PPS Physiotherapy – hands-on treatment in Carlingford and Kellyville

Trusted Physiotherapy in Carlingford & Kellyville Since 1989

At PPS Physiotherapy, we’ve been helping patients move better and feel stronger for over 30 years. Established in 1989, our practice has proudly served the Carlingford community for decades, and in 2012, we expanded to open our second clinic in Kellyville, supporting the growing needs of the Hills District and surrounding suburbs.

Why Choose PPS Physiotherapy?

  • ✅ Over 30 years of clinical experience
  • ✅ Two convenient locations: Carlingford & Kellyville
  • ✅ Evidence-based treatment tailored to your goals
  • ✅ Trusted by local schools, athletes, and families
  • ✅ 100% satisfaction guarantee – or your session is free*

Our Promise to You

We understand how important it is to get expert care you can trust. If you’re not satisfied with your consultation, you won’t be charged for the treatment. It’s our way of making sure you always receive the level of service you deserve.

Accurate Diagnosis You Can Understand

We take the time to assess your body, identify the root cause of your symptoms, and explain your condition in plain, easy-to-understand language. Our team uses proven, biomechanical assessments to create a clear picture of what’s going on and how to fix it.

Personalised, Effective Treatment

Your treatment will follow the latest evidence-based protocols, including hands-on therapy, education, and progressive exercise programs. We track your progress every session and adjust your plan to make sure you’re getting results you can feel.

Book Online – Fast, Easy & Secure

Book an appointment online now and secure a confirmed time within 24 hours. We welcome patients from Baulkham Hills, Parramatta, Rouse Hill, Castle Hill, Epping, Pennant Hills and beyond.

Supporting Local Sport & Community

PPS Physiotherapy has proudly supported a range of sporting teams, events, and community programs. We’ve provided on-field coverage and rehabilitation services for The King’s School Rugby Union, Basketball and Athletics for over two decades, and regularly support athletes in netball, football, tennis, and more.

At time’s our physiotherapists also deliver educational talks to schools, sports clubs, and workplaces, covering topics like injury prevention, strapping techniques, workplace safety, and overall wellbeing.

Interested in learning with us? Discover Work Experience opportunities at PPS Physiotherapy.


*Satisfaction guarantee applies to Initial consultations only. Speak to our friendly team for full details.

Our Team

David Brown
Principal Physiotherapist | B.Sc., B.App.Sc. (Physiotherapy), M.A.P.A.

David Brown is a highly experienced physiotherapist with over 30 years of clinical practice in musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy. He has been the Principal Physiotherapist at PPS Physiotherapy since 1995, helping build the practice into a trusted name in the community.

Education & Qualifications

David completed his Bachelor of Science at the University of New South Wales in 1988, followed by a Bachelor of Applied Science in Physiotherapy at The University of Sydney in 1992. He is a proud member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA).

Clinical Experience & Career

Since taking the reins at PPS Physiotherapy in 1995, David has remained committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care for a wide range of musculoskeletal and sporting injuries. His professional focus lies in rehabilitation, manual therapy, and injury prevention.

David has also made a strong mark in sports physiotherapy, particularly within schoolboy Rugby Union. His experience includes:

  • Head Physiotherapist for The King’s School 1st XV Rugby (17+ years)

  • Physiotherapist for GPS Schoolboys and NSW Schoolboys representative teams

Background in Sport

David brings firsthand knowledge of athletic performance and recovery, having played AFL professionally for the Sydney Swans. This sporting background enhances his practical understanding of injury management and return-to-play strategies for athletes of all levels.

Physiotherapist Qualifications

B.App.Sc.(Physiotherapy); B.Sc;M.A.P.A

Grant Burton
Principal Physiotherapist | B.Ex.Sc., M.Phty

Grant Burton is the Principal Physiotherapist and founder of PPS Physiotherapy Kellyville. With over 18 years of experience in musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy, Grant combines deep clinical knowledge with a passion for helping people move better, feel stronger, and return to what they love doing—whether it’s sport, work, or everyday life.

Education & Qualifications

Grant holds a Bachelor of Exercise Science from Australian Catholic University (2005) and a Master of Physiotherapy from The University of Sydney (2007). His dual expertise in both exercise science and physiotherapy enables him to take a holistic, movement-based approach to treatment and rehabilitation.

Career & Practice Leadership

Grant joined PPS Physiotherapy Carlingford in 2008, where he developed his expertise under a highly experienced team. In 2012, he established PPS Physiotherapy Kellyville, bringing expert care closer to the growing Hills District community. As Principal Physiotherapist, Grant leads a team of clinicians focused on delivering personalised, evidence-based care.

Advanced Clinical Training

Grant is committed to evidence-based practice and lifelong learning. He has completed numerous post-graduate courses to deepen his clinical skills, including:

  • Dry Needling & Trigger Point Therapy

  • Advanced Exercise Prescription for Injury Rehabilitation

  • Level 1 & Level 2 Sports Physiotherapy (Australian Physiotherapy Association)

  • Mulligan’s Upper Quadrant Techniques

  • Thoracic Spine in Sport

  • The Sporting Hamstring

  • The Sporting Pelvis

  • Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilisation (IASTM)

Clinical Interests

Grant has a special interest in treating both simple and complex musculoskeletal conditions, sports injuries, and persistent pain presentations. His strength lies in combining hands-on techniques with tailored strength and movement programs that are specific to each patient’s needs, goals, and lifestyle.

