About ASR
Be the best version of you – and live your life without pain.
At ASR, we take a holistic, whole-body approach to treating pain and injury. We don’t just treat symptoms — we take the time to understand your story, assess the underlying causes, and create a clear, personalised plan to get you back to doing what you love.
Our method focuses on finding what’s not working efficiently and strengthening those areas, while relieving the parts of your body that are working too hard and causing pain. This combination of targeted exercise and hands-on therapy delivers fast, sustainable results — even when underlying pathology is present.
We’re passionate about achieving your goals in a timely, evidence-based way. Our team has global experience, having worked with elite athletes across the UK, Ireland, and Australia — but we bring that same level of care to every client, from office workers to weekend warriors.
When needed, we’ll connect you with the best imaging services and surgical specialists in Melbourne to ensure you’re always getting the highest standard of care.
At ASR, your recovery is our priority. Let’s get you moving better, feeling stronger, and living pain-free.
Location
23 Kerr Street
Fitzroy
3065
The Athletic Soul Approach
At Athletic Soul, we’re deeply committed to understanding you—your goals, your needs, and what success from physiotherapy truly looks like in your eyes. We know that no two bodies or injuries are the same, which is why we take the time to listen, assess, and tailor a plan that aligns with your individual journey.
We’re passionate about achieving real results—and doing so in a timely, structured way. From your very first appointment, we walk you through each step of the process so you know exactly what you need to do, and why. Our method gets outcomes even when pathology is present, because we look beyond the injury itself.
We view the body as an interconnected system. First, we identify what isn’t working hard enough—often the root cause behind why your injury exists. This guides the creation of your personalised exercise program, focused on strengthening and enhancing brain–muscle communication. Then, we look at what's overworking—the compensating areas that are likely driving your pain. That’s where our hands-on treatment comes in, targeting those overloaded structures to bring relief.
In most cases, our aim is to significantly reduce or eliminate pain by the third session. From there, the real work begins: addressing underlying deficits to keep the pain from coming back.
We support you not just during your treatment, but long after—ensuring you maintain your results and continue to move forward. Whether you're a desk worker, a weekend warrior, or an elite athlete, we work with individuals of all levels and backgrounds, including those involved in running, Triathlon/IronMan, AFL, soccer, netball, hockey, rowing, and powerlifting.
At Athletic Soul, your success is our mission. Let’s get you back to doing what you love—better, stronger, and pain-free.
Meet your Athletic Soul Rehab Physio’s
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Lucy is a highly experienced warm, dedicated physiotherapist originally from Northern Ireland. She joined the Australian healthcare community in 2023, bringing with her a broad range of experience from working in hospitals, private practice, and professional sport settings in the UK. Before relocating to Melbourne, Lucy spent five years living in Oxford and even completed a ski season in 2022.Since graduating with a degree in BSc Hons Physiotherapy, Lucy has combined her clinical knowledge with a deep personal connection to sport and movement. With a background in rowing and a passion for running, she has a unique understanding of the demands athletes face – recently completing her first ultramarathon in 2023.
Lucy’s clinical interests naturally align with her athletic roots. She has a strong passion for treating lower limb injuries, particularly those involving the ankle, knee, and hip. Lucy has spent her last few years specialising in lower back and complex spinal conditions, and enjoys helping people build strength, confidence, and resilience through movement.
Outside of the clinic, Lucy enjoys running, strength training, Sunday yoga, reading a good book, and catching up with friends over a great Melbourne coffee.
Her calm, collaborative approach to treatment focuses on empowering people to move with confidence and return to the activities that matter most to them.
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Annie is a highly experienced and passionate physiotherapist who brings over 10 years of expertise to her clients, having worked with elite athletes across the UK, Ireland, and Australia. She holds a BSc Honours degree in Physiotherapy from Glasgow Caledonian University and has completed further training in shoulder and neck conditions, spinal injuries, osteoarthritis, and women’s health.
What sets Annie apart is her genuine passion for truly listening to her patients. She takes the time to understand your individual story, uncover your specific goals, and tailor a treatment plan that supports your journey back to optimal health. Whether you're managing a persistent niggle, recovering from an acute injury, or simply aiming to move and feel better in your day-to-day life, Annie is committed to helping you succeed.
Her approach combines functional rehabilitation with evidence-based manual therapy, ensuring that every session is purposeful and aligned with your goals. Annie’s warm, empathetic nature makes it easy to open up and feel supported, while her clinical expertise ensures a clear diagnosis and a confident path forward.
Outside the clinic, Annie is always on the move—she enjoys hiking, skiing, swimming, wakeboarding, or relaxing in the sun with a glass of wine. A lifelong sports enthusiast, Annie represented Ireland in rowing at an elite level during her youth, which sparked her deep appreciation for injury prevention and maintaining an active, healthy lifestyle.
Annie can’t wait to be a part of your rehab journey—get booked in and start making the changes you need to live a fulfilling, pain-free life!