Hands-On, Holistic Physiotherapy in Bibra Lake

Stephanie Lock, Owner of Adventure Physio

Hi, I’m Steph. Physio, strength and conditioning coach and founder of Adventure Physio, Bibra Lake.

I work with people who care about their bodies and the lives they want to live in them.

Often that means helping someone recover from injury, manage pain, or rebuild confidence after surgery. Just as often, it means helping them understand what’s been holding them back in the first place.

I take a whole-body, nervous system-first approach to get to the root of what’s going on so you can get back to living a healthy, fulfilling life full of meaning and possibility.

I love doing injury rehab physiotherapy, exercise based rehabilitation and physiotherapy for active people.

In my personal life, you’ll find me where my four essentials for happiness are: Nature, delicious food, good people and moving my body outside. Bonus points if my partner and Great Dane, Annie are there.

Curious how I work?

Stephanie Lock, Physio and owner of Adventure Physio standing outside at Manning Park in Spearwood, Perth
“Steph is fantastic and she is an incredibly knowledgeable physio. I appreciate the commitment she puts into finding the root cause of the issues I’ve been experiencing. Steph is exceptionally good at communicating to me what she is doing (and what I should be doing!) in a way I understand and can action. Her knowledge about outdoor and adventure sports and activities sets her apart. I highly recommend Steph.”
— KP, Google 10th Dec 2023
Adventure Physio performing a physiotherapy knee joint assessment to diagnose a knee injury with knee pain

Adventure Physio’s Approach

I blend physiotherapy with strength and conditioning, Pilates, osteopathic visceral techniques, and functional neurology.

This whole body approach allows me to treat the root causes of your issue, not just surface symptoms.

What to Expect in a Session

I’m passionate about exercise based rehab, but we’re also very hands on. I have been introduced at parties as “the physio who isn’t afraid to touch people.”

Your session might include massage, dry needling, joint manipulation or taping.

Sometimes we’ll look deeper, exploring whether your organs (such as your stomach or lungs), your vestibular system, balance, or even eye movements are contributing to the issue.

We may also talk about the deeper factors influencing your recovery: Your beliefs about pain or injury, how you’re coping emotionally, stress and nervous system regulation and lasting behaviour change strategies

Healing can be difficult when your nervous system is overloaded. Sometimes, we need to address that first.

If you’re looking for pain and injury physiotherapy with a a physio who thinks a little outside of the box, you’ve come to the right place.

Adventure Physio Bibra Lake's owner Stephanie Lock, using massage and joint mobilisation to help a client with back and shoulder pain and stiffness
Adventure Physio Bibra Lake's owner Stephanie Lock, using massage and joint mobilisation to help a client with nerve and shoulder pain coming from the neck
Adventure Physio doing a dry needling treatment to help their patient feel less pain and perform better

Frequently Asked Questions

Adventure Physio, Stephanie Lock uses stapping tape to tape the sprained ankle of a patient.

  • We treat a broad, variety of conditions, including but not limited to:

    • Headaches & migraines

    • Neck pain

    • Shoulder injuries

    • Upper & mid back pain

    • Elbow and wrist pain

    • Back pain

    • Nerve pain & sciatica

    • Hip pain

    • Knee pain

    • Ankle sprains

    • Foot pain including plantar fasciitis

    • Tendon issues (Achilles, patellar, gluteal, rotator cuff)

    • Elbow pain, including Tennis Elbow and Golfer’s Elbow

    • Muscle strains and tears

    • Joint sprains and ligament injuries

    • Running injuries

    • Gym & strength training injuries

    • Mountain biking, trail running & hiking injuries

    • Chronic or long-standing pain

    • Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome / hypermobility

    • Pre- and post-surgical rehabilitation

    Not sure if physiotherapy can help with your condition?

    Contact our Bibra Lake physio clinic and we’ll guide you in the right direction.

