Ms Olivia M Pickard is a physiotherapist based in Warners Bay, NSW.
She works from the Hillsborough Centre at Unit 2, Building 2, 335 Hillsborough Road, Warners Bay NSW 2282. The clinic is set up for people who want help getting back to moving well, whether that means easing pain, improving strength, or building confidence in everyday activity.
Olivia looks after a wide range of musculoskeletal issues. In many cases, that includes aches and niggles that hang around, tight or sore joints, and stiffness that makes daily tasks feel harder than they should. She also helps with things like rehab after an injury, return to normal movement, and managing flare-ups when they pop up again.
What you can expect is a practical approach. Olivia focuses on physical therapy exercises that fit your situation. That might mean gentle strengthening, mobility work, or guided movement you can continue at home. At times, she’ll combine exercises with hands-on care to help reduce pain and improve how a joint moves.
Her treatment options include joint mobilisation, which can help when stiffness is part of the problem. She also uses therapeutic ultrasound in some situations, along with heat and cold therapy to support comfort and recovery. The aim is usually the same: help you move better, feel more in control, and understand what to do next between appointments.
She keeps things calm and clear, and the focus stays on what matters most—your symptoms, your movement, and your everyday goals. If you have tried things before without much change, that’s still useful information, and it helps shape what gets tried next.
Over time, physio can be about more than just fixing the one painful spot. Olivia pays attention to how your body is coping as a whole—how you move, where you’re compensating, and what changes might make a real difference. Even when progress is slow, she’ll help you keep moving in the right direction.
Olivia’s work in physiotherapy is grounded in everyday practical care. She aims to support steady improvement, not quick miracles. Whether you’re dealing with ongoing discomfort or you’re starting a rehab plan after an injury, you’ll be guided through the next steps in a way that feels manageable.