Services
Musculo-skeletal Physiotherapy
My mission is to help you feel better, move better, and get back to doing what you love.
Exercise Rehabilitation
Supporting you to restore mobility, strength and confidence following pain or injury.
Hydrotherapy
Clinically guided exercise performed in warm water that uses the natural properties of water to reduce joint load, ease pain and improve mobility.
Youth Athletic Development
Promoting foundational movement skills, self-management, and lifelong engagement in sport.
Swim Technique Correction
Private swim technique correction and instruction for people from beginner level to advanced.
Sports Coverage
Professional first response medical coverage for sporting clubs, schools, community and corporate events.
Clinical Pilates
Therapeutic exercise to help you build strength, control and confidence with movement.
About
FitNess Physio & Performance was founded by Vanessa ‘Ness’ Alvaro in 2026. Her leading motto ‘Movement. Empowered.’ dictates her approach, inspiring people to move well and with confidence. Our bodies are built to move and Ness’s mission is to help you rebuild your strength and capacity to return to the activities you love.
Ness will support you through every stage of your journey, from prevention and maintenance, to therapeutic care and rehabilitation, through to a full return to function, sport and performance. Every plan is personalised and holistic, shaped around your life stage, injury history, training background, goals and values.
Ness believes that everyone deserves high quality, evidence-based interventions. She prides herself on taking the time to understand your injury or condition, developing a robust management plan and guiding you through every step to ensure a full recovery. Ness is committed to empowering every individual to live an active full life, with freedom of movement, independence and confidence.
Meet Ness
APA Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist
Ness graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from the University of South Australia in 2012, and went on to complete her Master’s in Sports and Exercise Physiotherapy at La Trobe University in 2021.
Throughout her nearly 15 years of experience, Ness has worked across a broad range of age groups, settings and athlete cohorts, including a period at the Queensland Academy of Sport. She strives to provide the same high standard of care to everyone, regardless of their level of participation.
Ness has travelled nationally and internationally with athletes, with her career highlight supporting athletes at the 2019 World University Games in Naples. Other notable experiences have included working with the Australian Men’s Blind Cricket Team, Pro Tour tennis players and Queensland in the State of Origin Touch series. She continues to provide services to St Joseph’s Gregory Terrace Rugby, Queensland Touch Football and Hockey Queensland.
Qualifications:
· APA Titled Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist
· Swimming Australia Australian Swim Coach Licence
· Immediate Care in Rugby (Level 2)
· ASCA Level 1 Strength and Conditioning Coach
Who Ness loves working with
Adolescents – Ness has a particular passion for this age group, focused on meaningful education, rehab and building the autonomy young athletes need for lifelong sports participation
Newcomers to movement – Ness creates a safe, inclusive, supervised space to learn foundational movement, rebuild strength, balance and mobility, and develop a genuinely positive relationship with exercise.
High performers – Ness knows how to challenge and push athletes toward real performance gains.
A runner, too
As a passionate sub-elite runner herself, Ness understands the demands of serious training firsthand. She supports runners and athletes with load management, weekly training schedules, periodisation, and peaking for key events and competitions. Ness can also provide strength and conditioning programming tailored to injury prevention, rehabilitation, fitness or performance goals.
The FitNess Physio + Performance difference
Goal - focused
Making sure that you return to the activities you love
Client - centred care
Every person and injury is unique
Long appointments
So that you don't feel rushed
Supportive
Helping you to take self-ownership
Professional
15 years of experience in the industry
The complete journey
From injury to performance and beyond
Get in touch
Frequently Asked Questions
You can either:
Submit an online enquiry form (above).
Email me directly at fitnessphysioperform@gmail.com
Yes. Please email through your valid referral documentation at the time of booking an appointment.
A gap fee will be required for GP care plans.
There are 2 onsite carparks for clients (please let me know if you require access to these). There is also street parking nearby, but please check the parking signs carefully.
Initial consultation (60 mins) $165
Initial consultation (express 45 mins) $145
Subsequent consultation (45 mins) $140
Subsequent consultation (express 25 mins) $120
Subsequent consultation (extended 60mins) $160
Aquatic Physiotherapy (30 mins) $120
Aquatic Physiotherapy (extended 45 mins) $140
Sports taping (15 mins) $40
Sports-specific screening (75 mins) $170
Running Assessments (75 mins) $170
Swim Technique Correction (30 mins) $80
Sports coverage POA
Accepting of GPCCMP, DVA and Third-Party referrals. Please provide valid referral documentation when booking an appointment.
Monday: 1-6pm
Tuesday: 2-6pm
Wednesday: 2-6pm
Thursday: 2-6pm
Friday: 12-4pm
Saturday: selected, by appointment only
Hydrotherapy sessions are available across 3 locations:
Ascot Aquatics Centre – stair access to pool
27 Lancaster Road, Ascot
QLD 4007
Newmarket Pool – stair access to pool
71 Alderson Street, Newmarket
QLD 4051
Ithaca Pool – ramp access to pool (outdoor)
14 Caroline Street, Paddington
QLD 4064
Swim Technique Correction sessions are offered at a variety of pools across Brisbane.
Yes, Physiotherapists are able to refer clients for X-rays, Ultrasounds and MRI's. You may be eligible for a rebate, depending on the body region being investigated.