Matt Ivan

Matt is one of our highly trusted and passionate musculoskeletal physiotherapists with years of clinic experience helping clients recover from injury and return to the high performance sports and activities they love. Known for combining deep anatomical knowledge with precise biomechanical assessments and evidence-based techniques, he uses a thorough methodology to identify the underlying causes of musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction.

Matt’s background includes leading physiotherapy services in high-performance sporting environments, including NPL and QAFL level teams, where he specialised in injury prevention, rehabilitation, and athletic performance. His approach is gentle, non-invasive, and tailored to each patient, aiming to deliver long-term relief, optimise movement and performance.

Matt is an experienced physiotherapist holding a Bachelor’s Degree in Physiotherapy, complemented by further training in the assessment and management of sports injuries. Furthering his scope of treatment Matt has also undertaken both the Introductory and Advanced Dry Needling Courses ® CPD Health Courses™.

His professional background includes working as Senior Physiotherapist with NPL men’s and women’s teams as well as Lead Physiotherapist for QAFL senior squads, where he specialised in injury management, rehabilitation, and enhancing athletic performance.

Driven by a passion for supporting athletes return to the highest level of performance, Matt integrates advanced dry needling techniques with tailored biomechanical assessments, rehabilitation strategies and training programs to deliver effective patient-centred care.

Matt’s philosophy is grounded in compassion and individualised care, with a strong emphasis on athletic performance and return to sport outcomes. He believes effective rehabilitation extends beyond treating the immediate injury, focusing on building strength, resilience, and sport specific capacity to reduce the risk of re-injury.

By delivering evidence based programs tailored to each athlete, Matt aims to optimise performance, accelerate recovery, and support long term athletic development. His commitment is to provide athletes with the knowledge, strategies, and confidence they need to return to competition stronger and more prepared than before

When he’s not in the clinic, Matt enjoys keeping active and searching for adventure.

You might find him on the golf course (occasionally losing a few balls to the water), hitting the gym, snowboarding abroad, surfing, or unwinding at the beach.

He’s a devoted Brisbane Lions AFL fan, loves seeing live heavy metal shows, and always appreciates a great cup of coffee.