the causes might be and how I can continue to improve. I thoroughly recommend him!!

Fantastic experience: Look no further. I came to David at DG Health 2 weeks from a marathon in dire need of some guidance and he delivered above and beyond. His sports background assisted greatly in getting me the right diagnosis and exercises to treat my knee issues. He catered both to my short term marathon timeline but also my recovery protocol beyond the marathon. Can’t recommend enough.

Fantastic experience: Dave at DG Health is a physiotherapy wizard! From the start, his expertise and genuine care impressed me. He quickly assessed my hip injury, devised a personalised plan, and his treatment worked like magic. Dave's holistic approach, excellent communication, and friendly demeanour made every session enjoyable and educational. I highly recommend DG Health and Dave's outstanding services.

Fantastic experience: I recently visited DG Health for a lower back issue. Elea was my practitioner and he was excellent. He was thorough and able to identify the problem with my back straight away. He is also a good communicator so I came away from each session with plenty of useful information. I feel I am now much better equipped to manage my back issue going forward. Thanks for your help Elea!

Fantastic experience: Absolutely lovely! Had a strange set of symptoms we were really unsure if a Physio would be what I needed, but Dave set me straight! (Or, my back straight at least.) Only took 4 sessions to find a solution to my issues, I’m very very grateful. Don’t let anyone fool you— everything really is Bulk-Billed, so long as you ask!

Fantastic experience: Great experience and very professional. Well worth a visit.

Fantastic experience: I could not recommend Dave any more highly than I do. The utmost professional who is dedicated to seeing his clients recover and succeed, all whilst having a laugh and a killer personality. The best of both worlds.

Fantastic experience: Dave is a great physio! He takes the time to explain and demonstrate the nature of the injury and thoroughly describe all the necessary components for rehabilitation. Dave was able to help me with shoulder and neck pain - beginning with mobilisation and strength foundations, to building weight and stability in my overhead movements through specific programming. I could not have asked for a more knowledgeable, friendly and experienced physiotherapist.

Fantastic experience: David sorted out my strained calf super quickly and then went the extra distance to make sure it wouldn’t flare up again.

Fantastic experience: I had a massive back injury after training and went to Dave for support and treatment on the road back to training. Dave is an amazing physio who listens and helps you plan your recovery, he is dedicated to getting you better and sets clear goals that you can work towards outside of the treatment. I have gone to other Physio’s prior to this, and this is the first time I feel like someone is trying to find long term solutions to a problem instead of just soft tissue work or dry needling. I would recommend not only Dave but DG Health to anyone who needs any work done because they will help you recover.

Fantastic experience: Dave helped me heal my pec great dude good as new !

Fantastic experience: David at DG has been excellent and helped fix the movement and strength in my shoulder in a short time. Highly recommended!

Fantastic experience: I saw Dave regarding some long standing issues with my neck and shoulders that I've been tolerating for years. It was reassuring to hear that I didn't need to put up with the discomfort, and with some of Dave's masterful treatment and exercise recommendations, I have so much more mobility in that area. He's compassionate, matter-of-fact, intelligent and has a great sense of humour so our sessions were enjoyable.

Fantastic experience: DG health is absolutely incredible, regardless of the aches and pains I walk in with, I honestly feel realigned and ready to go once an appointment. They understand and listen and very accomodating.

Fantastic experience: Have been seeing Dave for the past month and couldn't be happier. I had a tight deadline on when i needed to get better by and Dave was able to deliver. Came to Dave with back pain that was bothering me everyday, he was able to write out a plan that would see me get back to normal before my deadline and we were able to achieve it!

Fantastic experience: Helped me through my footballing injuries. I had trouble after my ankle and knee injuries. After a few appointments and some personalised exercises I managed to to get back fit and play football again

Fantastic experience: The clinic location is very close to public transport with good facilities at Richmond . Elea is a very friendly, customer-oriented and professional osteopath, my neck pain improved a lot after only few appointments! I would definitely back to keep my health on check!