Claire Mcgillivray is a physiotherapist based in Thornbury, in Melbourne’s north. Her clinic is at 732 High Street, Thornbury VIC 3071. If you’re dealing with aches, stiffness, or trouble moving the way you want, Claire works with people to build better movement and help you feel more comfortable day to day.
Physiotherapy is all about getting your body moving well again. In many cases, that means looking at what’s going on with your joints, muscles, and how you move. Claire can help with things like pain that comes and goes, reduced range of motion, and that heavy, tight feeling that can make everyday tasks harder.
At appointments, Claire uses hands-on care and practical exercise. She may guide you through physical therapy exercises that fit your current level, so you’re not doing too much too soon. Range of motion testing is also part of the process, because it helps work out what’s limiting you and how it changes over time.
Hands-on techniques can be a big part of recovery too. Claire offers joint mobilization to support smoother movement, and soft tissue massage to help ease muscle tightness around sore areas. These treatments are usually paired with advice and movement work, so the goal isn’t just short-term relief.
People come in for all sorts of movement issues, from everyday niggles that keep hanging around, to more clear flare-ups that make you change how you walk, reach, or lift. Over time, physiotherapy can help you get back to the activities you care about, and it can also help you learn what to do if symptoms return.
This profile doesn’t list specific years of experience, education details, or any research involvement. It also doesn’t mention any clinical trials. But the focus in the clinic is clear: practical physio care, aimed at helping you move better and feel steadier in your body.
If you’re not sure where to start, it can help to book an appointment and talk through what you’re feeling. Claire can then guide you through the right next steps, using the tools she offers—exercise, joint work, soft tissue care, and range testing—so you’re not stuck guessing what will help.