About Us
The Sutherland Shire’s Premier Clinic for Chronic Pain and Sports Injuries.
Based in Cronulla, our expertise is helping you recover from sports injuries and overcome chronic pain.
With a comprehensive approach that combines physiotherapy and clinical Pilates, we can guide you through the entire recovery journey.
Meet our friendly team of physiotherapists below.
Lachlan | Physiotherapist & Clinical Pilates Instructor.
Lachlan grew up in the Central West of NSW, he holds degrees in both Physiotherapy and Health and Rehabilitation Sciences. He has a playing background in a wide variety of sports such as swimming, cricket, rugby union and league. Today Lachlan remains active through golf and weight training.
Lachlan has a keen interest in sports injuries, particularly shoulders, hips, and knees.
Post-graduate studies include:
- APA Dry Needling
- Lyn Watson Level 1 Shoulder Course (2025)
- Dr Alison Grimaldi: Anterior Hip and Groin Pain Course (2025)
- Certified Reformer Pilates Course (2024)
As well as these, Lachlan has completed short courses in Ankle Sprains, Anterior Knee Pain, Hamstring Strain, Groin Pain, Shoulder Instability, Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome, Knee Osteoarthritis, Lower Back Pain, and Chronic Neck Pain.
James | Owner, Physiotherapist, Clinical Pilates Instructor.
James grew up in the Sutherland Shire, he holds a Bachelor of Exercise Science and Master of Physiotherapy. James worked through the Sutherland Shire, Sydney CBD, and Eastern Suburbs before returning to Cronulla to create Swell Physio & Pilates in 2022.
James enjoys spending time with his young family and keeps active by playing football (soccer) in the Shire Premier League, running, and the occasional bad game of golf.
James enjoys helping people with chronic and complex injuries, particularly neck, thoracic, lower back, and foot/ankle injuries.
James has trained extensively in ConnectTherapy™ and the Thoracic Ring Approach™; models created by Canadian Physiotherapist Dr LJ Lee. These models allow a systematic, whole-person approach to physiotherapy, uncovering the underlying causes of your problem and providing a clear path to recovery.
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