Spinal & musculoskeletal physiotherapy · Birtinya, Sunshine Coast
Help for back, neck and nerve pain, with a clear plan built around your spine.
Back and neck pain can be confusing and slow to settle. At Synergy Spine Institute in Birtinya, we focus on spinal and musculoskeletal physiotherapy, so from your first assessment you'll understand what's driving your pain and follow a clear plan to recover. When it helps, we work alongside your GP, specialist or surgeon.
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Not every clinic is right for spinal pain.
Spinal & musculoskeletal focus
We work with backs, necks and nerve-related pain every day — so your care is guided by real depth, not a general approach.
A clear plan from day one
You'll leave your first visit understanding what's causing your pain and exactly what your recovery looks like.
We work with your care team
When it helps, we collaborate with your GP, specialist or surgeon so everyone's working to the same plan.
Recovery shouldn't be guesswork.
No vague advice or one-size-fits-all exercises — just a clear path, explained at every step.
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Assessment
We take the time to understand what's causing your pain — not just where it hurts.
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Your plan
You'll leave with a personalised treatment plan and realistic milestones, so you know what comes next.
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Coordinated care
When needed, we work alongside your GP, specialist or surgeon to keep your recovery on track.
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Recovery
Hands-on treatment, targeted exercise and ongoing support to help you move confidently again.
Common problems we help you solve.
See all servicesSpinal physiotherapy
A thorough assessment, a clear plan, and hands-on plus exercise-based treatment — the core of what we do.
Learn more →For persistent or new lower-back painBack pain
Understand what's driving your back pain — and what actually helps.
Learn more →For neck pain, stiffness & headachesNeck pain
Ease neck pain, stiffness and related headaches, and get moving comfortably again.
Learn more →For nerve pain, sciatica & disc symptomsNerve & disc-related pain
A clear plan to settle nerve pain and disc-related symptoms, then rebuild.
Learn more →For surgery preparation & recoveryPre and post-surgical rehabilitation
Preparation before surgery and staged rehabilitation after it, coordinated with your surgical team.
Learn more →You'll know exactly who's treating you.
You'll be treated by experienced, AHPRA-registered physiotherapists who focus on spinal care and share notes on your progress — so your treatment stays consistent and joined-up.
Meet the team
Olivia Assi-Adou
Founder Physiotherapist
BSc.P.T., C.A.F.C.I.
Sebastian Dearle
Senior Physiotherapist
BSc (Physiotherapy)
Jo Bentley
Senior Physiotherapist
Trusted care for every stage of your recovery.
Whether you're managing ongoing back pain, recovering from surgery or attending with a referral, we'll work with you to build a clear treatment plan tailored to your goals.
Spine-focused physiotherapy for the Sunshine Coast.
Synergy Spine Institute is a physiotherapy clinic in the Sunshine Coast Health Precinct at Birtinya, a short walk from Sunshine Coast University Hospital (SCUH). You'll find us at Suite 104, Vitality Village, 5 Discovery Court, Birtinya QLD 4575. We help with back pain, neck pain, sciatica and nerve pain, and rehabilitation after spinal surgery — book online or call 07 4801 3084.
We serve Birtinya, Bokarina, Warana, Minyama, Kawana Waters and Maroochydore, also serving Buddina, Wurtulla, Currimundi, Mooloolaba, Caloundra, Buderim, and the wider Sunshine Coast. Planning a visit? See directions, parking and opening hours.
Book or call
Take the first step towards recovery.
Book online or call and we'll find a time that suits. No referral needed to start, and you'll always know what comes next.