ZONE 34 ULTIMO

Active Female Hub

Empowering Women’s Health and Active Lifestyles

Based at our Ultimo clinic, the Active Female Hub brings together a multidisciplinary team with a singular focus: the unique physiological and biomechanical needs of women and girls in sport, dance, and life.

Navigating female-specific health challenges requires clinicians who truly understand your body. We provide expert, targeted rehabilitation to help you move confidently and achieve your health goals.

What we treat

The Zone 34 method

The Zone 34 Method is built on a foundation of evidence-based practice and comprehensive care tailored to the active female body. We focus on clear communication and a structured pathway to guide you safely from initial assessment back to peak activity.

Expert Diagnosis and Collaborative Care

We work closely with your broader healthcare team to ensure comprehensive management. This includes communicating effectively with endocrinologists, obstetricians, and sports physicians to ensure all aspects of your health are considered.

Patient-Centred Goal Setting and Integrated Rehab

Your personal health and activity goals drive our treatment plans. We provide seamless, integrated care across multiple disciplines, combining the expertise of Exercise Physiologists, Sports Physiotherapists, Women's Health Physiotherapists, and Dietitians as appropriate.

Criteria-Based Progression

We utilise objective milestones rather than guessing your readiness to progress. Our criteria-based approach ensures a safe return to activity, and we are with you for the long-haul journey to ensure lasting results.

From acute sports injuries to complex joint rehabilitation, Zone 34 provides expert, criteria-based physiotherapy to get you back to the activities you love, stronger than before.

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Leadership in Clinical Care

We are dedicated to being at the forefront of sports medicine and female-specific health. By utilising objective testing, world-class technology, and criteria-based progression, we lead by setting the standard for evidence-based rehabilitation. We don't just follow best practices; we strive to define them.

Inclusion for Every Active Body

Whether you are an adolescent navigating your first sports season, a professional dancer, or a mother returning to running, you deserve elite-level care. We foster a highly inclusive environment that validates and supports the nuanced physiological needs of the active female through every stage of life.

Excellence in Every Consultation

We reject the "wait and see" approach. Excellence means leaving nothing to guesswork. From your initial diagnosis to your final return to sport, we are relentlessly committed to using objective data, precise programming, and expert multidisciplinary collaboration to help you achieve lasting, long-term health.

The Active Female Team

Nicole Baer

Lead Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist
Ultimo
Active Female Hub
Dance Physio
Sports Physio
Movement Analysis
Dance & Performing Arts
Running
Post-Op Rehabilitation
Lower Back
Shoulder
Hip and Groin
Knee
Foot and Ankle

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Katie Godwin

Lead Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist
Lewisham
Ultimo
Active Female Hub
Dance Physio
Sports Physio
Group Rehab Class
Movement Analysis
Running
Dance & Performing Arts
Post-Op Rehabilitation
Lower Back
Neck and Head
Shoulder
Hip and Groin
Knee

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Andy Farley

Senior Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist
Ultimo
Active Female Hub
Sports Physio
Movement Analysis
Group Rehab Class
Running
AFL
Basketball & Netball
Post-Op Rehabilitation
Bone and Joint Health
Elbow, Hands and Wrists
Foot and Ankle
Hip and Groin
Knee

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Jade Perrett

Physiotherapist | Dance Physiotherapist
Ultimo
Active Female Hub
Dance Physio
Sports Physio
Movement Analysis
Group Rehab Class
Dance & Performing Arts
Running
AFL
Basketball & Netball
Post-Op Rehabilitation
Bone and Joint Health
Foot and Ankle
Hip and Groin
Knee
Lower Back

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Giselle Rodrigues

Women’s Health Physiotherapist
Lewisham
Ultimo
Active Female Hub
Women's Health Physio
AFL
Basketball & Netball
Dance & Performing Arts
Running
Lower Back
Women's Health

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Rebecca Hay

Lead Sports Dietitian
Ultimo
Active Female Hub
Sports Dietitian
AFL
Basketball & Netball
Dance & Performing Arts
Post-Op Rehabilitation
Running
Bone and Joint Health

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Mia Wood

Exercise Physiologist
Lewisham
Ultimo
Active Female Hub
Exercise Physiology
Group Rehab Class
Movement Analysis
Running
Post-Op Rehabilitation
AFL
Basketball & Netball
Dance & Performing Arts
Lower Back
Shoulder
Hip and Groin
Knee
Foot and Ankle

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Mitchel Van Noort

Exercise Physiologist | S+C Coach
Lewisham
Ultimo
Active Female Hub
Exercise Physiology
Group Rehab Class
Movement Analysis
Post-Op Rehabilitation
Running
AFL
Bone and Joint Health
Shoulder
Hip and Groin
Knee
Foot and Ankle

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Brad Moffitt

Massage Therapist
Ultimo
Active Female Hub
Massage Therapy
Running
Dance & Performing Arts
Bone and Joint Health
Foot and Ankle
Hip and Groin
Knee
Lower Back

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Lora Roff

Practice Manager
Ultimo
Active Female Hub

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Why choose Zone 34?

At Zone 34, we recognise that female health and rehabilitation require a nuanced, expert approach. That is why we created the Active Female Hub in Ultimo—a dedicated space designed to bring leading clinical providers under one roof. Conveniently servicing Sydney and the Inner West, we empower women through education, targeted movement, and comprehensive, long-term support.

Multidisciplinary Expertise Under One Roof

Our Ultimo hub combines the specialised skills of sports physiotherapists, women's health physiotherapists, exercise physiologists, and dietitians in a single, accessible Sydney location. This collaborative environment ensures your treatment plan addresses every facet of your recovery effectively, without the need to travel between multiple clinics.

Objective Data and Advanced Testing

We utilise objective strength testing, including force plates and hand-held dynamometry, to accurately track your recovery. This state-of-the-art technology ensures you meet critical strength milestones before safely returning to your chosen sports or daily activities.

Individualised, Evidence-Based Programming

Your rehabilitation is delivered through tailored programming designed specifically for your body and your current life stage. We avoid generic approaches, focusing instead on evidence-based strategies that safely build functional longevity for active females across Sydney and the Inner West.

All major health funds accepted

Private health claiming via Tyro Health EFTPOS terminal

Ready to get back in the game?

Book your consultation today and let our team guide you safely back to the activities you love.

FAQ

Do I always need surgery for an ACL tear?

Not necessarily, as we can explain the Copers versus Non-Copers approach to help determine if non-surgical management is an option for you.

How long is the typical ACL recovery process?

The evidence-based timeline for ACL recovery generally takes 9 to 12 months.

How do I manage my energy levels while exercising and breastfeeding?

Fueling is the backbone of recovery, and our Dietitian can provide a personalised nutrition plan to ensure you are hitting your increased caloric and micronutrient needs.

When can I safely start running after having a baby?

Before returning to running or high-impact sports, a consultation with our Women's Health Physiotherapist is essential to ensure your pelvic floor is ready for increased load and to prevent long-term issues like prolapse.

What are the red flags that mean I should stop exercising postnatally?

You should cease exercise immediately and contact a healthcare provider if you experience a heaviness or a bulge sensation in the pelvic floor, urinary or faecal leakage, or "doming" along the midline of your stomach during exercise.

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