Whether you’re recovering from a sports injury, dealing with long-term pain, or just wanting to move better, Grant brings expertise, clarity, and genuine care to every session.

Sports & On-Field Experience

Grant has a long-standing involvement in high-level sport, including:

  • Over 12 years as Physiotherapist for The King’s School 1st XV Rugby

  • Club Physiotherapist for Two Blues Rugby (Shute Shield)

  • Ongoing support and injury management for a variety of local and regional sporting teams

His experience in both schoolboy and semi-professional sport has given him an excellent understanding of performance demands, injury patterns, and return-to-sport planning.

Kimberley Cochrane
Senior Physiotherapist | B.Phty (Hons), GradCert Sports Physiotherapy

Kimberley Cochrane is a dedicated and highly skilled physiotherapist with a strong focus on musculoskeletal and sports injury management. She brings a well-rounded, evidence-based approach to treatment—supporting everyone from elite athletes to everyday active individuals through recovery and performance enhancement.

Education & Qualifications

Kimberley graduated with First Class Honours in a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from Australian Catholic University in 2015. She has since undertaken further postgraduate study through La Trobe University, completing a Graduate Certificate in Sports Physiotherapy. Her commitment to continuing education has equipped her with advanced clinical reasoning and assessment skills.

Clinical Experience & Interests

Kimberley has extensive experience in managing acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries, sports-related conditions, and post-operative rehabilitation. She enjoys working with a wide range of age groups and sporting backgrounds, with a particular interest in adolescent athletes and women in sport.

Her clinical interests are informed by years of hands-on involvement with school-level sport, including:

  • Physiotherapy coverage for The King’s School rugby, soccer, and athletics teams

  • Treatment and rehabilitation for competitive netball players, drawing from her own experience as a high-level athlete

Research & Publications

Kimberley has contributed to the academic field through published research into adolescent shoulder injuries, further underpinning her clinical expertise with a strong foundation in sports-specific biomechanics.

Additional Training & Certifications
  • Sports Physiotherapy Level 1 & 2

  • Graduate Certificate of Sports Physiotherapy (La Trobe University)

  • Level 1 Matwork Pilates

  • Introductory Women’s Health

  • Musculoskeletal Segmental & Dry Needling

  • Spinal Level A – Lumbar & Cervical Spine

  • Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilisation (IASTM)

Kimberley is passionate about empowering patients to take control of their health and recovery, combining manual therapy, education, and targeted exercise to deliver lasting results.

Kevin Guo
Senior Physiotherapist | B.App.Sc. (Physiotherapy)

Kevin Guo is a skilled and compassionate physiotherapist with a strong focus on musculoskeletal injuries, sports injury management, and post-surgical rehabilitation. He brings a holistic and patient-centred approach to physiotherapy, combining hands-on therapy with functional movement strategies to achieve long-term results.

Education & Qualifications

Kevin completed his Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) at The University of Sydney in 2017. He is committed to continued professional development and delivering evidence-based care tailored to each patient’s goals.

Clinical Experience & Interests

Before joining PPS Physiotherapy, Kevin worked across several public hospitals in the Western Sydney region. During this time, he gained valuable experience treating a wide range of conditions, including:

  • Chronic pain and musculoskeletal disorders

  • Pre- and post-operative orthopaedic rehabilitation

  • Functional mobility and return-to-activity planning

Kevin has a strong personal interest in sports injury prevention and performance. As a former high-level track and field athlete, he understands the physical and psychological demands of training and competition, and applies this insight to support patients of all fitness levels.

Multilingual Care

Kevin is fluent in Cantonese, allowing him to communicate effectively with Cantonese-speaking patients and deliver culturally sensitive care.

Jarrah Nesbitt
Senior Physiotherapist | B.App.Sc. (Exercise & Sport Science), M.Phty

Jarrah Nesbitt is an experienced and enthusiastic physiotherapist who has been working in private practice since 2017. She enjoys treating a wide variety of musculoskeletal and sporting injuries, with a strong focus on empowering her patients to take control of their recovery and reach their individual goals—whether that’s returning to sport, improving day-to-day movement, or building long-term resilience.

Education & Qualifications

Jarrah completed a Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise and Sport Science) in 2015 before going on to earn her Master of Physiotherapy from The University of Sydney in 2017. She has also pursued further professional development to enhance her clinical skills, including:

  • Paediatric Physiotherapy (Monash University)

  • Level 1 Pilates – Matwork and Equipment

Clinical Experience & Interests

Jarrah is passionate about supporting patients of all ages and activity levels—whether managing acute or chronic musculoskeletal conditions, or helping someone return to meaningful daily function and sport. She has a particular interest in adolescent and female athletes, and is highly experienced in sports injury prevention and rehabilitation.

Jarrah has provided physiotherapy support at the State Age Netball Championships and works with both state-level and national-level Australian netball teams, offering injury management, recovery, and performance support at an elite level.

She has also worked closely with athletes in tennis, football, dance, touch football, and Oztag, giving her a diverse background in sport-specific assessment and rehabilitation.

Making a Broader Impact

Beyond her clinical and sporting work, Jarrah has volunteered in an orphanage in Vietnam, assisting children, teens, and elderly residents to improve their movement, independence, and quality of life—reflecting her dedication to using physiotherapy as a tool for meaningful change.

Jarrah brings energy, compassion, and a practical, evidence-based approach to every session. Her goal is always to help people move better, feel stronger, and live more confidently.