    If another practitioner is the best fit, we’ll connect you to our trusted network.

  • Most of our clients identify with at least one:

    • busy parents navigating pain and injuries around family and work

    • older people who have finished working, making the most of retirement

    • people navigating long-term pain

    • people who want to feel strong, adventurous and capable again

    • runners

    • hikers

    • gym lovers

    • mountain bikers

    • rock climbers and boulderers

    • weekend warriors

    • roller derby players

    • powerlifters

  • Alongside evidence-based physiotherapy, we assess and treat

    • movement, strength and biomechanics

    • mobility, tendon capacity and conditioning

    • breathing patterns

    • stress, sleep and nervous system load

    • lifestyle factors

    • long-standing habits that may be driving pain

    • relevant visceral, neurological or referred contributors

    • your sport or adventure goals

    • your confidence in movement

  • Yes, absolutely.

    We love helping people with fresh injuries but Many of our clients come to us after months or years of trying other approaches without success.

    We have hour initial long consultation to properly hear your story, learn about your history and take the time needed to connect the dots.

  • Your first session includes:

    • A detailed conversation about your injury, goals and lifestyle

    • A thorough physical assessment (movement, strength, biomechanics, tendon loading tests, VALD testing where appropriate)

    • Hands-on treatment if needed (soft tissue, manual therapy, joint mobs, cupping, dry needling if appropriate)

    • Exercise-based treatment (strength, mobility, activation, neuromuscular training)

    • Clear education so you understand what’s going on

    • A personalised treatment plan

    • Guidance on how many sessions you’ll need and what the plan-of-care looks like

    You’ll walk out feeling clearer, more supported, and with a plan that makes sense.

  • Wear comfortable clothes you can move well in:

    • shorts

    • singlet

    • sports bra (for females)

    • runners

    Bathrooms are available if you need to change beforehand.

    Towels are provided for draping when required.

  • Absolutely

    We understand how challenging it can be to prioritise your health when you’re a parent. Babies and children are welcome at your appointment, and we’ll work around whatever you need.

  • Yes, if you’re new to Adventure Physio, you can book a short call to chat through what you need and whether we’re the right fit.

    There is no obligation to book a full appointment.

    You can schedule a time through our online booking form.

  • Not if you’re seeing us as a private client.

    You need a referral if you’re:

    • Using a Medicare EPC/Chronic Disease Management Plan

    • A Department of Veteran Affairs (DVA) client

    • A WorkCover / insurance claim (case dependent)

  • Yes.

    Medicare subsidises and rebates part of the consultation cost.

    There is a gap fee to cover the remainder of the session, though this is discounted compared to full private rates.

    Bring your referral paperwork to your first appointment.

  • Yes, we do.

    Please ensure:

    • You have a valid GP referral sent to us before your initial appointment

    • The referral lists Adventure Physio + clearly states the approved treatment areas

    White card holders receive 12 sessions per treatment cycle, and new referrals may be required depending on your GP.

    Gold card and TPI clients do not need treatment limits.

    For further information, please visit www.dva.gov.au

  • We have a range of appointment types (initial, standard, extended, group rehab, baseline testing, online consultations).

    Because fees vary, please email or look at our online booking for current pricing.

    We offer 10% off for:

    • students (school AND University- we were there once too and know how it is)

    • pensioners

    • health care card holders

    • EPC clients

    • Transpire Fitness members

  • We are based within Transpire Fitness, at 8/36 Port Kembla Drive Bibra Lake

    There is ample free parking directly opposite the gym.

    Please take a seat at the entrance of the gym and we will be with you at the time of your appointment. We don’t have a receptionist to greet you but we do know you’re there.

    If you’ve gone past the reception desk, you’ve gone too far!

  • We require 12 hours’ notice if you need to change or cancel your appointment.

    Late cancellations or no-shows within 12 hours incur a fee.

    This allows us to offer the appointment time to someone else who may need care.