PhysioChoice
Howrah

  • Monday:

    8:00AM – 6:00PM

  • Tuesday:

    8:00AM – 5:30PM

  • Wednesday:

    8:00AM – 5:30PM

  • Thursday:

    8:00AM – 5:30PM

  • Friday:

    8:00AM – 5:30PM

Howrah storefront

Services

Our Full Service Approach To Treatment

We offer a wide range of consumer physiotherapy solutions. With access to top-of-the-range staff and equipment, you can rest assured that we can assist you with any injury – no matter the size!

Team

The Friendly Faces Dedicated To Helping You.

At PhysioChoice, we are committed to ensuring our clients receive the best possible treatment for their injuries. With a perfect blend of talent and experience, our team of practitioners will confidently assist you on your journey.

  • Miriam Fletcher

    Miriam Fletcher

    Physiotherapist

    Miriam graduated from The Royal Liverpool Hospital College in 1982 and worked in Northern Ireland from 1982 to 1987. In 1987, Miriam and her husband, Michael, emigrated to Australia, coming directly to Hobart, Tasmania – their first choice, and they never regretted it! They now have two adult "Tassie" daughters. Having operated Clarence Hydrotherapy/Physiotherapy Centre in Bellerive for 15 years, Miriam renamed the practice "Clarence Joint Therapy". She moved to 273 Clarence Street, Howrah, in October 2009, having built a more modern hydrotherapy pool with onsite treatment rooms and a rehabilitation gym. After over 40 years, Miriam has reduced her "hands-on" or "in-pool days" treatments to Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; on other days, she covers business and pool management. She loves to walk her corgis Cordelia and Krypto, and venture out on the family's electric bikes. She has regularly participated in dragon boat paddling with the Dragons Abreast Tasmania (Pink Ladies) since 2007, where she has coached and steered the boats, taking her to many parts of Australia and some around the world, having fun and making friends.

  • Alana Garlick

    Alana Garlick

    Physiotherapist

    We welcomed Alana to the practice in August 2011. Alana trained in South Australia before starting work at the Royal Hobart Hospital in 2006. In 2009, she commenced working in private practice until the birth of her son Beniah in 2010. Alana has worked part-time at Clarence Joint Therapy since 2012 and has had two more children: daughter Eva in 2013 and son Ezekiel in 2016. Alana enjoys the variety of work at Clarence Joint Therapy, which involves balancing the treatment of clients on land and in the pool with teaching pool classes. Outside of work, Alana likes to keep fit and has participated in various Spartan races. She is looking forward to discovering more adventures in the future.

  • Emily Sharp

    Emily Sharp

    Physiotherapist

    Emily has recently moved to Hobart from the Blue Mountains to enjoy the seascapes, mountains and beautiful community.  Emily studied Physiotherapy in Queensland and has worked in private practice, paediatric and young adult disability services and aquatic physiotherapy. She has a particular interest in working with people with disabilities, paediatrics, and individuals who are non-verbal communicators. She also has a broad range of experience with equipment prescriptions, including wheelchairs, standing frames, walking frames, switch technology, and assistance with communication devices.  Outside of work, Emily enjoys a frolic in nature, rock climbing, dance, climate justice work and will be learning to play the cello!  Emily speaks English (fluent), Thai (intermediate), and Auslan (beginner – Certificate III).

  • Dilys Chan

    Dilys Chan

    Physiotherapist

    Dilys is a UK-trained physiotherapist with nearly eight years of clinical experience across private practice and community health settings in Hong Kong. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy and a Master of Science in Nutrition and Healthy Ageing, bringing a well-rounded and holistic perspective to patient care. Her clinical experience spans musculoskeletal, neurological and geriatric physiotherapy, with particular interest in sports injuries, postural dysfunction related to occupational health, and neurological rehabilitation following stroke. She is skilled in spinal manipulation, dry needling, sports taping and sports massage, integrating these techniques to support effective, evidence-based recovery. Passionate about empowering patients, she focuses on education, functional improvement and personalised treatment plans that align with each individual’s goals and lifestyle. Beyond the clinic, she enjoys basketball, squash and martial arts; interests that help her connect with clients recovering from sport-related injuries and encourage active, healthy living.

  • Joy Castles

    Joy Castles

    Physiotherapist

    Joy Castles is a physiotherapist with experience across geriatrics, musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiorespiratory, oncology, and paediatrics. She graduated with Honours from the University of Queensland and began her career in community geriatric physiotherapy in Melbourne. Joy brings over seven years of experience teaching yoga and Pilates. This shapes her approach to movement, exercise prescription, and individualised care. She has a strong interest in helping people move well and build strength in ways that suit their lifestyle. Her clinical interests span a wide range of conditions. She enjoys working with people of all ages and values variety in her caseload. Outside of work, Joy stays active through weight training and HIIT. She is currently based in Tasmania with her partner and their dog, Winston, and is part of the team at PhysioChoice Howrah.

