Alison Millar is a Physiotherapist based in Lismore, NSW. She works from 146 Laurel Avenue, Lismore NSW 2480, helping people get moving more comfortably and feel more in control of their day-to-day health.
Physiotherapy can help when you’ve got aches and pains, stiffness, or trouble getting back to your usual routine. Alison looks after people with a range of concerns, including ongoing pain, recovery after injury, and joint problems that make everyday tasks harder. At times, that might be something that’s been building up slowly. Other times, it’s a sudden flare-up after sport, work, or a busy weekend.
In many cases, the goal is to understand what’s going on in the body, then work step by step. Alison runs physical therapy sessions that focus on how you move, how your joints feel, and how you handle load through the day. This might include hands-on work like joint mobilisation, plus guidance to help you do things safely between appointments.
Exercise is a big part of physiotherapy, but it doesn’t have to mean anything fancy. Alison builds exercise programs that suit your current level, your symptoms, and what you want to achieve. The plan is usually practical, like strengthening the right areas, improving range of motion, and helping you build confidence with movement again. If you’ve been avoiding certain activities, the program often aims to bring you back in a steady way.
Pain management techniques are also part of the care. Pain can be tricky, and it can change how you move. Alison helps people learn simple ways to manage pain day to day, while still keeping progress moving forward. This can include education around pacing, recovery, and how to support your body so you don’t keep getting stuck in the same cycle.
Injury prevention education rounds out the approach. Over time, small changes can make a big difference. Alison helps people spot common problem areas, improve technique where it matters, and plan how to return to work, sport, or regular life with less risk.
Alison’s work is grounded and calm. If you’re not sure where to start, appointments can still be a good first step. You’ll be listened to, and the focus stays on what you can do now, then what you can build on next.