Maximise Physiotherapy Cairns

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RELOCATING & EXPANDING FEB 2026

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After opening in 2023, our Cairns clinic has quickly become a trusted centre for physiotherapy and rehabilitation

  • Same-day, weekend, and evening appointments

  • Bulk billing available with a VALID GP MANAGEMENT PLAN.

  • Hands-on treatment guaranteed

  • Fully equipped rehabilitation gym

  • Holistic, patient-centred physiotherapy

  • Extensive experience in sports injuries, workplace injuries, and gym-based rehabilitation.

  • Modern treatment approaches for conditions such as lower back pain, whiplash, concussion, vestibular disorders, headaches/migraines, and more.

We combine expert care, advanced techniques, and a patient-focused approach to help you recover, prevent injury, and optimise your health.

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  • Same Day Appointments

    We understand that pain or injury can arise rapidly. To best assist you endeavour to offer same day appointment. Lunchtime, evening and weekend appointments are also available

  • Hands on Treatment Assurance

    We are most definitely a hands on physiotherapy clinic. All our physiotherapists are trained in a variety of manual therapy and soft tissue techniques to assist in providing pain relief and restoring range of motion

  • Bulk Billing GP Management Plans

    You may be entitled to medicare funding to see allied health professionals (including physiotherapists) through 2 different pathways. We do not charge a gap on any medicare funded physiotherapy referrals

  • Extended Initial Appointments

    40 minute initial appointments give us time to thoroughly assess your compliant and begin treatment. In the majority of cases we aim to provide a diagnosis, hands on treatment extensive education and individualised exercise rehabilitation all in the first session

  • Fully Equipped Rehabilitation Gym

    Our clinic features a fully equipped, commercial-grade 24-station gym, allowing us to provide supervised rehabilitation tailored to your individual needs.

  • Weekly Professional Development

    Adopting such an approach ensures we are able to meet the varied needs of the population. This enables us to treatment complex problems such as dizziness, chronic headaches the jaw and complex sports injury.

The Cairns Team

Aaron Gandecha

Aaron was born and raised in Luton, England, and graduated with First Class Honours in BSc Physiotherapy from the University of Hertfordshire in 2016.

He began his career working in neurological rehabilitation before transitioning into private practice physiotherapy, where he developed a strong foundation in hands-on treatment and patient care.

In 2017, seeking a warmer climate and an active outdoor lifestyle, Aaron immigrated to Australia, spending his first five years practicing in Cairns. He then moved to the Northern Territory, joining the team at the Palmerton Clinic. After a year, he returned to Cairns to become a clinic partner and help establish Maximise Physiotherapy Cairns.

Physiotherapy Approach

Aaron takes a holistic approach to assessment and treatment, aiming to address both symptoms and underlying causes. With nearly a decade of private practice experience, he is skilled in a wide range of hands-on techniques, which he uses to relieve pain, restore joint range of motion, and normalize movement.

Passionate about exercise, sports science, and rehabilitation principles, Aaron applies this knowledge to support patients of all backgrounds—ranging from elite athletes to those seeking falls prevention and functional improvement in later life.

His clinical interests include:

  • Tendon injuries: tendinopathy, tendon tears or ruptures, tenosynovitis

  • ACL rehabilitation: both surgical and conservative approaches

  • Shoulder complex injuries

  • Chronic ankle instability

  • Injury prevention in sport

Outside of Work

Aaron is a busy and active individual. He enjoys gym-based strength and conditioning, as well as sprinting (200m & 400m), with plans to compete this upcoming season.

In his downtime, he loves walking his energetic dog Nahla, exploring waterfalls and beaches on his motorbike, learning Japanese, and playing video games.

Aaron’s Goals for 2026

  • Facilitate a smooth transition to our new clinic premesis

  • Continue to work towards becoming conversational fluent in Japanese

  • Visit a South Pacific Island

Clinic Partner/Senior Physiotherapist

Ben Scott

Ben graduated the Bachelor of Physiotherapy (1st class Honours) from CQU in 2019.

Since graduating Ben has worked in private practice and has done a lap of Australia where he first got the chance to work for Maximise in the Palmerston clinic.

Upon finishing the lap Ben returned to the team at the Cairns Clinic.

His professional interests include:

  • Running related injuries

  • Sports injuries

  • Neck and shoulder pain

  • Dry needling

Outside of work Ben enjoys tennis, running and horse riding.

Senior Physiotherapist

More about our Bulk Billing Service

You may be entitled to medicare funding to see allied health professionals (including physiotherapists) through 2 different referral pathways accessed through your GP.

Most physiotherapy clinics will accept these referrals, however we do not charge any additional gap fee on valid referrals

The two referral pathways are outlined below;

1) GP Management Plan

Individuals with chronic health conditions may be entitled to receive medicare funding for 5 allied health appointments per calendar year.

2) Aboriginal or Torres Straight Islander Referral (ATSI TCA Referral)

Individuals who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Straight Islander may be entitled to medicare funding for 5 allied health appointments per calendar year for any issue that may be treatable by an allied health professional

Each pathway allows the individual to access medicare funding for up to 5 appointments with allied health professions per year. These 5 appointments may be split up amongst a number of allied health professions.

Both of these pathways are accessed through your general practitioner (GP), who makes the decision based upon their expert clinical reasoning and your individual health circumstances.

Cairns Fees

  • Initial Consultation - $114

    Standard Follow Up Consultation - $88

    Complex/Extended Follow Up Consultation -$114

  • All patients with a valid EPC or ATSI TCA referral from their GP are eligible for bulk billing of all appointments regardless of the condition or the complexity of the case

  • We see all DVA card holders with no out of pocket feee.

Take a look at our instagram account for a glimpse into our innovative and modern approach to physiotherapy!

We are pleased to announce that the Maximise Physiotherapy Group are now a registered NDIS provider. We are able to all NDIS participants including; - Plan Managed - Self Managed - NDIA Managed
We are remaining open for all new and existing patients over the Christmas Period! The clinic will only close Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day
We are looking for a physiotherapist to join our rapidly expanding Cairns Clinic! For more info shoot us a message or email admin@maximisephysio.com
We are now open weekends!!!
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