  • Nuwan Senadeera

    Nuwan Senadeera

    Physiotherapist

    Nuwan is a dedicated Physiotherapist with over eight years of experience across tertiary hospital settings and private practice. He has experience in the assessment and management of musculoskeletal, orthopaedic, and neurological conditions, with a focus on supporting patients to recover well and return to their daily activities. He has a particular interest in musculoskeletal and sports-related injuries, as well as orthopaedic rehabilitation. Nuwan also has a strong interest in hydrotherapy as part of rehabilitation, using it to support pain relief, improve mobility, and enhance functional recovery. His goal is to help patients return to work, sport, and everyday function through personalised, goal-focused treatment. His clinical approach includes individualised exercise prescription, post-operative rehabilitation, falls prevention, functional mobility training, and posture correction. He uses evidence-based techniques such as dry needling, soft tissue release, joint mobilisation and manipulation, and rigid and dynamic taping to support recovery and improve outcomes. He is passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to help people move better, recover faster, and improve their overall quality of life.

  • Michael Cahanding

    Michael Cahanding

    Physiotherapist

    Michael is a passionate physiotherapist originally from the Philippines, who moved to Australia in 2023. With nearly nine years of experience in physiotherapy, including close to three years in Australia, he is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. He has a strong clinical interest in manual therapy and pain management, treating a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions including spinal pain and upper and lower limb injuries. He takes a hands-on, practical approach supported by education and active rehabilitation to help patients achieve long-term outcomes and return to the activities they enjoy. Known for his friendly and positive manner, Michael values building strong relationships with his patients in a supportive and encouraging environment. Outside of work, he enjoys basketball and follows a range of sports, including AFL, rugby league, soccer, and tennis, and stays active with daily walks. Michael is dedicated to helping people move with confidence, reduce pain, and return to an active lifestyle.

Erin M.
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Great therapists who listen and work within your ability to do exercises. If you're unable to do something, they are happy to work something else out to help you. Amazing people and a great environment.

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Injuries

Conditions We Treat At Howrah.

From arthritic conditions and joint pain, to headaches and post-operative rehabilitation. Call us today on (03) 6247 2211 to better understand how we can assist you on your road to recovery!
^Treatment will differ client-to-client. Please call your local practice for more information.

  • Back and neck pain is one of the most common complaints at our practice. Sitting at a computer can often cause neck pain with accompanying headaches, shoulder tightness, back pain and buttock or leg pain. We can help treat these problems.

  • We can treat pain and stiffness in the chest, thoracic spine and rib areas. We can also advise in relaxed breathing exercises.

  • Our experienced Physiotherapists have a range of sub-specialities, which include chronic pain management. We understand the complex nature of chronic pain and the need for a multidisciplinary, biopsychosocial approach. Treatment is tailored and includes education regarding your condition, hands-on therapy, and graded progression of return to functional activities.

  • Our physiotherapists are trained to perform specialised manoeuvres to assist with dizziness and vertigo. If it is appropriate, you will be given an exercise program that you can do at home. These exercises are individually tailored to your balance symptoms and effectively reduce dizzy symptoms.

  • Growing pains are caused when bones grow quickly, and the soft tissues struggle to keep up. Children and teenagers usually respond very quickly to treatment. If they continue to complain about persistent pain, medical assessment may be necessary.

  • Headaches and migraines are often triggered by neck pain or stiffness. Our physiotherapists can offer relief through treatment, along with strategies to help minimise the headaches. Combining treatment with a customised physiotherapy exercise program or dry-needling can also be helpful.

  • Most joint strains respond well to physiotherapy, enabling faster returns to sports, work, and normal daily activities. We commonly treat sprained ankles, sore knees, painful shoulders, tennis elbow, sprained wrists and fingers, SIJ problems, hip joint, groin pain and jaw pain.

  • Whether the cause is a sudden tear, a strain, or a muscle imbalance issue, physiotherapy can help by promoting efficient healing, assisting strong scar tissue formation, or strengthening and stretching affected muscles.

  • Many people will experience osteoarthritis as they age, but the severity can vary from morning stiffness and occasional painful episodes to debilitating pain. Physiotherapy can offer immense improvement and, in many cases, complete and long-lasting relief from pain. Strengthening the muscles is paramount to aging joints to keep them moving in an ideal alignment to reduce pain and improve function.

  • Overuse injuries generally respond well to physiotherapy, but the key is to get treatment early rather than put up with the pain. Problems such as RSI, tennis elbow and Achilles tendinopathy (a tendon injury) can heal quickly with a specific exercise prog

  • Pain in the body is often the result of poor posture. We can assist you or your children in improving the body's posture by showing you how to stretch tight muscles, strengthen weak muscles and improve endurance in these muscles. We are experts in core stability, utilising the deep muscles in your torso and neck to help hold you in a good posture.

  • Our physiotherapists are experienced in treating all types of sporting injuries. We treat problems including patellofemoral pain, hip and groin problems, bursitis and associated tendinopathy, tennis elbow, wrist and ankle sprains, and plantar fasciitis.

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Location

Where To Find Us

273 Clarence St, Howrah TAS 7018.
At Clarence Joint Therapy, we offer a variety of quality rehabilitation and treatment services in one location, including hydrotherapy. We provide top-quality physiotherapy treatment in our treatment rooms, rehabilitation gym, or hydrotherapy pool, providing detailed assessments to direct your treatment plan best.