Higher Function Physio & Pilates - Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

The Katana

Very disappointing experience at Higher Function. I had Dom as my physio and was with her for a considerable amount of time, almost a year. I wanted to have an MRI scan done of my injury but Dom insisted that it wasn't necessary because MRI scans can show degeneration through age, (I am very young) and that it wasn't important for my injury rehabilitation.

This is the first time I've been told this before by a physio and I continued to see her for a considerable amount of time, session after session things weren't really getting any better.

Eventually I realised these sessions were not helping my injury but accerbating the injury, I chose to get an MRI and it turns out I have an injury that requires surgery, all the physio in the world was not going to help. I feel very disappointed as I'm now 2 years down the line to the point where I can't even walk properly without crutches, if I had of got this MRI earlier, I could have fixed this issue before it became a lot worse.

Olivia Pereira

I suffer from chronic health issues, and the practitioners at Higher Function have helped me incredibly with their one-on-one physio sessions. I was advised to take part in the reformer Pilates program, and it is fantastic. Instead of an inexperienced instructor and a large class, you have a class of six with an instructor who is trained as an exercise physiologist. I have been to other reformer places in Canberra, and they are nowhere near as good ?

Jenny Rae

There is so much to appreciate about Higher Function, not least the companionable classes, run by friendly and thoroughly professional physiotherapists.
I have gone from prehab to rehab with Higher Function, and now I go every week for the gains in strength and balance, keeping every part of my body feeling alive!
I went to Higher Function on my doctor's advice, to deal with an arthritic knee. (My doctor goes there!) All of the staff are wonderful - professional, caring and fun. The atmosphere is warm and friendly, and the place has done wonders for my health and well-being. I love it.

Sue Cohen

Addressed my mobility issues with treatment. Extra bonus of doing their pilates reformer and mat classes to improve both mobility and balance with caring professionals. Love the work Higher Function do - it’s of the highest calibre.

David Campbell

I have nothing but the highest praise for Higher Function. For over a year now, I have benefitted greatly from post-operative physio from Janet Fabbri and Dom Wood-Ward and I'm enormously grateful for their professionalism and expertise.
I also appreciate the cheerful welcome and efficiency of the front office staff,: Di, Izzy and Aylssa.

Paul Room

Janet Fabbri’s wonderful team at Higher Function have assisted me greatly in recovering from long term knee and shoulder injuries and in helping me prepare for long distance cycling and downhill skiing. I can strongly recommend Janet, Eva, Alyce and Andrea based on personal experience. Their wide range of expertise, professionalism and team approach combined with good humour and enthusiasm is unmatched in my experience. If you are a skier, you should definitely consider joining Higher Function’s Ski Fit program to improve fitness and reduce injury risk ready for the season – it’s also great fun and covered by our health Fund.

Stephen Murphy

Higher Function have been a tremendous help to me in dealing with the challenges with having arthritis, by a combination of individual attention to detail from the physios as well as the Pilates sessions and specialist programs. All of the staff are highly professional and very skilled and are really nice people as well - Couldn't ask for anything more

Liam S

After years of chronic pain and exercise injuries, Higher Function classes and physio have made all the difference! Very varied enjoyable classes too in a relaxed setting with friendly physios/EPs taking classes (Louise).